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> Left Door Jamb Paint Code Sticker, For Late 73's and Up
gcrotvik
post Dec 31 2013, 07:56 AM
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I am trying to duplicate the paint code sticker that goes in the left door jamb for my 74 restoration project (paint code L80E). I am having a problem trying to determine the actual size of the sticker itself. Does anyone have a car that still has the paint code sticker in the left door jamb? If so, could you provide some measurements of the actual size of the sticker as well as the font height?

See the links below for reference.

https://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/zPLM_B1B.jpg
https://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/zPLM_B1C.jpg
https://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/zPLM_B1D.jpg

Thank you in advance for your help.

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Greg
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post Dec 31 2013, 11:34 AM
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Greg,

Maybe some of the local PNW-teeners will have a car with their color sticker still intact close enough to you for reference?

Tod914 may be another reference for the size & material, as he's restored several 73-74 preservation class 914s over recent years, although I think all are sold now, but he may have good pix & idea of size. PM & email him off the search members, cuz I've not seen him on here for awhile & I think he was moving from NJ to TX too.

I'm restoring my 73 2L L80E as well, so would be willing to share repro costs with you if not too much, to make one for my resto. Just send me an email/PM when you have costs & more info.

If you can repro with the ability to drop in any color code & name, then you'd get a better audience/customer base, and 911/912 guys would also be possibles too, as I think the stickers were the same (you'd need to research that).

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post Dec 31 2013, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ Dec 31 2013, 09:34 AM) *

Greg,

Maybe some of the local PNW-teeners will have a car with their color sticker still intact close enough to you for reference?

Tod914 may be another reference for the size & material, as he's restored several 73-74 preservation class 914s over recent years, although I think all are sold now, but he may have good pix & idea of size. PM & email him off the search members, cuz I've not seen him on here for awhile & I think he was moving from NJ to TX too.

I'm restoring my 73 2L L80E as well, so would be willing to share repro costs with you if not too much, to make one for my resto. Just send me an email/PM when you have costs & more info.

If you can repro with the ability to drop in any color code & name, then you'd get a better audience/customer base, and 911/912 guys would also be possibles too, as I think the stickers were the same (you'd need to research that).

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Hi Tom,

Thanks for the help. I will PM Tod. I found a label company that will print just about anything. They have the foil labels and, if needed, will cut custom sizes. I have ordered just about ever stock size label that would be close but I cannot get a tight bead on the size.

See the pictures below. I didn't stick the label down fully on my car but I wanted to see how close I was getting. At this time, too narrow of a label and the corners are too rounded.

I'm working on the font also. The one I used is close. Let me know what you think.

Greg


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post Dec 31 2013, 12:26 PM
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ Dec 31 2013, 09:34 AM) *

Greg,

Maybe some of the local PNW-teeners will have a car with their color sticker still intact close enough to you for reference?

Tod914 may be another reference for the size & material, as he's restored several 73-74 preservation class 914s over recent years, although I think all are sold now, but he may have good pix & idea of size. PM & email him off the search members, cuz I've not seen him on here for awhile & I think he was moving from NJ to TX too.

I'm restoring my 73 2L L80E as well, so would be willing to share repro costs with you if not too much, to make one for my resto. Just send me an email/PM when you have costs & more info.

If you can repro with the ability to drop in any color code & name, then you'd get a better audience/customer base, and 911/912 guys would also be possibles too, as I think the stickers were the same (you'd need to research that).

Cheers!
Tom
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Hi Tom,

Thanks for the help. I will PM Tod. I found a label company that will print just about anything. They have the foil labels and, if needed, will cut custom sizes. I have ordered just about ever stock size label that would be close but I cannot get a tight bead on the size.

See the pictures below. I didn't stick the label down fully on my car but I wanted to see how close I was getting. At this time, too narrow of a label and the corners are too rounded.

I'm working on the font also. The one I used is close. Let me know what you think.

Greg


Greg,

Their font was a condensed font - Helvetica or similar I think, and maybe the semi-bold vs. your bold font standard width.

Corners are indeed more rounded than original, but you could use square & cut round corners with an exacto knife & circle template for closre radius.

I think you can measure the nuts & door hinge base on your car, then use that to compare to Jeff's pic to measure size of label proportionally, using the known bolt head &/or hinge measurement.

Also, SocalAndy on here has the thread to make repro VIN door stickers, if you'll need one of those as well, so PM/email him if necessary.

