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06-05-2017, 02:38 PM
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Eyebrow stripe on '71 GTO
Hi everyone. I read and reread all the threads on eyebrow stripes for a '71 GTO. I'm just trying to make sure I understand it correctly before I make a decision and place an order. For the plain, non Judge GTO in 71, you could order eyebrow stripes under option #D98. These would be color wise, either black and red or white and red. They would also fit identical to where the Judge stripes were applied. Now, with the Judge option, then you would automatically get 3 stripes and they would be more befitting to your car color. Would all of the above be accurate??? I like stripes a lot and I'm on the verge of making a decision. I'm sure I'll buy something. I really like the 3 stripes-yellow-green-white that you see on a Tropical Lime Green Judge. That is the same color I have and really makes the paint pop. I'm not a 100% purist at heart, but I don't think I have the courage to use those 3 stripe colors on mine. I got yelled at here for using a Buick sticker on my air cleaner lid. Hard to tell what might happen to me if I use Judge stripes on my plain GTO LOL. Only teasing of course. I will probably go with the red and white stripe. I think the red will go quite nicely with the new red line tires. Any thoughts/suggestions?? Thank you, Carmine.
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06-05-2017, 04:14 PM
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I tend to like the two tone stripe (red/white) better for the GTO's. It was only available the one year and only an option at that, so its kinda rare, but the Judge stripes are more pronounced. Do whatever you want to do its your car and you will be the one who will spend the most time looking and enjoying it.
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06-05-2017, 06:01 PM
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I just visited the UltimateGTO.com site and was surprised at the number of '71 GTO's that had the stripping. I can't say that the majority had the stripes, but they had a good showing. Appeared to be about evenly split between the 2 stripe and 3 stripe version which some used without trying to clone a Judge. Certainly interesting to look at. Still undecided but will have to make a decision soon, Carmine.
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06-05-2017, 07:43 PM
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Put the one that you like the best, don't worry about what some stranger might think. You probably need to consider whether or not you're going to install a vinyl top
How about some pics with the new redlines |
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06-05-2017, 09:38 PM
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I tend to agree with New64, if the car didn't come originally with the Stripes why not add the 3 stripe you like.
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06-05-2017, 10:12 PM
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While browsing through some other sites, I saw pics of some serious rust when the vinyl top was removed. YIKES!! I don't have as strong a desire for a vinyl top as I once had. Haven't eliminated it all together, but I don't think so. Especially with any eyebrow stripes. I don't think those stripes and vinyl top look good together. I have the 4 new redline tires, honeycomb rims, trim rings and center caps, all ready to go. Just have to find time to take them to my tire shop to get mounted. I will post some pics when they are ready. Some interior parts came in and I've been working on that. Just about done with the dyeing. Have just the driver bucket left to do. Not sure if I mentioned it previously, but to dye the dash properly, I had the windshield taken out. There was just no way for me to tape it off and make it look nice. I thought it was interesting how they removed it. Rear shelf came in today and I'm expecting the carpet any day now. It's coming along. Hopefully, it will be the way I want it by July 1st, Carmine. |
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06-05-2017, 10:16 PM
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There is only one choice....
If your car is tropical lime, there is only one choice! Yellow/Green/White
The two stripe option colors will look terrible with that color. I used the same YGW on my 455 HO GTO (Laurentian Green) and they made the car! Get them from Phoenix Graphics!
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06-06-2017, 01:19 AM
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06-06-2017, 06:19 AM
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06-07-2017, 12:30 PM
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06-07-2017, 06:02 PM
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I want to thank everyone for their input. I do appreciate what is offered and I don't discount anything. I think I've given this issue more time and thought then anything else I did to the car. I think because once the stripes are purchased and applied and I don't like them, I might be stuck with them. I don't know if you can get them off without damaging the paint underneath which is very nice. So, this certainly requires a lot of thought on my part. My car is going to be a nice daily driver. It's certainly not concourse but I don't want to stray too far from factory either. The factory vinyl top is gone and replaced with a painted roof, I'm putting redlines on honeycomb wheels, the interior-seat covers and door panels-are from what, I don't know and don't forget, I have that Buick decal on my air cleaner lid LOL. So, a purist, I'm not. I've spent some time at Phoenix Graphics and I really like the yellow-green-white eyebrow stripes. You can buy just these stripes and nothing else. I haven't ordered anything yet, but I really don't see why I wouldn't order these. I think they will go great with the Tropical Lime paint. My carpeting also arrived yesterday. Ames previously sent me samples and I selected an olive green color. It should look real nice. Anything is better then that railroad salvage reject carpet that was in the car. One other thing, I'm going to buy and install the rear deck lid spoiler, I think that's what it's called. I very much like the looks of that, Carmine.
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06-07-2017, 08:20 PM
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This is what it will look like.
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06-07-2017, 08:26 PM
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I do like that a whole lot. Those stripes look great with that Tropical Lime green paint. Even has the honeycomb wheels and spoiler. Thank you for the pic, Carmine.
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06-07-2017, 09:27 PM
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Old picture of a 71 GT-37, Tropical lime with the red/white stripes.
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06-08-2017, 06:34 AM
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06-11-2017, 07:58 PM
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I say install the stripes you really like. 99%+ of the people who see your car will have absolutely no idea they are not original or "correct" anyway. My T-37 has bucket seats from a LeMans Sport. You know how many people have come up to me at cruises and pointed out they are incorrect in a T-37? Zero! Do whatcha like!
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06-12-2017, 06:15 AM
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06-12-2017, 06:35 AM
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You have chosen...wisely.
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_______________________________________ 1971 T-37 Laurentian Green/Sandalwood buckets 455/1971 #96 heads/TH400/3.31 12-bolt posi/4-wheel discs |
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06-12-2017, 10:29 AM
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06-12-2017, 11:26 AM
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Stripes and wings are cool on GTOs. Local car show crowd like it as much as me!
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