Bee stripes on third gens.

[plum500]

I know this was discussed on the old board. Just looking for thoughts again.

Got my '71 with a bee stripe, and am going to repaint this winter. I really like the look of the tail stripe vs. the actual '71 stripe.

I know most usually say, do what you want, it's your car -- but I really, just want to make sure there's not too much cringing when folks see it. Most anyone on the street wouldn't have a clue, but...you know, what's the verdict?

Should I put a bee stripe back on it?

[doctorpimp]

YES!

[Plumcrazy]

Put me down for a yes also

[golden73]

I have always wanted to do that to my car, except have a super bee stripe on the back.

But thats the last thing on my list, mechanical stuff gets priority over the looks.

[TheGhost]

Yes.

[2fast4u]

  How 'bout a 71 strobe stripe like this?

[TruckDriver]

 

[AKcharger]

Bee stripe good, tail stripe stupid!

[71superbee]

Definately bee stripe

[jaak]

Another vote for the Bee stripe.

Jason

[bakerhillpins]

I know this was discussed on the old board. Just looking for thoughts again.

Got my '71 with a bee stripe, and am going to repaint this winter. I really like the look of the tail stripe vs. the actual '71 stripe.

Got a pic of the car with the stripe or have you already stripped the old paint off? I'm on the fence but its not my car...

[ACUDANUT]

  How 'bout a 71 strobe stripe like this?

...YUCK

[vancamp]

dont know why cant explain it but a butt stripe on any car that wasnt available with one just doesnt look right to me, but its your car do what ever you want.

[elacruze]

Bee Stripe.

[BROCK]

First Strobe I've seen on a Charger
Where are the Bee Stripe pics

[mikesbbody]

  How 'bout a 71 strobe stripe like this?

Never seen that car before is it yours? I prefer the stripe that runs the full length of the car is this what you are calling the Bee stripe? Most RT's have the same unless they were stripe delete cars.

[Nacho-RT74]

No... I think Bumble Bee stripes doesn't fit on a curved body like a 71/74 charger...

[71383bee]

  How 'bout a 71 strobe stripe like this?

That's kind of cool actually! 

I thought that that strobe was an option on the drawing room floor, but got axed when production came.  I also remember reading somewhere about the Swedish dude who was the brainchild of this body style absolutely HATED the super bee stripe and went out of his way to make sure it never happened on this car...could be a rumor I guess, but I don't hate it! 

[charger_cody]

Personally I like the bee stripes. That strobe stripe is a wee bit too much for me. 

Cody

[Brock Samson]

I'm trying to find the '71 stripe configurations drawing..
but found this instead..

http://www.bangshift.com/gallery/Gary-and-Pam-Beineke-s-Serpent-SRT-71-gallery.html

[71charger_fan]

I like 'em. Plus, while I don't necessarily give a crap what others, mostly purists, think, I can tell you that reaction is overwhelmingly positive at shows and cruise-ins.

[Ghoste]

In many ways I qualify as a purist but that's usually because I don't see a lot of custom touches as being an improvement over what the factory did. Other times I do and when something looks good to me I like it.

71charger_fan...  I like that!

[3rdgencharger]

I will vote YES! Do they have to be painted on or can you get a stripe kit for that rear bee stripe? I will have a triple black SE and I want to do the stripe in red.

[41husk]

I had mine painted on my 73 but I can't get pictures to post here at school.

[Skyview69]

I like 'em. Plus, while I don't necessarily give a crap what others, mostly purists, think, I can tell you that reaction is overwhelmingly positive at shows and cruise-ins.

I like that too....the strobe one was too wide.  This one looks like the perfect size.  I think a black one would look good as well  

[41husk]

I put the Rumble bee decal from the trucks in the stripe.  I really like it

[Skyview69]

I put the Rumble bee decal from the trucks in the stripe.  I really like it

pics 

[Mr.Woolery]

Another enthusiastic YES vote to the bumblebee stripes!

I plan to put bumblebee stripes on my '71 like 71Charger_fan did on his purple Charger, too.  My car will be gunmetal with black bumblebee stripes, though.

[451-74Charger]

and mine will be Black with a gun metal stripe

[Mr.Woolery]

and mine will be Black with a gun metal stripe

Nice! 

[Brock Samson]

 Member "Defiance" has a red bee stripe on his third,.. I'm sure there's a pic on "member rides - post up" but I ain't gonna go thru it lookin... I allways liked his charger BTW... 

[oldrock]

another yes vote on the stripes. We went the simple route and just painted it on and didn't do the pinstripes on either side but still gets the effect Josh wanted. He gets lots of compliments on the car. Not because it is especially nicely painted or restored nicely but because a 16 year old would go to the trouble to restore an old charger.

[russg]

I like the stripe, kinda breaks up the long body alittle and get lots of compliments even with the crappy paint job.  Going in for paint in a couple weeks and will probably keep the stripe but make it black... also thinking of blacking out the tail (see pic) what does everyone think of the blacked out tail with no stripe?

[71charger_fan]

I think the blacked-out treatment is too much black. However, it might work with a chrome bumper.

[oldrock]

both ways cool but I would opt for the black stripe on the red paint. I agree with the other comment, the blackout is just a bit too much black from the rear imho.

[Mr.Woolery]

I dunno why, but blacked out tails make me think of 70's Australian musclecars.

[Brock Samson]

 I'd like to see that at different angles and that white plate sticks out like a sore thumb... I don't dislike it though,..
If you want to do something different though it's great to get others opinions you have t feel strongly enough about it to see it through...

[AmadeusCharger500]

This could be helpful in answering a question I have had. I've been trying to figure out how to accent this car with a stripe kit. Its a 74 modified to look like a 71. I was told the side stripes wouldn't fit so I thought I was stuck with just the hood black out. So this bumblebee stripe sounds promising. Has anyone found this as a graphics kit?

[Brock Samson]

 i couldn't find it but one of these thrid gen guys has to have the '71 rear stripe schematic,.. you know the black and white one with all the optional spoilers and such that were not actually offered?.. 

nice lookin chargers BTW! 

[1972Rallye]

 

[1972Rallye]

 

[451-74Charger]

Is it me or does that 2nd picture's 3rd car show a deck spoiler on a 3rd gen?

[Brock Samson]

it do,

here,..
and thanks!  that's the pic i was thinkin of... 

[6T944D500]

thats a old pic from mopar muscle mag in 2000 and a recent pic

[71 Bee Man]

I know this was discussed on the old board. Just looking for thoughts again.

Got my '71 with a bee stripe, and am going to repaint this winter. I really like the look of the tail stripe vs. the actual '71 stripe.

I know most usually say, do what you want, it's your car -- but I really, just want to make sure there's not too much cringing when folks see it. Most anyone on the street wouldn't have a clue, but...you know, what's the verdict?

Should I put a bee stripe back on it?

I'm a bit biased....I like the Bee stripes. In white of course.

Peter