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« on: February 24, 2006, 04:27:36 am » |
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I've been kicking my feet on my Mailbox in the garage for a couple of years now. I've finally decided to have a go at restoring it.
Before I strip the paint I want to be able to replace the original Decal. I've included a picture, it should be very familiar to all of you.
Does anyone know where I can get a replacement. I've contacted the US post Office a few times and all they have ever done is fob me off.
I was thinking of using it as a linen basket. Can't imagine there being many of these this side of the pond.
Dave
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Eric
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« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2006, 09:44:15 am » |
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That would be a easy decal to create...
Like the caps I started, I could make a vector art image and email it to you
and you could have a sign/decal company make them for you...
can you give me the measurements and a straight on image if it?...
It looks to be red, blue, black and a gold?
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Eric
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bubba
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« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2006, 08:52:55 pm » |
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Eric....
I've been thinking about these decals and where to get them done. I don't know what quantities you are looking for at a shot, or what minimum quantities they require, but have you ever looked at a place like Seton? www.seton.com. They have made logo labels for my machinery at work. Not soda machines, but our machinery. They have done a few different labels for me. Very good quality peel and stick. I don't know if they can do the water transfer. Their decals hold up to soaps and cleanings without inks running. I usually provide them with an Adobe Illustrator image.
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Ken
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Kilroy
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« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2006, 10:03:56 pm » |
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Dave it you want to go a little more retro, there was Mr Zip, although I think he was mid 1960's
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dr galaga
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« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2006, 10:12:14 pm » |
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A large printing company in the next town over was the place that made the new USPS logo stickers when they switched to the new logo. Let me see if I can remember what the company is called and find their phone number for you.
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Creighton
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« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2006, 12:43:09 am » |
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I spend quite a bit of time at the local post office, I'll see what help they can provide.
Creighton
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davethebirdman
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« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2006, 04:08:27 am » |
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Hello Everyone
thanks.... I do like that Mr Zip one too. Never seen that before.
I once got in contact with the historical part of the Post Office and someone promised to get
back to me... Guess what Never did.
Dave
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sodaworks
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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2006, 06:23:05 pm » |
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Dave my wife is a contract mail carrier. I will see if she can get any info. on obtaining some of the older decals.
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Lots of Round Top machines
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dr galaga
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« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2006, 06:56:16 pm » |
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Oooops, ignore my previous post. You're looking for an older style decal.
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davethebirdman
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« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2006, 03:14:00 am » |
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Terry
Thanks thats very kind...
Dave
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« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2006, 02:41:39 am » |
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I used to love Mr. Zip back in the day.
What a great little dude.
I also love "Reddy Kilowatt": http://www.toonopedia.com/reddy_k.htm
but now I am getting this thread off topic.
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