289 HiPo Air Cleaner Decal?

rcgt350_old · September 9, 2007 at 9:36 PM

I was going to install the 289 HiPo air cleaner decal and Cobra powered by Ford decals today. I have two of each and noticed that the HiPo decal is of two versions. On one, the High Performance letters are thinner than the other one and the white blocks of the checkered flag areas are larger than the other one. The decal with the thicker letters also has the 289 in larger format. Anyone know which decal might be closer to the originals? Randy

Edited by - SixT5HiPo on 09/13/2007 20:39:56

s2ms · September 10, 2007 at 2:24 PM

Originals had the Ford part# in very small print in the lower right hand corner of the decal, that would be another thing to check for on yours.

rcgt350_old · September 10, 2007 at 9:52 PM

Forgot to mention, the decals are repro. Just thought I would put on the one that looks the closest to original. Randy

J_Speegle_old · September 11, 2007 at 12:26 AM

Some decals over the years also included the enginering number also.

Might work better if you posted a scan of each to help the determination

Just a thought

s2ms · September 11, 2007 at 1:55 PM

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Forgot to mention, the decals are repro. Just thought I would put on the one that looks the closest to original. Randy

Some of the better repops do have the engineering# like originals did, that's what I was trying to say. The ones Jim Cowles sells even have the cellophane top layer and are really nice IMHO. Other vendors may carry these as well.

Murf_old · September 11, 2007 at 2:20 PM

Does anyone know which other vendors sell the decal with the thin plastic covering on it. Is it an exclusive of Jim Cowles or do others sell the same decals?

BoS_old · September 11, 2007 at 3:12 PM

I use the Jim Cowles decal and haven't seen anything like it

anywhere else. Never seen a NOS one for sale either

/Bo

dunc289_old · September 12, 2007 at 7:18 AM

what is a source for the Jim Cowles decal? Inquiring mindss want to know.<img src=images/icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

BoS_old · September 12, 2007 at 8:04 AM

Don't know who produce the dacal but I bought mine from

Jim many years ago at his company Shelby Parts and Restorations.

/Bo

qballll_old · September 12, 2007 at 9:37 AM

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Here are some that I found are any of these like the ones you have?

The top one has the part number at the lower right corner.

C6ZZKGT · September 12, 2007 at 12:23 PM Official Post

I have seen several reproduction versions of these with Ford part numbers on them. I have not seen one of Jim Cowles versions but they sound like they are as close to authentic as you can get.

-Fred-

s2ms · September 13, 2007 at 8:28 AM

Here is a hi-res scan of one of Jim Cowles' decals. The lines and text are very crisp. It's the best decal I've seen, I'm not sure if he has them made especially for him or if other suppliers carry it as well.

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C6ZZKGT · September 13, 2007 at 11:01 AM Official Post

That Jim Cowles decal in your picture is very sharp. I should probably get some for my own Kars.

-Fred-

rcgt350_old · September 13, 2007 at 9:38 PM

One decal is close to the close up photo, but no part number. Has the thicker print lettering and deeper orange color. I would post the photos, but don't know how. Can someone guide me through the process? Randy

bobmannel · September 14, 2007 at 7:24 PM

So, where do we buy these decals?

J_Speegle_old · September 14, 2007 at 7:52 PM

Jim Cowles is the single source for the hipo air cleaner decals from my understanding.

He can be found at his web site

http://shelbyparts.com/index.html

Don't see them listed so you might have to ask♠

bobmannel · September 15, 2007 at 5:04 PM

I emailed them and they said they had them ($. They also have the Autolite Spark Plug decals (curved & straight), and Use Genuine FoMoCo Parts decals. I am asking them now how to order since these decals are not listed on their website.

BoS_old · September 17, 2007 at 9:12 AM

Hi Bob,

A question for you:

When did Ford change to the curved Autolite Spark plug decal

from the straight one on the HiPo/Shelby air cleaner lids?

All magazines from 1965 showing 65 Shelbys have a straight

decal. Original pictures from Shelby cars made in the end of March 65

have the straight ones. I traded for a complete air cleaner, Ford boxed, including lid, base dated 6A and filter. The lid has a straight Autolite Spark plug decal. Was there a difference between

different plants maybe.

Thanks for your help.

/Bo

bobmannel · September 17, 2007 at 6:11 PM

Actually, the curved ones have been around since the 289 HiPo was introduced. Our 1963-64 Fairlane HiPos have the curved decal. The straight ones seemed to show up for 1965 production. When the 289 decals were put on the top, the Autolite decal was moved to the side and was straight.

I don't have much information on what was happening to the Mustang air cleaners. Both decals were in the supply system at the time. However, many more straight ones for the standard 289 would have been circulating. Could be whatever was handy was used, but the curved ones are more aesthetically pleasing and probably why they came to be more in favor. But, it appears that both were used.

J_Speegle_old · September 17, 2007 at 11:14 PM

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Typically magazine pictures don't provide very solid reference points IMHO

Cars were typically played with or prepped

BTW how did you determine the magazine car was built in March?

IS this Mark's car (often used for many of the pictures?

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