[Norwood]

Originally Posted by Hotrodizz

I would like a set for a Blue car please.

side note....Is that 73 done yet?

[Hotrodizz]

Originally Posted by Norwood

side note....Is that 73 done yet?

Getting there..finally got the motor back after 25 months, 2 weeks ago. Fired it up last week, doing some under hood odds and ends now, trying to locate early 73 emissions stuff, washer bottle bracket, etc..you know, that fun stuff.

[165th]

Originally Posted by FunctionalShaker

Kapow!

What do you figure the shelf life would be? As I mentioned earlier, it may be a while before I can actually apply them.

I inquired with the screen printer on shelf life, and I could not get definitive information, but I can offer this:

The NOS stripes maintained their integrity for 40 years. As you know from my rants on here the thing that affects the stripes most from age is the backing paper and transfer paper. These new stripes will be produced on 'cast' vinyl vs. a less quality 'calendered' vinyl. The materials made today would have to be equal or better than the material the original stripes were produced on back in the day.

So, I believe the shelf life will only be limited by the transfer paper's life, and as long as stored flat in a cool dry location, they should last for years.

Originally Posted by The Boss

How many sets so far?

For the black/white stripes for a blue TA I'm at 20 sets so far and one custom order (hood and bird only).

The letters are ready Stripes are scheduled for production next week, week of April 16.

During production next week we will also be producing blue/black gradient proofs.

Originally Posted by JC455

Greg,
I'm sure you already have, but make sure to let Chris at PY know that you're bringing a CORRECT stripe kit to market-- there's a large buyer. Oh yeah, AMES too!

I reached out to PY. I spoke to Mike? He indicated he would have someone get back to me, but I haven't heard back. If anyone knows someone that knows someone, I would appreciate a little help making contact with someone there.

[cnc]

Originally Posted by 165th

I inquired with the screen printer on shelf life, and I could not get definitive information, but I can offer this:

The NOS stripes maintained their integrity for 40 years. As you know from my rants on here the thing that affects the stripes most from age is the backing paper and transfer paper. These new stripes will be produced on 'cast' vinyl vs. a less quality 'calendered' vinyl. The materials made today would have to be equal or better than the material the original stripes were produced on back in the day.

So, I believe the shelf life will only be limited by the transfer paper's life, and as long as stored flat in a cool dry location, they should last for years.



For the black/white stripes for a blue TA I'm at 20 sets so far and one custom order (hood and bird only).

The letters are ready Stripes are scheduled for production next week, week of April 16.

During production next week we will also be producing blue/black gradient proofs.



I reached out to PY. I spoke to Mike? He indicated he would have someone get back to me, but I haven't heard back. If anyone knows someone that knows someone, I would appreciate a little help making contact with someone there.

Sorry 165th...If your refering to me as the Custom order I may have mislead u as I Read your post above
I am lookin for all three stripes ( trunk, roof , hood, and small nose bird) sorry If there was any confusion....still kickin the idea around ....I really like the stripe kits.....but I'm kinda doin the SD Formy look so I'm on the fence with this. ...lol...Chris

[1971455HO]

This is great news. Congratulations on hopefully becoming a GM licensed vendor. A lot of guys have been counting on you. if I understand what you wrote, you are stating $408.00 for stripes only? I have a white car and I've been interested since you started. Mine has whatever brand Ames sells. I think their PG. They look good, but, I'm sure Mr. Norwood would spot any flaws from across a parking lot LOL. I do need some help or advice from any of you. Who... is good at installing these? I had to buy two sets because my restoration guy didn't have any experience with early birds that have stripes. He got it right the second time and he probably would again, but I'm just asking for any good techniques, details or tricks on installation, especially on making the transition down through the shaker opening. How hard is it to remove them after being installed for about 6 months and not hurt your paint? Any Ideas guys.

But, to confirm my answer 165th, if you finally got them looking right, yeah, I want a set of stripes for a white car.

