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**Corts60** · 04-18-2021, 03:54 PM

Hey everyone!

I just replaced the pinstripes on my 88 Burb and I'm not sure they turned out like I thought they would. Should I keep them or get a different color? The original pinstripes were a tan color. But I didn't like those either...

It's hard to tell, but the stripe is two-tone fawn gold and some darker brown.

Any opinions or thoughts appreciated.

**Boog** · 04-18-2021, 04:20 PM

I don't know what you are looking for but to me a thin orange stripe would stand out a little bit on that body color.

**Corts60** · 04-18-2021, 08:33 PM

Thanks Boog. I was trying to go with a subtle pinstripe and I guess it worked. Haha. But now I'm thinking I want a little more contrast. I don't know about orange though...

**Warrens69GMC** · 04-18-2021, 10:39 PM

Painted stripes, yes.
Vinyl stripes nope, none.

Orange or yellow stripes

84 400 · 04-19-2021, 11:09 AM

The gold stripe is to fat for my liking.

LT7A · 04-19-2021, 03:42 PM

Well, you certainly elicited some opinions, haha. You chose the colors well, but unfortunately a thin stripe or even a couple of them on a rig that size is like stretching a ribbon across an acre and looking for it from the air. I think you're on the right track otherwise. The original tan was not a bad call, and a gold that approximates that same color is a good idea. Putting a vinyl center band of tan or gold would be the thing that really sets it off. There's probably a reason why GM used that big five-stripe to separate the colors. Anything else was just too subtle at the time. Contrast will help get you there if you want to go with a narrow stripe. White and the aforementioned yellow or orange are probably the only ones bright enough. White is safe, yellow and orange would probably need a test run.

**Corts60** · 04-19-2021, 07:30 PM

Thanks for all the comments! Ok I agree. There needs to be more contrast and I agree with LT they should be bigger. Great description!

I wonder if I could find some of the original 5 line striping....

LT7A · 04-21-2021, 01:54 PM

https://www.phoenixgraphix.com/gm/8491gmt5b.php

It's too bad that they don't show pictures of each of the combinations of colors. Hopefully they can provide samples. There's a whole raft of brown and tan options and the tan with maroon might even work.

04-18-2021, 03:54 PM	#1
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Opinion on pinstripes Hey everyone! I just replaced the pinstripes on my 88 Burb and I'm not sure they turned out like I thought they would. Should I keep them or get a different color? The original pinstripes were a tan color. But I didn't like those either... It's hard to tell, but the stripe is two-tone fawn gold and some darker brown. Any opinions or thoughts appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

04-18-2021, 04:20 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,658	Re: Opinion on pinstripes I don't know what you are looking for but to me a thin orange stripe would stand out a little bit on that body color. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-18-2021, 08:33 PM	#3
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Opinion on pinstripes Thanks Boog. I was trying to go with a subtle pinstripe and I guess it worked. Haha. But now I'm thinking I want a little more contrast. I don't know about orange though... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

04-18-2021, 10:39 PM	#4
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,626	Re: Opinion on pinstripes Painted stripes, yes. Vinyl stripes nope, none. Orange or yellow stripes __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

04-19-2021, 11:09 AM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Opinion on pinstripes The gold stripe is to fat for my liking. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

04-19-2021, 03:42 PM	#6
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,659	Re: Opinion on pinstripes Well, you certainly elicited some opinions, haha. You chose the colors well, but unfortunately a thin stripe or even a couple of them on a rig that size is like stretching a ribbon across an acre and looking for it from the air. I think you're on the right track otherwise. The original tan was not a bad call, and a gold that approximates that same color is a good idea. Putting a vinyl center band of tan or gold would be the thing that really sets it off. There's probably a reason why GM used that big five-stripe to separate the colors. Anything else was just too subtle at the time. Contrast will help get you there if you want to go with a narrow stripe. White and the aforementioned yellow or orange are probably the only ones bright enough. White is safe, yellow and orange would probably need a test run. Last edited by LT7A; 04-19-2021 at 04:01 PM.

04-19-2021, 07:30 PM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Opinion on pinstripes Thanks for all the comments! Ok I agree. There needs to be more contrast and I agree with LT they should be bigger. Great description! I wonder if I could find some of the original 5 line striping.... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

04-21-2021, 01:54 PM	#8
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,659	Re: Opinion on pinstripes https://www.phoenixgraphix.com/gm/8491gmt5b.php It's too bad that they don't show pictures of each of the combinations of colors. Hopefully they can provide samples. There's a whole raft of brown and tan options and the tan with maroon might even work. Last edited by LT7A; 04-21-2021 at 02:02 PM.



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