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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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I am preparing to install my door decals and the indy motor speedway decals on my car. I actually chose to save my originals and use reproduction decals. The look identical to the originals, including the size and pattern of the backing paper.

My question is how do they align on the quarters (the little IMS wheel decal)? I think I have the doors figured out because edge of the paper has the same pattern as the door- but the quarter panel decals have me baffled.

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Dan
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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Here's a link to a photo that may help:

http://www.cars-on-line.com/39300/78chev39371-4.jpg

Good luck!
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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I second 78indypace's thoughts. I dropped my car at a graphics shop with several pictures of all decals. she did a great job
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A couple measurements from my original.
5 1/8" tip of the wing to the spoiler.
2 5/8" lower edge of 'tire' to center of tape stripe.
Of course level.
Both measurements + or - 1/8", it's not like they were real fussy when they installed them!
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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All,

Thank you very much for your responses. I installed the quarter panel decals this evening and they turned out great!

I will do the door decals this weekend. I truly appreciate your advice and assistance!

Thanks,
Dan
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