Tank Sticker
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Racer
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Tank Sticker
I've been rebuilding my rear suspension and one of my 'while I'm at it' tasks was to drop the tank. The tank probably needs replacing , because I see some signs of rust in side the tank. But to my great surprise the tank sticker was still there and very much in tact. It is stuck to the tank by about a 1.5" circle of adhesive and i just don't know how to go about getting it off of the tank. One good thing is that the paper had folded over itself and basically protected the printing. It is 90% readable. I am very glad to have found it in as good a shape as it is
. This is the only piece of documentation that i have now other than the PO's insurance card
Here is a pic.
. This is the only piece of documentation that i have now other than the PO's insurance cardHere is a pic.
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From: BARRINGTON Rhode Island
""Any words of wisdom on removing the sticker would be much appreciated. I have not decided if I am going to have the tank checked out and cleaned and then re-install it or just replace it with a new one."
Search this site for tank sticker info and you'll find a few items.
Most will tell you a couple of brand new razor blades and a lot of patience will do it.
Congrats on find!
Search this site for tank sticker info and you'll find a few items.
Most will tell you a couple of brand new razor blades and a lot of patience will do it.
Congrats on find!
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Racer
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I've been rebuilding my rear suspension and one of my 'while I'm at it' tasks was to drop the tank. The tank probably needs replacing , because I see some signs of rust in side the tank. But to my great surprise the tank sticker was still there and very much in tact. It is stuck to the tank by about a 1.5" circle of adhesive and i just don't know how to go about getting it off of the tank. One good thing is that the paper had folded over itself and basically protected the printing. It is 90% readable. I am very glad to have found it in as good a shape as it is. This is the only piece of documentation that i have now other than the PO's insurance card
Here is a pic.
. This is the only piece of documentation that i have now other than the PO's insurance cardHere is a pic.
The razor blade method of removal worked great. Although the torn corner did come off (because it had been folded over for 41 years) I have it intact. Now do I just put it in a clear page protector and add to my Vette folder or would laminating be another option.
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take a brand new single edge razor blade and carefully use it on the glue portion. you should be able to actually cut through the glue and leave the paper as intact as possible. this is because the glue was usually applied as a glob and was pretty thick but not very well spread around the paper itself. while my sticker was virtually blank, and was about 95% there, i was still able to get it all off the tank in close to one piece to preserve
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Hi 69'S,
VERY nice find!!!
I got acid-free cellophane full sheets from a hobby shop that has stamp collecting supplies. They seem to be working fine for my build sheet, window sticker, and bill of sale.
Laminating it would make me a bit nervous, but I don't know very much about the process.
Regards,
Alan
VERY nice find!!!
I got acid-free cellophane full sheets from a hobby shop that has stamp collecting supplies. They seem to be working fine for my build sheet, window sticker, and bill of sale.
Laminating it would make me a bit nervous, but I don't know very much about the process.
Regards,
Alan
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From: Melbourne Australia
i have had many things laminated in the past and there is always the risk that the laminate can crease or damage the document.
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Racer
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I was surfing the net and found this site that has good suggestions that agree with your idea's about sheet protectors and NO lamination. Thanks for all the kind words and suggetions. I am really glad I found this little piece of history. 
From looking at the one and dealer codes, the car was sold to an unknown dealer in Newark, NJ, Guess that explains the attitude
http://loricase.com/faq.html
From looking at the one and dealer codes, the car was sold to an unknown dealer in Newark, NJ, Guess that explains the attitudehttp://loricase.com/faq.html
Last edited by 69'Silver; Feb 16, 2011 at 06:29 PM.
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You may be able to obtain the original dealer's name and code from the NCRS. http://www.ncrs.org/
Scroll down until you see Corvette Delivery Data
Scroll down until you see Corvette Delivery Data
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From: FBO Florida
Take it to Office Depot or Staples and get a full size COLOR copy or two made of it. It will look as good as the original. If you want glue a copy to the tank. Take the original and mount it in a glass sandwich frame. This is basically just 2 pieces of glass with a small clip on each side. Great for archiving and keeping any torn pieces in place and legible.
