Gates Chevrolet

[rockn69]

I am toying with having some erea correct late 60's dealer applied Gates South Bend bumper stickers made. Is there any interest here on the site? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

Calling enio45 (Eddie Montini). You got yr ears on Dude?!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Patrick - I think Eddie will be interested as I am pretty sure he has a Camaro from there. He is in another time zone tho (~+18 hrs or so). He'll chime in as I have notified him. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[John Brown]

You might want to have one for the Mishawaka Gates cars made at the same time. They used the same style sticker with just the different city name on it. Mishawaka sold quite a few Yenko cars too.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[rockn69]

That's not a bad idea. Mark 396L35 is measuring an original off a bumper he has. This will not be a money making venture and the set up cost will be more than run. But as long as I was going to do it for my car, I thought I would see who else needs one. If all goes ok it should be about $8 per copy plus a stamped envelope. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[enio45]

Patrick, count me in , my car came from Mishawaka so i would be interested in a few of them as well!!

PM me your number and we can discuss.

[Donnie]

glad this came up.

Eddie, I hit a dead end on originals.

[396L35]

This is what you want... I will measure it sometime this week. Mark
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/396L35/SupercarReunion200412.jpg

[rockn69]

After a lot of work by Mark 396L35, there are still many questions to be answered before the final product can be made. The photo of Wild Bills camaro has a sticker that is totally different from Mark's original bumper sticker which was viewed over the weekend by Dan Vasik. The difference is that Marks is a black oval with the letters die cut out, which when put on a chrome bumper you see a chrome back ground. The picture of Bills sticker has a colored trim edge and looks to be whit or antique white in color. Is there anyone out there who has, knows of or remembers these stickers that can add to the process? I have the files nessicary to make the stickers and can do any color or cut but there seems to be a conflict to what is correct. If Marks original sticker has the letters die cut out, would this sticker have ever been put on a trunk lid or always a bumper? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[John Brown]

I only remember seeing the stickers with the white letters. Never saw one that had chrome or body color showing through.

[Postsedan]

Here you go....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2010/P1010194.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2010/P1010195.jpg

Flipped

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2010/P1010195-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2010/P1010194-1.jpg

Dan.

[rockn69]

Thanks Dan for the pics. Was there several designs over the years? Was the design as pictured just for bumpers and the other for a painted surface although I doubt any dealer in the day would have gone as far to have two stickers for a common purpose. I think all can agree that this is an interesting comparison. Which is right for a 69 car?

[enio45]

Patrick, thanks for the call today - looks like your going ahead with the South Bend Stickers!

Anyone out here on the site interested in the same sticker except it has Mishawaka on it? I'm planning, with the help of the help of Patrick, use his Gates Template and have about 10 of these made.

Pls let me or Patrick know if there is any interest in purchasing one or more of the Mishawaka stickers.

Thanks in advance and great work by Patrick and others to sort this out!

[rockn69]

A big thanks to John Brown who went to Mishawaka today to talk to a current employee Larry Mitchell with Gates since the 60's and really pinned the sticker down and remembered it well. He said that after several complaints of stickers that were put on painted trunk lids causing a problem when removed, ALL were put on the bumpers in the day. Cool stuff! I will have the Gates South Bend stickers Monday. Any takers besides Ed?

[Donnie]

Larry is retired, thats who I tried to get an original from for Ed.
Larry is full of info on old stuff.

[1969z280]

Patrick:

I'll take two of the Gates South Bend stickers. PM me with your address and how much to pay you. Thanks, Ed

[1967Z28]

Not to get too off track, but does anybody have any Bud Gates Chevrolet (of Indianapolis) stickers or dealer emblems?

-Jon

[PeteLeathersac]

Zone # 45
Dealer Code # 133
Gates Chevrolet
666 W. Mckinley Ave.
Mishakaka Indiana 46544

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Zone # 45
Dealer Code # 129
Gates Chevrolet
333 Western Avenue
South Bend Indiana
(Info Circa 1970)

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Past Feature here...Gates-Mishawaka delivered Yenko Camaro..
(Mark's car now?)
Note rear bumper decal..

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/223393/Main/223393/


Someone posted this cool pic here before...note front plate..

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/download.php?Number=419608


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
~ Pete

[rockn69]

BTW...the stickers turned out excellent. They really look like they belong on a 40 year old bumper IMHO..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Postsedan]

Pat,

Pics!

Dan

[enio45]

From what i understand so far - there is not a specific BUD Gates stickers - only Gates from Mishawaka or South Bend.

