I wouldn't be satisfied with that inspection tag either. A professional should have been able to do a lot better.

The good thing is the old will never be near the new one the windshield so nothing to compare to. Unfortunately its one of those, "I know its not right so it will bug the crap out of me" things.

Totally see your point Rick. One would think that just things like font changes to make it exactly right for someone who does this for a living should be relatively easy changes. Beautiful car and congrats on the purchase and project of a lifetime.

and... We would have never noticed if you didn't show us.
You do amazing work sir !!!
Look forward to seeing the car at MCACN
Gary

Installed some small misc pieces last night and tonight such as the underdash insulation. Thanks to Mark P for supplying me with the templates to make the insulation as mine was beyond hope. What I used is not the correct material but it last better than anything else and does the job.

I also installed the right side vent assembly and dash pad. This IS the original dash pad and it cleaned up as good as NOS so I was very happy I did not have to locate one of them!

We also spend several hours sanding and polishing the original antenna and installed it back on the car. Looks much better.

I had installed the heater box cover several days ago and it again kept me awake. I used some grey rope caulking identical to what was originally used but was very unhappy with the results as they just did not match the original so I pulled the cover back off and this time used a tube latex caulk putting an excess on so that it would ooze out like the original. The old caulk looks black due to oil and dirt contamination but is very much grey when looking at the back of the original cover where it was protected. The new caulk looks white in the photo due to the flash but is actually a darker grey. With a little drying time it will match the original perfectly. This time it worked and I will be able to sleep tonight.

Inspection Sticker
 

Our car had a Kentucky inspection decal on the window dated 1970. In the interest of keeping the car's history intact I hired a company to make the reproduction decal. I worked very close with the gentleman who made it demanding an exact copy and he got it as close as he could. It is really not as close as I wanted it but I have not been able to find anyone else who can make them so it will have to do for now. I guess I am just a little pickier than most.

Rick,

I wouldn't be happy with that sticker either. Have you ever tried ECS in St Louis for stickers? I had good luck with them on a conformance label for my TA several years ago.

I use ECS for other decals and never thought to ask them might give that a try. Thank you.

Nice ooooooze on the heater box seal. Hard to reproduce and you did it well. Great progress as usual. Keep up the good work. Loving the thread. Phil