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Originally Posted by Verdoro 68
Thanks! Everything helps. The red looks richer and maybe not as transparent as the current repros. The embossing is more prevalent than I expected in your pics. I'm having a really hard time finding a place that can do it, but I think it's important for an accurate repro. I've been looking into companies that make wine labels and such, but they've all said they can't guarantee they'll withstand under hood heat.
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Not sure how much has discolored. Its been stuck to that valve cover 51 years.
When I put new valve cover gaskets on it a few years ago... I had to restrain myself from repainting the valve covers.
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1972 Trans Am - 4 speed orig paint
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1967 Grand Prix - 4 speed orig paint
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