hello,from vermont,correct stiping on 71 gsx ?

ianyone can help it would be most appreciated. i am doing a body off nut and bolt resto on a 71 gsx.i am interested in knowing how the striping was done back in the day.i have seen two gsx's live and both were painted and cleared ,glossy finish and paint running onto front hood trim.just did not look right.any one know the correct way to do this,THANKS!!!!!!!

 

http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?296205-GSX-stripes&highlight=matt+black+gsx

 

sorry, iam new to the site,what do you mean.

 

Click on the link for the information you seek.

 

this probably sounds dumb but here goes,what link,sorry.THANKS.

 

71 gsx striping info needed

Does anyone know the correct way to put stripes on a 71 gsx.what i mean is paint or vinyl,gloss or flat,ect.i have a year one stencil kit that came with the car,is it real useful ? Also does the stripe contine onto the front hood trim piece. Also are the gsx stickers correct.how was it done back in the day at the factory.thanks!!!!!!

 

Click on this text :Comp:

 

Click on my Post in #2 above.

 

Re: 71 gsx striping info needed

Paint was used for the stripes. The letters GSX are stick on. There is a template for the correct layout of the stripes. Use the search key at the top of the Board for further details.

 

Don't forget if you want to do it absolutely correct you need to have the "staggers" in the stripes.
Duane

 

the staggers ???????????

 

Consider these links:

http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?301497-gsx-stripe&highlight=GSX+stripes


http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.p...ackage-Stencil-or-Decal&highlight=GSX+stripes


http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?216650-gsx-stripe-help&highlight=GSX+stripes


http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?208067-GSX-Stripes-Tracings&highlight=GSX+stripes


http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?97042-GSX-Stripe-stuff&highlight=GSX+stripes


http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?168385-Stripes-on-GSX&highlight=GSX+stripes

 

The factory stencils for the front and back did not line up perfectly on the quarter panel. Thus, there is a factory imperfection in the side stripes. So the question is do you want to duplicate that imperfection.

 

The stripes do not go over the hood trim. You should be able to feel the stripes. They are not buried under clear. The stripes are a satin finish. About 20-30 percent gloss if you can accomplish that.

 

Jim It keeps showing error. When i touch . AAAArgg

 

...links to old board software pages broken...

 

Yes --I now see that.

Use the Board search function for the words "GSX stripe layout" or "GSX stripe dimensions" to see if any links are still alive.

 

K Thanks

 

Any pics of the stagger I'd like to see

 

Here are 2 pics of one of the staggers over the rear tire on my 71 GSX. These were done by Mark Reeves to replicate the original stripes on the car.

Originally there would have been a stagger like this over each rear wheel, down the middle of the rear spoiler, and the stripes would have been all "messed-up" under the door handles. I have pics of cars with original staggers but I don't know where I have them right now.
Duane