Fonts

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:37 am

Here's a question for the experts. I'd almost be willing to bet no one knows the answer to.

What is the font name used on the '68/69 power window housing?

I have just a couple leters worn off. So, I don't need to do them all.

Alan H. Tast · Post by **Alan H. Tast** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:29 pm

Mark:

Can you send a photo to tast@earthlink.net for me to look over and for documentation purposes/use in the '67-'71 Original Factory Specifications Manual? This is something I don't recall having seen on the cars I have photographed to date. I do have graphic arts catalogs with font styles for dry-transfer lettering that should yield a match. When you take the photo, try to get a ruler next to it in order to scale the image (see next comment).

Another alternative if a commercially-available dry transfer isn't available would be to get artwork done for them in order to make dry transfers or a silkscreen. For fun I could draw up the graphics in CADD in my spare time over the next week or so and forward a PDF, JPG TIF or GIF file.

Alan H. Tast · Post by **Alan H. Tast** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:35 pm

Mark:

Found the pic you posted on glamorbirds site. Get me dimensions for the window switch openings, overall dimension on the brushed metal plate insert and I can get it drawn up pretty easily.

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:24 pm

Alan,

Thanks for your quick responce. The letters are 1/8" tall. The switch openings are 1 1/4" 1/2".

Thanks,

Alan H. Tast · Post by **Alan H. Tast** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:35 pm

Mike:

I've uploaded a PDF file to the Glamorbirds/Yahoo site with a draft file of the graphics for your review. I was able to work on this last night, but it still needs some cleanup. A close-up photo of the text would me MOST beneficial in order to refine these even more.

If you want me to email it directly to you send me a message at tast@earthlink.net so that I can respond with an attachment.

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:14 pm

Alan,

The font looks pretty close. they may be just a bit to thick (bold) though. I'm going to send you a couple pictures tonight. I had removed the "window lock" from my plate to try something I found at a hobby store. Needless to say, it didn't work.

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:34 pm

Alan I will send a picture with ruler either Monday or Tuesday.

Thank's

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