[DeTomaso] numbers for C group

[Christopher Kimball]

I've been assured there will be some kind of numbers for me to use when I get there.  If not, I can always pick up a can of white spray paint...!
 
Sincerely,
 
Chris
#3846
 
> From: chendric at bellsouth.net> To: JDeRyke at aol.com; chrisvkimball at msn.com; detomaso at realbig.com> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] numbers for C group> Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:28:50 -0400> > > > > I thought Roundel was the BMW club magazine.> > I use the flexible magnetic sheet from McMaster-Carr. It is 1/32" thick.> They actually work fine when they are warm and pliable. In cool weather it> is hard to get them to form to the body and then they are likely to blow> off. Plus it doesn't help that some of my numbers are almost 30 years old. I> have to lay those in the defroster for about 10 minutes before I apply them.> > > > -----Original Message-----> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On> Behalf Of ProvaMo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 12:15 PM> To: 'Jim Hendrickson'; JDeRyke at aol.com; chrisvkimball at msn.com;> detomaso at realbig.com> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] numbers for C group> > The magnetic roundels (big white dots - grin) I made have held on under> numerous blasts over 140. (over several years). But having much more> contact area than just numbers, this is kind of intuitive. I initially> tried the cheaper and thinner typical magnetic material, I found on the> internet, and those did blow off easily. Thus the need for research.> > So if you use "magnetics", get the thicker stronger stuff.> > Another feature I like about putting the numbers on a Magnetic roundel, is> that you can easily move your numbers around, finding the spot you like.> > To see what it looks like placed on various spots around the car see:> > http://www.provamo.com/Members/Parts4Sale/Roundels.asp> > Moving around can be hard to do when using just the vinyl numbers.> > I don't think I have any sets left, so this is not a sales pitch.> Chuck > > > "I suggest masking-tape or even transparent Scotch tape over the leading> edges of any static-cling numbers; autocrossing showed us that above 90 mph,> they'll blow off otherwise. FWIW- J DeRyke"> > > Magnetic numbers are only good for about 80MPH or 90MPH, too. You may want> to tape the edges of those, also.> > > > -----Original Message-----> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On> Behalf Of JDeRyke at aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 2:36 AM> To: chrisvkimball at msn.com; detomaso at realbig.com> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] numbers for C group> > In a message dated 3/31/08 10:57:30 AM, chrisvkimball at msn.com writes:> > > Shouldn't I know what number I need to order so I can get it in time> before > > I leave for the big road trip?  I'd like to get the vinyl stick-on kind.> > > If anyone has any ideas I'd appreciate it.> > > Larry Stock of PPC-Reno avidly supports the event and if you call him, he'll> > have stick-on numbers with him at the track; cheap, too. Same thing happened> > to Judy last year when she ran, and Larry had our stick-on numbers ready for> us > at Pahrump. I suggest masking-tape or even transparent Scotch tape over the > leading edges of any static-cling numbers; autocrossing showed us that above> 90 > mph, they'll blow off otherwise. FWIW- J DeRyke> > > **************> Create a Home > Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home.> > (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aol> hom00030000000001)> _______________________________________________> > Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA> > Archive Search Engine Now Available at http://www.realbig.com/detomaso/> > DeTomaso mailing list> DeTomaso at list.realbig.com> http://list.realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso> > _______________________________________________> > Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA> > Archive Search Engine Now Available at http://www.realbig.com/detomaso/> > DeTomaso mailing list> DeTomaso at list.realbig.com> http://list.realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso> > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.3/1354 - Release Date: 4/1/2008> 5:38 AM> > > No virus found in this outgoing message.> Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.3/1354 - Release Date: 4/1/2008> 5:38 AM> > > _______________________________________________> > Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA> > Archive Search Engine Now Available at http://www.realbig.com/detomaso/> > DeTomaso mailing list> DeTomaso at list.realbig.com> http://list.realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso>