[AT] Allis Chalmers Model G decals

[charlie hill]

Rob the guys that restore old cars take great pains to re-create the
overspray areas on the panels under the car, etc.   They want it to be just
like it came from the factory and get marked down in shows if it is not.
Fortunately our hobby hasn't come to that.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Wilson" <rowilson at infinet.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 8:37 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Allis Chalmers Model G decals


> I've never heard that he does. If he does I'll be ordering a
> set for our WD45 we're finishing up. Gene will be happy to
> know that Bill has the paint looking every bit as good as my
> "C". I picked up a pile of parts last night and they glow
> like new jewels :) Somehow I think A-C would think this is
> a waste of a lot of work for a tractor though. From some
> of the pictures I've seen they put them together and painted
> EVERYTHING. Steering wheel included. A guy in our club has
> a WD that he restored a few years ago and a lot of the guys
> commented that he should have masked some of the parts off.
> He said since he was the original owner he thought he would
> do it like it was new. Lots of discussion as to if it is
> right or not. Hard to disagree with the guy that bought it
> new though.
>
> Rob
>
> > Hi Rob,  Lyle has them too doesn't he?
> >
> > Charlie
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Rob Wilson" <rowilson at infinet.com>
> > To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-
> tractor.com>
> > Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 11:22 PM
> > Subject: Re: [AT] Allis Chalmers Model G decals
> >
> >
> > > 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
> > > > > >
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