Cutlas Hub Instruction label - feedback please

Signsmith

Signsmith

Precision Fit
Jul 8, 2017
976
Pennsylvania
First Name
Dana
Willys Model
  1. Other
Willys Year:
  1. 1959
I'm working on a repro of the instruction sticker for a Cutlas hub and have only ever seen a picture of one Was wondering if anyone who has one and can let me know what size the original one is IMG_4320.jpeg
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This is my idea of size. The same size as the shifter diagram.
 
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Not sure on the size but if it's like the normal Transfer case sticker you have a good size as shown.

It's a really cool sticker.

Just a couple things caught my eye between the 2 stickers.

Upper Right. In and Out are swapped. Unless your using something different then a standard D18.

Instructions below the hub diagram, add the word IF, in front of LOCK PIN.

Middle left box 2nd line should just be 2WD.


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timd32 said:
Not sure on the size but if it's like the normal Transfer case sticker you have a good size as shown.

It's a really cool sticker.

Just a couple things caught my eye between the 2 stickers.

Upper Right. In and Out are swapped. Unless your using something different then a standard D18.

Instructions below the hub diagram, add the word IF, in front of LOCK PIN.

Middle left box 2nd line should just be 2WD.


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Thank you.
 
Looks good, the right side top box the Red Dot stays with the Out on the top line.

I think what they are trying to show on each column is where the TC lever needs to be to engage/disengage the hubs. So for a standard D18 the sick goes forward for OUT to engage the Hubs.
 
So don't have a sticker. But these metal plates are 3-3/16" x 3-3/16" Square. With room to spare if you put inside the glove box door.

Seems like the extreme largest available space would be 4-1/2" Square. But that would look funny IMO, 4"x4", 3-3/4"×3-3/4", would work.

My other Wagon the stickers are inside the box. This is on the 1948.

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I've seen similar stickers in other vintage cars, they're usually pretty small. Have you considered going with something around 3.5" square? Might look more authentic, but I'm no expert.
 
You're not done editing again. Your horizontal lines are not uniform. The original uses a uniform thin internal division lines throughout. Also if your stock material is fixed, move your perimeter borders a few picas larger to duplicate the image to the printing material stock size. You are really close.
 
I like the suggestions for size but there must be one old one out there somewhere. If you are on another site. Please post To find an original. Curiosity has gotten to me at this point.

Thanx
 
I found this on Ebay and sent the seller a question on the sticker contained in this kit, will see if they reply.

These say Ford in the Ad. But I figure the sticker is close enough.

www.ebay.com

Vintage Cutlas 300-2 Select Drive Hubs 4X4 Fits 65 Ford 1/2 & 3/4 Truck | eBay

1 Set of used manual locking hubs. I could not find a catalog for Cutlas. I disassembled them and cleaned the old grease out with my ultrasonic cleaner, relubed and assembled. One bolt hole opening is worn see pics.
www.ebay.com

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