Kennebell Decals

That'd be cool. It would be nice if some of the other guys trying to do old-school type cars could have the opportunity to get some. I agree that making money off of another's generosity wouldn't be polite.

Of course your car deserves them as part of the restoration.

Ya know, I'll almost bet those decals are cut to fit right where the decal goes on the old 400-430 valve covers.

 

Yes,they fit exactly the valve covers for 68-69.
Guy,I'm having trouble getting the one off my equipment box,don't want to damage it.I'll keep trying slowly.If not,I'll send the one and you could do a copy.I'd like a copy or two if you do it?
If anyone else would like copies too for their restos I have no problem with it,would'nt like to see these things retailed though,its for the good of the Buick community.

gary

 

Did not know that about the valve covers...interesting, Adam, what ever made you think of that?
Gary, you can have all the copies you want. And I do agree, these should not be retailed. Your generosity is much appreciated by me and I'm sure the Buick community.
I'll pm you
Guy

 

I have always preferred the looks of the 400-430 covers and so the geometry of that slot just looked "right". If I remember correctly, the photo of the stage 2 in the back of the KB catalog showed it on the engine stand with chrome 400-430 covers. That WAS a LONG time ago that I last looked though.

 

Gary,

What methods are you using?

Have you tried taking some canned air and blasting you equipment box with it? You may want to try this with another decal first to see what works (better if you have a 30 year old decal on an old tool box to practice on though). You could try hitting the back side instead of directly on the decal. The idea is to freeze the adhesive.

Canned air usually comes out very cold after you've sprayed it a bit. Once cold, use a few blasts to "insta-freeze" the adhesive.

There's also some chemical stuff called "undo" or something similar. It's a liquid adhesive remover.

I would recommend practicing on something else first though!

 

Thanks Steve,been trying heat and I can get a corner up but the rest is pretty secure,after 34 years I guess thats to be expected,huh,
I'm afraid the solvent may harm the outside?Using cold,will the decal come off with a razor or peal?
gary

 

Gary,

I'm not sure what will be the best way cold. It's an issue we deal with regarding fingerprints. We often get stuff in that has been taped (bombs, sawed off shotguns, bags that contained dead people, etc...)

One of my coworkers tried the cold method and said it worked. We also have a freezer that we can stick taped items into. The problem with the freezer is you're limited to time after removing it. It will start to condensate soon, which isn't helpful while trying to maintain potential fingerprints.

Here's the Un-du stuff:
http://www.leeproducts.com/un-du_Adhesive_Remover.asp

Here's what my coworker posted regarding adhesive removal using dustoff air cans:

http://www.clpex.com/board/threads/2004-Oct-20/2367/2372.htm

 

If you do decide to do some could always sale them with enough markup to cover your cost and donate the profits to the BPG or V8 board.

 

Gary, wait....another new one might surface.....the one on your box is gonna get roughed up quite a bit in my experience.
Peace WildBill

 

Bill
I'm thinking the same thing,I can't get this one off without damaging it.Did'nt try the freeze technique yet though.


gary

 

K-B Decals

Guy,
Here's a set of the "2nd" generation decals I got with the J-B Stage 2 car. Let me know if I can help.
Tom

 

Tom- Thanks. But pictures of the car from very early on indicate Gary's version. I wouldn't be surprised though, if it had your style later on in it's life.
Guy