Topic: 1964 1/2 Autolite Spark Plug Decal, Mr. Speegle?

[CharlesTurner]

Has a generator, so assume it's a D code.

The decal on the front is the 'Crankcase ventilation system' one.

Believe I have seen this car before, possibly at the 40th anniversary show in Nashville.

Price is not unreasonable, considering the rarity.  They ought to find a correct radiator and cap, if they don't have the originals.

[kutzoh]

And the 289 decal isn't there at all.

I understand this is taking the thread a little OT, Mannel's book states that the "early" cars didn't have the 289 ci decal. Always wondered if that can be verified and if the concours community accepts them or not.

Greg

[CharlesTurner]

I understand this is taking the thread a little OT, Mannel's book states that the "early" cars didn't have the 289 ci decal. Always wondered if that can be verified and if the concours community accepts them or not.

Greg

That was included in the MCA concours rules a long time ago.  Some very late 64.5 F and D codes may have had the ci decal though, so either way is acceptable (with or without.)

[sirbyron]

Has a generator, so assume it's a D code.

The decal on the front is the 'Crankcase ventilation system' one.

Thanks for clearing this up for me. Good to know. 

Also thanks for the info on the "289" decal.

**another question though, but slightly off topic I guess ..... When I was restoring my engine compartment, I was oh so very careful in stripping paint, decals, etc.  I never found a trace of evidence of an engine service label on the LH shock tower on my July 27, 1965 D Code 289.  I notice this car doesn't seem to have one either. Is that possible? My car has been in the family since 1973 and I know nothing has been removed since then. Any thoughts on that would be greatly appreciated also.  Do MCA rules state it is a "must"? My car isn't a "national" show car by any means, but it is a very nice one. Thanks.

[CharlesTurner]

**another question though, but slightly off topic I guess ..... When I was restoring my engine compartment, I was oh so very careful in stripping paint, decals, etc.  I never found a trace of evidence of an engine service label on the LH shock tower on my July 27, 1965 D Code 289.  I notice this car doesn't seem to have one either. Is that possible? My car has been in the family since 1973 and I know nothing has been removed since then. Any thoughts on that would be greatly appreciated also.  Do MCA rules state it is a "must"? My car isn't a "national" show car by any means, but it is a very nice one. Thanks.

I wouldn't rule it out as possible, but the thing to remember is it was "supposed" to be installed.  You'd have to have some convincing evidence to prove it wasn't there.  Then you'd be "that guy" whose car doesn't have the decal.  It's your choice, but consider that the decal not being there is highly unusual.

[sirbyron]

I wouldn't rule it out as possible, but the thing to remember is it was "supposed" to be installed.  You'd have to have some convincing evidence to prove it wasn't there.  Then you'd be "that guy" whose car doesn't have the decal.  It's your choice, but consider that the decal not being there is highly unusual.

I think I will put it on.   Sounds good.