[Chris_69_SS]

Can anyone give me the dimensions for the D96 side stripes on a 69?

My body guy is going to paint them and I want to be sure we get them exact.

Also, any close ups of how the finish at either end?

Thanks,

 

[von]

I don't have dimensions but I'd HIGHLY recommend NOT painting them on. The originals were vinyl and most repros are excellent quality and fairly easy to install. About $100 at any Chevelle parts vendor. BTW just about every painted on '69 SS stripe job I've seen stuck out like a sore thumb. Not original appearing at all. And once they're on, they're on to stay. With vinyl if you make a mistake they're easy to remove. Just my .02.

 

[Chris_69_SS]

I don't have dimensions but I'd HIGHLY recommend NOT painting them on. The originals were vinyl and most repros are excellent quality and fairly easy to install. About $100 at any Chevelle parts vendor. BTW just about every painted on '69 SS stripe job I've seen stuck out like a sore thumb. Not original appearing at all. And once they're on, they're on to stay. With vinyl if you make a mistake they're easy to remove. Just my .02.

I guess I am just worried about the longevity of vinyl. I mean what happens if they start to lift after time...then what?

If this is no issue then I would do the vinyl thing..

Thanks Von.

 

[jtm60]

its a non issue, dont paint it. the vinyl quality is good. that particular stripe painted on would definitely stand out for the wrong reasons.

 

[1badss396]

Von were and what brand to buy for the stripes?

 

[jtm60]

http://www.stencilsandstripes.com/pr_chev_chev-elc.asp

I think they were made by 3M..nice stuff.

 

[Woj]

My original vinyl stripes still look good after 38 years. I'd recommend the aftermarket stripes. Many friends have used them with great results. They are about $75/ set.

Woj