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Old 05-26-2008, 02:27 PM
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Can anyone help me out with some measurments for the manta stripe ive seen alot of pics but dont want to eyeball how wide is the stripe in the back and if you guys want post some pics of your stripes thanks
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Use the shadows in the natural lines as a guide.

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thanks for the advice but i really wanted to know about the rear hatch and wing
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OH, I didn't do that on mine. But I found this if it helps......https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=manta

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thanks for the help
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come on guys need some help
how wide is the stripe on the hatch and wing please help paint day is almost here
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why not just ask how wide the manta is at the back of the hood and use that measurement?
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Just make up width!! Use the pic in the link I posted and to use as a referance and eyeball it. I'm sure there is no "set" width.



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