70 Grabber hood stripe... where can i find it???

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  1. SRMatheson

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    I have been looking all over the internet to find someone who sells a stencil or decal (I know it was painted on, but I still have been looking) or even someone who knows the dimensions and havent had any luck. Does anybody have any suggestions? Theres plenty out there for the grabber side stripes, but Im lost for the hood. Thanks.

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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    No stencils or decals exist.

    I have some pictures I can email you. I don't have any measured dimensions. email me directly (see below) if I can help.
     
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    They make them, and they are out there.

    I have been looking all week for the hood stripes for my Comet GT and all I could find were the hood stripes for a maverick. I found a few websites that have them. I didnt save all the websites for the maverick stuff as I have been looking for a Comet. But here is one of the 2 or 3 sites I found

    http://www.graphic-express.com/ford_maverick_grabber.asp



    I wonder how close the 71 grabber solid hood stripes is to the comet gt's
     
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    Boosha Built to run hard

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    They don't offer a hood stripe kit for a 70,just the sides.Phoenix Graphix also only offers the sides,and no hood.
     
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    predfan2001 David in Tn

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    I'm just gonna tape mine off and spray them. If I deside to go with side stripes I'll use the kit.
     
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    Grabber Hood Stripe

    Just noticed your post looking for a Grabber Hood Stripe. Why not visit a Sign Shop ? They could do a vinyl applicae on your hood easily. You could also get real creative here and have your own design .
    Just a thought .:)

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    You may be right then because I didnt realize the 70 was different from 71
     
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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    1970 Hood Stripes are SUPPOSED to be painted ... they are not a decal.
     
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    I have a hood i could take some dimensions from if anyone is interested...
     
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    That would be awesome. if you could put some pics with the measurements i would sure appreciate it. thanks
     
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    what is vinyl applicae? and how would i go about getting that done?
     
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    A Vinyl applicae is a sheet of vinyl cut to whatever size and shape you'd like it to be, and in whatever color you'd like also. The process was featured in Hot Rod magazine of October 2009 where an entire car was "flamed" with this process rather than painting it. It sometimes is referred to as a Vinyl "wrap" . If you're just trying to make a part of your hood blacked out like the photo I would think it would be a simple process.
    If you'd rather "paint" the hood then just look for a decent body and paint shop. :) Cometized
     

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