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It's brite red, and it's about that wide....
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Bob, My car is not back at the house yet but I think I have a close up picture of a wheel. I'll dig it up. Also, I think the strip is about a 1/4" - 5/16". Probably color match the stripe on the car. bright red.
Here's a pic. Not the greatest. I am going to see the car this weekend. Still at the shop. I'll measure a wheel.
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/JeffsVette/78%20Pace%20Car/DSCN1530.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/JeffsVette/78%20Pace%20Car/DSCN1530.jpg
Jeff, thanks for your help. My stripes are just about gone and I’m thinking about purchasing a Beugler pin striper but don’t know what size wheel to purchase. Bob
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Does anyone know how wide the red stripe is on the 78 Pace car rim?
Also, any idea the correct shade of red?
Thanks
Bob
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Bob - it ay be easier and a lot cheaper to go to a good pinstriping guy. Do you remember Big Daddy George from S.I. - he's on Forest Ave by the old Pathmark. That guy can paint straight lines with his eyes closed!!
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Bob, I measured the pin stripe on the wheel today. It is just a touch under 1/4" Measures 7/32".
I agree with Paul. a good pin stripper would be better than trying to do it your self.
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/JeffsVette/78%20Pace%20Car/DSCN1644.jpg
Jeffm 2011-04-30 14:04:22
I agree with Paul. a good pin stripper would be better than trying to do it your self.
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/JeffsVette/78%20Pace%20Car/DSCN1644.jpg
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