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DerekR Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2004 Posts: 384 Location: Riverton, Utah
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Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:15 am Post subject: |
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I also need a
MANGOGRUN L 346 (mango green) and
GOLFBLAU L 390 (gulf blue) along with the
ANTHRAZITE L469 (anthracite) if your making a list _________________ 63 Ruby Red Double Cab
60 SO 23 Westfalia SWR/BG Camper
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Johnjlev Samba Member
Joined: June 23, 2010 Posts: 269 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:16 am Post subject: |
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MS Word has the following under "insert/symbols":
Ä Ë Ï Ö Ü ä ë ï ü ö ÿ
I spent only about 10 min producing the following label using Excel and Word. I didn’t take any time to make sure the colors and fonts were correct or the label was the right size. I was just curious how easy or hard it would be.
This is on regular run of the mill pressure sensitive label stock and does not have the shiny metal look of the OEM label (who even knows what that really looks like based on all the different looking ones in the post) but what the hell. For those of us who don’t have to have a perfect looking label this would suffice. It might not weather that well but being that it’s no problem to mass produce them you can replace it any time you want. |
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decobugma07 Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2005 Posts: 1049 Location: Newtonville, MA
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Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:34 am Post subject: |
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Johnjlev wrote: |
MS Word has the following under "insert/symbols":
Ä Ë Ï Ö Ü ä ë ï ü ö ÿ
I spent only about 10 min producing the following label using Excel and Word. I didn’t take any time to make sure the colors and fonts were correct or the label was the right size. I was just curious how easy or hard it would be.
This is on regular run of the mill pressure sensitive label stock and does not have the shiny metal look of the OEM label (who even knows what that really looks like based on all the different looking ones in the post) but what the hell. For those of us who don’t have to have a perfect looking label this would suffice. It might not weather that well but being that it’s no problem to mass produce them you can replace it any time you want. |
If everyone has the time and knowledge how to do everything, YOU won't have the job that makes the money to bring food to your plate everyday. That is the way it works. _________________ Custom labels available here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1217449
66 Bug "Trixie"
68 Bug "Deco" (parting out)
73 Bug "Blue Angel" (RIP) |
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DHMaher Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2009 Posts: 787 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:03 am Post subject: |
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So I've noticed that some of the OG (or what appear to be OG) labels are in all caps while others are lower case. Does anyone have a breakdown as to what is correct for which years?
Thanks! _________________ Daniel
"POs, you gotta love them, because killing them is illegal." -Unknown Samba Member
1967 Beetle - Java Green
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decobugma07 Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2005 Posts: 1049 Location: Newtonville, MA
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Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:19 am Post subject: |
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oldguysrule wrote: |
I also need a
MANGOGRUN L 346 (mango green) and
GOLFBLAU L 390 (gulf blue) along with the
ANTHRAZITE L469 (anthracite) if your making a list |
I am receiving the correct paper (to spec) this week. I do have the list and each of you will be contacted individually. Thanks for your support. I know "anybody" can do this. But, If I know myself everything, I wouldn't be needing a welder right now. So, I'll pay to someone who has the knowledge and patience to do it.
I am planning to give back a donation of 5% of each paid order to Samba. Because if it wasn't for this site I and most of us wouldn't be here enjoying this great car. _________________ Custom labels available here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1217449
66 Bug "Trixie"
68 Bug "Deco" (parting out)
73 Bug "Blue Angel" (RIP) |
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decobugma07 Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2005 Posts: 1049 Location: Newtonville, MA
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Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:23 am Post subject: |
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DHMaher wrote: |
So I've noticed that some of the OG (or what appear to be OG) labels are in all caps while others are lower case. Does anyone have a breakdown as to what is correct for which years?
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The OG from W.Germany were done in upper and lower case on a specific font (which I have). The upper case were done in the US and Brazil and for the last years of making it was in English. Mexico went back to the upper/lower case and it was in English. Australia was all as German specs. _________________ Custom labels available here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1217449
66 Bug "Trixie"
68 Bug "Deco" (parting out)
73 Bug "Blue Angel" (RIP) |
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NCdad Samba Member
Joined: August 28, 2008 Posts: 1525 Location: South Carolina
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iVolkswagen The Modern-Day Hippie
Joined: October 21, 2008 Posts: 1436 Location: Huntsville, Alabama
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Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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I would like Anthracite L469 (in german spelling please)
Thanks! _________________ TJ
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Rome Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2004 Posts: 9653 Location: Pearl River, NY
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 5:21 am Post subject: |
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" MS Word has the following under "insert/symbols":
Ä Ë Ï Ö Ü ä ë ï ü ö ÿ "
Correct. I write alot in German for work, and this same "insert/symbols" allows you to assign a "shortcut key" of your choice (in the lower right portion of the menu box). This allows you to insert the umlaut using any combination of keyboard keys per your choice. For me, I use "control- u" for lower case umlaut u; "control -shift- u" for capital umlaut U; and similar for other letters. |
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janerick3 Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2006 Posts: 1879 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:48 am Post subject: |
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DHMaher wrote: |
So I've noticed that some of the OG (or what appear to be OG) labels are in all caps while others are lower case. Does anyone have a breakdown as to what is correct for which years?
