Keep the Stripes or Paint over? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jwalk1972 · 03-13-2009, 02:57 PM

Thinking about selling it.

Should I paint over the stripes or leave them?

Dump the brush guards and hood ornament also?

All opinions help, thx!

eightbanger · 03-13-2009, 03:01 PM

That's a beautifull original looking Truck...apart from those stripes, so get rid of them.

wHATANERD · 03-13-2009, 03:09 PM

I'de lose them also. they take away from a really good looking truck.

cdowns · 03-13-2009, 03:46 PM

i'd keep the stripes and dump the wheels

jholley · 03-13-2009, 03:48 PM

Dump the stripes and the wheels.

*project 67 sub* · 03-13-2009, 04:05 PM

are they painted on or decals?

Jwalk1972 · 03-13-2009, 04:07 PM

painted

*project 67 sub* · 03-13-2009, 04:14 PM

oh ok. if you could get them painted over fairly cheap, i would remove them but thats just me

Sinister · 03-13-2009, 04:29 PM

If you're gonna sell it, I'd just leave the stripes and let the new owner deal with em.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-13-2009, 04:42 PM

It's already a two tone truck with an all white top... the stripes just don't belong on that particular truck. I'd leave the bumper guards but remove the clear bug guard.

BUT... if your selling it... ask whatever you want for it, if no one wants to give that for it, then make the improvements and see what happens.

craig24671 · 03-13-2009, 04:43 PM

IMO your not gonna get any more money with the stripes or without them if your going to sell, but they don't look like they belong there.

big_al_71 · 03-13-2009, 04:45 PM

If you are selling it leave it as is and let the new owner handle it's looks to his/her likings it is what I would do.

Andy4639 · 03-13-2009, 06:04 PM

I would get rid of both the stripes and wheels if it were mine to keep. If I was looking for a truck to buy I would pass on it unless it was such a price I couldn't turn it down.

1969 SSR1 · 03-13-2009, 10:30 PM

Honestly i would loose the bed cover. You will see a big difference in the look of the truck.

LuckyHenriksen · 03-13-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

If you're gonna sell it, I'd just leave the stripes and let the new owner deal with em.

I agree let the new owner decide what needs to go and what stays. If you don't have luck selling it after a while, try removing the stripes/wheels whatever

1969 SSR1 · 03-13-2009, 10:53 PM

lose the bed cover. sorry to many mr jack daniels

weasel29gm · 03-14-2009, 09:20 AM

When ralley stripes are like their suposed to be its cool.But I've never seen 'em like these.

knsmodels · 03-14-2009, 09:53 AM

dump the stripes, hood ornament and bug shield in my opinion.....if you can have that done for a fair price I would do it before you sell.....I think someone looking for a "new" vehicle would appreciate not having to put it in a shop right after they get it, to correct something they dont like about the truck and I think a majority of people would disapprove of those stripes....jmho......wheels and tires can be easily changed and are personel choice so I would leave them.......

PS nice truck btw

sswitzke · 03-14-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

I agree let the new owner decide what needs to go and what stays. If you don't have luck selling it after a while, try removing the stripes/wheels whatever

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-14-2009, 01:44 PM

You might consider lowering the price by the amount that you would spend on bodywork.

People love a deal...even with stripes.

and that is one nice truck.

3quartertime · 03-14-2009, 02:15 PM

Keep it as is. Use the money you would invest in any mods and drive it to the rust belt. Camp out at board members houses till it sells and fly home!

Sounds kinda goofy, but when I look at that truck I don't see the paint I see the clean body. Almost guaranteed it would sell for twice as much out here and you'd probably have some fun!!!

Sillyoldman · 03-14-2009, 03:41 PM

I'd let the next owner decide. You could paint the hood and the next guy might just paint the entire truck a different color. A serious buyer will look beyond the stripes/wheels.

spinning wheels · 03-14-2009, 06:14 PM

If you plan on selling it. The more stock the better. When you customize, you reduce the number of people that might be interested. On the other hand, if it was customized by a really well know customizer, like Barris, Roth, or Von Dutch, ect...then it really adds to the price.

The stripes looks well done, just does not fit with how the truck was finished. The rally stripes are meant to go with a hi-performance look. It seems like this truck was done up more along the grampa look, or bling look.
The rims look like the fit better on a car not a truck, IMHO.
The hood ornament.. What were you thinking?

