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Old 09-17-2002, 10:21 PM
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How do you align reproduction decals to original specs?

I'm getting my 92 Formula 350 repainted, and I bought a decal kit from PhoenixGraphix.com. Maaco is doing it, but they don't like the decals, because they don't come with alignment marks like the overpriced GM ones do. Is there a source of information available with measurements from doorlines, weatherstrips, etc? Without this information, it would be hard to place the decals exactly where the factory placed them. Thanks.
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On my '86 IROCZ I copied the measurements from an original '86 IROCZ at a show.

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Old 09-18-2002, 07:07 PM
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That's a good idea. Unfortunately, it turns out they only made 1013 92' Formulas, and I haven't seen any others around here. Is there any other way to get the measurements?
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The GM shop manual gives measurements.
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I have seen templates somewhere on the net before. I'll try to find the link.
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