Mobil 1 reproduction plaques, interest?

[LaserXT1986]

Dave, here is a pic I have of one. you can see it has rouned corners and the matte finish.

Thanks Jay! One clue down, more to go lol!

I have only seen the one size and am pretty certain that is all that was made. But I will check.

I was only going on what I heard and thought I saw. I thought earlier models had it on the valve cover and were "square" while later models had it on the rad support and were more rectangular. Look at this link:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-...%3A1|72%3A1171

To me that one looks more "rectangular" than Jay's for example. Maybe it's just me, I dunno...thus why I ask If there is only one size, that's great, makes it easier to do.

Not sure exactly what you are saying, but all I have seen were fairly exact and true parallel lines. To me clean cut would mean there are no sharp edges on the backs, while stamp cut usually leaves a sharp edge or two on the back side (much like the SDAC event dash plaques have).

Exactly what I was wondering, perfect. I will be CNC'ing the backgrounds so they will be without sharp edges

A ways back in this thread you asked about doing the printing directly on the metal or doing an clear overlay with the printing on it. The problem with the originals which were screen printed was that the image wore from everything, weather, sunlight, washing, or any abrasion. For that reason, unless the printing ink you use can withstand the elements and harsh underhood world, I would vote for the printed overlay so that the top surface of the vinyl protects the design.

Well cmon, 20 years holding up is pretty good isn't it? Seriously, screen printing is by far the most durable way to do something, period, end of discussion. But it's also the most expensive. Pinball machines used to do their playfields via screenprinting, and it took YEARS and hundreds of thousands of plays to wear em out (my one, 1977's "Eight Ball" with Fonzie on the backglass and a Happy Days theme, still looks 8 out of 10 and I have owned it since 1981).

Back on topic, my approach is to print these onto clear vinyl (which is glossy) and then overlaminate it with a matte laminate (that will dull it). I have to test the printing first to make sure I can hit the colors properly in the methods I do, then test the laminate to make sure all looks good and will hold up

As I stated earlier, the only one of the four tpj doesn't have is the Charger GLHS. The ones he has are the GLHS, Shelby Lancer, and CSX. As stated earlier I will check to see if the 89 CSX came with plaques or not.

Something tells me even if not, people will want a custom one. I will make sure not to do the ones you will be selling.

Coincidentally I have already had one person contact me regarding the NOS plaque and the price I set for him was also $20 shipped and that is what SDAC will sell them for hopefully by late next week.

Well then that works out pretty well


Barry[/QUOTE]

["Top Fuel" Bender]

Dave lmk if you want me to get some from TPJ and bring them to meeting or send you pics for examination

[Rebel Rob]

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here are tpj 86 "S" one front and back photo's

I'm a Tard I dont know how to post pic's so if someone would like to tell me Ill repost if not I can email them to someone

[DC Turismo]

Email them to me Rob.

[mcglsr2]

i will take one for an 87 CSX. this is what mine currently looks like:

Thanks Jay! One clue down, more to go lol!



I was only going on what I heard and thought I saw. I thought earlier models had it on the valve cover and were "square" while later models had it on the rad support and were more rectangular. Look at this link:

To me that one looks more "rectangular" than Jay's for example. Maybe it's just me, I dunno...thus why I ask If there is only one size, that's great, makes it easier to do.

the above image is from my 87 CSX. for sure it's rectangular. and on the rad support. i can measure it if necessary.

[black86glhs]

I can't wait. I have a turbo and shelby vc that could both use one.

[iTurbo]

Did they go on the valve cover on the GLHS? I know they are on the upper radiator support on the Lancer and CSX.

[black86glhs]

Did they go on the valve cover on the GLHS? I know they are on the upper radiator support on the Lancer and CSX.

Yeah, right next to the oil cap.

[sdac guy]

We have received a limited supply of original Mobil 1 plaques.

Info is in this thread


Barry

[87glhs]

Has there been any more word on the 87 GLHS Charger repro, or custom plaques that have been discussed?

[banshee X]

Has there been any more word on the 87 GLHS Charger repro, or custom plaques that have been discussed?

ya, they are done and for sale on sdac website, i ordered mine and got it in 2 or 3 days, very well done!!!

[sdac guy]

ya, they are done and for sale on sdac website, i ordered mine and got it in 2 or 3 days, very well done!!!

