Pen Striping? Yes or No - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FILICE72C10 · 05-18-2003, 05:16 PM

Should I repaint the Pen Stripes? I think I should.

FILICE72C10 · 05-18-2003, 05:17 PM

before

FILICE72C10 · 05-18-2003, 05:18 PM

This is what it looks like today without the Pen striping.

cdowns · 05-18-2003, 05:23 PM

PINSTRIPE

Mackey · 05-18-2003, 05:44 PM

The color is sweet----it did set it off with the strips

superchevy · 05-18-2003, 06:08 PM

As a professional pinstriper, I say, yes, put them back on

SC

casey · 05-18-2003, 06:50 PM

maybe some one can photoshop them on, that would really help decide

**BIG ORANGE** · 05-18-2003, 07:11 PM

When I look at your truck all that comes to mine is 2 1/2" drop spindels and 4" drop spring in the rear. As far as the pinstrip I say NO it looks fine as is, besides that pinstrip is overdone,do something different express yourself!

Riveted1 · 05-18-2003, 08:56 PM

I vote "NO!" I like the paint just the way it is.....

XXL · 05-18-2003, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by superchevy
As a professional pinstriper, I say, yes, put them back on
SC

As a former professional pinstriper, I say leave them off

Kenneth

FILICE72C10 · 05-18-2003, 10:47 PM

check out this mockup with a drop!

1969 GMC · 05-18-2003, 10:51 PM

I say go for it, my truck is optioned for them but they have disappeared because of a very crappy repaint. When I eventually fix it up, I'd like to reapply them.

Mackey · 05-18-2003, 11:01 PM

Now that you can see what it would look like...drop the truck and keep the stripes. The color is still sweet!

Alexis · 05-18-2003, 11:15 PM

Yes, I think they will blend in just right with the white top. But i think it's up to you really, ask your dad

FILICE72C10 · 05-18-2003, 11:41 PM

dad wants them back on.....

crazy4chevs · 05-19-2003, 01:04 AM

go for it, keep em.

casey · 05-19-2003, 01:39 AM

thats the least you can do for pops, cause I'm sure all the other custom work was your idea

Josh292 · 05-19-2003, 01:46 AM

I say no, lt looks nice the way it is.

toms68cst · 05-19-2003, 08:23 AM

Yes Yes Yes to pin striping!

griesel72 · 05-19-2003, 08:31 AM

pinstripe it

**COBALT** · 05-19-2003, 03:06 PM

Hell no. One look at the monstrosities on my truck that are supposed to be "pin striping" and it will turn you off of pin striping forever.

Smooth68 · 05-19-2003, 04:03 PM

I think a truck looks much cleaner withOUT the pin stripes. But as always its a personal preference.

lunatic · 05-19-2003, 05:01 PM

I say No,it looks better without it...jmo

A.P. · 05-19-2003, 06:22 PM

I say no pinstrips, your truck looks good as it is.

cruzn72 · 05-20-2003, 01:30 PM

No stripes. I had scallops. Leave the stripes off, the paint looks great.

View Poll Results: Pen Striping or Not
Pen Striping	19	51.35%
None	18	48.65%
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05-18-2003, 05:16 PM	#1
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	Pen Striping? Yes or No Should I repaint the Pen Stripes? I think I should. Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

05-18-2003, 05:17 PM	#2
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	before Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

05-18-2003, 05:18 PM	#3
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	This is what it looks like today without the Pen striping. Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

05-18-2003, 05:23 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	PINSTRIPE __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-18-2003, 05:44 PM	#5
Mackey Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Somewhere In, Texas Posts: 34	The color is sweet----it did set it off with the strips

05-18-2003, 06:08 PM	#6
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	As a professional pinstriper, I say, yes, put them back on SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

05-18-2003, 06:50 PM	#7
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	maybe some one can photoshop them on, that would really help decide

05-18-2003, 07:11 PM	#8
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	When I look at your truck all that comes to mine is 2 1/2" drop spindels and 4" drop spring in the rear. As far as the pinstrip I say NO it looks fine as is, besides that pinstrip is overdone,do something different express yourself! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

05-18-2003, 08:56 PM	#9
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	I vote "NO!" I like the paint just the way it is..... __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

05-18-2003, 10:47 PM	#11
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	check out this mockup with a drop! Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

05-18-2003, 10:51 PM	#12
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	I say go for it, my truck is optioned for them but they have disappeared because of a very crappy repaint. When I eventually fix it up, I'd like to reapply them. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

05-18-2003, 11:01 PM	#13
Mackey Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Somewhere In, Texas Posts: 34	Now that you can see what it would look like...drop the truck and keep the stripes. The color is still sweet! Last edited by Mackey; 05-18-2003 at 11:13 PM.

05-18-2003, 11:15 PM	#14
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	Yes, I think they will blend in just right with the white top. But i think it's up to you really, ask your dad

05-18-2003, 11:41 PM	#15
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	dad wants them back on..... __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX



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05-19-2003, 01:04 AM	#16
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	go for it, keep em. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

05-19-2003, 01:39 AM	#17
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	thats the least you can do for pops, cause I'm sure all the other custom work was your idea

05-19-2003, 01:46 AM	#18
Josh292 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Faribault, Mn Posts: 97	Pin stripping I say no, lt looks nice the way it is.

05-19-2003, 08:23 AM	#19
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	Yes Yes Yes to pin striping! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

05-19-2003, 08:31 AM	#20
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	pinstripe it __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

05-19-2003, 03:06 PM	#21
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Hell no. One look at the monstrosities on my truck that are supposed to be "pin striping" and it will turn you off of pin striping forever. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

05-19-2003, 04:03 PM	#22
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	I think a truck looks much cleaner withOUT the pin stripes. But as always its a personal preference. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

05-19-2003, 05:01 PM	#23
lunatic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: BC Posts: 929	I say No,it looks better without it...jmo

05-19-2003, 06:22 PM	#24
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	I say no pinstrips, your truck looks good as it is.

05-20-2003, 01:30 PM	#25
cruzn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 99	No stripes. I had scallops. Leave the stripes off, the paint looks great. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/cruzn72@pacbell.net Last edited by cruzn72; 05-31-2003 at 08:48 PM.

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