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*JCampbell* · 07-07-2009, 04:40 PM

Anyone have any leads on where to pick up the vinyl striping that separates the two-tones on the 85-87(88) trucks?

Like this:

I need it for my Dually.

Jonboy · 07-07-2009, 05:37 PM

If someone like Classic Industries or brothers doesn't carry it, you might check Phoenix Graphics. They repop a lot of musclecar decals, they might be able to make the stripes happen. The front fender and the dually bedsides are the only stripes that are formed. The rest of the panels can use straight stripes, IIRC.

3r!c84 · 07-07-2009, 08:12 PM

yea tell me if you find it. will it allso fit the 84? its the same body shape

**old Rusty C10** · 07-07-2009, 08:39 PM

alot of the chain autoparts places sell pin stripe.. get the name from the package and search online they can prolly get it

SBTork · 07-07-2009, 10:24 PM

Im sure some aftermarket company makes it. I've checked on some and the ones i've checked are discontinued from GM. Is there any specific color combo you're looking for? They made them in about every color combo you can imagine.

baggedcten · 07-07-2009, 11:40 PM

if your talking about the stick on pin strips pepboys sells rolls they have a few different colors and sizes.

3r!c84 · 07-07-2009, 11:56 PM

yea but i think thats a kit.

ghettoluxury · 07-08-2009, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCampbell

Anyone have any leads on where to pick up the vinyl striping that separates the two-tones on the 85-87(88) trucks?

Like this:

I need it for my Dually.

Hey Campy I dont know if this is a foctory option, after all that is the truck Hills Hotrod built for LMC

79Silv4x4 · 09-10-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

Hey Campy I dont know if this is a foctory option, after all that is the truck Hills Hotrod built for LMC

Dam, I like this truck!!!!

*JCampbell* · 07-08-2009, 10:01 AM

It's factory. I have the same striping on my Sub and my Old Man had an '87 C30 with the same striping.

**N2TRUX** · 07-08-2009, 11:14 AM

As mentioned, you can buy the straight stuff from any 3M supplier. The concern here is the corner pieces. Those are to tight to use straight tape. They must be precut to work.

Jonboy · 07-08-2009, 12:04 PM

The stripes narrow at the front as well, where they make the 90 degree curve. The dually bedside stripes have a formed hump that goes above the fender. You may be able to heat and stretch a straight stripe to make that, though.

I don't remember a factory green stripe like that one in the picture, but it may have been available. The stripes changed between the years also. I am pretty sure that stripe is correct for 85-87 (88 on the heavy trucks and Blazer/Suburban), but I know 81-82 had different spacing, and 84-84 were different, too.

*JCampbell* · 07-08-2009, 12:37 PM

Oh, well I'm not 100% on the color...I was more concerned with finding the actual stripe.

I must have misunderstood.

kelsfine69 · 07-09-2009, 10:20 PM

Im looking for some as well??

sangermike · 07-09-2009, 11:30 PM

i started out pinstriping cars with 3m tape when i was 16 at my dads dealership. yes those are factory stripes but i used to take the 3m tape and make those stripes. just get 1" base color then 1/8 and lay those over the top. on the curves you can splice and cut to your shape with an xacto blade and make the taper. you can get a 3m tape chart and come up with alot of cool combos.

JohnC · 07-10-2009, 08:33 AM

You may also check at some body shops, and see if they get their striping from somewhere that would have more of a selection than the regular parts stores.

silvereagle07 · 07-10-2009, 08:35 AM

I think the Hills Hot Rod stripes were painted on. But I'm sure you can get them from a body part supplier.

CHEESE · 09-10-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

i think the hills hot rod stripes were painted on. But i'm sure you can get them from a body part supplier.

Jason painted them on under the clear so there is no difference in feel, just like a graphic. Those colors were not available from factory!! They are a custom mix and jeep rescue green. I believe he said the factory stripe kits a hard to find, if at all!! He painted some charcoal and red ones on another truck that is red & white. It looks damn near factory!!

glock35ipsc · 07-10-2009, 09:03 AM

If it comes down to it, make a to-scale sketch of the corners (stripe width, corner radius, etc.), along with measuring how much straight length you will need and take it to a vinyl sign shop. They will be able to draw the corner pieces in CAD and cut them, even if you are wanting a two or three stripe setup.

I've done this several times with custom graphics/stripes for our fire trucks. Standard NFPA reflective stripping can be boring, so we had to jazz it up a bit.

Driveway Dreams · 09-10-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

If it comes down to it, make a to-scale sketch of the corners (stripe width, corner radius, etc.), along with measuring how much straight length you will need and take it to a vinyl sign shop. They will be able to draw the corner pieces in CAD and cut them, even if you are wanting a two or three stripe setup...

Dang, Bob you read my mind. I saw more custom stripes & graphics made at a shop I used to work at before I went to school. Anyone with a vinyl plotter should be able to make them. You may even contact a couple guys on the board. I think BGRAFX may be able to do something, I think he can do vinyl. There may be others too.

JohnC · 09-11-2009, 09:31 AM

Hey CHEESE welcome to the boards. You will probably get swamped with welcomes since you are at Hill's, and a lot of us here drool everytime over several of the Hill's trucks.