No, the ones SDAC is selling are original plaques for the 86 GLHS, CSX, and Shelby Lancer. SDAC doesn't have any 87 Charger GLHS plaques, and it it the repros of those that he is asking about.

Dave?????



Barry

[CSX153]

just got mine in the mail today. looks great, but not sure where the stock location of it was since i never had one. 89 csx

[sdac guy]

just got mine in the mail today. looks great, but not sure where the stock location of it was since i never had one. 89 csx

Only the 86 GLHS had the plaque affixed to the valve cover. All the rest got them on the radiator core support. Here is a pic of one, just to the left of the decal.

Barry

[LaserXT1986]

No, the ones SDAC is selling are original plaques for the 86 GLHS, CSX, and Shelby Lancer. SDAC doesn't have any 87 Charger GLHS plaques, and it it the repros of those that he is asking about.

Dave?????



Barry

Sorry for the delay. Bruce Bender was supposed to get me one by the last DV-SDAC meeting but didn't. Barry, would it be possible to get one from you, so I can scan/work on making one, and then send it back to you? Let me know!!

["Top Fuel" Bender]

Sorry for the delay. Bruce Bender was supposed to get me one by the last DV-SDAC meeting but didn't. Barry, would it be possible to get one from you, so I can scan/work on making one, and then send it back to you? Let me know!!

Sorry, I haven't been able to get ahold of TPJ
I'll stop by tonight and see if he's there

[sdac guy]

Sorry for the delay. Bruce Bender was supposed to get me one by the last DV-SDAC meeting but didn't. Barry, would it be possible to get one from you, so I can scan/work on making one, and then send it back to you? Let me know!!

Dave, you need a sample plaque for an 87 Charger GLHS. TPJ doesn't have any, and neither do I. You need to find someone that has one on their car that is in good shape, take a pic of it and measure it (to the 32nd of inch).

Here are the measurements of the original plaques I have:

Shelby GLHS
h - 1 3/16 w - 1 17/32

Shelby Lancer
h - 1 3/16 w - 1 9/16

Shelby CSX
h - 1 3/16 w - 1 3/4

So they are all the same height but different widths. Among the same type of plaque, I've found no measurable variances.

So you need the measurement of the 87 GLHS plaque along with a pic of it. If need be, I can supply a plaque from one of those I have so you can get a good color match of the blue and red used for the word Mobil.

Barry

[87glhs]

CHARGER GLHS
h: (1-3/16") w: (1-11/16")




This is the tag from my wife's GLHS. The haze is remnants of the plastic clear coat.

[LaserXT1986]

Dave, you need a sample plaque for an 87 Charger GLHS. TPJ doesn't have any, and neither do I. You need to find someone that has one on their car that is in good shape, take a pic of it and measure it (to the 32nd of inch).

Here are the measurements of the original plaques I have:

Shelby GLHS
h - 1 3/16 w - 1 17/32

Shelby Lancer
h - 1 3/16 w - 1 9/16

Shelby CSX
h - 1 3/16 w - 1 3/4

So they are all the same height but different widths. Among the same type of plaque, I've found no measurable variances.

So you need the measurement of the 87 GLHS plaque along with a pic of it. If need be, I can supply a plaque from one of those I have so you can get a good color match of the blue and red used for the word Mobil.

Barry

I knew it! I had posted several times in this thread about different sizes and it seemed like everyone was unknown to this fact!! Glad to see we have some results now.

Barry, I would assume that even tho the sizes are different that the printed area is the same size (save for the type of car). Any way anyone can check this? And Barry if you can send one, please do so I have something for the color match.

Thanks all!!

[sdac guy]

As can be seen in the image below, the font sizes are slightly different between plaques. Look at the words "As Recommended in" in relation to the Mobil 1 mark. It looks to me like the CSX plaque is closest to the the sample that 87glhs posted. So, I will send a CSX plaque to you today Dave.

The difference is between the GLHS plaque and the rest in that all the smaller letters are in bold on the GLHS plaque, while they are not bold on the others. Also, the Mobil 1 logo is larger on the CSX plaque than it is on the GLHS and Lancer (though you can't tell it in this photo).

In this image, disregard the difference in color of the Mobil 1 as it was the result of the camera/flash, in reality, they are all identical in color.



Barry