Ideas for trans-am series decals

[funbnme]

I should have my new wheels anytime (hoping for delivery today). I got the Team 3 mini-lite replicas in a 15" wheel. Already have the mickey thompson S/T tires here (mounting them with white letters out).

I have no stripes on the car now.

Any ideas on how I could take the trans-am theme a bit further with some decals? I don't want to take it too far, but think if I had a shop make up some vinyl decals to put on the car, it might look cool. If not, then I could remove them.

I was thinking something a bit more than a couple meatballs with numbers...but don't know how far to take it.

I found this site with some cool pics from the historic races.
http://www.trans-amseries.com/makes/camaro.htm


Thoughts or ideas?

Main question - Cool or Cheesy idea?


Edit...my wheels arrived, so here's what the car looks like now.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/08/DSCF0413-1.jpg

[showa]

If you like the look then go for it.....Might consider some kind of headlight cover for daytime use.....

[Neil B]

I did the same with my '69. 15" Minilites with vintage Goodyear and Champion decals. I got some of those magnetic sheets from a local sign shop, mounted the stickers, and cut to size. Easy on, Easy off.

[novaderrik]

are 15" wheels even allowed on here?

looks killer just as it sits. no need for any decals or stripes.

[funbnme]

I had 18's & 20's...but got tired of the look. If I had 18's all the way around, I would have kept them...but the 20's were just too big for my liking.

[osdmike]

15" wheels are soooo coool!
:smoke:

[JEFFTATE]

15" wheels are great !
And yes ,
Anything is allowed on here..
This site is about acceptance ..
LOL

15" wheels are great as long as they are functional.
Most 20" wheels are just for looks and the extra weight/mass diminishes their performance.

[Bryce]

i like the 15s. i really wanted those wheels but went a cheaper route and stole the 16s off my 95 mustang. looks great.

i like the idea of the magnetic stickers.

you could also have someone do a vinyl sticker for you that you could remove later if you got tired of it. I know a guy in San Diego if you are in the area?

[Damn True]

IMO in moderation it would look good.

[evilzee28]

I had a friend of mine make up some for my road legal '72 T/A racer, maybe this'll give you some inspiration. I had period SCCA, & Trans Am championship decals made, along with various other period pieces, cheers.....Nige

[NOT A TA]

If you get the magnetic ones you may not be able to use them on track if you go. They have a tendency to blow off at speeds over 100 MPH.

I put on and take off the stickers on my car. I have them made at a local sign graphics place thats part of a chain of franchises. http://www.signarama.com/ I get the stickers done in what they call a low pressure adhesive so they can be easily removed. In the beginning I just put them on for track days so I wouldn't have tape numbers in pictures. Then one weekend several years ago I was at Road Atlanta for a NASA weekend and Year one was having a big cruise night that Sat night after the track day. I took the car with the numbers still on it and everyone thought it was the coolest thing so now the car has been stickered up most of the time. I switch stickers and layouts for different track events and then leave them on for a while afterward. Sometimes It's got the drag look, Road race look, or land speed racing look. Here's the current look I'll be changing before I go to Palm Beach International in a few weeks. http://hendricksportsphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/8674154_vLFpm#575197723_nQGGD

[funbnme]

Cool idea...I hadn't thought of magnetic ones. There's a sign shop pretty close to where I live. I'll have to stop by to see what their capabilities are.

A few large meatballs and maybe some vintage company logos would be kinda cool.

[classiccardude69]

Your camaro looks awesome!!! I like the "vintage" look. 15's set it apart.

[cmanf]

Guys I am a sign guy I dont like magnets they tend to attract dust and if you use them long enough when you pull them off it looks like you just scuffed up a area to paint. Signs shops are everywhere easy enough, look for lo-tack vinyl or re-useable printed decals like the Fathead stickers you see on tv.

They do tend to cost more but are worth it.

[smhigh]

We think alike!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/12/ProjectX2-1.jpg

[JEFFTATE]

Minilites with white letter tires look good.
I've always wanted the Vintage Trans-Am look for my car.
I just wish somebody made an 18" minilite wheel copy and an 18" performance tire with white letters..
( couldn't you see a Toyo R888 with white letters ? )

[Damn True]

Minilites with white letter tires look good.
I've always wanted the Vintage Trans-Am look for my car.
I just wish somebody made an 18" minilite wheel copy and an 18" performance tire with white letters..
( couldn't you see a Toyo R888 with white letters ? )


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/12/21CV0nliVFL_SL500_AA280_-1.jpg

[thetoystore]

two tone it gold and put a 13 on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JEFFTATE]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/12/21CV0nliVFL_SL500_AA280_-1.jpg

Good idea.
I'm gonna do that.
You just watch..

[Damn True]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/12/imwatchingyou-1.jpg

[vanzuuk1]

hmmm

[Damn True]

It lives!

[vanzuuk1]

Sort of...captive in my now ex girlfriends garage!

[coolwelder62]

Heres my take on the vintage trans am look.https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/12/MOCK_LEAD-1.jpg (http://www.lateral-g.net/members/mock)

[funbnme]

Holy thread resurrection batman!

Thanks for the comments. Love the Sunoco Camaro...wish someone made those windshield retainers in a billet aluminum.

Like the 69 with the mini-lites too. I still love the fact that I can go to a car show with a ton of 1st Gens and you don't see any with the mini-lites.

[Roadrage David]

here is mine!!

[shortrack]

15s rock.....

[coolwelder62]

I am waiting for ET wheels to get their 18in. minilites for sale to the public.Then I will have a set w/ my street tires on them. And my race tires on my Fikse's.

[vdaviemusclecars]

I have those same wheels on my 70 Boss 302. It was an old race car so i ended up ordering some from England a few years back.

Vince

[rlplive]

Good idea.
I'm gonna do that.
You just watch..
We used to paint our street bike tires with that stuff. It looks good.

[rlplive]

Sort of...captive in my now ex girlfriends garage!
That is a bad scenario!

[smhigh]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/12/ProjectX2-1.jpg (http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac82/smhigh-photos/Camaro%20misc/HiQual/ProjectX2.jpg)
Here is my work in progress Trans Am look

[buickfunnycar.com]

Might consider some kind of headlight cover for daytime use.....

X2:yum:

[55chevyman]

since 15s are accepted! what about 14 inchers with 245/60/14s????

[pimtina]

since 15s are accepted! what about 14 inchers with 245/60/14s????
Nothin' wrong with showin' a little sidewall! Hell I'm runnin' 13's on my Cortina!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

i get an absolute boner from that last pic of Vanzukkis car..

[LeighP]

I always liked the Minilite style rims...they suit these cars nicely. This is my old 70 RS/SS 4 speed.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[vanzuuk1]

that looks nice...yellow with gunmetal minilites.

[LeighP]

Yeah, loved teh look...car was a bit too low for our lousy roads, lol...but it looked good!
This was before the Minilites
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[pimtina]

Check out www.meatballsplus.com (http://www.meatballsplus.com) Their stuff is static cling!