window stickers - question on preserving them

[capriman86]

Question on window stickers….

I have the original windows sticker for my 84’ GT350 I just bought….

Is it good or bad to laminate them? There in excellent shape and I want ensure they stay that way.

Just want to know what you all do…

Thanks

~Jeff

[negusm]

Don't laminate it. The stickum will deteriorate and take the paper with it.

Best thing is to get a Mylar back/sleeve for it. Mylar is inert and won't affect the paper.

If you can't find mylar, a good polypropylene comic/magazine bag with an acid free backing board will still be better than nothing.

Stop by your local comic shop and see what they have...

-Mike

[slickshift]

Stop by your local comic shop and see what they have...

You are so correct in suggesting this, as those guys know thier stuff about preserving paper
But every time I read you mentioning it, I can't help but picture the comic book store guy on The Simpsons
:)

[capriman86]

Very well and I thank you's for the input!

There is a part of the company that work at that has a laminate machine and didn't want to do it with out asking.....thats a pretty permanent decision :D

[negusm]

Very well and I thank you's for the input!

There is a part of the company that work at that has a laminate machine and didn't want to do it with out asking.....thats a pretty permanent decision :D

For fun, go to Kinkos, copy the original in full sized color and then laminate the copy for show. That would be cool.

-Mike

[slickshift]

... copy the original in full sized color and then laminate the copy for show
I often see these at car shows
The original is properly preserved, the copy is for show

[capriman86]

I have a scanner and access to a color laser print...that is a great idea!

Thanks!

[93Cobra#2771]

Is there any way I could get you to measure your original window sticker? I'm looking at doing reproductions for 1986 and older models. I currently do 1987 and up.

Thanks!

[capriman86]

Is there any way I could get you to measure your original window sticker? I'm looking at doing reproductions for 1986 and older models. I currently do 1987 and up.

Thanks!

Hello,

I have uploaded my scans for you to see
I will go dig them out in a bit and measure them up for you.
I went ahead like suggested and made color copies and laminated them (the copies) for displaying.
The originals are going to go in protective bags that I will pick up at a comic book shop.

~Jeff

http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/1560/windowsticker6be.th.jpg (http://img474.imageshack.us/my.php?image=windowsticker6be.jpg)

http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/3198/fueleconomyrating4hv.th.jpg (http://img474.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fueleconomyrating4hv.jpg)

[93Cobra#2771]

Thanks, that is a big help! I'm curious as to the exact measurements. :D

[93Cobra#2771]

Thanks, that is a big help! I'm curious as to the exact measurements. :D

[capriman86]

Oh man...I forgot....let me get those for you today

Sorry bud!

[capriman86]

Oh man...I forgot....let me get those for you today

Sorry bud!

[93Cobra#2771]

Oh man...I forgot....let me get those for you today

Sorry bud!

No problem! :D

[93Cobra#2771]

Oh man...I forgot....let me get those for you today

Sorry bud!

No problem! :D

[capriman86]

12 inches tall exact paper cut to paper cut ( it appears my scan at the bottom cut off a little bit and can rescan if you need it.)

6 and 13/16 inches wide (Paper edge to Paper edge)

http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/1560/windowsticker6be.th.jpg (http://img474.imageshack.us/my.php?image=windowsticker6be.jpg)


5 and 5/8 inches tall From the top BLUE ink line above FORD to the bottom of the cut on the paper.

6 and 13/16 inches wide (Paper edge to Paper edge)
http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/3198/fueleconomyrating4hv.th.jpg (http://img474.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fueleconomyrating4hv.jpg)

[capriman86]

12 inches tall exact paper cut to paper cut ( it appears my scan at the bottom cut off a little bit and can rescan if you need it.)

6 and 13/16 inches wide (Paper edge to Paper edge)

http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/1560/windowsticker6be.th.jpg (http://img474.imageshack.us/my.php?image=windowsticker6be.jpg)


5 and 5/8 inches tall From the top BLUE ink line above FORD to the bottom of the cut on the paper.

6 and 13/16 inches wide (Paper edge to Paper edge)
http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/3198/fueleconomyrating4hv.th.jpg (http://img474.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fueleconomyrating4hv.jpg)

[93Cobra#2771]

Thanks, I appreciate it very much!

<----Goes back for MORE research/samples... :D

[93Cobra#2771]

Thanks, I appreciate it very much!

<----Goes back for MORE research/samples... :D

[capriman86]

Thanks, I appreciate it very much!

<----Goes back for MORE research/samples... :D


Your very welcome!
Once you got some made up...be sure to give FEP a good deal! ;)

[capriman86]

Thanks, I appreciate it very much!

<----Goes back for MORE research/samples... :D


Your very welcome!
Once you got some made up...be sure to give FEP a good deal! ;)

[93Cobra#2771]

Thanks, I appreciate it very much!

<----Goes back for MORE research/samples... :D


Your very welcome!
Once you got some made up...be sure to give FEP a good deal! ;)

Actually, I make them to order. I don't do the "fill in the blank" type that is currently available - I make them fully customized with your car's specific information, including VIN, options, etc.

I have an order for an 83GT at the moment. He is my test model. :D

[93Cobra#2771]

Thanks, I appreciate it very much!

<----Goes back for MORE research/samples... :D


Your very welcome!
Once you got some made up...be sure to give FEP a good deal! ;)

Actually, I make them to order. I don't do the "fill in the blank" type that is currently available - I make them fully customized with your car's specific information, including VIN, options, etc.

I have an order for an 83GT at the moment. He is my test model. :D

[Clarko]

I have uploaded my scans for you to seeDamn, your car is a Galpin car? It crossed the whole friggin country there. Los Angeles all the way to Rhode Island, damn.

[capriman86]

Yep that it is....probably why my interior doesn't show much wear...the guy never got in and out for it 140k mile trip...lol