HVAC panel-Ouline vs. Solid Lettering -VIN cut-offs?

[AdmiralSenn]

3416 has the same style as Jim's (#3 in Dangermouse's post), and it's also my favorite. I would only ever consider swapping it for a fully blacked out one if that was ever available. And I do need a new one as mine is all scuffed and scratched.

[jawn101]

3416 has the same style as Jim's (#3 in Dangermouse's post), and it's also my favorite. I would only ever consider swapping it for a fully blacked out one if that was ever available. And I do need a new one as mine is all scuffed and scratched.

I really like #3 the best as well. I didn't know there was a version like mine (#2, non-outline) that had the 'Heat' and 'Cool' lettering. I think that balances the look nicely and is probably my favorite of the options.

[tiger38117]

I got confused, so I have sorted them into what I see as 6 different types, in what I assume is the chronological order, but am probably way off

Type 1: Original blacked out type



Type 2: Solid Font without “heat” & “Cool” text, non-outlined heater colors, semi-blacked out warning lights



Type 3: Solid Font with “heat” & “Cool” text, non-outlined heater colors, semi-blacked out warning lights



Type 4: Solid Font with “Heat” & “Cool” text, outlined heater colors, blacked out warning lights (current DMC offering)



Type 5: Outline Font with “Heat” & “Cool” text, outlined heater colors, blacked out warning lights



Type 6: Outline Font with “Heat” & “Cool” text, outlined heater colors, highlighted warning lights

I stand corrected. I have #4 in 1905 and as I said I believe very strongly it is original.

[Dangermouse]

I stand corrected. I have #4 in 1905 and as I said I believe very strongly it is original.

You have the same one that DMCh is currently selling? I wonder if they are NOS and do they have several different types available?

2743 has Type 2 above, the same as 2100.

[jawn101]

You have the same one that DMCh is currently selling? I wonder if they are NOS and do they have several different types available?

2743 has Type 2 above, the same as 2100.

The VIN to panel correlation seems to be totally random (at least based on this limited sample set) - which is so fascinating to me I can barely express it. This goofy thread about fan speed stickers has really got me thinking

[jmettee]

VIN 2075 has Type 6 & I have no reason to believe it's not original (looks like really old glue holding the face on the panel). Looks just like Ozzie's (VIN 2109)

[DMC5180]

VIN 2075 has Type 6 & I have no reason to believe it's not original (looks like really old glue holding the face on the panel). Looks just like Ozzie's (VIN 2109)

You don't say. Let me guess about 30 years old just like the 30 year old NOS decals DMCH sells. There ALL Old. How about: the glue looks really weathered like its been there a long time.

Sorry couldn't resist.

FWIW: I've seen Type 6 on very early VIN's and have always associated that rather unrefined look to the early cars.

VIN 5180 originally had type 3 but now has type 4

[Ozzie]

Yeah, yeah, we get it, you guys are all down on type 6 decals.

For me, not driving any other DeLorean, it is what I associate with, and what belongs to 2109. It would be odd to have one of the other decal types, at this point.

[DMC5180]

Yeah, yeah, we get it, you guys are all down on type 6 decals.

For me, not driving any other DeLorean, it is what I associate with, and what belongs to 2109. It would be odd to have one of the other decal types, at this point.

Nah, type 6 just isn't MY favorite. You are correct though an early car would not seem right with a late style in it. But then again unless you happen to know the difference, it really would not matter to a new owner who did not know there was a difference. I had type 3, which had started to peel up and look shabby. When I replaced it 16 years ago I had no idea I would be getting a different looking NOS decal. But of all the types I like type 4 the best. But that's just me.

The fact that 5 of these types are not available NOS makes a person want to take care of what they have, because the replacement will not be the same.

[Dangermouse]

I'd like to hear from some 82 or 83 owners to hear what they have. 5180 is the latest owner here and that's about the 1/2 way point in the vins.