Tailgate decals
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Tailgate decals
Anyone re-pop the tailgate decals? Whether online vendor or eBay? Searching is netting me zilch and I know it is way cheaper than having a sign shop do it as I had decals made for my motorcycle and was quoted 3X the price for decals on my 74 versus what I got from the net.
But the RANGER tailgate decals seem elusive at the moment.
Josh
But the RANGER tailgate decals seem elusive at the moment.
Josh
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With a metallic silver paint job, in your opinion white or black letters?
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I'll likely have to go that route. On another truck I was able to find some chrome decal letters that really made the tailgate pop. A sign shop we use at work will want about $70, too much in my mind.
With a metallic silver paint job, in your opinion white or black letters?
Josh
With a metallic silver paint job, in your opinion white or black letters?
Josh
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I'll probably go black letters.
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Color choice
Jim,
I'm with Mike on this - go Black. However, if you have a third color (red/burgundy interior), you may want to go with Red (burgundy/dark red) as also suggested. Or Black with Red pinstriping. Dependent on whether you can get a projector and a steady hand, you might be able to do it yourself if you are watching the budget close.
Good luck! Let us know how you made out.
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I'm with Mike on this - go Black. However, if you have a third color (red/burgundy interior), you may want to go with Red (burgundy/dark red) as also suggested. Or Black with Red pinstriping. Dependent on whether you can get a projector and a steady hand, you might be able to do it yourself if you are watching the budget close.
Good luck! Let us know how you made out.
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Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude!!! You the man! I was always searching Tailgate Decals and Stickers and not LETTERS...
I wish they were Black though... the letters on my tailgate now are Red and don't look too bad, but I am pretty sure Black would really pop against some fresh silver paint.
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I wish they were Black though... the letters on my tailgate now are Red and don't look too bad, but I am pretty sure Black would really pop against some fresh silver paint.
Josh
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Originally Posted by Supercab
How about these? original Ford: 1987-1993 
FORD RANGER F150 BRONCO TAILGATE TRANSFER LETTER KIT
FORD RANGER F150 BRONCO TAILGATE TRANSFER LETTER KIT
Another clueless ebay seller. 
This Red-Orange transfer letter kit (E7TZ-9942528-AD) is not for Rangers (or Bronco's)...it's for 1987/91 F150/350 Stylesides ONLY.This is the part number for Rangers: E6TZ-9942528-AD - Red Orange / The Ford letters on F150/350 tailgates are a different size than on Rangers.
We may be at odds here on FTE, but I hate to see anyone buy the wrong parts...especially off ebay, where most of the sellers haven't a single clue!
1987/91 Rangers: Ford didn't offer black, just: Blue, Charcoal, Red-Orange, Tan, White (Sandalwood 1990/91), Silver (1991).
If you'll settle for Charcoal:
E7TZ-9942528-BP .. Transfer Kit, F O R D Letters on Ranger Tailgate-Charcoal / Obsolete
Last MSRP: $20.11 // Dealer net cost: $12.03.
BILLY CAIN FORD in Commerce GA has 1 = 706-335-3105.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 5 = 800-543-4959.
The 1980/89 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog is available on a CD from hipoparts.com.
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1987/91 Rangers: Ford didn't offer black, just: Blue, Charcoal, Red-Orange, Tan, White (Sandalwood 1990/91), Silver (1991).
If you'll settle for Charcoal:
E7TZ-9942528-BP .. Transfer Kit, F O R D Letters on Ranger Tailgate-Charcoal / Obsolete
Last MSRP: $20.11 // Dealer net cost: $12.03.
BILLY CAIN FORD in Commerce GA has 1 = 706-335-3105.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 5 = 800-543-4959.
The 1980/89 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog is available on a CD from hipoparts.com.
If you'll settle for Charcoal:
E7TZ-9942528-BP .. Transfer Kit, F O R D Letters on Ranger Tailgate-Charcoal / Obsolete
Last MSRP: $20.11 // Dealer net cost: $12.03.
BILLY CAIN FORD in Commerce GA has 1 = 706-335-3105.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 5 = 800-543-4959.
The 1980/89 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog is available on a CD from hipoparts.com.
Charcoal should work perfectly... anyone know if these decals can be clearcoated?
Josh
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