68 Dodge Coronet R/T stripe installation
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08/18/12 07:39 PM
08/18/12 07:39 PM
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cornet684me
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i just ordered my R/T stripe kit for my car, i have studied and talked to some people on how to install. i know the best thing is to keep it wet with soap & water and to take masking tape to mark off where it goes. can you guys give me some tricks and some do's and do nots? a fellow member has emailed me the factory specs on it, i know it is 4 5/8" from the rear of the decklid and the stripe must align with the indention of the bumper on the quarter. this is the last thing to finish up the 4 1/2 year restoration.
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Re: 68 Dodge Coronet R/T stripe installation
[Re: moparjo68]
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08/20/12 05:19 AM
08/20/12 05:19 AM
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superbeeman69
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I use 3 drops of dawn dish soap (or any fancy smelling dish soap your wives may have, i wont judge here) per 24oz spray bottle of water. Provides the best amount of slide/stick for the decal. When your happy with where its placed, start squeegeeing out the liquid and air from the middle, outwards. Or if you have measurements, make an L shaped template with 1/2" masking tape and again, once your happy with the placement, start squeegeeing out the air and water from one end and work to the other using the template to ensure correct placement based on your measents. Hope this helps. This method has always worked for me.
1970 FM3 Coronet 440, 1971 FJ6 Dude D100
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Re: 68 Dodge Coronet R/T stripe installation
[Re: moparjo68]
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08/23/12 12:47 AM
08/23/12 12:47 AM
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cornet684me
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yes i put the vinyl top on myself, in fact i built my car in my 2car garage in the middle of a subdivision, took me 4 1/2years and maxing out around 3 credit cards, the main thing with the top is the measurement down the center of the of the top , and glueing down the center and working out from the center on each side, taking your time and rolling out the bubbles , i used a vinyl floor hand roller to roll out the top
Last edited by cornet684me; 08/23/12 12:48 AM.
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Re: 68 Dodge Coronet R/T stripe installation
[Re: 493RT]
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08/27/12 01:38 PM
08/27/12 01:38 PM
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Looks great. I just replaced the side stripe on my Challenger. First time I ever attempted this myself. I think it was pretty easy to do, time consuming but not to bad. It was just like putting on a giant sticker. I am more than pleased with the results.
Last edited by 6PKRTSE; 09/04/12 01:13 PM.
1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute 1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack 1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi 1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4 2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4 2012 Challenger R/T Classic.
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