[72projectbird]

Sup fellas,

The time has come to install the blue GM Manufacturer decal on the 70. I have a new decal, but I need to type in the VIN and production month.

Reading thru old threads, it looks like guys were using typewriters. I do not have one, and dont know anyone who does.

Is there a font I could use that is accurate? Just skimming thru the fonts, I found a few that look close when compared to pictures of original decals.

I guess I'll have to figure out how to print it to the decal with a modern printer. Any insight?

Thanks guys

[pontiacstogo]

I did mine on a home laser printer. I started by creating a MSWord document with the information filled in from a picture of an original decal on a similar 74 TA. This gave me the GVWR and other general information but I used my cars VIN and build date.

I used Courier New 11 as the font, but you can play around to see if something suits better.

I then printed this on blank paper and held it up to a window with the blank decal behind it to get the spacing and alignment correct. Once I had that all looking OK (took a few attempts) I taped the decal to a sheet of paper and ran it through the printer.

[78w72]

Ive read the best is a laser printer as mentioned, most copy places or even fedex office should have those and print the label for very low cost.

But there are companies online or even ebay last I checked that will print all your info on a correct looking label with correct fonts like original for decent prices too.

[unruhjonny]

I had a discussion going on precisely this subject HERE

I hope this helps.

If you source an IBM Selectric typewriter with the standard font (it's a ball!?) I might be interested in buying it off of you when you're done with it... otherwise I WILL buy one myself.

[Transamric]

My research shows that the font was indeed IBM, plus was size #11.