60th stripes not centered.
Racer
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From: Waterloo Illinois
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Racer
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the dealer will tell you it is within Specificsations. just like the bonnet gaps. besides have you thought about the flag not being level? if one side goes up or down ... the point of flag should center nicely.
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I believe that the flags are cut out of the stripes when they are made. It's not something the installer does with GCA stripes. When you put the stripe on, you start with putting the cutout around the flags and go from there.
I think the only thing you can do is trim the side that is too close but that wouldn't be for the faint of heart. You can't move the flags a little or you'll see the body color between the flags on the stripe.
I have GCA full length racing stripes on my car that are very simular to the 60th anniversary stripes and they aren't perfect either.
-Bob George
I think the only thing you can do is trim the side that is too close but that wouldn't be for the faint of heart. You can't move the flags a little or you'll see the body color between the flags on the stripe.
I have GCA full length racing stripes on my car that are very simular to the 60th anniversary stripes and they aren't perfect either.
-Bob George
Last edited by Bruiser2012; Jan 22, 2013 at 10:07 PM. Reason: added picture
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The OP pic would drive me nuts too.
But then I have learned to live the dead ant carcases in my 08 headlights.
The second picture of the split stripes post looks fine. The first one with the shadow throws off the perspective.
But then I have learned to live the dead ant carcases in my 08 headlights.
The second picture of the split stripes post looks fine. The first one with the shadow throws off the perspective.
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From: central NJ
I'm looking at this anniversary edition GS at my local dealer and noticed the stripes are not centered.
They are slightly to the right.
Either that, or the crossed flags are not centered.
(Look at the bottom tip of the flags)
Anyone else seen this before?
It's not a huge deal, but it's already bugging me.
They are slightly to the right.
Either that, or the crossed flags are not centered.
(Look at the bottom tip of the flags)
Anyone else seen this before?
It's not a huge deal, but it's already bugging me.
Last edited by vig1116; Jan 23, 2013 at 10:01 AM.
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From: Midhurst Ontario
I believe that the flags are cut out of the stripes when they are made. It's not something the installer does with GCA stripes. When you put the stripe on, you start with putting the cutout around the flags and go from there.
I think the only thing you can do is trim the side that is too close but that wouldn't be for the faint of heart. You can't move the flags a little or you'll see the body color between the flags on the stripe.
I have GCA full length racing stripes on my car that are very simular to the 60th anniversary stripes and they aren't perfect either.
-Bob George
I think the only thing you can do is trim the side that is too close but that wouldn't be for the faint of heart. You can't move the flags a little or you'll see the body color between the flags on the stripe.
I have GCA full length racing stripes on my car that are very simular to the 60th anniversary stripes and they aren't perfect either.
-Bob George
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From: Tucson Arizona
Even though it probably doesn't detract from the overall appearance of the car and the average person wouldn't even notice it....things like that bother me as well. I prefer balance and symmetry where things line-up correctly. It's a minor thing but if it's covered under warranty I'd have the dealership make it right.
That might make both the stripes and the emblem off-center. I'd want both centered correctly.
That might make both the stripes and the emblem off-center. I'd want both centered correctly.
Racer
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Hey guys...yeah I can see it is the emblem that isnt aligned right. I wouldnt let the dealer touch my car.. instead show the warrenty rep in the service department and get them to order a new badge with a new backing..then use some dental floss and tug it underneath. Since the car is new it should come right up.
That would bug me as well. Whats wrong with it being perfect like it is suppose to be?
That would bug me as well. Whats wrong with it being perfect like it is suppose to be?
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From: central NJ
Hey guys...yeah I can see it is the emblem that isnt aligned right. I wouldnt let the dealer touch my car.. instead show the warrenty rep in the service department and get them to order a new badge with a new backing..then use some dental floss and tug it underneath. Since the car is new it should come right up.
That would bug me as well. Whats wrong with it being perfect like it is suppose to be?
That would bug me as well. Whats wrong with it being perfect like it is suppose to be?
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Just checked my 427 with stripes and it is pretty close but maybe not dead on. I'm a nut for this stuff too, but I don't think I'll get to excited about mine. What bothers me more and this is about the only thing I would change or wish GM would have done differently is the fact that the stripes are tape to start with. I mean, come on, $91K+ sticker and the stripes are tape? The '67 427 hoods weren't tape, they were painted on. I find it funny that Chevy goes to the effort to continue the stripes into and over the convertable top but couldn't find it proper to paint the stripes on. Just a little chinsey and honestly the only thing I don't like about my car. My tape is not perfect in quite a few places where it connects to another panel etc. I just figure this is the nature of the beast and it is a beast. The good far out weighs the bad!
Update! Upon closer inspection, I would say mine are off as much as the OP shows in his picture. I'm guessing this is more the norm than dead on center. Mine is off to the right as much as his is to the left. Oh well! I'm not sending it back. :o)
Update! Upon closer inspection, I would say mine are off as much as the OP shows in his picture. I'm guessing this is more the norm than dead on center. Mine is off to the right as much as his is to the left. Oh well! I'm not sending it back. :o)
Last edited by pmartjr; Jan 23, 2013 at 03:42 PM.
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