Firestone 3.6 Outboard Motor : Where do I find Decals?

[toadfuss]

Hi,
I'm new here and it looks like a great info filled place.

I'm looking for some good pictures of the 1950s Firestone 3.6 Outboard Motor By Scott Atwater or a brochure or something, and can't seem to find any. I'm fixing one up and I want to reproduce the decals. Any help you may give will be appreciated.

Thank you

 

[steelespike]

Re: Firestone 3.6 Outboard Motor : Where do I find Decals?

you might try over at the aomci.org site or ask at ask the scott guy.

 

[toadfuss]

Re: Firestone 3.6 Outboard Motor : Where do I find Decals?

Yup, I've done that. Pictures are hard to come by. I found one on eBay and the decal is almost gone and the pic is really small.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Firestone 3.6 Outboard Motor : Where do I find Decals?

You might look at ebay for catalogs, magazine adds etc.You may have to buy one but sometimes the eBay pictures are pretty good.

 

[toadfuss]

Re: Firestone 3.6 Outboard Motor : Where do I find Decals?

Thanks, I've been looking there but nothings clear. I'm making one from scratch.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Firestone 3.6 Outboard Motor : Where do I find Decals?

You're on the right track. When you finish your decal replication, you can print it on water-slide decal paper (available online, including Schmebay), seal it, apply it, and clear coat it (use UV-resistant clear coat), OR you can find a good local graphics shop...like a place that does signs, etc., and have them make your decal set on vinyl. Much easier to apply and much more durable...cost is generally under $50...depends on how much vinyl is used. Keep watching the auction site...a decent photo will eventually show up there. When you paint it, remember to use a self-etching primer under the top coat...otherwise all your paint will just slake off after some time in the water.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Firestone 3.6 Outboard Motor : Where do I find Decals?

Check this one on the auction site: 250104780489
Decals were pretty much the same from model to model back then.

 

[toadfuss]

Re: Firestone 3.6 Outboard Motor : Where do I find Decals?

Great thanks! I didn't see that one. That's a nicer logo.
Keep them coming if you find them. Its good research.
Here's wahat I got so far

Maybe I should start a business

 

[toadfuss]

Re: Firestone 3.6 Outboard Motor : Where do I find Decals?

This place is great!

http://www.americanoutboard.com/decals