Any interest in a "correct" deck lid Posi Decal?

Don_Lightfoot · #1 07-21-2009, 05:22 PM

This started over on Team Chevelle and got my investigation side thinking. Rick Pauley (RixLS6) has provided numerous pictures of his original decal. There are currently two reproductions available, one with a date and one without. The two “font styles” used on the reproductions are not anywhere near correct – see pictures below. Granted, you would have to be fairly close to see the differences. In addition to the fonts, the overall size of the repro is not correct, nor the margins on the four sides to the printed area.

I have been making some various decals for a number of years and thought I would take a whack at this one. The two fonts used on the original are by no means common and are not available anywhere for free, obviously due to copyright issues with the original publishers. The costs to download the fonts are $24.75 for one and $279.00 for the other. Licenses for the fonts are included in those prices. Not at all practical if making a single decal for yourself.

Rick and I are thinking of going together to cover the font costs, but would like to get an idea from fellow enthusiasts as to the interest in a “correct” decal. The current reproductions cost about $3 plus shipping. We are thinking of maybe $5 plus mailing for ours. I don’t know for sure just what models and years this decal was used, but I think it would be very widespread. If we could recover enough to pay for our up-front costs then it would be a worthwhile exercise and provide an additional item as an option to a non proper repro piece. If enough get sold to give us a little beer money then that would be good also.

We are posting this to get some kind of feedback as to the benefit of such a product. Please feel free to comment. Thank you.

**Bill Rose** · #2 07-21-2009, 05:44 PM

Don/Rick...I'm always interested in more accurate repro products. It seems to me, that when quality products are available, they will always be in demand. With all the poor quality parts out there, I for one will always look to purchase parts, even if they cost a bit more.

**X66 714** · #3 07-21-2009, 06:22 PM

I would be interested also...Thanks, Joe

**mockingbird812** · #4 07-21-2009, 07:57 PM

Uhh, somebody has already cracked this nut (to perfection) .....

I'll let him chime in if'n he wants to.

**Salvatore** · #5 07-21-2009, 07:58 PM

If its correct for a 69 Z/28, I am in too.

**Mr. Chevy** · #6 07-21-2009, 08:01 PM

I would buy a few of them from you guys...

Rich

Nova Research Project · #7 07-21-2009, 08:12 PM

Don,

It is always good to see interest in more accurate reproductions.

I have been researching various Nova decals and labels for awhile. One thing is the font you purchase is probably not exact for each letter. I have noticed this on many labels. Inconsistent letter styles within original fonts sets. So you may need more than one or two fonts.

I have already started working on a Nova version of the posi card. I have taken a different direction. Rather that spend the money on fonts that are not 100%, I have been spending the time creating each letter exactly.

I can help out if you need. Maybe make it a yenko.net deal where some of the proceeds make it back to the site?

However you go, good luck and have fun!

Greg

bluel78 · #8 07-21-2009, 08:52 PM

I will take 3 when you are finished. Dustin

**Geoff Padgett** · #9 07-21-2009, 11:09 PM

I would sure like to have one of those for my LS-6 car as well, but i have early built car ( mid Jan 70 ) and dont know if at all if it would make a differance. count me please, can e-mail me here to take me up on it. Thanks, Geoff.

Mr.Nickey Nova · #10 07-22-2009, 01:28 AM

I would take two,one for the 70 Nova and another for a spare.

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