[Bad Anvil Garage]

It wasn't "today" but today is the day I'm showing y'all my Hendrick Motorsports inspired stars & stripes decals I added to my factory stripes. Designed these in Illustrator and cut them in gloss black vinyl. It's the perfect ghosted look, revealed depending on how the light hits it. Stripes continue on the back too. Also added some old school 376 badges. I know some won't like them but I like the nostalgic Chevy vibe.

[vett2maro]

Over the weekend I put overlay letters on the fuel rails, cleaned and treated the convertible top, buffed out the garage scrap, clay barred and polished. Started ceramic coat on hood.

[SSShark]

Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

It wasn't "today" but today is the day I'm showing y'all my Hendrick Motorsports inspired stars & stripes decals I added to my factory stripes. Designed these in Illustrator and cut them in gloss black vinyl. It's the perfect ghosted look, revealed depending on how the light hits it. Stripes continue on the back too. Also added some old school 376 badges. I know some won't like them but I like the nostalgic Chevy vibe.

Looks amazing! Very nicely done

[JoeCamaro444]

Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

It wasn't "today" but today is the day I'm showing y'all my Hendrick Motorsports inspired stars & stripes decals I added to my factory stripes. Designed these in Illustrator and cut them in gloss black vinyl. It's the perfect ghosted look, revealed depending on how the light hits it. Stripes continue on the back too. Also added some old school 376 badges. I know some won't like them but I like the nostalgic Chevy vibe.

Nice choices for some unique flare!

[Soon2be 21SS]

Awesome. I particularly liked the 376’s!

[JT6Speed]

Originally Posted by nothing_but_troub1le

I have a prescription from my eye doc, so 5% all around for me. but it doesn't work for windshield, maybe your state has that too?

I think we do, but I can list a whole lot of things I'd rather do than deal with the NJ DMV, if you got the time

[GroundhogSS]

Originally Posted by DamonZ28

Arpad, how did I do? This happened on the way to work this morning. I purposely took back roads for this photo shoot.

Excellent job, sir.

[Abubaca]

It wasn't "today" but today is the day I'm showing y'all my Hendrick Motorsports inspired stars & stripes decals I added to my factory stripes. Designed these in Illustrator and cut them in gloss black vinyl. It's the perfect ghosted look, revealed depending on how the light hits it. Stripes continue on the back too. Also added some old school 376 badges. I know some won't like them but I like the nostalgic Chevy vibe.

...having been in the sign and graphics biz for 30 years, I approve!!!!!!

[speedyink1]

Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

It wasn't "today" but today is the day I'm showing y'all my Hendrick Motorsports inspired stars & stripes decals I added to my factory stripes. Designed these in Illustrator and cut them in gloss black vinyl. It's the perfect ghosted look, revealed depending on how the light hits it. Stripes continue on the back too. Also added some old school 376 badges. I know some won't like them but I like the nostalgic Chevy vibe.

You made the decals? That's impressive! Where did you get the "376" badges?

Both very tasteful additions, looks good!

[Bad Anvil Garage]

Originally Posted by speedyink1

You made the decals? That's impressive! Where did you get the "376" badges?

Both very tasteful additions, looks good!

Yes. Started by taking a straight down photo of the hood from a ladder to use as a guide in CAD. Drew the design in CAD first right over the photo. Once I was satisfied that I had the general design, I could plot them full scale on paper to use as test templates. I'd lay those on the hood and decklid to check fit, curvature, size, etc. After a few iterations, having to make some tweaks each time to get it just right, I exported it from CAD to Illustrator and had my graphics dept. cut the vinyl. With pre-space film I was able to install them with a squeegee using the wet method. Definitely a lot of work but I love the results.

Found the peel and stick 376 badges on Amazon. They come in black or white. Not a bad price... I just hope they hold up in the elements.

[sklippi2018]

Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

It wasn't "today" but today is the day I'm showing y'all my Hendrick Motorsports inspired stars & stripes decals I added to my factory stripes. Designed these in Illustrator and cut them in gloss black vinyl. It's the perfect ghosted look, revealed depending on how the light hits it. Stripes continue on the back too. Also added some old school 376 badges. I know some won't like them but I like the nostalgic Chevy vibe.

MAD skills ... looks amazing!

[sklippi2018]

Couldn't pass up this deal so "modified" my 2SS!

[NYTMARE23]

Originally Posted by sklippi2018

Couldn't pass up this deal so "modified" my 2SS!

TERRIFIC upgrade!!CONGRATS! You'll enjoy it!
P.S. Those Mustangs in the background look sad!!

[speedyink1]

Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

Yes. Started by taking a straight down photo of the hood from a ladder to use as a guide in CAD. Drew the design in CAD first right over the photo. Once I was satisfied that I had the general design, I could plot them full scale on paper to use as test templates. I'd lay those on the hood and decklid to check fit, curvature, size, etc. After a few iterations, having to make some tweaks each time to get it just right, I exported it from CAD to Illustrator and had my graphics dept. cut the vinyl. With pre-space film I was able to install them with a squeegee using the wet method. Definitely a lot of work but I love the results.

Found the peel and stick 376 badges on Amazon. They come in black or white. Not a bad price... I just hope they hold up in the elements.

Does sound like a lot of work, but definitely worth it. Turned out great!