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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 02:49 PM
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1970 442 w30 oil tube decal question

I Ordered the TS decal from Dr. decal for my 70 car oil fill tube, it came in as black letters on white decal paper. I see on many cars there a white label with red letters and some are white label with black letters? Which one is correct and why out of curiosity?
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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 03:13 PM
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Good question.

My understanding was that factory documentation showed red on white decals, but cars were delivered with black on white. If that's wrong, I am assured that many will jump to give us the real story.
Old Oct 13, 2021 | 05:15 PM
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Interesting. Not that it means anything, but I just checked the Fusick catalog. They only sell red on white.
Old Oct 13, 2021 | 06:16 PM
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My W34 "UV" decal from Dr. Decal is white with red letters.



Old Oct 13, 2021 | 08:54 PM
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If my memory serves me well, PIM calls out red letters on white background.
Old Oct 14, 2021 | 04:00 AM
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The pim calls for red letters. However, they were not red for 1970 w30. The decal should be white with black letters and should have a part number.
Old Oct 14, 2021 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by joesw31
The pim calls for red letters. However, they were not red for 1970 w30. The decal should be white with black letters and should have a part number.
Thats exactly what they sent me. Thank you. As soon as I get it back together will post a couple pics. Just did an engine clean up and paint with engine in the car..
Old Oct 14, 2021 | 07:58 PM
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So only 70-442 W30's originally came with black letters on white background? Red letters on white background for all 442's?
Old Oct 14, 2021 | 08:29 PM
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Could the change in color be a running production change due to a change in supplier?
Old Oct 15, 2021 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 70W-32
Could the change in color be a running production change due to a change in supplier?
Sounds more 1970 W-30 specific to me.
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