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General Discussion => Wanted / For Sale => Topic started by: marsattacks on January 29, 2009, 09:43:43 PM

Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: marsattacks on January 29, 2009, 09:43:43 PM
Has anyone ever repro'd these?  They are plastered all over bikes from the early 70s to an extent that evokes memories of the STP decals I used to get at the local Pennzoil station and plaster all over my Orange Krate knockoff. Those decals (Penton) would be worth repro'ing if someone has a template copy.

This is a smallish photo but you can see what I mean. This bike is, I believe, Mr. Doug Wilford's 125cc ISDT Team Penton "A" team bike from 1973 on which that gentleman earned a Gold medal.

(http://www.mxbikes.com/vintage/pics/73-penton-125.jpg)

Here is a photo of S.V. Sluice of Holland (143)(Silver) and of Gunter Luken of Germany (144) (retired) both on KTM/Penton 175cc bikes. Luken has both the small and large ovals (along with a KTM oval too).  (Yes, Sluice is on a gold bike but he is listed as having been in the 175cc class so it is just a nice paint job I assume).

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c36/80fj40/pentonval.jpg)

Just for fun here is what they look like after 6 days of hard riding (center right):

(http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c36/80fj40/oval2.jpg)

Best regards, John


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Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: rob w on January 29, 2009, 11:03:25 PM
John,
Weird - I had these exact same thoughts yesterday.
Bob
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: DKWRACER on January 30, 2009, 01:12:34 AM
If anyone has a Master, I can get them done.

Tom Brosius
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: rcrump1 on January 30, 2009, 10:04:18 AM
I have one that I believe is an original one. It is a little over 7 inches long and a little over 4 inches tall. What would be involved in duplicating it? I would be happy to volunteer it for that duty but would like to get it back if possible. If someone wants to contact me off list my e-mail is [email protected].
Richard
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: thrownchain on January 30, 2009, 10:45:21 AM
Did these come in different colors to match the different models at the time???
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: rcrump1 on January 30, 2009, 10:52:15 AM
The only color I have ever seen this sticker in is light blue.
Richard
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: marsattacks on January 30, 2009, 10:54:42 AM
All the ones I have seen are blue, and they appear on red,green, blue and gold tanked bikes. Never seen a photo on a Mint.

Richard, that is a great offer and there should be no need to damage your original.  Here's hoping that Tom or someone else contacts you.  I'll pre-order six of them.  Regards, John

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Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: chicagojerry on January 30, 2009, 04:49:24 PM
i can talk to my buddy jeff clark at badbrush.com
he did the stickers for the penton 40th and he was reasonably priced. he may need the sample tho.   chi jer
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: Dean531 on January 30, 2009, 10:15:30 PM
I have the same decal only smaller. It is 3 1/8" long  and 1 3/4" high. If someone is interested in making the smaller ones they can have one of mine.
Dean
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: marsattacks on January 31, 2009, 06:58:43 AM
Dean, that is a really nice offer.  Looks like we have the basis for a set!  Regards, John

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Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: tmc3c on January 31, 2009, 08:01:58 PM
I guess everybody knows who's bike this is huh? I have this very bike and it's rider as my background on my computer. I wish I would have seen this bike and rider fly in person!!!:D


Thanks Brother RC for the photo!!



Thomas Carmichael


1970 125 Six Day
1976 250 Hare Scrambler
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: crash carden on February 01, 2009, 01:11:14 AM
Hello, If someone reproduces these stickers I would be interested in buying some of the large and smaller size stickers that Dean mentioned as well. They seem to be hard to find,so I think its a good one for reproduction! Go for it! :D Crash Carden
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: Steve Minor on February 01, 2009, 07:04:58 AM
I'm in for a couple.......

Steve Minor
Wilmington, NC
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: thrownchain on February 01, 2009, 08:29:38 AM
Put me down for a few also.
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: DKWRACER on February 01, 2009, 11:57:55 AM
Hello, Richard is sending his original, stay tuned......

Tom Brosius
Mile High Pentons
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: DKWRACER on February 01, 2009, 06:01:57 PM
I would be half/dingy and bloody insane, but I have heard from Dean who is also sending the small one too........
out of the depths, these things come........

All, under the influence, of JP.

Adios, LT

Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: thrownchain on February 01, 2009, 06:36:08 PM
Ask and ye shall recieve.
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: Dean531 on February 01, 2009, 08:07:07 PM
Tom, please email me your address.
Dean     [email protected]
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: sixdazed on February 02, 2009, 06:30:12 PM
If you guys have some sets made up i could use a few sets as well-please post info on where to send the dough when you get things lined up[:p].Thanks,Ric

ric emmal
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: Dwight Rudder on February 03, 2009, 01:57:26 AM
Make sure they are clear coated as they will be taking a lot of wear from your knees. Which was the point of putting them there.
Dwight
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: firstturn on February 03, 2009, 08:06:43 AM
Listen to Dwight on this one or they really are worth making.

