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Old 03-11-2008, 11:19 AM
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Thank you all......
Old 03-11-2008, 12:48 PM
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I'd leave it just the way it is... A car that has that much love invested into her should be allowed to retain it's character Have your name added above the driver's door in script to personalize it.
Old 03-11-2008, 12:50 PM
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don't forget that you're going to need to add all the required junk when you start racing this year
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I looked in the Cup Car **** thread too. Only thing is most of those designs are a little to new for our older cars and many are wraps.

I looked in a bunch of books and Goggle. Problem I found is the old car graphic are too boring for me. Center stripes alone just don't cut it. I like the copy of the 1978? car Mike I. did to his car. I think Constaf? has it now.

My wife drew me a couple of options but I am reconsidering. Might get Charlie to do a design before I decide. That is what I recommend for you.

Inclue an Italian flag or at least some Green/White/Red combos.

Enjoy.
Old 03-11-2008, 01:12 PM
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At this point I might just strip her and start with a blank canvas..........

Maybe I will get some more ideas at LRP CR......

BTW, I definetly want to include the Italian colors....somehow....
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I say paint it Pink...
Old 03-11-2008, 01:51 PM
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Paolo, do you ever get a straight answer around here.

Here is a pic of race car theme I like. You could use the green and white in place of the colors in the stripes now.
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You can't go wrong with Martini colors either.
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Here is a pic of my old G car that Susanna at Helmet Heads designed. The colors are a bit off in the pic, but it gives you an idea on how she can "design" a car. I highly recommend her!
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I sort of like the checkered flag look too.
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Something like this with green and white.
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Old 03-11-2008, 02:45 PM
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not that it will happen to you...
but solid colored fenders, and bumpers are easier to swap out... (or simple to replicate stripes)

in SCCA, new paint was worth +2 sec a lap...
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Originally Posted by Gary R.
I say paint it Pink...
Gary, I meant stripping the stripes and current graphics, not the color of her.....

She still will remain a black beauty.....
Old 03-11-2008, 02:58 PM
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Check out VBDGraphics.com.

I am a very pleased customer and Matt will come to you.

Many examples of Porches both street and track.
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A previous effort on a Cup Car. Digitally printed vinyl;



As posted in another thread a few months ago, ideas for another Cup Car. Customer chose the bottom motif,



I'm now getting started. Nice to be able to take it outside without getting stuck. Something about slicks in the snow...

Cut vinyl;




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