New decals and placards

[Swede1962]

Restoring this 1980 B6100D has become a larger project than first designed. But thats the fun of it. Mechanically I'm lucky to have no real issues other than a rusted out front wheel and some rusty 3 point hitch parts as well. Taken care of hat straight away.

I'm interested in getting all new decals and placards. The decals don't seem to be an issue. Hood decals etc seem easy to find. I haven't seen much for the placards like ones on the fenders and the transmission/engine for the different shifters and other things for functional items. The placard for the shift pattern is in great shape but the rest of them and the decals on the dash are really faded away. I'd appreciate any leads anyone has on this.

I intend on maybe even looking at replacement of the clutch and pressure plate while I have the tractor down and partially apart. New orange paint on hood and fenders. Replacement seat has arrived as well as new tires. I'm going to replace the head lights with LED like I have seen others do. I was also lucky enough to find a B219 FEL in great shape and intend to go thru it the same way with new paint, plumbing, filter, pressure gauge and spool valve. I'm going to add a quick change plate on the front and also front hydraulics for attachments such as a stump grinder, tiller, clam shell bucket and brush fork w/clamp. I seen a hole auger and a trencher the other day that got my head full of ideas for other fence and plumbing projects by my out building.

This is a great group and I feel fortunate to be part of it. One last thing the fenders, hood and FEL frame will be Kubota Orange (or something close) but I'm considering black for the engine, transmission, axles, wheels and front implements. I'd like to hear from anyone with an opinion up or down. Thanks in advance!

 

[Hugo Habicht]

I have to replace mine too and since I could not find all of them in a set I decided to make the patterns on a computer. Not 100% identical, I cannot find the fonts that Kubota used, but good enough. Once I have them all made I pull them together on a large sheet and get them professionally printed as vinyl stickers. Below you see my drawing and the scanned original below.

A lot of decals are actually still available from Kubota, you may want to check there.

 

[Swede1962]

I have to replace mine too and since I could not find all of them in a set I decided to make the patterns on a computer. Not 100% identical, I cannot find the fonts that Kubota used, but good enough. Once I have them all made I pull them together on a large sheet and get them professionally printed as vinyl stickers. Below you see my drawing and the scanned original below.

A lot of decals are actually still available from Kubota, you may want to check there.

I had the thought to try and take as good a photo as possible and visit with a good sign shop that does graphics etc and see what could be done. But I haven’t check with Kubota. Guess I kinda assumed it was too old for them. Thank for the response.

 

[Hugo Habicht]

My tractor is from 1991 (I think), so a bit younger than yours, but I was surprised how many decals were still available. But since the main cost is a setup fee and not the printing I will do them all myself. Printing an A4 sheet is only about $1.40. See instrument panel sticker below.

A scan may be better than a photo for a graphics shop but if you cannot get them off take a photo from a distance as far as possible to reduce lens distortion.

When restoring a vehicle all the decals have to be done as well I think. Does not look complete otherwise.

 

[Russell King]

I had the thought to try and take as good a photo as possible and visit with a good sign shop that does graphics etc and see what could be done. But I haven’t check with Kubota. Guess I kinda assumed it was too old for them. Thank for the response.

Looking at Messicks, there is a section for label part numbers for your tractor and some (If not most) are in stock, so it looks like you can order them from your local dealer or online.

When I got the ones for my L185 there were some interesting translations on some of them but the general idea was clear.

 

[Swede1962]

Yeah I noticed mine seem to be in a couple languages. English and maybe French if I had to guess. Thank you for the information.

 

[Swede1962]

Looking at Messicks, there is a section for label part numbers for your tractor and some (If not most) are in stock, so it looks like you can order them from your local dealer or online.

When I got the ones for my L185 there were some interesting translations on some of them but the general idea was clear.

I made an order directly from Messicks. 16 individual pieces with 2 items being left and right side. My local dealer didn't really have much nor did they exhibit them well enough to know what decal/placard was being sold. Messicks did a great job of illustrating them and even offer an alert if ones they don't currently have become available or are found somewhere. Very helpful!