1970 lt1 decals
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1970 lt1 decals
i have a 1970 lt1 and dont know about the stripes and lt1 that is on the hood is the stripe part hand painted and the lt1 part a sticker and what does unequal on the stripes mean also the car is red is there differnt stripe colors thanks for any help jeff
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The stripes were painted (sprayed) using a stencil. Two piece stencil if I recall.
The LT-1 is a decal.
Stripes were black for light colors and white for the dark color cars.
The LT-1 is a decal.
Stripes were black for light colors and white for the dark color cars.
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uneven sripes
If I recall correctly, during the factory application there was a flaw in the stenciling that created an unequal line on the drivers side (not sure if the pass is the same). When you order replacement striping kits, you will see that you have the option to replace with the same unequal striping as the manufacure provided to remain show quality original or an updated stripe that is equal through and through for your own satisfied look.
Terry
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Early (until about vin 16,000) had unequal stripes. Late 70s and all 71s and 72 had equal hood stripes. Stencils can be bought for both.
As mentioned, the LT-1 was a decal. Early 70s (up to vin 9590) had silver background, all others white.
In 70 all cars got a white stripe except for white, yellow, and silver.
As mentioned, the LT-1 was a decal. Early 70s (up to vin 9590) had silver background, all others white.
In 70 all cars got a white stripe except for white, yellow, and silver.
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In the Oct/Nov issue of CORVETTE NEWS there was a good article about building the new 71. There were some interesting pictures and information about the LT-! stripes. It states that there was only one person on first shift that painted the stripes (Ronnie Hunt), if he wasn't there, the LT-! cars were held, and one of the two people from the second shift that painted stripes, sprayed them.
Regards,
Alan
I believe you can see that the mask was 2 pieces and needed to be aligned
Regards,
Alan
I believe you can see that the mask was 2 pieces and needed to be aligned