[165th]

Originally Posted by 1971455HO

This is great news. Congratulations on hopefully becoming a GM licensed vendor. A lot of guys have been counting on you. if I understand what you wrote, you are stating $408.00 for stripes only? I have a white car and I've been interested since you started. Mine has whatever brand Ames sells. I think their PG. They look good, but, I'm sure Mr. Norwood would spot any flaws from across a parking lot LOL. I do need some help or advice from any of you. Who... is good at installing these? I had to buy two sets because my restoration guy didn't have any experience with early birds that have stripes. He got it right the second time and he probably would again, but I'm just asking for any good techniques, details or tricks on installation, especially on making the transition down through the shaker opening. How hard is it to remove them after being installed for about 6 months and not hurt your paint? Any Ideas guys.

But, to confirm my answer 165th, if you finally got them looking right, yeah, I want a set of stripes for a white car.

Great, thanks for noting your interest! The sales price will be for a full kit, including all the stripes, nose bird, letters, 455H.O. and plastic squeegee for application.

Regarding removal, there is a product 3M makes that can be sprayed on decals to aid in removing them without harming the paint. I'm not sure what it is, but I guess I may need to know that!

Regarding application of the new stripes, I am also now an official distributor of Rapid Tac products. I will be offering their 4 oz spray Rapid Prep and Rapid Tac for those of us who are doing one time installs. Soap and water, water with alcohol... all those techniques are good inexpensive "techniques" of wetting the surface for application, but the amateur may not get it right.... So that's why I believe in the Rapid Tac products. Since this is an expensive one time shot, you might as well stay with the best.

Watch this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMo2A...layer_embedded

and it should give you some confidence it can be done. Here is their website:
http://rapidtac.com/

I'll have pricing and availability with the stripes later this month.

Finally, regarding placement, I like how KeePat did it. You can see his application tricks on the sticky on the top of this board. The Rapid Tac folks are using a grease pencil to make match marks which is also a good tip.

666, can you post a picture or two of your technique?

[A Schab]

What kind of shelf life will these decals have?

[1970TA]

I'm in for a set of blue for my white 70.

[comanchefirebird]

Count me in for a full set of blue stripes for my 70 Polar White TA
Thanks,
Steve

[666 the legend]

When I did my stripe hood..from what i remember..I folded the stripe down the center.. not too sharp... but just enuff to make it lay on top of the center body line...and I just used couple dabs of soap and water..

[666 the legend]

and on stripes..you can also do the..HINGE Technique.....thats when yah put the decal where yah want it...put tape on the corners to hold it down...and then yah put a long piece of tape across the center........and yah pull up half the decal..peel the backing paper...carefully cut the backing paper with razor... wet decal and car.......and lay that down...then when done....pull up the other half and do the same.......thats so everything stays in place...

[666 the legend]

[666 the legend]

[666 the legend]

[165th]

Thank you NorCal, 70 and Comanche, I have you down!

[superdutybob]

Original shaker color on a white car was Lucy Blue. It DID NOT match the stripe color. This was documented by an original owner of a 71 that had to repaint his shaker due to a stone chip. The correct color match was Lucy Blue.

[RAIVJUMB]

I will take a set for a white car. I have the original paint shaker for the car as will and have posted a pic of it on here before and can attach that if needed, but what the prior post has stated i believe to be correct as the shaker is a dead on match with my Lucy blue GT-37. Mark

[Norwood]

Originally Posted by superdutybob

Original shaker color on a white car was Lucy Blue. It DID NOT match the stripe color. This was documented by an original owner of a 71 that had to repaint his shaker due to a stone chip. The correct color match was Lucy Blue.

And me too....

[MixedMuscle]

i would like to get on the list for a set for a white '70 if it is not too late to do so.

thanks,
Gerry

[Scott455HO]

As I stated earlier, I'm in need of a blue hood stripe only for a cameo white 71 car. Let me know when you have a price please.