I was advised by a local good restorer to lightly sand or bead blast the wide band that runs across the top of lower grill, then primer and paint. the other stripes and details of emblem did with pinstripe tape and wider red and blue tape which I applied then trimmed with an exacto knife.


It's easier to get forgiveness than permission!
1946 1/2-Ton Chevy
1953 Chevy 3/4-ton Factory Stakebed