I still need to get one from him too, but I'm still at your early 2012 stage, although I've owned my 914 since 12/75 (2nd owner also).

Hope this helps! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Tom
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gcrotvik   Left Door Jamb Paint Code Sticker   Dec 31 2013, 07:56 AM
Tom_T   Greg, Maybe some of the local PNW-teeners will ha...   Dec 31 2013, 11:34 AM
gcrotvik   Greg, Maybe some of the local PNW-teeners will h...   Dec 31 2013, 12:04 PM
Tom_T   Greg, Maybe some of the local PNW-teeners will ...   Dec 31 2013, 12:26 PM
rdauenhauer   Awesome, Im also on the hunt for these elusive dec...   Dec 31 2013, 12:11 PM
Tom_T   Greg, I just saw your NOS brake calipers on your ...   Dec 31 2013, 12:37 PM
gcrotvik   Greg, I just saw your NOS brake calipers on your...   Jan 2 2014, 10:00 AM
Tom_T   Greg, true about the O&H vs. Garage forums, so...   Jan 2 2014, 07:22 PM
tod914   Hi Greg. I sent you two messages on how you might...   Jan 2 2014, 10:42 PM
gcrotvik   Hi Greg. I sent you two messages on how you migh...   Jan 3 2014, 07:21 AM
gcrotvik   Here is my latest proof on the size and font. The ...   Jan 6 2014, 08:10 AM
tod914   Looking real good Greg. Your font seems to be jus...   Jan 6 2014, 02:50 PM
Tom_T   Looking real good Greg. Your font seems to be ju...   Jan 6 2014, 02:56 PM
gcrotvik   Looking real good Greg. Your font seems to be j...   Jan 6 2014, 03:42 PM
Tom_T   Gotcha Greg .... as with many things 914, it varie...   Jan 6 2014, 06:34 PM
tod914   Greg in regards to your spacing, the L and 80 shou...   Jan 6 2014, 08:38 PM
gcrotvik   Greg in regards to your spacing, the L and 80 sho...   Jan 7 2014, 07:45 AM
nathansnathan   The font you're using looks like Impact ? Impa...   Jan 9 2014, 05:30 PM
gcrotvik   The font you're using looks like Impact ? Imp...   Jan 9 2014, 08:26 PM
gcrotvik   Nathan, I downloaded the DIN Engschrift Std font....   Jan 10 2014, 09:10 AM
tod914   Starting to come together :trophy: Nice find Nat...   Jan 9 2014, 08:37 PM
nathansnathan   There are a bunch of digital versions of it, but t...   Jan 10 2014, 09:51 AM
Tom_T   Nathan - nice to see someone step in who is more s...   Jan 10 2014, 01:54 PM
gcrotvik   I gave the fonts, my work/samples and a link to th...   Jan 10 2014, 02:30 PM
nathansnathan   I busted out my old laptop last night. It's ru...   Jan 11 2014, 09:52 AM
Tom_T   Nathan & Greg, For the MY 70-76 - both VWs ...   Jan 11 2014, 03:57 PM
gcrotvik   Hi Tom, Thanks for the feedback. There is a sligh...   Jan 11 2014, 08:48 PM
tod914   Greg, like I suggested earlier, have your brother ...   Jan 11 2014, 09:28 PM
gcrotvik   Greg, like I suggested earlier, have your brother...   Jan 12 2014, 03:02 PM
tod914   That's fantastic Greg. Very likely he can mod...   Jan 12 2014, 03:41 PM
Jeff Bowlsby   These are coming along great Greg. Any plan to do...   Jan 12 2014, 09:12 PM
gcrotvik   Hi Jeff, Yes, it's my goal to get a complete ...   Jan 12 2014, 09:46 PM
scotty b   don't know how I missed this before, but just ...   Jan 19 2014, 03:32 PM
seareef228   Any word on these I really need a 96b Alaska blue ...   Jun 17 2014, 10:26 PM
bbrock   :bump: Bumping this thread up to see if these ever...   Aug 11 2018, 06:50 PM
bbrock   I don't think these stickers are getting the a...   Aug 22 2018, 09:21 AM
bbrock   My sticker arrived today. I ordered from this guy...   Sep 7 2018, 08:57 PM
Lucky9146   My sticker arrived today. I ordered from this gu...   Apr 23 2021, 01:39 PM
Lucky9146   Resurfacing this thread to see if any progress has...   Apr 13 2021, 07:30 PM
double-a   Resurfacing this thread to see if any progress ha...   Apr 15 2021, 04:01 PM


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