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Advertisment measurement

Does anyone have the exact dimensions of the advertisment space, that is on the right side of the back of the bus? It would be the area that extends from the rear window, down to almost the top of the battery access panel. It's the only space that isn't covered on the ROOF site. And yet, it's the largest space available for advertisments. This info would be most helpful.

Thanks!

My bus number (if any): RM187

Re: Advertisment measurement

Rob

I`ve sent you an email....

Re: Advertisment measurement

Drawings from Viacom indicate a measurement of 1801mm Height & 1161mm Width.

Re: Advertisment measurement

Neil G
Rob

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Hi Neil! I didn't receive your E-mail. Please send again. Thanks!

My bus number (if any): RM187

Re: Advertisment measurement

Ed Rowson
Drawings from Viacom indicate a measurement of 1801mm Height & 1161mm Width.


Thanks Ed!

My bus number (if any): RM187

Re: Advertisment measurement

I think it's worth pointing out that apart from very early on when L shaped adverts were first introduced, these adverts have been contained in a frame which allowed mounted adverts to be placed and changed easily, the drawback of the other method of pasted or vinyl adverts straight onto the bus, was they ruined the paintwork when removed over a large area. The frames allowed the card adverts to be reversed until a new campaign came along.

As I don't think your RM has these frames, (most people have taken off their preserved buses), it's worth considering the consequences and additional costs of using this area for adverts without the framing.

My bus number (if any): RTL 960, RMC 1458 RM 1585, (M 961, M 271 - both sold) and several RTs