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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 08:43 PM
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What color stripes to get??

I am thinking of adding heritage stripes to my car, but I can't decide on a color.
I was thinking black, to match the headlight pockets and windshield frame.
I've seen blue cars w/white stripes, but never black.
The other choices are white or maybe grey. Or just leave it plain.

Any opinions??

Also could someone please photoshop a set of black stripes onto this picture for me.

Sorry about the long post.

Thanks for any help.

Brian
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 08:45 PM
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either plain or white.
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 08:54 PM
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I think black would look good.
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 12:32 AM
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black
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 12:33 AM
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 12:34 AM
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 12:38 AM
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i like black
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 12:42 AM
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oh ya, I vote black, also get some tail light black outs to complete the look.
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 12:47 AM
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I'd go white or a light silver color. I really don't like the black
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 12:51 AM
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Or you could go black but instead of stripes paint the entire hood black. i know it's kind of rice in this day and age, but i like it and I think it would look nice on your car. Very different. Try photoshopping a black hood on, but use a black that matches the headlight pockets (flatter color)
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 12:56 AM
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White or a metalic silver.
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 01:00 AM
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here's your black hood
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 06:59 AM
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I would say silver or gray.....I see too many blue cars with white racing stripes.
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 09:29 AM
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bluegrass has white with blue
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 02:40 PM
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I like Blue with white stripes!! No reason tho! I'm the only one around my town to have this paint scheme so.....I get alot of looks!
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 03:22 PM
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Silver.
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 03:27 PM
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Definately silver--only white on dark blue!
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 06:29 PM
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oh ya, I vote black, also get some tail light black outs to complete the look.
good call jaws, i like building other peoples cars, lol. now if only i can find some money to build mine......
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 06:46 PM
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If you want stripes, but want to stand out from all the other Camaros with stripes, try a Grand-Sport stripe.

(ignore the red hash marks, please)
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 08:10 PM
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Thanks for all the opinions.

Jawz, thanks for the photoshop work!!!

I think I'm going to go with the black, I like the look & have never seen it on a third gen.

The tail light blackouts are a good idea too. It's something I've never thought about until you brought it up.

Thanks to all !!!

Brian
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Old Aug 3, 2002 | 12:31 AM
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LOL, had to add that for effect huh. I like the white, and really, its not because its what i got. I like the blue with white..
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Old Aug 3, 2002 | 12:41 AM
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Originally posted by CNY89rs
Thanks for all the opinions.

Jawz, thanks for the photoshop work!!!

The tail light blackouts are a good idea too. It's something I've never thought about until you brought it up.

No problem, heres my black outs (i love showing these)



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