GerryC400 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Hi, I been looking for a while for a place that can do a set of Rothmans decals for my 400r. I have looked at the paint codes and been considering my options. Ambition and ability might not match up if I go down the paint route. I also been thinking of doing the Blue in paint and the rest in decal. What have people done here to get a good result? Appreciate any help / guidance thanks. I would consider an A.C delco replica also, the same question applies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) I like your choice on decals as I was considering them a few years ago before I kept my car blue. They won't be cheap but there are a few companies that do the vinyl wrap so can't see them not doing a set if they have dimensions There is a guy on eBay making the Austin McHale Team Ireland - Decal Kit for a 400R If and when my car is ready for a full respray again I am thinking of the Irmscher 400 colours from the 40 years of Irmscher. Edited April 3, 2016 by robah edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mian400 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 AC Delco..... Jimmy pushing hard. .....would look awesome! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC400 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Yes , its also tempting, PWS jim says I should go that way as my car now lives in Scotland. I don't know the paint codes for the main colours .......anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mian400 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 (edited) Maybe contact AC Delco themselves....or google AC Delco Manta 400 Images and browse round until you would find someone who's done one and try to contact them? Edited April 4, 2016 by mian400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I was going school delco colours but went another route in the end but I did go as far as getting the colour codes. If u are interested then let me know & i will dig them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC400 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 I would be interested in the codes please if you have them. Both livery's appeal to me. I could start on the car this year once I get my mind set. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mian400 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 .....now that's lovely...isn't it?.....really nice in my opinion anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC400 Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Don't know bud, the pic wont download, I am guessing it might be ac delco..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mian400 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 ...yeah...real nice pic of the AC Delco, it was ....dunno what went wrong, it came up on my screen anyway....real good close up shot it was.....PM me your e mail and I'll send it that way maybe...if you want...thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mian400 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 AC Delco photo attempt again Gerry.....hope it worked....really nice livery... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksdevil Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Very nice. I'd place a bet that those Borbet A wheels are more geared towards front wheel drive offsets. ET25 7.5x16 on the front and ET15 9x16 on the rear Love that Irmscher? livery too, really shows off the lines of the arches etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mian400 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Somebody's bound to know how to get those AC Delco paint codes? I haven't seen it done on a 400r...it would be unique and really nice in my opinion anyway......but I also really like the "Bastos" livery too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC400 Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Got to admit, it s a beauty........... Pics came through today, many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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davo Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Here we go it took some finding the first time I looked into it hope this helps. Looking at the pictures I wish I'd gone through it & done it now but I had to be realistic !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC400 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Thanks guys, appreciate your efforts for me! Just need to plan how to apply the colours.................. Rgds Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I would guess that back in the day the colour scheme was applied by painting all of it, there are bussinesses that do piant jobs for the custom scene, they should be able to do this but i would guess that this wouldn't come cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers11050 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) Maybe a wrap? That's what all the local rally lads down this way seem to be doing, prices have come down a bit. Edited April 15, 2016 by Chappers11050 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mian400 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Get a good paint guy to paint her. My old Andrews heat for hire replica was painted, every bit, yellow/orange main bit, red, blue at bottom, even white stripe separating red and blue....top notch job. Then decals in vinyl applied at the last.....best way in my opinion and looks unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC400 Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 I am the paint guy..............now I just need to get good! I do all my own work , I like a challenge. I have had a lot of steep learning curves over the years, all character building !! I do fancy painting, its just about getting a plan into my head . .............that's the hard bit ! The decals going on last sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mian400 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 My old Brookes replica done by same guy who did the McHale replica......both unreal worksmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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