I love the old car hood ornaments, but this just does not fit. The bug catcher, well it works on a road trip, just to keep the windshield cleaner during the trip, but I would take it off afterwards. It only takes a few minutes to remove, so it is not a big deal.
The bed cover, it is hard to really get a good view from the photos. Some are nice, and if it didn't require making holes in the bed then it can be removed or left in place.
Other than that, it looks like a very nice up kept truck. Another plus, it is a California truck, with most likely little surface rust and not needing major parts replaced.

Ok enough said, I'm stepping of the soap box.

ashx2 · 03-15-2009, 12:16 AM

If I were going to make it mine......the hood ornament, rally stripes, bugshield, foglights, bedcover, wheels/tires would have to go. The color isn't bad, the truck just needs to be brought back into perspective.

Not hatin' on your truck bud.....these are just my opinions.

Greg

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-15-2009, 02:23 AM

I would:
re-paint the hood and it looks like the cowl panel is painted with stripes too.
remove hood ornament
keep the bumper guards because it probably scratched the chrome on the bumper where they rest
remove bug deflector
remove those fog light things under the grille
Put some factory wheels on there, either steelies with hubcaps or full wheel covers or some ralley wheels.
My 2 cents Trevor

03-13-2009, 02:57 PM	#1
Jwalk1972 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 35	Keep the Stripes or Paint over? Thinking about selling it. Should I paint over the stripes or leave them? Dump the brush guards and hood ornament also? All opinions help, thx! Attached Images __________________ jwalk1972

03-13-2009, 03:01 PM	#2
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Keep the Stripes or Paint over? That's a beautifull original looking Truck...apart from those stripes, so get rid of them. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

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wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Re: Keep the Stripes or Paint over? I'de lose them also. they take away from a really good looking truck. __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges Last edited by wHATANERD; 03-13-2009 at 03:09 PM.

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Jwalk1972 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 35	Re: Keep the Stripes or Paint over? painted __________________ jwalk1972

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project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Keep the Stripes or Paint over? oh ok. if you could get them painted over fairly cheap, i would remove them but thats just me

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craig24671 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Overton,Texas Posts: 148	Re: Keep the Stripes or Paint over? IMO your not gonna get any more money with the stripes or without them if your going to sell, but they don't look like they belong there.

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Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Keep the Stripes or Paint over? I would get rid of both the stripes and wheels if it were mine to keep. If I was looking for a truck to buy I would pass on it unless it was such a price I couldn't turn it down. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-13-2009, 10:30 PM	#14
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03-14-2009, 03:41 PM	#22
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03-14-2009, 06:14 PM	#23
spinning wheels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights, California USA Posts: 474	Re: Keep the Stripes or Paint over? If you plan on selling it. The more stock the better. When you customize, you reduce the number of people that might be interested. On the other hand, if it was customized by a really well know customizer, like Barris, Roth, or Von Dutch, ect...then it really adds to the price. The stripes looks well done, just does not fit with how the truck was finished. The rally stripes are meant to go with a hi-performance look. It seems like this truck was done up more along the grampa look, or bling look. The rims look like the fit better on a car not a truck, IMHO. The hood ornament.. What were you thinking? I love the old car hood ornaments, but this just does not fit. The bug catcher, well it works on a road trip, just to keep the windshield cleaner during the trip, but I would take it off afterwards. It only takes a few minutes to remove, so it is not a big deal. The bed cover, it is hard to really get a good view from the photos. Some are nice, and if it didn't require making holes in the bed then it can be removed or left in place. Other than that, it looks like a very nice up kept truck. Another plus, it is a California truck, with most likely little surface rust and not needing major parts replaced. Ok enough said, I'm stepping of the soap box. __________________ '72 GMC custom camper 350/350 Last edited by spinning wheels; 03-14-2009 at 06:20 PM.

03-15-2009, 12:16 AM	#24
ashx2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Graham, Texas Posts: 239	Re: Keep the Stripes or Paint over? If I were going to make it mine......the hood ornament, rally stripes, bugshield, foglights, bedcover, wheels/tires would have to go. The color isn't bad, the truck just needs to be brought back into perspective. Not hatin' on your truck bud.....these are just my opinions. Greg

03-15-2009, 02:23 AM	#25
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Keep the Stripes or Paint over? I would: re-paint the hood and it looks like the cowl panel is painted with stripes too. remove hood ornament keep the bumper guards because it probably scratched the chrome on the bumper where they rest remove bug deflector remove those fog light things under the grille Put some factory wheels on there, either steelies with hubcaps or full wheel covers or some ralley wheels. My 2 cents Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

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