Topic: 1954 Fleetwin 7516 Starting & Operating Instructions decal

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February 19, 2017 at 4:17 am #6376
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I destroyed the "Starting & Operating Instructions" decal
inside the cowl (stupid masking tape) but luckily I took
a photo of it first.
I tried blowing it up to read the photo, etc., and got "most"
of the text.
Does anyone have the "missing" words that are "x’ed" in the
text?
I’m going to try to make one on the ink jet printer with decal paper.
Thanks!

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February 19, 2017 at 4:24 am #53247
Mumbles
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You got it all wrong. It’s supposed to say ‘Peterborough’ on the bottom, like this one! 😀

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February 19, 2017 at 4:47 am #53249
PugetSoundBoater
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Mumbles,A bit of Canadian pride showing there "eh" 😀

"Some people want to know how a watch works, others just want to know what time it is"
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February 19, 2017 at 2:25 pm #53258
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Thanks Mumbles! I think your decal is the same except the
mention of "OR ELECTRIC AUTO-LITE A3X", and of course
the mention of the "Far North" 🙂
And, I can actually "read" your decal !

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February 19, 2017 at 5:00 pm #53270
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I can’t say for sure but I think the photo is of a ’56 Sportwin hood and I can truthfully say I have destroyed more of these decals than I have saved. They seem to be unobtainable.
February 19, 2017 at 7:24 pm #53287
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I found a few other variations in wording.
US version said "Twist Grip", Canadian said
"Speed Control", etc., Guess the differences
resulted when the Petersborough gang translated
it into Canadian. 🙂

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February 19, 2017 at 10:19 pm #53291
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This is going to have to be good enough.
I have it sized to print 10" x 2-1/4",
which should fit inside my cowl like
originally. Thanks for the help!

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February 20, 2017 at 6:02 am #53318
Anonymous
If you think it would be of any help I can check my ’52 Fleetwin.
Kirk
February 20, 2017 at 2:06 pm #53324
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Kirk, I believe the 52 would have the fuel tank built on,
therefore instructions somewhat different??
I’m about 95% confident in the wording of my new decal.
The font will be different of course, and layout of text
a little off from original. Not going to be a show motor
(none of mine are, lol) so I’m not too worried about it.
Thanks.

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February 20, 2017 at 2:36 pm #53327
garry-in-michigan
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Protect it with a good clear coat and in 50 years, yours will be the standard all others are judged by. . . 😆
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