So I was just about ready to buy this guys Subaru Brat decal set off of ebay when I realized it isn't actually true to the original.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Set-of-Subaru-Brat-Vinyl-Decal-Stripes-/140718438794?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20c378f98a&vxp=mtr

 

If you notice, the original Brat decal for the Gen 1 cars ends at the door, and has a nice tapered finish. The reprint from eBay has the stripe going all the way to the front of the car. Another difference is the eBay version is missing the Subaru name under where it says Brat. As well as having extra text "4x4" where the original one never had this.

 

http://blog.caranddriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1979-Subaru-BRAT-626x382.jpg

 

My question to the community is, is there anyone that has re-created the original Brat decal that I can order today? Or will I have to have someone custom make me one?

There where actually two different decals on the Gen 1 Brats. You appear to be comparing the two different types. I believe the eBay seller you linked to sells both types.

 

Opps, actually there were three types. '78-'80 (approximately) had multicoloured stipes along the sides. Both a short version that ended before the doors and long version that continued along the doors and stopped at the mirrors. The '81 EA81 Brat (again approx) had the larger single colour stripe that wrapped around the entire vehicle.

Edited October 16, 201411 yr by Leeroy

Here you go, same seller different stripes: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140718462069

 

While they are possibly not 100% per the original decals, they are (IMHO) among the best available and made with modern materials so they should last well.

 

Looks like the photos of the stripes are no longer working... Perhaps Pooparu can fix his listing!?!

Edited October 16, 201411 yr by Leeroy

There where actually two different decals on the Gen 1 Brats. You appear to be comparing the two different types. I believe the eBay seller you linked to sells both types.

 

Opps, actually there were three types. '78-'80 (approximately) had multicoloured stipes along the sides. Both a short version that ended before the doors and long version that continued along the doors and stopped at the mirrors. The '81 EA81 Brat (again approx) had the larger single colour stripe that wrapped around the entire vehicle.

 

 

Here you go, same seller different stripes: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140718462069

 

While they are possibly not 100% per the original decals, they are (IMHO) among the best available and made with modern materials so they should last well.

 

Thank you Leeroy, I believe the 2nd one you posted is exactly what I was looking for. Funny that it comes from the same seller. Now the only thing I'm unsure about is the color combination. I was thinking maybe just an all black stripe with white BRAT/Subaru lettering.

The guy who makes those is pooparu on here. He's the ebay seller. Yeah the first one you linked was gen 2.

The stripes are done by a member here, check this thread and I am sure custom colours can be done:

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/117562-tons-old-school-subaru-decals-on-ebay/?hl=stripes&do=findComment&comment=997386

The guy who makes those is pooparu on here. He's the ebay seller. Yeah the first one you linked was gen 2.

 

 

The stripes are done by a member here, check this thread and I am sure custom colours can be done:

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/117562-tons-old-school-subaru-decals-on-ebay/?hl=stripes&do=findComment&comment=997386

 

Thank you guys, I just sent him a PM. I'll let you know how it goes in case anyone else was looking for the same.

I ordered one and am waiting on it now. He does a best offer but does not respond to the offers, I emailed him and let him know I had one and he responded "yes" but it just expired. I did a but it now and am waiting to see what happens. It certainly looks like good work and others have spoken highly of the decal.

Give him a call or text he will get back to you faster. His number is on the Ebay listings, but here you go 971-255-2970 

Yep, just heard from him in a PM actually and it sounds like everything is on track, looking forward to seeing it!

Anyone have any input on what color I should go with?

 

Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr

 

 

I wanted to go with something that is a little more subtle. I was thinking maybe a black decal, with the stripe colors (in order of outside to inside) dark red, black, dark red. with the text being a similar color that the car is painted. Any thoughts?

If you could get a flat black, that would look great!

I certainly think black and your other colour suggestions would work great with your Brat's paint. And agree that if it is possible a flat or matt finish would be cool.

Hey! I just edited the pictures of your BRAT for JNC! I Think White would be killing it on that truck!

He was able to give me an idea of what color would have been factory... I asked him to add the silver... Couldnt be happier.

 

Edited October 19, 201411 yr by tundrabrat

^perfect!

I'm thinking something like this:

 

http://s140.photobucket.com/user/Sublime40_photos/media/Brat_zpsde9cce53.jpg.html

 

Maybe go a little deeper on the color Red. And swap the lower stripe color. (black stipe on bottom, red stripe above)
 

Would look good from the picture and your suggested changes, go for it!