1968 Installing GT/CS Side Stripes

[Russ]

I just installed the side stripes on my GT/CS and thought I would share a "restoration tip". I used a laser level to insure the stripe went on perfectly straight, and the results were great. I used blue painters tape to mark where the stripe was to be placed rather than leaving the laser light on during the installation. Using this method, I had the stripes installed in a couple of hours. Hope this helps, Russ

 

[franklinair]

Russ;
The car looks fantastic. I'm looking forward to meeting you and seeing your car 'up close and personal' in September in Asheville @ the Biltmore Estate MCA show. I'll have my C/S there as well.
When you installed the stripes, did you experience a tendency for the narrow stripe to lift as you removed the protective paper covering?
I followed your advice using a laser beam, but I ran the blue painter's masking tape the full length. This gave me an edge to butt the edge of the stripe against. (Just had to allow 1/4" for the edge of the protective paper edge)

Neil

 

[PonyGal]

Wow Russ,

You did a awesome job on the stripe!! It looks great!!!

 

[Russ]

Neil, I did not have any trouble with the thin stripe, but the gap at the leading edge of the door was a challenge. Also, I was very careful cleaning the area where the stripe would go. I used enamel reducer to clean any polish/dirt. I want to see your stripe when you are finished. Russ

 

[logue636@comcast.net]

I see you have snow on the driveway. I can finally see mine. I hear your getting another foot of snow. Don't send it here... Your GT/CS is beautiful. Lobo.

 

[Russ]

It's snowing as I write this...and we got another foot last night! The news stated that Flagstaff has had the most snow of any large OR small city in the United States this season. We have had over 125 inches so far (Anchorage, AK has had 46 inches), and March is one of our snowiest months!! I'm just glad my barn is heated. Russ