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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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Default font for rocker panel stripes

Anyone know what font is used on the side stripes for GT350 etc ?
I guess it's a she**y selfmade one or a well kept secret.
Reason is I found a stripe kit and I wanted to alter the lettering to somethign stupid like EXP302 or whatever comes into my mind

in my case EXP will be standing for expensive experiment ....
Old Sep 28, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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on a note ... maybe i should get thos vintage 50 wheels, slap on a hood like dodgestang has and call it the blue hornet ...
Old Sep 28, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Personally, I wouldn't put those stripes on your car. I think it will detract from it.

I think rocker moldings look better.

Now those vintage 50 wheels in 15 or 16 inch would look awesome!
Old Sep 28, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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I suspect the original artwork was purpose-made, but if you aren't trying to duplicate "concours correct", Square 721 Bold Extended is extremely close.
Old Sep 28, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Vintage 50s for sure. We have the 16s on and love them. If you go with the rocker moldings I'd suggest putting the wheel well molding on. I find that since the rocker moldings are so wide the wheel well moldings tend to carry the chrome along and finishes the look. Just my opinion though.
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Originally Posted by 2+2GT
I suspect the original artwork was purpose-made, but if you aren't trying to duplicate "concours correct", Square 721 Bold Extended is extremely close.
Thanks a million! That font looks bang on ... and no, I don't have much left on the car to go for anything concours ... :-)
I never thought to have a font even close to it. Thanks again :-)

As to not being sure if it's looking good:
Will do some photoshopping tomorrow again (did that before).
They're decals, so I can remove them when it looks crappy.

Kalli
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