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The factory paint labels are all caps from ~late 1958 until ~1962-63; then upper & lower case in a larger font. Around 1968, the font became much smaller. _________________ Thanks,
Jan K. |
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bsvwoc Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2001 Posts: 217
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:41 am Post subject: Body Color Code Label |
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I could use a label too. Swartz L41
And i am local too...
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decobugma07 Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2005 Posts: 1049 Location: Newtonville, MA
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:58 am Post subject: |
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janerick3 wrote: |
DHMaher wrote: |
So I've noticed that some of the OG (or what appear to be OG) labels are in all caps while others are lower case. Does anyone have a breakdown as to what is correct for which years?
Thanks! |
The factory paint labels are all caps from ~late 1958 until ~1962-63; then upper & lower case in a larger font. Around 1968, the font became much smaller. |
Thanks Janerick3, I am trying to gather as much information possible to do a precised job. _________________ Custom labels available here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1217449
66 Bug "Trixie"
68 Bug "Deco" (parting out)
73 Bug "Blue Angel" (RIP) |
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henry roberts Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2003 Posts: 1275 Location: australia
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 7:11 am Post subject: |
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decobugma07 wrote: |
Australia was all as German specs. |
someone has told you the wrong info.
these are from different years and are all different sizes. |
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decobugma07 Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2005 Posts: 1049 Location: Newtonville, MA
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 7:20 am Post subject: |
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henry roberts wrote: |
decobugma07 wrote: |
Australia was all as German specs. |
someone has told you the wrong info. |
Thanks Henry. That is very helpful. I am making continuous notes for all this variations.
The more information I get from the sources (you VW owners) the more accurate the final work will be. _________________ Custom labels available here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1217449
66 Bug "Trixie"
68 Bug "Deco" (parting out)
73 Bug "Blue Angel" (RIP) |
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decobugma07 Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2005 Posts: 1049 Location: Newtonville, MA
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:07 am Post subject: |
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Labels came today. They are acid free and waterproof (according to the manufacture). These labels are used for the automobile industry for years. These are NOT the regular labels that you'll find in OfficeMax, Staples, etc. These labels (from OfficeMax, Staples, etc like Avery) will come apart as soon if gets humid or get in-touch with water. Also, they'll be printed with waterproof laser ink for durability.
I am going to print some samples today. I have my list done so far of the people that have shown interest. I'll send individual email to these people to get more information about the style of label that came originally in their vehicles.
Thanks for your support. By this, you'll be supporting also a % to Samba for the great community that had created for us. _________________ Custom labels available here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1217449
66 Bug "Trixie"
68 Bug "Deco" (parting out)
73 Bug "Blue Angel" (RIP) |
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Critter1 Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2004 Posts: 1575 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:13 am Post subject: |
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Good stuff! _________________ Justin |
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hitest Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008 Posts: 10296 Location: Prime Meridian, ID
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:23 am Post subject: |
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decobugma07 wrote: |
I know "anybody" can do this. But, If I know myself everything, I wouldn't be needing a welder right now. So, I'll pay to someone who has the knowledge and patience to do it.
I am planning to give back a donation of 5% of each paid order to Samba. Because if it wasn't for this site I and most of us wouldn't be here enjoying this great car. |
Your response to John was too kind. Not everyone can do this. It takes a lot more than the time to type disparraging remarks like John's to produce these decals. I've wanted to do these for years- long before the ability to conjur a (hopefully) worthwhile order through a website such as this.
That said, I took a close look at my decal on my Sea blau/ cumulus white bus. I know it's perhaps late in the game- but I'd gladly pay more to have one in the proper two-line text. If you'd like- I'll do my best to take a good photo with my thrift store digital camera.
Thanks again for your effort on these. I personally love paying true Craftsman I've got to know through The Samba for unique items rather than clicking an online catalog box.
Sincerely, Bradford _________________
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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'62 L390 151, '62 L469 117, '63 L380 113, '64 L87 311, '65 L512 265, '65 L31 SO-42, '66 L360 251, '68 L30k 141, '71 L12 113, '74 ORG 181
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decobugma07 Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2005 Posts: 1049 Location: Newtonville, MA
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:02 am Post subject: |
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So, here is the latest.
After a few tries I have all lined up. One liners and two liners will be available. For best results (since there are so many variations) if you happen to have some portion of your old one, take a picture and I'll duplicate yours.
For double costume colors, I can do a double liner (top name for upper color and bottom for lower color)
For Australian style a picture it would be best since I see they were done in a variety of fonts.
As I'll keep to improve the output and closer to original, I'll appreciate to get as much information from you guys for better results.
So now I'll go through my list and start to get this ball rolling. _________________ Custom labels available here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1217449
66 Bug "Trixie"
68 Bug "Deco" (parting out)
73 Bug "Blue Angel" (RIP) |
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pathwayrev Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2009 Posts: 340 Location: Sun City AZ
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:44 am Post subject: |
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Please add to your list:
Gulf Blue (in German, of course)
for my '62.
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DHMaher Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2009 Posts: 787 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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Got mine the other day. Looks great! I'll post a pic when I get it installed... _________________ Daniel
"POs, you gotta love them, because killing them is illegal." -Unknown Samba Member
1967 Beetle - Java Green
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