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Started by plum500, August 29, 2005, 09:58:41 AM

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plum500

August 29, 2005, 09:58:41 AM
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

#1
August 29, 2005, 11:21:34 AM
YES!
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Plumcrazy

#2
August 29, 2005, 11:24:20 AM
Put me down for a yes also

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golden73

#3
August 29, 2005, 04:39:45 PM
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

#4
August 29, 2005, 05:59:53 PM
Yes.
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2fast4u

#5
August 29, 2005, 07:14:05 PM
  How 'bout a 71 strobe stripe like this?
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TruckDriver

#6
August 29, 2005, 07:45:03 PM
 :icon_bs: :puke:
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AKcharger

#7
April 04, 2010, 07:15:36 PM
Bee stripe good, tail stripe stupid!

71superbee

#8
April 04, 2010, 07:23:33 PM
Definately bee stripe

jaak

#9
April 04, 2010, 08:52:50 PM
Another vote for the Bee stripe.

Jason

bakerhillpins

#10
April 04, 2010, 09:03:51 PM
Quote from: plum500 on August 29, 2005, 09:58:41 AM
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...

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#11
April 04, 2010, 09:24:50 PM
Quote from: 2fast4u on August 29, 2005, 07:14:05 PM
  How 'bout a 71 strobe stripe like this?
:hah: ...YUCK

vancamp

#12
April 04, 2010, 09:51:26 PM
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

#13
April 04, 2010, 10:26:29 PM
Bee Stripe.
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#14
April 04, 2010, 11:32:59 PM
First Strobe I've seen on a Charger :2thumbs:
Where are the Bee Stripe pics :scratchchin:

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#15
April 04, 2010, 11:55:06 PM
Quote from: 2fast4u on August 29, 2005, 07:14:05 PM
  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

#16
April 05, 2010, 12:30:16 AM
No... I think Bumble Bee stripes doesn't fit on a curved body like a 71/74 charger...
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71383bee

#17
April 05, 2010, 10:50:44 PM
Quote from: 2fast4u on August 29, 2005, 07:14:05 PM
  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! 
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charger_cody

#18
April 06, 2010, 12:11:10 PM
Personally I like the bee stripes. That strobe stripe is a wee bit too much for me.  :hah:

Cody

Brock Samson

#19
April 06, 2010, 12:30:43 PM
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

#20
April 07, 2010, 09:13:05 AM
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

#21
April 07, 2010, 09:17:51 AM
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

#22
April 07, 2010, 09:50:09 AM
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

#23
April 07, 2010, 11:57:18 AM
I had mine painted on my 73 but I can't get pictures to post here at school.
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Skyview69

#24
April 07, 2010, 12:22:33 PM
Quote from: 71charger_fan on April 07, 2010, 09:13:05 AM
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  :Twocents:
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