[AT] Allis Chalmers Model G decals

Rob Wilson rowilson at infinet.com
Mon Mar 8 20:22:49 PST 2004


I put Lyle's decals on My A-C C and still very happy with the quality.
I used a spray can type of lube made especially for putting vinyl decals
on. They are the best out there but I must agree they aren't correct. I
would pull them off in a minute if I could get some real water slide decals.

Rob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "charlie hill" <chill8 at cox.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 6:29 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Allis Chalmers Model G decals


> Phil,   Vinyl might look better but it ain't correct and never will be.  I
> agree about Lyle.  Give him the serial # and he will give you the right
> decals.
>
> Charlie
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <pga2 at hot1.net>
> To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 11:32 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Allis Chalmers Model G decals
>
>
> > Cecil,
> > If I had a G (I wish) I would get my decals from Lyle Wacker. His decals
> > are historically correct for the model and year of the tractor. I don't
> > know how they compare to Maple-Hunter, but I suspect that Lyle's are
> > closer to "correct". As to the vynil cut/mylar question, I think that
the
> > vynil cut look better. It's really your choice.
> >
> > Phil
> >
> > P.S. Lyle has a website, but I can't remember it and I'm at work. If
> > anyone wants it posted, just post to the list and I'll post it tonite.
> >
> > > I have a question as to which decals those of you with AC tractors
> > > would put on a Model G being newly painted. What raised the question
is
> > > the fact that Maple Hunter offers decals two ways - vinyl cut or
mylar.
> > > Price is not a part of the question, BTW, although vinyl cuts are more
> > > expensive.
> > >
> > > I just ordered and received a set of vinyl cut decals for my 52 Cub
> > > and they look just fine. I have never seen the mylar decals so have no
> > > idea which is better or if that is the case.
> > >
> > > The way it looks to me is that the big difference is the mylar decals
> > > go on wet and can be moved after being put on if not exactly where
they
> > > belong. I think the vinyl cut are there to stay and you have one shot
at
> > > getting them in the right place.
> > >
> > > So, does anyone have an opinion as to which should go on the AC G?
> > > Any opinions from anyone who has used either kind would be
appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance, Cecil
> > > --
> > > The nicest thing about telling the truth is you never have to wonder
> > > what you said.
> > >
> > > Cecil E Monson
> > > Lucille Hand-Monson
> > > Mountainville, New York   Just a little east of the North Pole
> > >
> > > Allis Chalmers tractors and equipment
> > >
> > > Free advice
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