Looking for a decal source

[Evans200]

Been trying to find a source for some retro looking decals. The kind of decals kids used to put on their bikes in the 50's and 60's. Cartoon characters, gas and oil, pin-up girls, etc. Seems the ones on ebay are too large for fenders and tanks. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

 

[morton]

I found a pile of old Rat Fink decals at a flea market a number of years ago. A friend saw them and offered me a decent price so I foolishly sold them. Should have kept a couple, but didn't. If you find old ones, they most likely will need to have a thin coating of clearcoat to keep them from falling apart when immersed in water. The trim as close as possible to the image, and carefully apply.

A "modern" source could be airplane model decals, especially those from WW II that had many colorful pin ups and slogans.

Here are just a few samples.

 

[Dale Alan]

Great idea Morton.

 

[Evans200]

Airplane models! Great idea, thank you!

 

[Joe Buffardi]

I have some in my secret stash! Whats your address!

 

[Andrew Gorman]

Check eBay for Jaco Lac decals- there are usually a bunch available.

 

[morton]

Airplane models! Great idea, thank you!

A number of years ago I found a decal set for my father in law's B-24 from WW II. He was a bombardier and flew 24 combat missions. I built of model of his plane and used the decal sheet and presented it to him. Needless to say he enjoyed in immensely.

I applied some of the decals to my bike helmet in his honor and after many, many miles had to retire it. It sits today attached to the post in my man cave.

 

[Evans200]

That's a great tribute. I'm grateful for his service.

 

[morton]

That's a great tribute. I'm grateful for his service.

Thanks....the events he (and my father) related are mind boggling. People talk about athletes and entertainers as icons when the men and women of the armed forces are the true heroes.

 

[Metacortex]

These appeared in the 1969 Schwinn Dealer Parts catalog: