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like or dislike stripe

does this look good or is it something you wouldnt do?
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Reply #1
I dont know if red would be the right color for it. But it is a nice subtle touch to the paint.
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Reply #2
I like it, but personally I think I'd rather try to find 85-86 (and maybe 83-84 but don't know) Turbo Coupe trim and do it that way...
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Reply #3
I would do it in the same color as the interior.  Is the interior red?
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Reply #4
I can't tell but does your trim have that Chrome stuff at the top? On my 84 with the ribbed trim. I cut the clear covering off of the Chrome part. The chrome was all nasty and rusted. Below the chrome is a hard plastic surface that might look good painted. I do know that pin striping tape would work. I think it adds a nice touch to it. Kinda Grabs your eye but doesn't take away from the whole picture.
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Reply #5
It's not quite "there" yet, but I do like the concept. It definitely has me thinking...

I like the "same as interior" idea. I think the front by the grill is the only thing that needs "work". The sides are perfectly placed in that body "groove".

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Reply #6
have to give a definate maybe

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Reply #7
Not to my likeing.
 
I prefer removing that type of thing for a cleaner look.
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Reply #8
the interior is grey,so I think a grey stripe would be a little to dark.


yes, I have the chrome trim on the molding,I also thought of painting that instead of the groove.
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Reply #9
I don't think it looks bad. The only place where you will have to do a lot of thinking is at the front bumper. With the stripe's distance from the molding on the side, it tells me the stripe should be the same distance from the molding on the front bumper. It shouldn't hug the headlights and grill.

BUT, by following what 'should' be correct, it probably wouldn't look right since the stripe will be on top of the bumper. Know what I mean?

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Reply #10
It looks good but I'd just replace the chrome strip with a red one. I think it would look much better that way. That's just my :2c:
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I'm liking it

Reply #11
Looks pretty good - adding the red reminds me of the 84 Thunderbirds with the Fila package (eventhough they didn't have the same red stripe).  Have you thought about using silver for the stripe?  It would compliment your grey interior.

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Reply #12
Even it out all around per Eric, and you have yourself an even nicer car.  That's already a nice looking car.

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Reply #13
i think it looks good.  i do think that, like already said, you should do it the same color as the interior of your car.  looks sharp, though!
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Reply #14
Quote from: 84-V8 T-bird;155201
Looks pretty good - adding the red reminds me of the 84 Thunderbirds with the Fila package (eventhough they didn't have the same red stripe).  Have you thought about using silver for the stripe?  It would compliment your grey interior.


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I vote for the red TC trim, or painting the chrome strop red. It would really set the car off