Anyone have some new info - pls forward asap as we are going to do a run of the Mishawaka stickers next week.

[Postsedan]

Here are the pics...... I must say they turned out very nice, good quality. Even UV protected.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2010/P1010199.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2010/P1010200.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2010/P1010201.jpg

Dan

[John Brown]

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[396L35]

Damm we do good work, they look great Pat. Mark

[mockingbird812]

Nice job guys. Looks great!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[rockn69]

Yeh Mark, they turned out well. I think I'm going to plant it smack dab in the middle of the bumper unless someone can show me an original Chevelle bumper with it somewhere else. Dan thinks that sticker would look good on his Toyota! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Donnie]

those stickers were usually put on by the new car wash boy. (I was one for them in 87 88) ill ask my cousin he was doing that for them in the late 60's. could have been on the left too.

[396L35]

[ QUOTE ]
Yeh Mark, they turned out well. I think I'm going to plant it smack dab in the middle of the bumper unless someone can show me an original Chevelle bumper with it somewhere else. Dan thinks that sticker would look good on his Toyota! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Pat they turned out great and I would be interested in putting it on one of my cars. I guess it was worth the wait, now you need to send one to Wild Bill because I now he wanted a new one for his car. Mark

[rockn69]

Two left of the twelve I produced...$15ea.........Pat

[Donnie]

[ QUOTE ]
Larry is retired, thats who I tried to get an original from for Ed.
Larry is full of info on old stuff.

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, I stand corrected Larry has cut his hours back and is now delivering parts. last time I talked with him he was talking about retiring.

[rockn69]

Donnie, thats sort of what I figured from what John was saying. Great to have devoted employees for all those years. I waved at all you guys in S. Bend and Mishawaka yesterday while passing on the toll road. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Jonesy]

I'll take the last 2 stickers. PM sent.

[rockn69]

All sold pending payment or possible 2nd run depending on interest. I can take any questions at 630-209-2274. Thank you members for your interest.....Pat http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[John Brown]

Got my South Bend Gates bumper sticker today. All I can say is WOW !! I took it out to Mishawaka Gates this afternoon and showed it to Larry Mitchell. He says "perfect". He's wanting a Mishawaka Gates sticker for his personal collection when they're ready. I'm thinking that there have got to be some more people that have Gates sold cars that would want to have a new Gates bumper sticker if they knew that they were available. All in all, I saying it's time for a big "thumbs up" and "thank you" to Patrick and everyone that helped to get this project completed. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[rockn69]

John, glad you liked it and that it passed muster. Thanks again......Pat http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[396L35]

I received my decals today and they look better in person. Thanks Pat and I guess I can do the artwork for the other dealership if your interested. Mark

[enio45]

Mark, are you talking about doing the Mishawaka dealership?

[396L35]

If there is an interest in that dealership I can just replace South Bend with Mishawaka and if Pat wants to take on another printing then I can supply that file/artwork as well. I guess you need to get a hold of Pat and place your order. Mark

[L78M22Rag]

Mark, would you be able to make me a few of these Grove dealer emblems? If so, would you PM me on the details you'd need? I have this original that has never been on a car, so I'd like to duplicate it before I use it.
Thanks!
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg155/helmuteckert/GroveEmblem002-1.jpg

[John Brown]

Whoever is going to do the Mishawaka Gates bumper sticker, sign me up for two of them.

I may never get another chance.....

[rockn69]

John, the wheels are in motion http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[enio45]

I asked Patrick to have the Mishawka stickers done for me plus extra's - pics should be ready early next week.

Anyone interested in one BESIDES John Brown, please let me know.

[rockn69]

I think everyone will be very pleased with rendition of the Mishawaka sticker. Much thanks again to Mark-396L35 for capturing the proper era font which makes all the difference. There will be 20 copies produced and should be ready no later than Monday or so. Ed Montini has voluntered to take charge of this project and will take orders and arrange delivery. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[enio45]

Gentleman - the GATES - MISHAWAKA stickers are done and in!! I have had 20 made and they are avail for sale at 20.00 each shipped.

Ill post some pics later today to this thread (need some help here SammyG) . Patrick, John and Mark all contributed to a great duplication effort of the stickers.

Many thanks to everyone - if interested in purchasing any - pls PM me.

[mockingbird812]

Eddie asked me to post these stickers <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif ....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/sYc%20site/IMG_0299.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/sYc%20site/IMG_0301.jpg