Protect-O-Plate Display Options
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Protect-O-Plate Display Options
I am looking for ideas for displaying the original Protect-O-Plate for my 1971 "Sparty" car when taking it to local shows. It is in rough shape and I don't really want to damage it further but would like to show it.
Anyone done this before and if you had success can you share your thoughts, ideas, pictures for me to consider? It is still attached to the New Vehicle Warranty and Policy on Owner Service manual as well.
Long shot I know but I thought I would ask.
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David Howard
Anyone done this before and if you had success can you share your thoughts, ideas, pictures for me to consider? It is still attached to the New Vehicle Warranty and Policy on Owner Service manual as well.
Long shot I know but I thought I would ask.
Thank you and best regards,
David Howard
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WOW!!!!!!!!!
I think I would find someway to preserve that document and put it in the safe. No way would I take it to local shows (that's just me).
My luck someone would steal it or I would lose it. Yes, I am a nut!
I think I would find someway to preserve that document and put it in the safe. No way would I take it to local shows (that's just me).
My luck someone would steal it or I would lose it. Yes, I am a nut!
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Thanks for responding.
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Oh, I'm so sorry!!!!!! OOOOOOOOOOPS!!!!!!!!
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If someone, anyone, including me, spilled coffee on my document I am pretty certain I would get sick to my stomach and all over the leg of some poor bystander...not good
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I'd go with a nice high res photo. That stuff if fragile and that much handling may rough it up.
My tank sticker is in a frame with UV glass and acid free paper which is stored in a filing cabinet
My tank sticker is in a frame with UV glass and acid free paper which is stored in a filing cabinet
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A good quality scanner/printer/copier would do the job nicely. I have made color copies of the kids' birth certificates on my basic Lexmark inkjet (for local youth sorts teams), and unless you feel for the embossed parts of the paper, they are spot-on.
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Both good suggestions. I am working on scanning it now and see what I can come up with. Thank you.
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When I display my '69. I often bring a binder that shows step-by-step restoration/reassembly pictures and close-ups of numbers. It also contains display items like original type brochures, documents, owners manual, Protect-O-plate, etc.
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I like the idea of having a display book, good idea, thank you.
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Hi,
I too like the idea of the binder.
I think having all the glove box items displayed with the car is an interesting presentation. Many people aren't aware of what was included in the owner's packet, or have never seen some of the items.
You do need to be careful that something doesn't disappear though!
Especially things like the key envelope, license screw envelope, and license plate frames envelope.
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I too like the idea of the binder.
I think having all the glove box items displayed with the car is an interesting presentation. Many people aren't aware of what was included in the owner's packet, or have never seen some of the items.
You do need to be careful that something doesn't disappear though!
Especially things like the key envelope, license screw envelope, and license plate frames envelope.
Regards,
Alan
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I definitely like the security of keeping original documents at home. I recently just scanned the original documentation along with photos of the restoration process. Which got me thinking...
Rather than the binder, I'm planning on making a book via the PC. Add text and personalize each page like my sister did for the last family vacation. These are available through ShutterFly etc, a simple
Google search will show many options. If you're PC savvy, use templates or create your own, crop pictures and incorporate text...a book should look legitimate for sure.
Then I keep only reproduction docs in the car, owner's manual etc.
Rather than the binder, I'm planning on making a book via the PC. Add text and personalize each page like my sister did for the last family vacation. These are available through ShutterFly etc, a simple
Google search will show many options. If you're PC savvy, use templates or create your own, crop pictures and incorporate text...a book should look legitimate for sure.
Then I keep only reproduction docs in the car, owner's manual etc.
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I like the binder because I like displaying the physical items like the protect O plate, the original owner's manual, the aged Chevrolet brochures and the cards and things that came in the car from the dealer.
I know its not very "digital," but I think people at shows find these real, actual items much more interesting than color copies of them.
Of course, I like actually speaking to people rather than texting them, so I'm a dinsosaur anyway.
I know its not very "digital," but I think people at shows find these real, actual items much more interesting than color copies of them.
Of course, I like actually speaking to people rather than texting them, so I'm a dinsosaur anyway.
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Personally, I wouldn't put anything of significance in a binder for the general public to 'play' with. It can only get damaged or "lost", if you do. If you feel that displaying that kind of stuff at anything other than a major meet/show is important to you, put together some kind of display case so they are secured and protected. You don't want any of that stuff just 'wandering off' when you get a hot dog or have to hit the restroom.
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I will have copies of the book I published showing the restoration when I show the car, so that will be present and I have enough copies to display a few just in case someone gets sticky fingers. I didn't highlight a lot of the provenance paperwork in the book and maybe I should have, live and learn, so that is why I was asking about display methods for the materials. Here are some of the book pages which I posted in the Brands Hatch Green Barn Find post I started for this car.
I have all the books I need now or I would update them to add the other items. Maybe when I need a reprint. Anyway, good ideas one and all so keep them coming.
Thank you,
David Howard
I have all the books I need now or I would update them to add the other items. Maybe when I need a reprint. Anyway, good ideas one and all so keep them coming.
Thank you,
David Howard
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I like the binder because I like displaying the physical items like the protect O plate, the original owner's manual, the aged Chevrolet brochures and the cards and things that came in the car from the dealer.
I know its not very "digital," but I think people at shows find these real, actual items much more interesting than color copies of them.
Of course, I like actually speaking to people rather than texting them, so I'm a dinsosaur anyway.
I know its not very "digital," but I think people at shows find these real, actual items much more interesting than color copies of them.
Of course, I like actually speaking to people rather than texting them, so I'm a dinsosaur anyway.
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You sir have an amazing collection of original items. ... I would be too nervous having that binder out of my sight. I would be afraid of some creep wanting to add a protecto plate to his collectuon or take it and put it up for sale on fleabay for a few hunded bucks. Best regards.
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I spent about $15 at kinkos making color copies of all of my originals for a binder. No reason to risk losing the originals. I leave the binder sitting on the rear deck so people can see it.
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AllC34Me...
Heck, with the "history" record you have, you should put it on a DVD and stick a small flat-screen player on the rear deck of the car. Set it up to take quarters for 2 minutes of 'show'. The crowd will love it and you may be able to pay for your gas when you take it out!
Heck, with the "history" record you have, you should put it on a DVD and stick a small flat-screen player on the rear deck of the car. Set it up to take quarters for 2 minutes of 'show'. The crowd will love it and you may be able to pay for your gas when you take it out!
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Heck, with the "history" record you have, you should put it on a DVD and stick a small flat-screen player on the rear deck of the car. Set it up to take quarters for 2 minutes of 'show'. The crowd will love it and you may be able to pay for your gas when you take it out!
Heck, with the "history" record you have, you should put it on a DVD and stick a small flat-screen player on the rear deck of the car. Set it up to take quarters for 2 minutes of 'show'. The crowd will love it and you may be able to pay for your gas when you take it out!