Looking for the exact measurements of the stripe on a 67 big block hood.
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Re: 1967 Big Block Hood Stripe Dimensions?
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They're shown in the L36 section of the Assembly Manual, Sheet A17. -
Re: 1967 Big Block Hood Stripe Dimensions?
Dont look at Barrett Jackson. I dont think one has been right yet.Comment
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Re: 1967 Big Block Hood Stripe Dimensions?
Many years ago, Bob Zimmerman (streach) was looking at several original factory 67 BB paint stripes and comparing them to dimensions on the AIM prints. He discovered that they didn't match, if I remember correctly. Pretty sure he said they were off a substantial amount.
I often wondered if those dimensions were for the templet and not dim's along the actual hood surface? It would make a slight difference in the width of the stripe on the forward section of the hood and the peak under the front emblem.Comment
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Re: 1967 Big Block Hood Stripe Dimensions?
Its actually hard to miss the dimensions at the front of the hood opening. If you will notice the 1/8 inch outer stripe goes just over the peak of the split. There is an 1/8 gap plus the thickness of the chrome insert, makes up the total 5/16 gap if you extend the inside line down the inside of the chrome insert. The outside stripe goes just under the tips of the emblem. The dimensions in the AIM work out very close to this.
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Re: 1967 Big Block Hood Stripe Dimensions?
Nice to see some originals. We've sure seen some bad attempts at hood stripes over the years but hopefully enough pic's of originals have been taken to document.Comment
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Re: 1967 Big Block Hood Stripe Dimensions?
The dimensions in the AIM don't work out. Lay the dimensions out on your hood and you'll see the difference... I am refering to the overall length dimension from the firewall to the tip of the stripe... it about 2 inches short or my car is 2 inches too long.....
I looked at many examples and there is significant variation between "original stripes". I used the photo on the front of the Corvette Sales Brochure as my final example and tried to copy that.....Comment
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Re: 1967 Big Block Hood Stripe Dimensions?
Steve. You are taking that notation for the point as if it were inches. It is longer.Comment
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Re: 1967 Big Block Hood Stripe Dimensions?
The dimension in the AIM is -50 S.V. (side view) As I understand it, on Sht C5 the grid lines are in inches. F.O.D.(Grid Zero dimension) is the face of the firewall and grid line -50 is 50 inches ahead of the firewall. If you lay this out the point of the stripe is about 2 inches toward the rear of the car from where most of the car stripes are. If F.O.D. is "out in space" then the -50 dimension is useless to the person trying to determine the correct length of the paint stripe based on a real point on the body and they get layed out to what looks correct. Many repaints are done using a "purchased" stencil or a tape on pattern. Many are done with the hood not on the car and the resulting alignment leaves something to be desired when things are assembled.....Comment
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Re: 1967 Big Block Hood Stripe Dimensions?
Steve,
If remember correctly, the "0" line was located at a point about two inches forward of the face of the IP. (firewall) I believe the grid started at "0" at a point near the body mount as it was forward of the IP by about two inches. I think the "0" line ran just about exactly between the holes for the side flag emblem on a 63-66. I'll dig out some paperwork and see if that's the case. That would explain the missing two inches on the dim for the 67 hood stripe.Comment
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Re: 1967 Big Block Hood Stripe Dimensions?
Steve,
Here's the side view drawing. Note that the "0" line actually runs near the CL of the side emblem of a 63-66, which is well forward of the IP. (2"?) The "0" isn't the face of the IP, or dash panel.
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Body Side View Dim's
This side view shows the "0" line well forward of the face of the IP. There are many reference points that can be used to verify these dim's. Looks like the "-50" line is very close to where the forward tip of the hood stripe would be on a 67 BB car.
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