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pinstriping (1/6)
 11/12/14 5:06pm
glassic
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Roanoke, VA - USA

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Former--1979 L-48 auto, dark blue, oyster cloth Current--1979 L-82


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I've decided to have red pinstriping added to the curves above the wheels, atop the fenders, to break up the blackness and match a L-82 hood emblem color. I used to see dual striped decals advertised that you could just apply yourself, but I don't see ads for them anymore.
 
Do you know where pre-sized pinstriping can be bought, or should I just get someone to paint them on?
 
Thanks,
Bill


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1979 L-82, close-ratio 4 spd, 3:70 gears
Rebuilt to 300 HP
Holley double-pumper, Edelbrock intake, headers
Upgraded suspension, American Racing S200 wheels
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Re: pinstriping (2/6)
 11/12/14 6:50pm
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1981 Corvette Two-Tone Claret color, 4 spd, C7 Vert


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These guys make the match for the C3 factory stripes.
 


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Re: pinstriping (3/6)
 11/12/14 7:20pm
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1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.


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Personally I like to see stripes painted vs. decals. But it's your car, stripe it how you want it. 
Unless its a NCRS restoration whereas the car was originally striped with decals.
Btw, nice looking ride. Thumbs Up


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Re: pinstriping (4/6)
 11/13/14 2:09pm
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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas


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Most parts houses have a selection of pinstripe tape in various sizes and colors. Also, your local auto paint supply will have it. 

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Re: pinstriping (5/6)
 11/13/14 3:08pm
glassic
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Roanoke, VA - USA

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Former--1979 L-48 auto, dark blue, oyster cloth Current--1979 L-82


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Thanks guys. I'll get some estimates for a paint-on, but thanks for the adhesive options too.

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Click for larger images: 12 or 3
 
1979 L-82, close-ratio 4 spd, 3:70 gears
Rebuilt to 300 HP
Holley double-pumper, Edelbrock intake, headers
Upgraded suspension, American Racing S200 wheels
Re: pinstriping (6/6)
 11/13/14 11:13pm
dskopp
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Oak Creek, WI - USA

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1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops, Going to remain as Stock as possible. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vetts Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!!


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glassic said: I've decided to have red pinstriping added to the curves above the wheels, atop the fenders, to break up the blackness and match a L-82 hood emblem color. I used to see dual striped decals advertised that you could just apply yourself, but I don't see ads for them anymore.
 
Do you know where pre-sized pinstriping can be bought, or should I just get someone to paint them on?
 
Thanks,
Bill


This is what mine looks like.  Painted Stripes.

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