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Technical => Body/Appearance/Interior => Topic started by: Chooglin on June 06, 2007, 08:43:42 PM

Title: like or dislike stripe
Post by: Chooglin on June 06, 2007, 08:43:42 PM
does this look good or is it something you wouldnt do?
Title: like or dislike stripe
Post by: cougrrr302 on June 06, 2007, 09:03:33 PM
I dont know if red would be the right color for it. But it is a nice subtle touch to the paint.
Title: like or dislike stripe
Post by: Thunder Chicken on June 06, 2007, 09:33:36 PM
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...
Title: like or dislike stripe
Post by: CougarSE on June 06, 2007, 11:01:38 PM
I would do it in the same color as the interior.  Is the interior red?
Title: like or dislike stripe
Post by: ipsd on June 06, 2007, 11:33:41 PM
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.
Title: like or dislike stripe
Post by: P71 on June 06, 2007, 11:34:38 PM
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".
Title: like or dislike stripe
Post by: mjbtbrd on June 06, 2007, 11:59:22 PM
have to give a definate maybe
Title: like or dislike stripe
Post by: Jim_Miller on June 07, 2007, 01:23:04 AM
Not to my likeing.
 
I prefer removing that type of thing for a cleaner look.
Title: like or dislike stripe
Post by: Chooglin on June 07, 2007, 04:51:09 AM
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.
Title: like or dislike stripe
Post by: 5.0willgo on June 07, 2007, 08:52:29 AM
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?
Title: like or dislike stripe
Post by: thunderjet302 on June 07, 2007, 11:51:54 AM
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:
Title: I'm liking it
Post by: 84-V8 T-bird on June 18, 2007, 02:39:51 AM
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.
Title: like or dislike stripe
Post by: DakotaEpic on June 21, 2007, 05:35:30 AM
Even it out all around per Eric, and you have yourself an even nicer car.  That's already a nice looking car.
Title: like or dislike stripe
Post by: turboranger91 on July 19, 2007, 12:48:56 PM
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!
Title: like or dislike stripe
Post by: 84 Fila on July 19, 2007, 02:20:14 PM
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.


WOW, look at that badass ride!!;)
I vote for the red TC trim, or painting the chrome strop red. It would really set the car off