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Topic: stripes?
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surfnripcurl
Journeyman Posts: 87
From: state of confusion(s. carolina)
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-12-2003 07:25 PM
   
did the 68 coupe come with stripes(i.e c-stripes,hood stripes. ect ect)or was it just painted? just got mine painted and would like to add some stripes but dont want to put on stripes that went on another car. thanks
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-12-2003 07:59 PM
Yes, they have C-stripes like Bibbs'https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/bibbs68.html And the 68 1/2 Cobra Jet hood stripe like Mustangboy's http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/mustangboy.html ------------------
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BornInAFord
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: Bend, OR, USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 03-12-2003 08:42 PM
The popular C-stripes (which can look pretty cool) were original on many 1968's and the CJ hood stripes (which look awesome with a scoop) were not put on enough cars, IMO. I also like the GT/CS stripe 
http://www.californiaspecial.com/photogallery/Dale-Rivington/dalerivington2
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aGreenAgent
Gearhead Posts: 139
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 03-13-2003 01:01 AM
Would there be any indication in the VIN number or anything whether those particular things came on a car orginally?
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surfnripcurl
Journeyman Posts: 87
From: state of confusion(s. carolina)
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-13-2003 04:15 AM
great. thats all i needed to know.ill pick up the c-stripe today we have a mustang shopclose by and he said he had 2 left.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1880
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 03-13-2003 04:31 AM
Well, I guess it's too late now 'cos you've gone shopping, but I was wondering if you'd considered painting them on. My 68 just got primed today, so I think I'll have them painted on before the top coat.
It probably isn't a good idea though unless you're doing a paint job anyway.
My 72 Mach 1 came (to me) with the stripes painted on, and they looked great -- until I stripped that car too.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 34763
From: Saco, Maine
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posted 03-13-2003 08:30 AM
quote:
Originally posted by aGreenAgent:
Would there be any indication in the VIN number or anything whether those particular things came on a car orginally?
Not on the VIN, but it would on the buck tag if it has one. ------------------
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 1142
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 03-13-2003 04:24 PM
Man, I have got to get my photo updated.  ------------------
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mustangs68
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From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-13-2003 08:02 PM
There were also a hood treatment.
http://www.geocities.com/mustangs68.geo/opthoodstripes.html
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kalevala
Journeyman Posts: 25
From: Cavite/Baguio, Philippines
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 03-13-2003 08:05 PM
Did any 71 grandes come out with stripes? If they did which particular type?
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
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posted 03-13-2003 08:07 PM
The Grande was the luxury version, as far as I can remember all they had were pinstripes.------------------
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BornInAFord
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: Bend, OR, USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 03-13-2003 08:08 PM
That was available only with the louvered hood, I believe. It went from the signal/louver to the windshield at the cowl.Daniel
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kalevala
Journeyman Posts: 25
From: Cavite/Baguio, Philippines
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 03-13-2003 08:24 PM
i see.thanks!
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kalevala
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From: Cavite/Baguio, Philippines
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posted 03-13-2003 08:38 PM
do you know of any pics of the pinstripes?
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5781
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 03-13-2003 08:57 PM
quote:
Originally posted by BornInAFord:
That was available only with the louvered hood, I believe. It went from the signal/louver to the windshield at the cowl.Daniel
They were painted on-always in black. Have seen pics of cars with a white C stripe and the black hood stripes. It's correct but looks too busy. Painting C stripes would be a job if you want them to be orig appearing. The tape stripes are bad enough!
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 692
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 03-13-2003 11:54 PM
I had all my stripes painted on.When your washing or waxing the car you don't have to worry about catching the edge of the decal.The CJ hood stripe was originally painted on anyway.I strayed from original by going with a gloss black instead of the satin.Although my car looks white it is actually diamond blue.------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 34763
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posted 03-14-2003 08:53 AM
quote:
Originally posted by kalevala:
do you know of any pics of the pinstripes?
I'll see if I have any. ------------------
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BornInAFord
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: Bend, OR, USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 03-14-2003 10:39 AM
mustangboy I had all my stripes painted on.When your washing or waxing the car you don't have to worry about catching the edge of the decal.------------------ Can you put a clear coat or two over the tape after you put it on? Or, is it not compatible? Also, the tape on the sides helped my car avoid some shopping cart dings before. Now that I don't have it, I've noticed a lot of little chips showing up.  Daniel
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 692
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 03-14-2003 11:12 AM
I'm not sure if you can put clearcoat over the factory decals or not.I think they might be too thick but I don't know for sure.The decals might be better for a daily driver as repairs would definetly be easier.------------------
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