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Alan, In 1999, I was at the Macon County, MO show and was priviledged to see an original 1941 ZTU owned by Ted Linge of South Dakota with an original 4x7 inch Decal on the gas tank with the letters "Universal Z" across the center. It looked just like the current 4x7 reproduction decals, but instead of the words "Minneapolis-Moline" across the center it had "Universal Z." Gaylen Mohr (712 677-2491) makes excellent decals both in color and correct lettering. He has reproduced the 4X7 Z decal for the gas tank that reads Universal Z in the middle of the MM, but I believe it is correct for the older ZT's, say 1936 thru early 1940's. Gaylen is an excellent resource, and if you call him with your serial number he will sell you only the decals you need. While you have him on the phone, I suggest you subscribe to the MM collectors club magazine he publishes, (The MM Corresponder). You will enjoy the pictures, stories, and wealth of information in the magazine. Another item that is correct for the early Z's is the grill emblem. Although the grill emblem was stopped by MM after WWII started and never used after that, I personally like it and would put one on any red faced U, R, or Z with the red mesh wire grills. Thanks for the kind words,
John McLucas
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