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Title: decals & stickers
Post by: phil on Thursday,April 16, 2015, 09:11:43 AM: Hello all
Does anyone have any info as to what a 72 TC would have had in the way of stickers / decals when it left the factory, e.g load ratings, engine bay fluids etc?
If so, do you have any photos and know where to purchase them.
Regards
Phil
Title: Re: decals & stickers
Post by: 4129R on Thursday,April 16, 2015, 09:34:19 AM: What is your chassis number?
Title: Re: decals & stickers
Post by: BDA on Thursday,April 16, 2015, 10:31:06 AM: There are two plaques that came on my car. I have a '73/'74 TC Special but I expect these plaques were on the '72 also. The first one was found on the inside of the front trunk on the forward wall (so it faces toward the cabin). The emission plaque was found in the engine compartment. I've made changes in my car so I don't remember exactly where it was but I think it was above the boosters on the driver's side. In addition, r.d. enterprises sells a 'Federal Conformity Label' and a 'TwinCam Stromberg Airbox Label'. I don't remember those, but then that was a long time ago...

I don't know if the plaques are available any more, but Dave Bean has a lot of vintage stuff so you might give him a call if you need either of those.
Title: Re: decals & stickers
Post by: jbcollier on Thursday,April 16, 2015, 11:18:31 AM: Both are usually/often for sale on ebay.
Title: Re: decals & stickers
Post by: phil on Friday,April 17, 2015, 05:48:20 AM: Hi 4129R

My chassis no. is 72041510P

Im in UK

Regards Phil
Title: Re: decals & stickers
Post by: 4129R on Friday,April 17, 2015, 12:14:12 PM: You car appears to be built in March/April 1972.

I have a federal spec TC built in June 1972.

If you want me to post photos of the plates, just let me know. I am in Norfolk UK.
Title: Re: decals & stickers
Post by: phil on Saturday,April 18, 2015, 01:58:02 AM: Hi 4129R

That would be much appreciated.

Regards

Phil
Title: Re: decals & stickers
Post by: phil on Saturday,April 18, 2015, 05:11:16 AM: Hi All

I would also like a couple of the rubber supports which are stretched under the seat squabs, any ideas where I can purchase them please?

Regards Phil
Title: Re: decals & stickers
Post by: jbcollier on Saturday,April 18, 2015, 06:14:20 AM: First try Banks and RD Enterprises. After that, an upholstery shop.
Title: Re: decals & stickers
Post by: 4129R on Saturday,April 18, 2015, 08:01:38 AM: Quote from: phil on Saturday,April 18, 2015, 01:58:02 AM
Hi 4129R

That would be much appreciated.

Regards

Phil

Photos taken. Too bigger file size to post here. If you give me your email address, I can send you them.

Whereabouts in the UK are you?
Title: Re: decals & stickers
Post by: phil on Saturday,April 18, 2015, 11:17:43 PM: Morning

Its philiplitchfield@hotmail.com I live near Leicester.

If they could be sent over it would be appreciated.

Thanks Phil
Title: Re: decals & stickers
Post by: 4129R on Monday,April 20, 2015, 11:20:29 AM: 4 photos emailed to you today.
Title: Re: decals & stickers
Post by: 3929R on Tuesday,April 21, 2015, 05:47:36 PM: The back of the glove/cubby box has a foil sticker with tire size, inflation pressure, capacity.... I'm not at my garage, so can't take a picture but here's an example (http://lotus-europa.com/photos/glove_box_label.jpg)
Is there a similar one on the driver's door sill?