To stripe or not to stripe... Olds is going to the body shop soon what should I do?
August 10th, 2009, 11:04 PM
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To stripe or not to stripe... Olds is going to the body shop soon what should I do?
What I have is a 69 olds with a 68 front. Its going to the body shop to get sand blasted, bondo, rust removal and sheet metal work done. Then its going to get painted. Whats locked down is Metalic Electric blue for the body and Artic White for the hood. I was experimenting with stripes on the hood. What does everyone think. Should I change them up make them bigger, smaller, eliminate them, any ideas would be helpful. I have to make up my mind soon. Send ideas.
Thanks
Thanks
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August 11th, 2009, 07:46 AM
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I agree, I am not going with the stripes on the trunk, it just doesnt look right to me. I know the wimbelton white is a ford color but its free paint. Can't complain about free paint 
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August 11th, 2009, 04:17 PM
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I like stripes, my first cutlass was green with yellow stripes It was nicknamed the packer, The 68 hood is just kinda hard to stripe. I thing my stripes need to be in a little bit, but I dont know I think it looks good. At the same time I like both
August 11th, 2009, 04:18 PM
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Joe has these on his coffee maker and hot tub!!
...Derek
August 22nd, 2009, 11:05 AM
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Body work,
The car is in the shop, I am not going with the stripes, the body is getting sprayed "metalic electic blue" and the hood is being sprayed "artic White". All the badges are being eliminated and the holes filled in, the vinly top is going by by, and the side trim is going to be gone. I was going to shave the door handles and the trunk lock but changed my mind (an extra 350 didnt work together with my pocket book). It should be finished in about 2 to 3 weeks. I cant wait to get it back.
August 22nd, 2009, 11:55 AM
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I can't remember
If I showed you this page.
http://www.69olds.com/stripe.html
It show the specs for the 69 Y 73 and W 42 hood stripes
http://www.69olds.com/stripe.html
It show the specs for the 69 Y 73 and W 42 hood stripes
August 29th, 2009, 03:28 PM
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I have stripes on my 57 Olds, but since the sand and buff, they are hardly seen; very muted and they now look more interesting than before; like a mystery. You have to get right up on the car to see them.
No stripes is my vote.
No stripes is my vote.
August 30th, 2009, 06:04 AM
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Check out Nilsson 68 442 as he has 2 stripes on the hood ( narrow ones ) and the stripes on the side.
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