BB Tonawanda valve cover decal

[Keith B.]

while removing the original paint on dads L36 valve cover I noticed there was no paint under the decal but no evidence of paint on the decal. how did they mask off the sticker or why wouldn't they do that after paint?

[Terry M.]

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The original Tonawanda sticker has a shield attached. They stuck the sticker to the bare steel and after paint pulled off the shield.

[Kenneth B.]

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The original Tonawanda sticker has a shield attached. They stuck the sticker to the bare steel and after paint pulled off the shield.

This is why judges will run there finger to feel for little or no lip. Been there.
KEN

[Keith B.]

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so is the correct sticker for sale. or must I tape off the sticker

[Terry M.]

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so is the correct sticker for sale. or must I tape off the sticker

The only place I have seen the correct one (besides on a car) was at Tonawanda. I know someone here has one -- they have posted a photo, but I can't remember who. I guess I should have grabbed one when I had the chance, but I am not into large motors -- at least not the ones made at Tonawanda.

Tape it off.

Oh, and I think there is a minor size difference between the available reproductions and the originals.

[Mark D.]

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[Mark D.]

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[Mark D.]

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[Bob J.]

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Like this Terry?

[Keith B.]

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well thanks everyone. that solves that question. so If I apply the decal over the painted cover will the result in a deduct. or should I apply one on the bare steel and tape it off and then paint.

[Terry M.]

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Like this Terry?

I knew someone -- besides that show off Mark -- had one. I guess it is just as well I left them behind at Tonawanda.

[Kenneth B.]

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well thanks everyone. that solves that question. so If I apply the decal over the painted cover will the result in a deduct. or should I apply one on the bare steel and tape it off and then paint.

APPLY & then paint & go heavy around the sticker.

[Mark D.]

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Like this Terry?

JunkY Master B, aka 'King of the Swamp' has, at minimum, ten of every Corvette thing ever produced.

Another nugget from the OOD Vault.

[Dick W.]

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I would mask it, using 3M Fine Line tape.

If I remember correctly a certain MD in PA has a very good reproduction

[Keith B.]

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If I remember correctly a certain MD in PA has a very good reproduction

Dick who may this be?