Reproduction window stickers

FATRATMATT · September 30th, 2008, 08:46 PM

Anyone know where I can have a reproduction dealer window sticker made. I thought I seen this posted before but can't find any trace of it

88 coupe · September 30th, 2008, 09:53 PM

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...ds&btnG=Search

Norm

Jamesbo · October 1st, 2008, 05:26 AM

What I did was take my old one and type out the options list. Then I found a "kid" who was a photo shop whiz to reproduce the origional

Lady72nRob71 · October 1st, 2008, 06:09 AM

I bought a blank repro from either Fusicks or the Parts place last year. I have yet to fill it in though.
My mom had since chunked her old 1960's typewriter, so I need to find a better was to "type" it in and have it look original...

FATRATMATT · October 1st, 2008, 07:54 PM

I don't have the original or a blank to start with but Thanks to 88 Coupe I have a place to start. Thanks all, I knew I've seen this already posted, But didn't book mark the site.

Run to Rund · October 2nd, 2008, 10:36 AM

My knowledge is about the 60s stickers. The factory used a silk ribbon, 8 lines to the vertical inch (not 6 like typewriters use), and a special font that can be duplicated with a mix of several IBM Selectric typing elements. Horizontal was 10 spaces to the inch. Additionally, you need to have the correct prices and wording to make a good sticker. The correct blank is only the beginning. The reproductions I have seen were really crude in that they used laser jets etc. with miserably wrong type fonts and spacing. To an expert, they scream "counterfeit".

FATRATMATT · October 4th, 2008, 02:55 PM

Run to Rund, Where can I find pricing and what is the correct wording? Do you have one that I can look at? I'm starting to think that this isn't going to come out like I hoped. On the one site that 88 Coupe suggested sounds like you give them the info and they type it up.

Run to Rund · October 5th, 2008, 09:47 AM

Find the Olds flyer on ebay that shows options and prices for your year. It takes experience and some example stickers to know wording and what else appears on stickers. Otherwise, someone will show up with a correct sticker and you will be unhappy. Maybe you can find a genuine sticker for a car of your year as a guideline. The outfit you describe probably is almost clueless and you won't be happy with the result. A poor counterfeit will only degrade the overall presentation to those who know better, and you wikll find experts on each year if you search for them. The list of advisers listed each month in OCA's JWO magazine is a place to start.

FATRATMATT · October 5th, 2008, 06:27 PM

Thanks Run to Rund for the solid and good advice. The last thing I want is a 1/2 ass attempt. I'll start doing a little more research and see what I can find. You gave me a place to start. Thank you.

September 30th, 2008, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
FATRATMATT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Port St Lucie Florida Posts: 134	Reproduction window stickers Anyone know where I can have a reproduction dealer window sticker made. I thought I seen this posted before but can't find any trace of it

October 1st, 2008, 05:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,857	What I did was take my old one and type out the options list. Then I found a "kid" who was a photo shop whiz to reproduce the origional __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

October 1st, 2008, 06:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lady72nRob71 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,916	I bought a blank repro from either Fusicks or the Parts place last year. I have yet to fill it in though. My mom had since chunked her old 1960's typewriter, so I need to find a better was to "type" it in and have it look original... __________________ -Rob Young 1972 Cutlass Supreme Convertible (442 clone) -"Lady" (My mistress...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalbum/sets/ 1986 Cutlass Supreme Coupe - "Pristine" 1978 Ford (Old Faithful) a.k.a. "the Tramp" 1997 Cadillac STS (for sale - too many cars!) 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster - "the Freedom Machine"

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October 1st, 2008, 07:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
FATRATMATT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Port St Lucie Florida Posts: 134	I don't have the original or a blank to start with but Thanks to 88 Coupe I have a place to start. Thanks all, I knew I've seen this already posted, But didn't book mark the site.

October 2nd, 2008, 10:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Run to Rund Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 337	My knowledge is about the 60s stickers. The factory used a silk ribbon, 8 lines to the vertical inch (not 6 like typewriters use), and a special font that can be duplicated with a mix of several IBM Selectric typing elements. Horizontal was 10 spaces to the inch. Additionally, you need to have the correct prices and wording to make a good sticker. The correct blank is only the beginning. The reproductions I have seen were really crude in that they used laser jets etc. with miserably wrong type fonts and spacing. To an expert, they scream "counterfeit".

October 4th, 2008, 02:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
FATRATMATT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Port St Lucie Florida Posts: 134	Run to Rund, Where can I find pricing and what is the correct wording? Do you have one that I can look at? I'm starting to think that this isn't going to come out like I hoped. On the one site that 88 Coupe suggested sounds like you give them the info and they type it up.

October 5th, 2008, 09:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Run to Rund Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 337	Find the Olds flyer on ebay that shows options and prices for your year. It takes experience and some example stickers to know wording and what else appears on stickers. Otherwise, someone will show up with a correct sticker and you will be unhappy. Maybe you can find a genuine sticker for a car of your year as a guideline. The outfit you describe probably is almost clueless and you won't be happy with the result. A poor counterfeit will only degrade the overall presentation to those who know better, and you wikll find experts on each year if you search for them. The list of advisers listed each month in OCA's JWO magazine is a place to start.

October 5th, 2008, 06:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
FATRATMATT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Port St Lucie Florida Posts: 134	Thanks Run to Rund for the solid and good advice. The last thing I want is a 1/2 ass attempt. I'll start doing a little more research and see what I can find. You gave me a place to start. Thank you.