dibarlaw Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 My 1937-41 is in the shop getting ready for the National. I asked them to paint and stripe the wheels. I sent them 20 years of the "Torque Tube" magazine with the topics earmarked for reference. With the stripe form and spacing as well as the color. They have not found that info. As the car is 1 1/2 hours away I can't look at the ID plate. I believe it is #510 Hampton Gray? The wheels are to be body color. What is the red for striping? Mixing formulas?Larry DiBarry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Just went to the Judging manual and #510 Hampton gray uses Carteret Red stripes. Now just need a shade comparison or formula. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Hey Larry, if you want perfect wheel stripes (assuming they're the same as the 39 pattern, two narrow either side of a wide), then you should get a signwriting or graphics outfit to make you some stencils, then spray the carteret red on for a factory look. Since we're not competing with anyone, we just got the stripes cut in vinyl. Looks just like paint.....CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Thanks Grant. I forwarded the photos to the shop. I think the wheels that are on the car still have some stripes. But they are 39-?wheels I bought a rough set of 1937 wheels that I had sandblasted and recoated. These are the ones to be repainted. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hi Larry, I'm really not sure if 37 wheels had two or three stripes or if they could have had either. I've owned my car since 1975 and I really don't think my wheels have ever been repainted and they have two stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hi Larry,The above photo IS CORRECT -- same as on my ORIGINAL 1937 Roadmaster, and appears same as on another '37 Roadmaster I checked as a reference, except that my car (and my reference) is Black with Red Wheels.Our Buick has been accorded HPOF status, and will likely be considered later this year for HPOF Original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Thanks Marty:I had to save the picture so I could zoom in to see if it was 2 or 3 stripes. Shows 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Larry,There are only two (2) stripes on each wheel. The shadow, or reflection might have mislead you into thinking there were three, but actually there are only two. Sorry for any confusion, but had to get back with you. Likely the '37 differs from the '39 in Grant's photo.Best of everything to you -- see you in Shelbyville -- we will have our blue 1934 Buick 34-57 in Class 20C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Thank you for the clarification Marty. When I zoomed in on your front wheel it looked to me like it had three stripes as well. I was beginning to think different plants might have used different patterns or perhaps a mid year change. Which are both possible I guess. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 My restoration fellow is still looking for good formulas for #510 Hampton Gray and Carteret Red. A close match will be fine. Never will be a show car. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Larry, Must admit I prefer the look of the three stripes. Sorry i can't be of any help with the formulas. Good luck. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Larry, Have you tried the 37-38 yahoo group? Someone their might be able to steer you in the right direction. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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