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| r_towle |
 Feb 23 2006, 04:47 PM
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Custom Member  Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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So, I tried several gentle methods to remove the letters from an old lid.
I pried, I used a flat bladed knife..I used a heat guy... All attempts had the same results...I broke the plastic post off the back of the letters.... So, any ideas on a good way to remove good letter,,,and try ti save the post? Rich |
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| VegasRacer |
Feb 23 2006, 04:48 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,504 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None 
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Thrash / cut / bend the clips.
Destroy them and save the post. |
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| double-a |
Feb 23 2006, 05:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 987 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) those rubber fasteners are designed as "one-time" use i believe. i used pliers and smashed them up real good to get them off.
but you're at a disadvantage with those plastic letters, the posts break really easily. i opted for a set of shiny metal letters when i refurbished my engine lid. ~a |
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| jim_hoyland |
Feb 23 2006, 05:39 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,278 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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Where are metal letters available from ?
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| double-a |
Feb 23 2006, 05:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 987 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
i think i got mine from the bird, maybe a year ago.
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| 914Sixer |
Feb 23 2006, 09:24 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,877 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I use a small set of diagonal pliers to cut them in two pieces . You can then bend the metal part of the washer out of the way.
All the early cars 70-73 had metal letters. I have lots of used letters if you need replacements. Most are gold anodized others are sliver depending on the year. |
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| william harris |
Feb 23 2006, 10:20 PM
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914 Restorer Group: Members Posts: 1,459 Joined: 9-January 04 From: Hamilton, MA Member No.: 1,539 |
Rich: I got a spare set of silver letters in my parts bin. They have your name on them for free. Come by and pick them up or let me know your address and I will drop them in the mail to you - no charge. P.S. this is a good set, no broken posts. I also have a small lot of the clips, probably enough for the letters. Will send what I have. I owe you. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)
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