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Expert: - 6/30/2008


Question
I own a 1967 buick skylark convertable. I have an automatic transmition with a shifter on the colum. The letters and nubers in(P R N D 1 2) are so worn they are unreconizable. Is there a decal or sticker I can get to fix my problem?

Answer
Sure there is.  Find a buick car club and join it if you have to, but ask them who their sources are.  I'm sure there is someone making just what you need.  You just have to find out who.  Try ebay, and search the net for buick, gm, vintage parts, etc.  I can get the decals for my Model A built in 1930, so I know they are out there.  Stay with it and you will find them.  Your car must be in good shape if you are down to fixing decals.
Good luck
jack

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Expertise

Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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