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1961 CJ-5 Stencil Lettering

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by wlirio, Nov 1, 2009.

  1. Nov 1, 2009
    wlirio

    wlirio Member

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    Hi,
    I was wondering if anyone here knows if the 1961 CJ-5 had Willy's decal in the center of the tailgate. I found the 4wheelDrive one and I have seen pictures of JEEP on the side between the door opening and fender.
     
  2. Nov 1, 2009
    Howard Eisenhauer

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    Yes, sort of.

    It wasn't a decal, it was a stamping right in the sheet metal, same deal as the "JEEP" stamping on the side. of course, by this time Jeeps were actually "Kaisers"n not Willys" but the tailgate stamping lasted for a few more years until roundabout '64 IIRC.

    H.
     
  3. Nov 2, 2009
    wlirio

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    Thanks for the quick reply. I am trying to give it some character since it has a fiberglass tub that is completely smooth with no factory style details on it. Hopefully someday I will switch out the tub with one that looks more like a 60's era CJ-5.
     
  4. Nov 2, 2009
    mike starck

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    You could check with a local striping artist and have it done with air-brush with highlights that make it appear to be embossed.just a idea,i plan on having the JEEP on the sides and tailgate done that way on my project.

    mike s.
     
  5. Nov 2, 2009
    Rondog

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    Ah, the original post was kind of confusing, but I unnerstand now! If I remember correctly, wasn't there a member here once upon a time that was making the "WILLYS" and "JEEP" vinyl decals? They were applied right onto the raised letters? Been a couple years ago.....
     
  6. Nov 2, 2009
    wlirio

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    That is exactly my plan. I have a vinyl cutter because my cousin and I are starting a side business making vinyl decals and I though why not make myself some decals to mimic the factory lettering.
     
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    unclebill

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    rick59

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    I was thinking the same thing, I would like to get the block lettered "JEEP" on the sides behind the front fender to add a bit to the smooth 'glass on mine. I'll be interested if someone comes up with something.
     
  9. Nov 2, 2009
    wlirio

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    Hi I recognize you from JeepTalk I am JeepNWilly there.
    I looked at the link and the guy has good stuff
     
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    rick59

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    I was just checking it out also, but I didn't see it all in caps like my '59 originally had.
     
  11. Nov 2, 2009
    aallison

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    I have a woodshop and I make a lot of signs. I have a program if someone can upload a good photo of whatever it is, or whatever we want to make or cut, I can send it to you in a .dxf or .dwg file so you can cut it in viny.

    All I need is a clear photo or somthing off the internet.
     
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    unclebill

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    Can you just fool around with your computers fonts until you find a good one?



    WILLYS
     
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    unclebill

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    SmokinIdahoan

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    i like that one...very art-deco :D
     
  15. Nov 3, 2009
    wlirio

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    I am trying to find a good picture of the tailgate stamping to see if I can replicate it in vinyl
     
  16. Nov 3, 2009
    wlirio

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    Found this picture and the website has the dimmenssions as 1.5 x 7 inches does that sound about right?
    [​IMG]
     
  17. Nov 3, 2009
    Warloch

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    Looks right based on the hand - I can measure them off the flattie if you want.
     
  18. Nov 3, 2009
    wlirio

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    Yea if you can confirm the dimm "1.5 x 7 inches" it would be great.
     
  19. Nov 4, 2009
    Warloch

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    Yes - that is the size of the WILLYS on the side of the hoods of my 3As
     
  20. Nov 4, 2009
    wlirio

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    Thanks :beer:
     
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