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: Stripes (or lack of) on 66SS tkmoto Oct 16th, 02, 8:58 PM I was wondering (happens too often)if anyone could clarify this for me. Years ago I think I read about 'stick-on' stripes being applied to some 66's. I don't recall if they were a dealer option or what. Any info would be greatly appreciated....terence ------------------ 66Malibu(Under construction)454ci/400th..9"currie 67shovel Oct 17th, 02, 8:52 AM I've never heard of factory stripes on a 66, just the 67's. Now the dealer can do what ever he wants to the car and stripe it but I would say no factory 66 stripes 1966_L78 Oct 17th, 02, 2:25 PM I have seen a few 66's with pin stripes, some appearing to possibly be original... The 1967 SS Chevelles had standard and optional side stripes (and they were the "stick-on" style), maybe you or someone else got the year confused... Just remember 1966's are the better looking ones http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif... I have been debating putting the 67 SS standard stripes on my 66, just to be a little different, but still look stock... Interesting though, this summer, I saw probably 25 different 1967 SS cars, and only one had the stripes. Most of those cars were repainted, and I guess the owners don't like the stripes... The body contours are the same for the 66 and 67, so the stripes should fit perfectly (of course the front-fender's front portion will have to be shortened... I think Chadh5 has the standard stripes on his 67 convertible... Search for his screen-name and look at the picture in his signature... ------------------ "Once you go RAT, you never go back..." TC #1366 Tony The Chevelle (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/1966_L78/ChevelleA.jpg) Dual Quad 396 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/1966_L78/ChevelleC.jpg) Side View (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/1966_L78/ChevelleD.jpg) [This message has been edited by 1966_L78 (edited 10-17-2002).] d1_bradley Oct 17th, 02, 6:31 PM Was a very common thing with dealers in the past. Vinyl stripes, pinstripes, vinyl tops, "special" paint sealants, all a way to make more money on the sale. They could have them applied for half what they sold them for. Some still do it. ------------------ Dave Bradley www.corvetteforum.net/classics/d1_bradley (http://www.corvetteforum.net/classics/d1_bradley) '69 SS396 ragtop '33 3W Coupe '65 Vette BB Roadster tkmoto Oct 21st, 02, 9:44 PM Hi guys. Thanks for all the input. I was out of town for a few days. I knew about the 67's but I just wanted to clarify about our 66's and I knew this was the place to get the correct info. Later.........terence 66 MYSTERY CHEVELLE Oct 22nd, 02, 9:40 AM on second thought... ------------------ 66 MYSTERY CHEVELLE.COM (http://hometown.aol.com/mysterychevelle/66CHEVELLESS.html) [This message has been edited by 66 MYSTERY CHEVELLE (edited 10-22-2002).] | ||