Studebaker Sign

[rodnutrandy]

I was at a car show today and a friend walked up and handed me a sign. It looks old and some of decal is missing. Question is did they use decals and is this a original , or is this a copy? It is thick steel and is one sided. I figure the knowledge on this forum might know! Thanks!

[Chris Pile]

I'll bet it's real as it can be!
Way cool.

[rodnutrandy]

Next question is if it is original, is it better to leave it as is, or get a new tape copied after original design and update it?

[stude-sled]

Leave it alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Silverplate]

I would leave your sign just as it is. It looks very original. Here is a sign I have in my collection believed to be a reproduction that is similar however it is two sided. You got a great find.

[JRoberts]

Leave it alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think this is the correct answer. By-the-way, what is it with folks here with friends who give them these cool Studebaker signs? Do I need to make some new friends or what?

[57pack]

I've had friends give me various Studebaker parts over the years but, nothing as cool as your sign!
Enjoy it as is and keep those most excellent friends!

[kurtruk]

DECAL? If that's a decal applied to metal, then no, it is not an original for the period the sign depicts. Would have been porcelain/enamel on steel.

[rodnutrandy]

It may be porcelain, but still is chipping off, if you try to wax it, the color comes off. Will leave it as is. Thanks for the info!!