Correct hood pinstripe paint color 1972 LT1 restoration

[Fred H.]

Finally getting to completing the restoration of our 72 LT1 a/c convertible. My research says that the most correct pinstripe stencil is made by Stencils & Stripes. Google research implies Chevrolet used Artic White for this pinstripe (paint code WA-9567), any advice is greatly appreciated. We're planning on procuring NOS LT1 decals (if available) to complete the process.

[Patrick H.]

Re: Correct hood pinstripe paint color 1972 LT1 restoration

Fred,

Personally, I would not recommend NOS decals.
Any you find will likely be 40 years old, and you would be disappointed with them once you install them.

I would look here:

https://www.phoenixgraphix.com/gm/7072cvt.php

Phoenix Graphix does extremely high quality work.

[Fred H.]

Re: Correct hood pinstripe paint color 1972 LT1 restoration

Thanks for the input. By chance do you know the correct (white) paint color for the pinstripe?

[Terry M.]

Re: Correct hood pinstripe paint color 1972 LT1 restoration

Fred
While Patrick didn't mention it, the reason you don't want NOS stencils is the adhesive used on them deteriorates with time, and old stencils (even old ones from the current producers) will not work well.

I note that Phoenix Graphics, at the link Patrick provided, offers kits for 1970 to 1972. That seems to ignore the fact that early 1970 stencils are different than late 1970 to 1972. There may be more to the ordering process with this vendor than the link shows, but it is not apparent from that image.

I have no clown in this circus but, full disclosure, Stripes and Stencils copied the early 1970 stripes from my car back in the dark ages. The copying came about because they are located nearby, not because I have any connection to them. I don't know what they used for the later style stencil that they offer.

[Ron G.]

Re: Correct hood pinstripe paint color 1972 LT1 restoration

Fred,

I agree with all the aforementioned replies. It looks like your car is Ontario Orange in which I believe the only color stripe available with that color was black. In regard to the LT-1 decals, yes if you should find originals they're adhesive could be effected because of their age. I have a few NOS that I used a while ago and did not have any issues. The only difference that I have seen is the white outline is a little wider and the color is more whiter. However, only a trained eye that looks at them all the time would pick up on that. - Ron

[Fred H.]

Re: Correct hood pinstripe paint color 1972 LT1 restoration

Hi Ron, your guidance is appreciated. I agree the pinstripe on my Ontario Orange LT1 will be black. Are you aware if the current aftermarket decals are a better choice than OEM LT1 decals?

[Patrick H.]

Re: Correct hood pinstripe paint color 1972 LT1 restoration

I note that Phoenix Graphics, at the link Patrick provided, offers kits for 1970 to 1972. That seems to ignore the fact that early 1970 stencils are different than late 1970 to 1972. There may be more to the ordering process with this vendor than the link shows, but it is not apparent from that image.

They also offer early 70 ones, but I didn't link them because he doesn't need them.

[Ron G.]

Re: Correct hood pinstripe paint color 1972 LT1 restoration

Fred,

No, I am not aware of one reproduction LT-1 decal being more accurate than another. Even though the differences are minor, I personally would not make a deduction. What I would do is make the owner aware, but that would be it. As far as using 50 year old NOS LT-1 decals, I have never experienced a dilemma with them adhering to the hood. However, what Patrick and Terry say does make sense. I have several NOS, but I am not ready to part with them. I have a couple of 1971 LT-1's in which one of them is Ontario Orange and from the factory it does have black hood stripe. As I replied in an earlier post, only a trained would notice the difference. If you decide not to use the stencil from Phoenix Graphics, I have recorded measurements from every point and they were from original cars. - Ron

[Jack M.]

Re: Correct hood pinstripe paint color 1972 LT1 restoration

I'm uncertain if the paint codes listed at the Auto Color Library are korrect: CLICK HERE
From the 2nd page, the top/left has the striping color for Corvette White:

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[James G.]

Re: Correct hood pinstripe paint color 1972 LT1 restoration

The NOS LT1 decals I have purchased are silver outlined in black - correct for Early 70 up to approx VIN 9500 IIRC.
Not white outlined in black as on my original paint 1971's - 2 different colors even though they are called out as the same part number.

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[Fred H.]

Re: Correct hood pinstripe paint color 1972 LT1 restoration

I appreciate the information

[Fred H.]

Re: Correct hood pinstripe paint color 1972 LT1 restoration

Wanted to follow up on how the pin-striping turned out on our 72 LT1. I appreciate all of the reply's we received.

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[Ron G.]

Re: Correct hood pinstripe paint color 1972 LT1 restoration

Fred,

Just my 2 cents. Patrick is correct in regard to the age of the decals, but a trained eye will notice a difference in the reproductions regarding their configuration as the white outline is thicker than the originals. LT-1 decals with the silver outline were applied to early 1970's and the remainder of all LT-1 cars had a white outline. - Ron

[Ron G.]

Re: Correct hood pinstripe paint color 1972 LT1 restoration

I also wanted to make mention that the white outline is much brighter than the originals or NOS decals.

[Terry M.]

Re: Correct hood pinstripe paint color 1972 LT1 restoration

I also wanted to make mention that the white outline is much brighter than the originals or NOS decals.

Ron
Do you think it will still be brighter after 50 years? I know none of us will be around to know, but it is something to consider.