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Old 02-27-2007   #1
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Default how do you guys paint plenum #'s red??

hi guys,i always see the 4 and the 32 painted red on the plenum covers. is there a number kit made for this or is it just good old fashioned paint,brush and a very steady hand? i know on my lt-1 i got an acrilyc lettering kit in red from mid-america, but i cant find anything for the z. anyone out there done this and can give me a few pointers? thanks!
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Old 02-28-2007   #2
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I used a small brush I stole from wifey's hobby drawer and used bright red and black acrylic paint. Once it dried I put on a coat of clear just to make it sparkle and shine.

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Old 02-28-2007   #3
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thanks, i'll give it a shot.
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Old 02-28-2007   #4
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hi guys,i always see the 4 and the 32 painted red on the plenum covers. is there a number kit made for this or is it just good old fashioned paint,brush and a very steady hand? i know on my lt-1 i got an acrilyc lettering kit in red from mid-america, but i cant find anything for the z. anyone out there done this and can give me a few pointers? thanks!
hey there...assassin...glad to see another zr1 in Missouri.
i live 1/2 way between columbia..and st. louis,
i was wondering if you had problems with the name assassin in school,
people trying to start fights...

a few of us are gonna try and convoy down to the gathering in May
to BG..i was wondering if you were planning on goin..maybe you could hook up with us...
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Old 02-28-2007   #5
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hey, missouri!! i was starting to think i was the only one with any taste in this state. im about 40miles north of kansascity. we need to hook up some time, and the trip to BG would be great. i have never been but have realy been considering it since i got the Z. its weither or not the boss would let me, and by boss i mean WIFE! how long does it last and when are the dates you guys are going? give me a call sometime 816-279-8202.
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hey, missouri!! i was starting to think i was the only one with any taste in this state. im about 40miles north of kansascity. we need to hook up some time, and the trip to BG would be great. i have never been but have realy been considering it since i got the Z. its weither or not the boss would let me, and by boss i mean WIFE! how long does it last and when are the dates you guys are going? give me a call sometime 816-279-8202.
I'm gonna call ya in the next day or so...but ..really..what's your name?
fill out your profile a little more...cause you will meet people from here and other forum's ..and it makes it easier to put a name to the face.
ULY...who is guinnessdude...is flying in from utah...and riding down with me...we will be leaving early morning..wed...he's flying in tuesday nite.
you're welcome to drive over...i got plenty of room..and roadtrip down with us...may 2nd is a wed...drag racing that afternoon..can't miss that..
i will be heading home...sunday..6th...it's a 5 1/2 hour drive from my house to ...BG....

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Old 03-01-2007   #7
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the name is chris and i might just take you up on that offer to come down. im looking in to getting off work that weekend. do you have a place to stay down there? is it to late for me to get reservations anywhere you think? how booked up does the town get, i can only imagine. give me a call and we will try to work out the details and get this trip going! i got a buddy that realy wants to go and now i got the Z he's on me like......... on shat! i was telling him about talking to you and he is stoked already! now the wife, (wish-me-luck)!
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Old 03-02-2007   #8
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the name is chris and i might just take you up on that offer to come down. im looking in to getting off work that weekend. do you have a place to stay down there? is it to late for me to get reservations anywhere you think? how booked up does the town get, i can only imagine. give me a call and we will try to work out the details and get this trip going! i got a buddy that realy wants to go and now i got the Z he's on me like......... on shat! i was telling him about talking to you and he is stoked already! now the wife, (wish-me-luck)!
Hi Chris. I'm another Missouri guy ... about an hour south of you in Lees Summit. There are several other Z owners in the KC area as well.

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Old 03-02-2007   #10
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hey thats good to hear!! we all need to meet up some day. where do you guys take your Z's down there for repairs and stuff? im looking for a good shop with an LT5 guy. up here in st.joe...... a zrwhat? let me know if you guys got a guy you all go to.
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