CHEESE · 09-11-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by johnc

hey cheese welcome to the boards. You will probably get swamped with welcomes since you are at hill's, and a lot of us here drool everytime over several of the hill's trucks.

THANKS, ILL LET THE GUYS KNOW! i am glad to be here!! This is gonna be a fun site!

Eyegore · 09-11-2009, 10:05 AM

If I remmeber correctly Beaver Stripes in Phoenix has what your looking for, here's their website: http://www.beaverstripes.com/

87Square10 · 03-17-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEESE

THANKS, ILL LET THE GUYS KNOW! i am glad to be here!! This is gonna be a fun site!

do you happen to know the exact colors of the truck what yellow and white. i found a Ford yellow called Speed Yellow. but if u could let me know the colors that would be awsome

**N2TRUX** · 09-11-2009, 06:14 PM

That is an option by all means. Your best bet is to lay the stripes before you clear, but if the truck is already painted you could use a pinstriper.

07-07-2009, 04:40 PM	#1
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	85-87 Two-Tone Striping Anyone have any leads on where to pick up the vinyl striping that separates the two-tones on the 85-87(88) trucks? Like this: I need it for my Dually.

07-07-2009, 05:37 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping If someone like Classic Industries or brothers doesn't carry it, you might check Phoenix Graphics. They repop a lot of musclecar decals, they might be able to make the stripes happen. The front fender and the dually bedsides are the only stripes that are formed. The rest of the panels can use straight stripes, IIRC.

07-07-2009, 08:12 PM	#3
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping yea tell me if you find it. will it allso fit the 84? its the same body shape __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-07-2009, 08:39 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping alot of the chain autoparts places sell pin stripe.. get the name from the package and search online they can prolly get it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-07-2009, 10:24 PM	#5
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping Im sure some aftermarket company makes it. I've checked on some and the ones i've checked are discontinued from GM. Is there any specific color combo you're looking for? They made them in about every color combo you can imagine. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

07-07-2009, 11:40 PM	#6
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping if your talking about the stick on pin strips pepboys sells rolls they have a few different colors and sizes. __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold

07-07-2009, 11:56 PM	#7
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping yea but i think thats a kit. __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-08-2009, 10:01 AM	#10
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping It's factory. I have the same striping on my Sub and my Old Man had an '87 C30 with the same striping.

07-08-2009, 11:14 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping As mentioned, you can buy the straight stuff from any 3M supplier. The concern here is the corner pieces. Those are to tight to use straight tape. They must be precut to work. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-08-2009, 12:04 PM	#12
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping The stripes narrow at the front as well, where they make the 90 degree curve. The dually bedside stripes have a formed hump that goes above the fender. You may be able to heat and stretch a straight stripe to make that, though. I don't remember a factory green stripe like that one in the picture, but it may have been available. The stripes changed between the years also. I am pretty sure that stripe is correct for 85-87 (88 on the heavy trucks and Blazer/Suburban), but I know 81-82 had different spacing, and 84-84 were different, too. Last edited by Jonboy; 07-08-2009 at 01:43 PM.

07-08-2009, 12:37 PM	#13
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping Oh, well I'm not 100% on the color...I was more concerned with finding the actual stripe. I must have misunderstood.

07-09-2009, 10:20 PM	#14
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping Im looking for some as well?? Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

07-09-2009, 11:30 PM	#15
sangermike Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: yuba city Posts: 53	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping i started out pinstriping cars with 3m tape when i was 16 at my dads dealership. yes those are factory stripes but i used to take the 3m tape and make those stripes. just get 1" base color then 1/8 and lay those over the top. on the curves you can splice and cut to your shape with an xacto blade and make the taper. you can get a 3m tape chart and come up with alot of cool combos. Last edited by sangermike; 07-09-2009 at 11:31 PM.

07-10-2009, 08:33 AM	#16
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping You may also check at some body shops, and see if they get their striping from somewhere that would have more of a selection than the regular parts stores.

07-10-2009, 08:35 AM	#17
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping I think the Hills Hot Rod stripes were painted on. But I'm sure you can get them from a body part supplier. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT



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07-10-2009, 09:03 AM	#19
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping If it comes down to it, make a to-scale sketch of the corners (stripe width, corner radius, etc.), along with measuring how much straight length you will need and take it to a vinyl sign shop. They will be able to draw the corner pieces in CAD and cut them, even if you are wanting a two or three stripe setup. I've done this several times with custom graphics/stripes for our fire trucks. Standard NFPA reflective stripping can be boring, so we had to jazz it up a bit. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-11-2009, 09:31 AM	#21
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping Hey CHEESE welcome to the boards. You will probably get swamped with welcomes since you are at Hill's, and a lot of us here drool everytime over several of the Hill's trucks.

09-11-2009, 10:05 AM	#23
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping If I remmeber correctly Beaver Stripes in Phoenix has what your looking for, here's their website: http://www.beaverstripes.com/ __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

09-11-2009, 06:14 PM	#25
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 85-87 Two-Tone Striping That is an option by all means. Your best bet is to lay the stripes before you clear, but if the truck is already painted you could use a pinstriper. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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