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Bmart · 09-09-2009, 01:36 PM

Why doesn't the stripe package include stripes for the roof?

Is this something that the early camaro's had? I can't think of any other cars that i've seen with striped that didn't cover the rouf. It just looks a little off to me. I need an answer!

Thanks guys!

Supermans · 09-09-2009, 01:37 PM

It's to differentiate the Camaro with the Mustang..

PQ · 09-09-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

It's to differentiate the Camaro with the Mustang..

jpsuperman81 · 09-09-2009, 01:39 PM

Yes GM heritage does not use roof stripes. I'm not a 100% certain but I'm pretty sure no factory optioned camaro has every had roof stripes. Its a very ford/mustang thing. I don't mind full body stripes if done in good taste but prefer still to be left off roof, thats just my taste.

chevyridinghigh · 09-09-2009, 01:42 PM

I can understand it b/c of heritage... But, if they were really going to stick to heritage, they would have done the stripes correctly and gone to the end of the front, right where the mail slot is.

Tim Adams · 09-09-2009, 01:56 PM

I can't think of any Chevy that has ever had stripes on the roof from the factory.

khislop007 · 09-09-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsuperman81

Yes GM heritage does not use roof stripes. I'm not a 100% certain but I'm pretty sure no factory optioned camaro has every had roof stripes. Its a very ford/mustang thing. I don't mind full body stripes if done in good taste but prefer still to be left off roof, thats just my taste.

Yakory1ss · 09-09-2009, 02:00 PM

I agree about at least having the stripes come to the end of the hood and wrap completely over the spoiler, but the top can go without. I did see pics of a guy's car that had the stripes from the bottom of the ground effects and all the way across the top and then down the whole back. looked great

pastohio · 09-09-2009, 02:01 PM

Stripes on the roof makes too much striping, I think the rally stripes on the hood and trunk/spoiler is enough....especially on the yellow...that's my $.02

Nine Ball · 09-09-2009, 02:25 PM

The only Camaro that came with factory roof stripes was the 1997 white Z28 with the orange vinyl stripes. That was just on the hardtop cars, not the t-top cars. Otherwise, roof stripes have always been a Mustang heritage, not the Camaro's.

Bmart · 09-09-2009, 04:04 PM

Interesting. It's funny because it was a gt500 that i saw with stripes yesterday that got me thinking. Thanks for info guys.

ravensjeff · 09-09-2009, 06:36 PM

Stripes wouldn't look so good on the Camaro's roof with the reverse mohawk thing going on. And I like the stripes ending on the hood- Makes the mail slot stick out more.

VenomZ302 · 09-09-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyridinghigh

But, if they were really going to stick to heritage, they would have done the stripes correctly and gone to the end of the front, right where the mail slot is.

Actually, heritage would have the stripes going down into the grille and the rounded portion of the stripes would be by the windshield. Of course, that all depends on the year you're talking about.

Personally, I prefer the factory stripes to the ones that are longer. Also, I don't think that the stripes on the roof work on the 2010 Camaro because of the lines of the car. If it were more of a wedge shape, I could see the stripes continuing because of continuing the plane, but the roof line and general body line on the 2010 are two separate planes.

antivenom · 09-09-2009, 08:03 PM

I really can't recall any of the old GM musclecars running the stripes over the roof. My 70 ss454 chevelle didn't have them and my 69 ss396 camaro didn't either. Baldwin motion ran the stripe over the roof though.

09-09-2009, 01:36 PM	#1
Bmart Drives: 2001 GMC Sierra Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 24	Why no stripes on roof? Why doesn't the stripe package include stripes for the roof? Is this something that the early camaro's had? I can't think of any other cars that i've seen with striped that didn't cover the rouf. It just looks a little off to me. I need an answer! Thanks guys!

09-09-2009, 01:37 PM	#2
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,729 View My Garage	It's to differentiate the Camaro with the Mustang.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

09-09-2009, 01:42 PM	#5
chevyridinghigh The Bowtie Is Back Drives: 2010 Silver Camaro SS/RS -Blk Int. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 655	I can understand it b/c of heritage... But, if they were really going to stick to heritage, they would have done the stripes correctly and gone to the end of the front, right where the mail slot is. __________________ 2SS RS SIM M6 with Polish Silver wheels

09-09-2009, 01:56 PM	#6
Tim Adams Drives: 2020 Elkhart Lake Blue 1LT Z51 C8 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Minooka, IL Posts: 621	I can't think of any Chevy that has ever had stripes on the roof from the factory. __________________ Ordered-Hyper Blue 1SS, A8, NPP, 56W wheels Built 1/20/16 Delivered 2/12/16!! Sold 9/17/19 :( 2020 C8 ordered!! "The greatest sound in the world is a Rolls Royce Merlin over 100 inches" www.timadamsphotography.com

09-09-2009, 02:25 PM	#10
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	The only Camaro that came with factory roof stripes was the 1997 white Z28 with the orange vinyl stripes. That was just on the hardtop cars, not the t-top cars. Otherwise, roof stripes have always been a Mustang heritage, not the Camaro's. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

09-09-2009, 01:39 PM	#4
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	Yes GM heritage does not use roof stripes. I'm not a 100% certain but I'm pretty sure no factory optioned camaro has every had roof stripes. Its a very ford/mustang thing. I don't mind full body stripes if done in good taste but prefer still to be left off roof, thats just my taste.

09-09-2009, 02:00 PM	#8
Yakory1ss Can't Wait Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss/rs cyber grey Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Yakima Posts: 51	I agree about at least having the stripes come to the end of the hood and wrap completely over the spoiler, but the top can go without. I did see pics of a guy's car that had the stripes from the bottom of the ground effects and all the way across the top and then down the whole back. looked great

09-09-2009, 02:01 PM	#9
pastohio Drives: Indy Pace Car Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 247 View My Garage	Stripes on the roof makes too much striping, I think the rally stripes on the hood and trunk/spoiler is enough....especially on the yellow...that's my $.02

09-09-2009, 04:04 PM	#11
Bmart Drives: 2001 GMC Sierra Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 24	Interesting. It's funny because it was a gt500 that i saw with stripes yesterday that got me thinking. Thanks for info guys.

09-09-2009, 06:36 PM	#12
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Stripes wouldn't look so good on the Camaro's roof with the reverse mohawk thing going on. And I like the stripes ending on the hood- Makes the mail slot stick out more. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

09-09-2009, 08:03 PM	#14
antivenom Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 129	I really can't recall any of the old GM musclecars running the stripes over the roof. My 70 ss454 chevelle didn't have them and my 69 ss396 camaro didn't either. Baldwin motion ran the stripe over the roof though.

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