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Can anyone tell me if all the 1987 Z-28’s came with the lower stripes? Mine doesnt have any i know its repainted in the factory colors if it should have them what color belongs on it?
Did they come with stripes? Yes.
Could you order without? I don't know. I imagine so, but I haven't seen many that way.
I think "most" z28's came with either body colored accent stripes, or grey or gold, though I'm not familiar with the specifics of year to year, color to color.
The stripes are unique to the 1987 model year, as seen in the second picture. Nobody makes an exact aftermarket replacement set; the closest you'll find is 1985-86.
Did they come with stripes? Yes.
Could you order without? I don't know. I imagine so, but I haven't seen many that way.
I think "most" z28's came with either body colored accent stripes, or grey or gold, though I'm not familiar with the specifics of year to year, color to color.
Originally Posted by stron3
The stripes are unique to the 1987 model year, as seen in the second picture. Nobody makes an exact aftermarket replacement set; the closest you'll find is 1985-86.
thank you i’ve seen pheonix graphics print referencing a silver lower stripe instead of black on 87’s now is their anyway to find out if it came striped like say on the rpo?
thank you i’ve seen pheonix graphics print referencing a silver lower stripe instead of black on 87’s now is their anyway to find out if it came striped like say on the rpo?
I’m not sure if there’s any way to find out from the rpo or otherwise.
Phoenix Graphics says that the only difference between 86 and 87 is that there is silver (or gold) between the stripes. If you ask me I think the taper looks different from the 1/4 panel to the rear bumper as well. I have an 87 Z28 and I had to settle on 86 stripes with some modifications.
I've looked at a ton of pictures...mostly because I love 85-87 z28's, and I can't say that I can tell you the difference. I've stared at that taper and I just can't tell. It DOES appear that some have body color or clear in between the stripes, and some have a gold or silver, so there's merit to that info, though with so many people doing resto's, it's hard to say if any given picture is actually original.
What I DO feel is pretty accurate, is that in MOST cases that I've seen, the gold stripes went along with gold wheels. Many also had tan interior, but I've seen examples that didn't. Can't say that I've seen the gold wheels and decals offered separately though. Same with badges. ....and the badges were an indicator of stripes/decals.
Assuming your wheels were silver, I'd say you had either silver or blue stripes and emblems. Honestly, I'd go with whatever you like better.
I've looked at a ton of pictures...mostly because I love 85-87 z28's, and I can't say that I can tell you the difference. I've stared at that taper and I just can't tell. It DOES appear that some have body color or clear in between the stripes, and some have a gold or silver, so there's merit to that info, though with so many people doing resto's, it's hard to say if any given picture is actually original.
What I DO feel is pretty accurate, is that in MOST cases that I've seen, the gold stripes went along with gold wheels. Many also had tan interior, but I've seen examples that didn't. Can't say that I've seen the gold wheels and decals offered separately though. Same with badges. ....and the badges were an indicator of stripes/decals.
Assuming your wheels were silver, I'd say you had either silver or blue stripes and emblems. Honestly, I'd go with whatever you like better.
You may be correct with the taper; it could be identical, it just looks (slightly) different to me.
The two attached pics were found on the interwebs. Notice the lack of body color in-between the stripes but silver or gold, matching the wheel or ground effects color. You can tell both are 87’s because of the seats. The 1987 Camaro dealer brochure shows a similar stripe.
OK, so I've found a few 85 Z28's, and they have THREE stripes, seperated by a thin clear/body color stripes.
....All the 86 or 87's that we've posted thus far appear to have FOUR stripes. And they all appear to have silver or gold between. ...are there 86/87 that have FOUR stripes, but have body color in between???
OK, so I've found a few 85 Z28's, and they have THREE stripes, seperated by a thin clear/body color stripes.
....All the 86 or 87's that we've posted thus far appear to have FOUR stripes. And they all appear to have silver or gold between. ...are there 86/87 that have FOUR stripes, but have body color in between???
They all have four stripes, with black always as the lower stripe. I think 86 is supposed to have body color in between and 87 is always supposed to have silver or gold in between. 87 is definitely a one year stripe. I'm basing this off of my own research browsing pictures and sales brochures. I've been looking for an OEM type match for my 87 and it's just impossible to find!
Abubaca, I believe that in the two pictures you posted the second is the correct look for 87. The first looks like 85 or 86 stripes on an 87 because after a re-paint that's all that's out there.
OK cool...sound like we have a consensus. Always fun to have these discussions. I for one am not a die hard purist, but I definitely like knowing where all these little differences are, and if I DID have a original car, I would certainly want to know for that purpose as well. My current car is destined to be a pretty crazy LS build, but I'd like an original car after that, and my goal is an 85-87 Z28, without the IROC package.
For whatever reason, I've always felt the line between old and new is the 85-87 cars, with the Iroc package ushering in that modern age. Bottom line is the cars weren't all that different, and certainly not compared to what we see out there today, but I just feel the Z28's were the last of the old school, where the IROC was the first of the new.
Out of curiousity....where in NJ? I grew up in Randolph.
OK cool...sound like we have a consensus. Always fun to have these discussions. I for one am not a die hard purist, but I definitely like knowing where all these little differences are, and if I DID have a original car, I would certainly want to know for that purpose as well. My current car is destined to be a pretty crazy LS build, but I'd like an original car after that, and my goal is an 85-87 Z28, without the IROC package.
For whatever reason, I've always felt the line between old and new is the 85-87 cars, with the Iroc package ushering in that modern age. Bottom line is the cars weren't all that different, and certainly not compared to what we see out there today, but I just feel the Z28's were the last of the old school, where the IROC was the first of the new.
Out of curiousity....where in NJ? I grew up in Randolph.
im not a purist either but since this car has only had a repaint due to clear coat failure i would like to keep it as original as possible my 86 Firebird is a different story
I didn't look up the answer, but this was discussed many years ago and in great detail in the History forum. Do a search there and you will find the differences in the years.
OK cool...sound like we have a consensus. Always fun to have these discussions. I for one am not a die hard purist, but I definitely like knowing where all these little differences are, and if I DID have a original car, I would certainly want to know for that purpose as well. My current car is destined to be a pretty crazy LS build, but I'd like an original car after that, and my goal is an 85-87 Z28, without the IROC package.
For whatever reason, I've always felt the line between old and new is the 85-87 cars, with the Iroc package ushering in that modern age. Bottom line is the cars weren't all that different, and certainly not compared to what we see out there today, but I just feel the Z28's were the last of the old school, where the IROC was the first of the new.
Out of curiousity....where in NJ? I grew up in Randolph.
I agree, I'm not a die hard purist either but it is fun tossing around these ideas and opinions.
I grew up in Roselle Park but now live in Wall Township (shore area, next to Belmar). I know your old area a bit. I have a relative in Mendham and a friend in Dover. Nice part of the state!
