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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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Some may remember that i was thinking of adding a couple of stripes to match a picture of a vette posted
some time back. It really caught my eye and over here there are maybe a dozen C3s and half of them are
painted nearly the same color as mine, copied after my car. before I do pull the trigger I would like some
comments from C3 folks. Over here in Bangkok everyone loves the idea but?

I considered running a standard racing stripe but there are very few American cars here and several of
the Camaros, Chevelles and Rustangs have stripes so I have ruled them out also the BM stripe due to my
vette having a big rear window really don't fit.


Here are a few pictures of the stripes but the color will be a flat black to match the rear louvers.





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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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I like the one on the back. Can't say I like the front one though. But if you like it, I say go for it.
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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I wouldn't do it your car looks great the way it is, It would only take away IMHO. Just my .02...
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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its diffrent, and it looks good! but personally I would to twin/tripple fender stripes in flat black

If you like it DO IT! its your car, who cares what others say?! I do agree with tha comment about the racing stripe though, too cliche

Miles
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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Do it, but do it in flat red, almost like a ghost flame....subtle, killer
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeffery73
I like the one on the back. Can't say I like the front one though. But if you like it, I say go for it.
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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I say no.
Reminds me of a late 60's Chrysler.
All it needs is a couple of Roadrunners on the side too.
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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It doesn't follow the flow of the car.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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i say both look friggin awesome!
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by blckslvr79
I say no.
Reminds me of a late 60's Chrysler.
All it needs is a couple of Roadrunners on the side too.
Doesn’t have to be a roadrunner to have stripes!
I like the stripe on the back for a custom look.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bmotojoe
Doesn’t have to be a roadrunner to have stripes!
I like the stripe on the back for a custom look.
Isn't that a chrysler?
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 02:20 AM
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You a have a beauty as she is now....
just leave her like that !
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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For some reason those strips just aren't doing it for me. That red colour however is amazing. Love that shade and colour.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Nope I'd leave it . maybe a small silver stripe that follows the cars line
Your car looks great .02 worth!
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Steven_Belgium
You a have a beauty as she is now....
just leave her like that !

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I say she looks awesome just the way she sits!
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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I like the one on the back.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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don't do it dean. i don't think your paint is the right color for those strips..not dark enough...my .02
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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Reminds me of stripes they put on late 60's/early 70's MOPARS. I voted pass - your car looks great as it sits
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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I plan to see where this poll go's and on Monday morning & finalize my decision then.

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