'70-'72 side stripes (not W-30)

Rohebo · April 29th, 2009, 11:00 AM

What is the correct configuration for the side stripes on a '70 to '72 442 (not a W-30)?

I always thought it was 2 stripes - one slightly thicker than the other. But recently I've seen 2 cars that had 3 stripes - 2 thin stripes surrounding a slightly wider one in the middle.

Which is correct?

A link to an original dealer ad or something would be perfect.

Thanks,

rohebo

70Post · April 29th, 2009, 11:00 PM

they are different.

70 had the twin side stripe..thinner one on top of the slightly thicker one.

71 (and maybe 72) had a triple side stripe...thin, thicker, thin

joe_padavano · April 30th, 2009, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70Post

they are different.

70 had the twin side stripe..thinner one on top of the slightly thicker one.

71 (and maybe 72) had a triple side stripe...thin, thicker, thin

Yup. That's correct.

Rohebo · May 4th, 2009, 10:10 AM

Thanks for clearing this up guys. Well I guess both cars were correct then...

scott_442 · September 2nd, 2009, 06:52 PM

Does anyone sell a stencil for the 72 442 side stripes? Has anyone had success recreating them?

gh5168 · September 2nd, 2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott_442

Does anyone sell a stencil for the 72 442 side stripes? Has anyone had success recreating them?

The Partsplace offers this stencil kit
http://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/ocat...&YearList=1972

My442 · September 3rd, 2009, 05:22 AM

Like this?

scott_442 · September 3rd, 2009, 10:29 AM

My442 - yes, that's the stripe I"m looking for. In fact, my Olds is the same color as yours...is that sequoia green? What color interior? Mine is green with black interior and I couldn't figure out what color the stripe would have been. Black if probably too dark. So, I'm thinking white may have been correct. I have the build sheet but I don't think it states what color the stripes were. do you have the hood stripes also?

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Rohebo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, NJ Posts: 19	'70-'72 side stripes (not W-30) What is the correct configuration for the side stripes on a '70 to '72 442 (not a W-30)? I always thought it was 2 stripes - one slightly thicker than the other. But recently I've seen 2 cars that had 3 stripes - 2 thin stripes surrounding a slightly wider one in the middle. Which is correct? A link to an original dealer ad or something would be perfect. Thanks, rohebo __________________ '71 Cutlass convertible (84-85) * '69 GTO 4-spd (86-87) * '70 Chevelle (87-92) '70 Cutlass S (92-93) * '70 Skylark convertible (GS clone 93-95) '71 442 convertible 4-spd (94-96) * '72 Chevelle SS convertible 402 4-spd (97-98) '67 Corvette convertible 327-300 4-spd (98-00)

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Rohebo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, NJ Posts: 19	Thanks for clearing this up guys. Well I guess both cars were correct then... __________________ '71 Cutlass convertible (84-85) * '69 GTO 4-spd (86-87) * '70 Chevelle (87-92) '70 Cutlass S (92-93) * '70 Skylark convertible (GS clone 93-95) '71 442 convertible 4-spd (94-96) * '72 Chevelle SS convertible 402 4-spd (97-98) '67 Corvette convertible 327-300 4-spd (98-00)

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scott_442 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 115	My442 - yes, that's the stripe I"m looking for. In fact, my Olds is the same color as yours...is that sequoia green? What color interior? Mine is green with black interior and I couldn't figure out what color the stripe would have been. Black if probably too dark. So, I'm thinking white may have been correct. I have the build sheet but I don't think it states what color the stripes were. do you have the hood stripes also?