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tomfleet96
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« on: November 14, 2017, 03:30:04 am »

Just wondered what peoples opinions were on the pin-striping? Early cal look or to much?
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« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2017, 10:26:48 am »

Looks cool to me.  Cool
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« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2017, 19:34:44 pm »

I remember when cal look cars had it. Here is a pic of my brothers car in 1980, it was BMW gray with maroon pin striping, car was dechromed also. I think it looked good....
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« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2017, 23:55:08 pm »

Is that it? Let's see more of the pin striping.  Grin
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« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2017, 01:25:31 am »

It can be nice
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« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2017, 07:18:12 am »

I like it... but itīs more important that you like it  Wink
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« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2017, 14:19:38 pm »

I think pin striping does fit with cal look style, tho if you go over the top with it it can make your car look a bit more retro cal than cal look. 
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tomfleet96
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« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2017, 17:01:12 pm »

Here's some more pics, not the best but all I have to hand right now! I have the same style around the headlights at the front.
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tomfleet96
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« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2017, 17:03:37 pm »

I like it... but itīs more important that you like it  Wink

I like it a lot, its something different! I just don't want it to deter the car from the cal look  Cool
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« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2017, 20:08:34 pm »

It has to somehow fit cal look to be cal look as it is a specific spec, after all.
The bling aspect to pin striping goes with the chrome bits like the US spec bumpers and the finger plates on the door handles, which makes sense visually.
Either stripped down or accessorized, you gotta make a choice. Looks good!  Cool
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« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2017, 08:56:02 am »

I like it! A glasspack would make it even more period correct  Wink
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« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2017, 21:02:52 pm »

I like the curve underneath the door handle, very cool.

Best thing about pinstriping (to me) is watching someone doing the painting. Such an amazing skill to have!
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« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2017, 07:19:09 am »

Pin stripes add character to any thing. One of my Teles is going to be striped this spring. [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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Sture S
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« Reply #13 on: November 24, 2017, 19:57:03 pm »

Looks nice! Not so common these days.... [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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