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HWYSTR455 · 01-27-2015, 09:55 AM

Where did you source the Judge strips from? Do you know what brand they are? How's the reflective quality?

Think I remember somewhere someone said Phoenix Graphics made the best?

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Jason67 · 10:46 PM

Made it through the blizzard, more snow today, thought I'd post up a couple more pics while I get ready for the appraiser.

Jason67 · 01-30-2015, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by HWYSTR455

Where did you source the Judge strips from? Do you know what brand they are? How's the reflective quality?

Think I remember somewhere someone said Phoenix Graphics made the best?

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For some reason, I couldn't see this post until I posted again, sorry it took so long.

These are Pheonix graphics, reflective quality is excellent, have to shut off the flash on the camera to get actual stripe colors. I have NOS ones as well, some say there are differences but I couldn't tell. Laid them out on top of each other, peeled back some of the top covering to look at widths and colors, both the same. I also used the gel they supply, zero bubbles. I took a lot of pics of stripe measurements on the Judge before resto because it had original stripes, one side was right on the body crease, the other was 1/2" high, assembly line installed you know, in the end I installed them per the assembly manual. .400" up from the crease, 7/8" from the endura edge, and 3" from the door jamb.

Jason67 · 10:46 PM

Born with engine, tranny, shifter, and rear end sitting by the Judge. Like the IV motor, I built this engine, Its .020" over, Crower solid 60310 cam, Eagle H beams, Speed pro pistons, original crank. The M20 trans was restored by Jody Haag, 3.55 posi rear by Jim Mitchke, shifter myself, stick re-plated at Pauls Chrome.

The original door handles, door handle push buttons, Headlight bezels, blinker light bezels, shifter bezel, exhaust tips, and one door lock pull knob were re-plated at Pauls as well.

Jason67 · 01-31-2015, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason67

For some reason, I couldn't see this post until I posted again, sorry it took so long.

These are Pheonix graphics, reflective quality is excellent, have to shut off the flash on the camera to get actual stripe colors. I have NOS ones as well, some say there are differences but I couldn't tell. Laid them out on top of each other, peeled back some of the top covering to look at widths and colors, both the same. I also used the gel they supply, zero bubbles. I took a lot of pics of stripe measurements on the Judge before resto because it had original stripes, one side was right on the body crease, the other was 1/2" high, assembly line installed you know, in the end I installed them per the assembly manual. .400" up from the crease, 7/8" from the endura edge, and 3" from the door jamb.

Your welcome.

6TEE8GTO · 02-01-2015, 12:41 PM

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Your welcome.

This site is buggy sometimes Jason, at least for me it is. I tried to reply to a PM you sent me for two days and the site would time out on me. Maybe your response has been seen but he can't reply. I never get notifications when people do reply, although there isn't a lot of interest in my Judge topic anyway... LOL...

Jason67 · 02-01-2015, 04:46 PM

I hear you Greg, probably right. If I could just stop shoveling snow for one day for some garage time, it would help

Jason67 · 02-15-2015, 09:29 AM

Finally fired up the Judge yesterday during another blizzard. Runs excellent and sounds wicked awesome. Moves very nice the 3 to 4 feet I have in the garage. Been saving up local vintage drag strip stickers from around the area the car was sold new (Ft. Wayne, IN), put a few on the rear glass. For those that have posted help and encouragement, thank you for your interest.

Judge273 · 02-15-2015, 09:35 AM

Will she be at Columbus, Indy this year? Need a video with sound too.

Jason67 · 02-15-2015, 10:17 AM

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Will she be at Columbus, Indy this year? Need a video with sound too.

Probably not Mike, I honestly haven't considered showing it. Will look into vid with sound.

6TEE8GTO · 02-15-2015, 10:41 AM

Glad you found your way back here and yes video with sound please....

Jason67 · 02-16-2015, 11:59 AM

What do you guys with round port heads and manual trans have your curb idle set at? I have mine at 1050 RPM per the manuals, but it seems like its high and could be lowered.

Judge273 · 02-16-2015, 12:07 PM

Sounds about right on idle. Here's mine idling....

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NshejD80nbQ

Jason67 · 02-16-2015, 12:35 PM

Nice vid, sounds awesome but it still seems lower than mine. That's an auto right Mike? I'm thinking 850 to 900 is where I need to be. Wanted to see if there were any issues going to a lower RPM with dieseling, brake vacuum, etc.

Held for Ransom · 02-16-2015, 05:13 PM

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What do you guys with round port heads and manual trans have your curb idle set at? I have mine at 1050 RPM per the manuals, but it seems like its high and could be lowered.

That would be with the idle solenoid activated. If unplugged, 650.

Jason67 · 02-17-2015, 08:12 AM

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That would be with the idle solenoid activated. If unplugged, 650.

Saw that in the manual too, key off 650RPM to prevent run-on.

RUFFJUDGE · 02-17-2015, 01:50 PM

So, it sold new at Means? I didn't realize that before. Car looks beautiful by the way! You have done an awesome job on it! I would like to find some old Avilla Dragway stickers myself. I have probably gone through a few of them back when I used to race there and never thought about it turning into a shopping center some day!

Jason67 · 02-18-2015, 08:06 AM

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So, it sold new at Means? I didn't realize that before. Car looks beautiful by the way! You have done an awesome job on it! I would like to find some old Avilla Dragway stickers myself. I have probably gone through a few of them back when I used to race there and never thought about it turning into a shopping center some day!

Thank you RUFF, I appreciate that. Actually sold new at Davis Auto, don't know a lot about them other than the location.

Jason67 · 02-18-2015, 09:53 AM

I'd love to get a pic of this dealership. Did the internet search and didn't find any pics of the dealer. If anyone has a vintage pic of this place, please post it on here. Davis Auto Company, Inc. Zone 07, Dealer 167. 312 S Main St, Ft. Wayne, IN. Thank you!

RUFFJUDGE · 02-18-2015, 01:29 PM

I forgot about Davis. (I was three when your car sold new.) I am fairly sure that was on the corner of Main and Clinton? Means was also on Main but further west. My Uncle bought his 67 Gto new at Means I am pretty sure... I think where Davis was is now a parking lot. I am going to talk to my Dad tonight or tomorrow night and find out some of the particulars. Seems like my Dad ordered his new 68 442 from Davis. I have a bunch of my Uncles old pic's and my Dad has a bunch of pic's from back then, I'll see if we would happen to have a picture of Davis in some of them....

Denny

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