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Old 09-01-2015, 12:28 PM   #1335
ibrown50
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Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!

A while ago I agreed to put some stripes on the "blower box" lid for Rian's truck. Now before you read on I have to point out that I'm no expert pin-striper, but it is something I enjoy doing but I'm along way off the standard of the pros we all marvel at.

I collected the lid when we were all at the Supernats early August. Rian had blasted and painted it for me, unfortunately the primer Rian had used had reacted a little so rather than take any chances I stripped it back to bare metal, then etch-primed it followed by a good old coat of 2K black.

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I asked Rian if he had anything in mind design wise and he said could I do a growling grizzly bear? I made a stencil and this was also put on in 2K as you can flat it right out and polish it smooth

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Next I marked out the outside border for the design, with it being under the hood I wanted a heavy (ish) line so it would be visible from a distance

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