Are you THE Bob Fischer that worked for Control Data Corp back in the 70's?
He had old cars also here in the San Diego area. I worked for a guy named
Bill ??? in the customer service area. I transferred to Santa Maria in 79.
Returned to San Diego in 85.
Thom Laybourne
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Bob Fischer
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 8:59 PM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] wheel striping
Grew up with a guy from twin cities, Alex Olivera, who is one hell of a
striper. He ended up here in So Cal same as I did, but unbeknownst to each
other at the time. I've seen him do wheels while on the car by jacking them
up and spinning the tire/wheel as he holds the brush stationary, but he
prefers the wheel off, sitting on the well oiled, padded spindle of a floor
jack. He makes it look effortless, but trust me it requires lots of
practice, practice, practice. I've seen him give seminars for car clubs
where he pulled a perfect line the length of a new Chevy truck bed, while
talking and gesturing with his left hand/arm at the same time. Then he goes
back with a different color, about an eighth inch apart and does it again,
perfectly parallel.
> > One of the older guys in a local body shop is working on our 50 3100
which
>has
> > deluxe trim etc and striped wheels. He said he used to have a set-up he
>made
> > himself to do just what you are talking about but has no idea where it
is
>these
> > days. I don't know what we will do at the wheel painting point but we
are
> > keeping this one pretty much original which is not normal for me. He
said
>the
"Nothin lasts forever except old Fords and a natural stone" - Willie Nelson
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