"Lost Highway Art" state decals are great - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dads longhorn · 06-25-2016, 03:47 PM

I found the company Lost Highway Art and they sell real authentic vintage decals in the shape of the states. I bought 3 for the states where dads truck has lived and put them on the back window of the '71. They look great! The company owner dick was very helpful all along the way. If you're into this sort of thing I highly recommend him. Can be found online.

dads longhorn · 06-25-2016, 03:48 PM

Sorry the pic is sideways. Mr potato head is really awesome! There's some very interesting history to these too. The NM one has 3 misspelled names and one name that had been changed in 1950 but not reflected on the decal. According to Dick, many of the companies that produced these were fly by night types and just copied others designs (cheaper than hiring their own artist) , changed the spelling of some towns so they could catch the next guy copying them, then produced the decal for tourists! Greed! Even 40 years ago! Some of the companies were not fly by night and spelled the names correctly. Hahaha. What a good story! The sticker stays and with it's story too.

**jocko** · 06-25-2016, 03:54 PM

Those are cool

**ga-stepside** · 06-25-2016, 04:06 PM

Pretty cool. My brother tows a camper all over the west, I sent him the link.

bruceman1968 · 06-25-2016, 04:53 PM

I agree! Very cool. Don't forget the Flag.
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SS Tim · 06-25-2016, 05:23 PM

Nice to see these are working out so well for you!
So what is the next decal going to be, "White Sands"???

dads longhorn · 06-26-2016, 07:44 AM

Thanks guys. Bruceman,,,wow, they look great! I think you were the one a few years back that got me thinking about these. Yes a flag too. Check the spelling on yours (see post no. 2.)
SSTim, no! Too hot! Me and the truck would both fry!
I think they're fun and add to the "historic ness" of the truck. They do require very special care putting them on since they're old but Dick sends special instructions for that. I've purchased one other online off eBay and it totally dissolved as soon as I put it into water.

Shaky · 06-26-2016, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dads longhorn

They do require very special care putting them on since they're old but Dick sends special instructions for that. I've purchased one other online off eBay and it totally dissolved as soon as I put it into water.

These are actual "NOS" stickers - not reproductions?

Gainsb · 06-26-2016, 08:41 AM

Very cool! Going to order the Lake Placid decal.

RDrancher · 06-26-2016, 09:43 AM

Wow, thumbs up for the great find!

CG · 06-26-2016, 11:51 AM

Those are neat. I prefer the decals over the stickers. I have a pretty large collection of vintage window decals, and I have a lot of the state ones. Ive posted a bunch of them before in the general area (somewhere). Id like to see the directions for actually using a vintage decal. Im afraid if I ever try to use them they will disintegrate.

Sicklajoie · 07-01-2016, 07:26 PM

Great idea, thanks for the info!
I got mine for the Niner yesterday.

**thedudeabides86** · 07-01-2016, 11:43 PM

These are super cool!! Thanks for posting about them. I've got mine on order for the 72.

**special-K** · 07-02-2016, 08:06 AM

Those are so tacky. Just like so many souvenir shop items, and I collect them all!! Very cool to see someone reproduces these. I have a collection of old stock state stickers that I would never use. I'll have to look into these. In '89 when I took the camper truck to the SW I was able to find some still in shops along Rt 66. I have some girlie ones, too. For the Custom Camper I had gathered enameled state and parks magnets I kept on the cooler in the camper (not a refrigerator) and glovebox door. Those are the perfect touch on the Longhorn. I also got some new made vinyl ones I stuck on the top of my Coleman stove

Shaky · 07-02-2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Very cool to see someone reproduces these.

OP says "They do require very special care putting them on since they're old…"

Sounds like they're "NOS".

Orange Crate · 07-02-2016, 09:43 AM

In the late 60s and early 70s our family would take summer vacations in our 1969 Chrysler Town and Country station wagon. We had these same decals along each side rear window when we let the car go. I don't know how many states that was but we couldn't fit any more on the two windows. These bring back some really good memories when I look at them. I have continued to travel the US since then and I'm up to 48 states (Alaska and Hawaii are missing).

CG · 07-02-2016, 11:59 AM

I read that too, but it sure looks like they are vinyl, not water slides.

Here are a couple of my old ones. I cant find the pics right now of the larger bunch.

06-25-2016, 03:47 PM	#1
dads longhorn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New mexico Posts: 369	"Lost Highway Art" state decals are great I found the company Lost Highway Art and they sell real authentic vintage decals in the shape of the states. I bought 3 for the states where dads truck has lived and put them on the back window of the '71. They look great! The company owner dick was very helpful all along the way. If you're into this sort of thing I highly recommend him. Can be found online. Attached Images Last edited by dads longhorn; 06-26-2016 at 07:47 AM.

06-25-2016, 03:48 PM	#2
dads longhorn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New mexico Posts: 369	Re: "Lost Highway Art" state decals are great Sorry the pic is sideways. Mr potato head is really awesome! There's some very interesting history to these too. The NM one has 3 misspelled names and one name that had been changed in 1950 but not reflected on the decal. According to Dick, many of the companies that produced these were fly by night types and just copied others designs (cheaper than hiring their own artist) , changed the spelling of some towns so they could catch the next guy copying them, then produced the decal for tourists! Greed! Even 40 years ago! Some of the companies were not fly by night and spelled the names correctly. Hahaha. What a good story! The sticker stays and with it's story too. Last edited by dads longhorn; 06-26-2016 at 07:55 AM.

06-25-2016, 03:54 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: "Lost Highway Art" state decals are great Those are cool

06-25-2016, 04:06 PM	#4
ga-stepside Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sugar Hill GA Posts: 369	Re: "Lost Highway Art" state decals are great Pretty cool. My brother tows a camper all over the west, I sent him the link. __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1970 AMX 390 1977 Datsun 280Z highly modified with '95 LT1 power

06-25-2016, 04:53 PM	#5
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: "Lost Highway Art" state decals are great I agree! Very cool. Don't forget the Flag. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

06-25-2016, 05:23 PM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: "Lost Highway Art" state decals are great Nice to see these are working out so well for you! So what is the next decal going to be, "White Sands"??? __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

06-26-2016, 07:44 AM	#7
dads longhorn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New mexico Posts: 369	Re: "Lost Highway Art" state decals are great Thanks guys. Bruceman,,,wow, they look great! I think you were the one a few years back that got me thinking about these. Yes a flag too. Check the spelling on yours (see post no. 2.) SSTim, no! Too hot! Me and the truck would both fry! I think they're fun and add to the "historic ness" of the truck. They do require very special care putting them on since they're old but Dick sends special instructions for that. I've purchased one other online off eBay and it totally dissolved as soon as I put it into water. Last edited by dads longhorn; 06-26-2016 at 07:57 AM.

06-26-2016, 08:41 AM	#9
Gainsb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 589	Re: "Lost Highway Art" state decals are great Very cool! Going to order the Lake Placid decal.

06-26-2016, 09:43 AM	#10
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: "Lost Highway Art" state decals are great Wow, thumbs up for the great find! __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth

06-26-2016, 11:51 AM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: "Lost Highway Art" state decals are great Those are neat. I prefer the decals over the stickers. I have a pretty large collection of vintage window decals, and I have a lot of the state ones. Ive posted a bunch of them before in the general area (somewhere). Id like to see the directions for actually using a vintage decal. Im afraid if I ever try to use them they will disintegrate. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-01-2016, 07:26 PM	#12
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: "Lost Highway Art" state decals are great Great idea, thanks for the info! I got mine for the Niner yesterday. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

07-01-2016, 11:43 PM	#13
thedudeabides86 Active Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Albertville, MN Posts: 198	Re: "Lost Highway Art" state decals are great These are super cool!! Thanks for posting about them. I've got mine on order for the 72. __________________ The Dude abides.

07-02-2016, 08:06 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: "Lost Highway Art" state decals are great Those are so tacky. Just like so many souvenir shop items, and I collect them all!! Very cool to see someone reproduces these. I have a collection of old stock state stickers that I would never use. I'll have to look into these. In '89 when I took the camper truck to the SW I was able to find some still in shops along Rt 66. I have some girlie ones, too. For the Custom Camper I had gathered enameled state and parks magnets I kept on the cooler in the camper (not a refrigerator) and glovebox door. Those are the perfect touch on the Longhorn. I also got some new made vinyl ones I stuck on the top of my Coleman stove __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-02-2016, 09:43 AM	#16
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 752	Re: "Lost Highway Art" state decals are great In the late 60s and early 70s our family would take summer vacations in our 1969 Chrysler Town and Country station wagon. We had these same decals along each side rear window when we let the car go. I don't know how many states that was but we couldn't fit any more on the two windows. These bring back some really good memories when I look at them. I have continued to travel the US since then and I'm up to 48 states (Alaska and Hawaii are missing). __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...and a 5 speed

07-02-2016, 11:59 AM	#17
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: "Lost Highway Art" state decals are great I read that too, but it sure looks like they are vinyl, not water slides. Here are a couple of my old ones. I cant find the pics right now of the larger bunch. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …



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