Steves_TR6 Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 With my freshly painted rear wings looking good i need to fix the TR6 logos to the wings, the ones in front of the side indicators. could someone help by measuring the position of the logos on an original car for me please. ie, how far from the indicator to the first letter and are the logos central to the indicator vertically? thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Hi Steves_6 ~ If the decals are vinyl? may I suggest that you immerse them in warm soapy water first and apply soapy water to the wing. This way you can position the decal on the wing and then slide it about until you get it positioned correctly then apply a soft cloth to get rid of any air bubbles then leave to dry. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hill Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) My T looks central and from the horizontal part of the T it’s 30mm from the Lens ps don’t forget the decals are opposite on the other side T first on the drivers side 6 on the nearside Edited March 6, 2019 by Paul Hill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
len1 Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 i copied the position of Andrews saffy...i could send you a picture , if thats ok Andrew ? len Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hill Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Here are a couple of pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Steve, I marked the positions on my wings before stripping the paint a few years ago. Original positioning I believe. Hope this helps. Cheers. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) Steve, Here's a close up of the original side badges fitted to Saffy (downloadable below) - I'm afraid I don't have any measurements, but the positioning can easily be gauged: Cheers, Andrew Edited March 6, 2019 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Thanks for all the replies Guys Andrew, i’m surprised that Saffy’s badges are somclose to the light, not doubting the originality just surprised! not sure what to do now ! steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hill Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Also not questioning the originality but I have not seen any decals that close to the light. Much prefer where mine are Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Steves_TR6 said: Thanks for all the replies Guys Andrew, i’m surprised that Saffy’s badges are somclose to the light, not doubting the originality just surprised! not sure what to do now ! steve Hi Steve, Yes, most people are and the positioning of the side badges of many restorations are not quite right, even on some of the concours cars - have a look at the PDF of the original sale brochure for reference. Cheers, Andrew 5. 1969 - 72 TR6 PI Sales Brochure - Page 1 .pdf Edited March 6, 2019 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Thanks Andrew, convincing evidence! i’m actually in two minds as to whether to fit original white badges or black ones, i have both. now i have to choose position and colour! as you know my car is not concourse, or original ! think i’ll have a test fit with some tape..... steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Paul Hill said: Also not questioning the originality but I have not seen any decals that close to the light. Much prefer where mine are Phil, That's because there are not many original unrestored cars (with original paintwork) around to be used for reference. I agree, the decals do seem too close but that's where they were put. VUX's aren't right either, but it doesn't bother me nor should it anyone else, unless faithful originality is what they want. Cheers, Andrew Edited March 6, 2019 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hill Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Totally agree Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr6fan Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 When I did mine I copied an original sales brochure: https://www.tr-register.co.uk/rebuilders-diary/2018/01/0103/The-easiest-jobs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Thanks evryone original positioning in black is my choice. look out for the pics! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Call me impatient.....looking great i think ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill944T Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 as you know my car is not concourse, or original ! The non reflective number plate gives this away! Regards Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CP26309 Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) Just to add controversy to this debate...when I bought my 6 in 1972 it was like new having just 16,000 miles on it...being a professional Signwriter & Commercial art Lettering artist I never noticed the TR6 decals being as close as those on Andrews original 'Saffy' indeed when in 1988 my car required a respray I traced off the decal position and reapplied them as before. Mind you having employed many people when I was in the Sign business...some had a very individual idea as to positioning letters and decals...maybe the sticker people in the factory didn't always follow the exact position as they all were hand applied. Edited March 11, 2019 by CP26309 addition Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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