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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 01:20 AM
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Hey gang. I'm coming to the end of my cab replacement project and I have a question. I want to remove the square ,plastic,stick-on label (manufacture date,tire sizes,etc.)from the drivers door jam on my old cab and reinstall it on my new cab. Does anyone have a good method of removing this label intact? I tried using a razor-scraper on the new cab's original label ,to get the edge up, and then peel it slowly,but the white area with the lettering stayed on and the label was ruined.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 01:30 AM
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Cut the whole piece of sheet metal out of the old cab and weld it into the new one.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 02:02 AM
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Well,I was hoping it wouldnt be that drastic.

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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 02:08 AM
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when i did mine on my donor truck. i pulled the plastic off by mistake and i think underneath it said VOID in pale white letters. how important is that label to you?
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 02:14 AM
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ford390...its not really all that important. I just thought if there was an easy way to remove it and re-attach it ,then I would do it.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 02:17 AM
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well you can try to use heat. a hair dryer and a putty knife works.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 03:22 AM
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Cut the sheet metal, trim it and finish the edges, and then pop-rivet it back into the new truck.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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There was a guy on one of these threads who took a digital pic of his, touched it up on a photo editor, printed it and did some kind of laminating. He said it looked pretty original when he was done. But if you still have the matching tag on the door I dont think anyone would hassle you about the VIN.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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Thanks guys. I like that digital camera idea...and the heat gun and the scraper. Wish me luck!
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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Why not just use special painters masking tape and make a nice straight edge with a razor blade to paint around ?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by FordTrucksKickGM
There was a guy on one of these threads who took a digital pic of his, touched it up on a photo editor, printed it and did some kind of laminating. He said it looked pretty original when he was done. But if you still have the matching tag on the door I dont think anyone would hassle you about the VIN.
That guy was me! Here is a couple of links to check out, if you have any questions feel free to send me a PM and I will do what I can. -Ed

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=416550

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=422825
 
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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He cant use making tape to paint around it because the cab isnt there any more. Its a cab replacement and he wants to transfer the lable to the new cab.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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Doh !

Doh !


I'm going for a rest now
 
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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Ed...That looks great! I'm giving it a try. Nice to see another "Green Monster". Check out mine.......

https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=11209
 
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