Ron Carbaugh
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: Kip Kern on February 03, 2009, 11:34:07 AM
Better Yet, make some perforated so they don't "bubble up" on plastic or Glas.  Thick would be nice too!
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: chicagojerry on February 03, 2009, 12:29:24 PM
i contacted jeff clark at bad brush to look over this forum to get an idea of what we are looking for. he will contact me with prices. he does quality work and he did the penton 40th and pog 10th decals at a significant savings over an earlier quote. hope this helps...
chi jer
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: marsattacks on February 03, 2009, 11:06:29 PM
Here is an "after" picture:

Post-6 days of hard riding (center right):

(http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c36/80fj40/oval2.jpg)



Click here to see Mars attack:
http://www.ufodigest.com/news/0208/images/marsattacks.jpg

To watch the best parts of Mars Attacks!, click here (9 mins long):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp3llVQh__Q
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: DKWRACER on February 04, 2009, 01:38:56 AM
Perhaps a timeout. As you know, my endeavours are none other than the replication of valuable parts, some may-be decals too. If you feel like I do, these decals do have some historical value. One should be proud to have tank decals, even if they become worn, a battle scar to enhance the value of a Penton, and a kudos to the rider too!
I can make these decals, what you do with them is up to you...I will not take that away, in earnest, it is a part of Penton Pride.

Tom Brosius
Mile High Pentons
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: DKWRACER on February 07, 2009, 07:32:43 PM
Hi RC, thanks for sending your original. It is off to my vendor for a price quote to include 3M fuel proof coating and perforations.

Tom Brosius
Mile High Pentons
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: DKWRACER on February 10, 2009, 11:29:59 AM
Hello, the first repop has come from my vendor and it looks pretty good. Will offer them in perfed and non-perfed versions, with fuel proof coating. It is recommended to clear coat over if possible.
If applying to a plastic tank, then the perfed ones are a bit better, along with an application of 3M Super 77 Adhesive to the backside.

Pricing = $35.00 non-perfed (2)  $40.00 perfed (2)

Thanks,
Tom Brosius

Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: Kip Kern on February 10, 2009, 11:47:37 AM
Tom,  Could you email a digital photo to [email protected].  I think I would like a set of Perforated for my GS 400 "76" Clarke tank.  Thanks for the hard work!;)
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: Dwight Rudder on February 11, 2009, 12:59:24 AM
Preforated are not needed on fiberglass tanks and they were not used on the later orange plastic tanks. Just make sure they are thick , fuel resistant and tough enough to take knee rubbing.
Dwight



Quotequote:Originally posted by DKWRACER

Hello, the first repop has come from my vendor and it looks pretty good. Will offer them in perfed and non-perfed versions, with fuel proof coating. It is recommended to clear coat over if possible.
If applying to a plastic tank, then the perfed ones are a bit better, along with an application of 3M Super 77 Adhesive to the backside.

Pricing = $35.00 non-perfed (2)  $40.00 perfed (2)

Thanks,
Tom Brosius


Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: Kip Kern on February 11, 2009, 07:02:07 AM
Tom

$$ is on the way for a pair of perforated!  Thanks a bunch![:p]
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: Mick Milakovic on February 11, 2009, 07:27:00 AM
You guys are remarkable!  12 days from the original idea to production!  [:p]


Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: DKWRACER on February 13, 2009, 05:10:54 PM
Hi, if you want to have a gander, I placed a pic of the oval decal on my website. Am also working on a smaller version too!

http://cone.viawest.net/users/dkwracer/

Enjoy.

Tom Brosius
Mile High Pentons

...when I was a young man, I found an old dream...
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: tooclose racing on February 15, 2009, 08:34:36 PM
Nice job, Tom.  Your enthusiasm for all things Penton/KTM related is a contagious.  

I'll be ordering a couple of sets in just a little while.

Bob Close
TooClose Racing
72 Six Day
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: rcrump1 on February 18, 2009, 11:56:27 PM
Tom;
The stickers arrived today. The original was none the worse for wear and the repop looks fantastic. Thanks for the quick turnaround and a great looking sticker. The members of the POG never cease to amaze me.  
Richard
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: marsattacks on February 21, 2009, 12:31:39 PM
Mine arrived too. Nice!  Good team effort. One is going on my 12/73 HS that has a shadow of an oval decal from long, long ago. Richard please say hi to your partner Fred K.  I'll email you off-line. Best, John

Click here to see Mars attack:
http://www.ufodigest.com/news/0208/images/marsattacks.jpg
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: rcrump1 on February 23, 2009, 12:14:56 PM
John;
Will do. I look forward to hearing from you.
Richard
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: Kip Kern on February 23, 2009, 08:25:53 PM
Tom,  Received the perforated decals.  Excellent as usual!  Thanks
Title: Blue oval Penton decals -- before & after ISDT pix
Post by: DKWRACER on February 24, 2009, 11:19:24 AM
Thanks Kip, I also have smaller ones 1.5 in. X 3.00 in.
5.00 ea..

Adios, Tom Brosius