Stripes on LS6 poll.

[carnut4life]

If it wasn't a survivor I'd leave the stripes on it for sure. But the significance of it being a survivor makes me think they should be removed.

[ohhawk]

If I were a buyer I would want them removed based on the originality of the car but if so I would want to see the completed work before signing off.......I would want the onus on the seller not me at this price range.

Not likely an issue but my research (when I had our '70 LS5 vert) restored was that the stripe dimensions can vary by build date. Stripes became wider or narrower (don't remember which) if I recall correctly at some point in the production calendar. So if the stripes stay some may want them totally correct. I doubt many would know or care.

Amazing LS6 for sure........good luck.

[Pro Stock John]

Yeah but what's more of a survivor, leaving the stripes or removing them and repainting the hood?

[R68GTO]

Black with white stripes happens to be my favorite color combo on a 70 Chevelle so I'm in the stripes stay camp. Now if you could get them off and still keep the original black lacquer from the factory, I might feel different.

[KENNY PASCOE]

I would leave well enough alone . Especially if original paint under it . I don't think that holds
it back and its not like the car couldn't have them . KP

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

Originally Posted by Charley Lillard

I have had this LS6 in the classifieds and the only real knock is a dealer added stripes over the orig. black paint to make it more sellable. I can get the stripes removed and the correct black lacquer spotted in to where it will even paint gauge correctly. Cost would be in the 2500.00 range. Do I do it ?

No. If $2500 is what is holding up a potential sale then potential buyers are dumb in my opinion. What I’d do is present this OPTION to buyers. Put it in the classified ad.

If buyer wants the stripes removed etc. You will do this upon a deal being secured. and before new owner takes delivery. I’d not do it in the hopes that all of a sudden NOW buyers will come knocking. I don’t think it will make a difference in sale.

Just my 2 cents

[Canuck]

I can’t see the rear deck,but didn’t the stripe package include front and rear stripes. If that is the case then it’s kinda a half assed attempt to begin with. Since originality is a rare and precious aspect in the hobby, and you have access to a painter who can do it right, then go for it.

[ls6owner]

I am of the same opinion as Mike in post #32 and only remove them if the buyer wanted it done.

[L72copocamaro]

If it were mine and I was keeping the car, I'd remove the stripes. Otherwise, I'd leave it up to the next owner to decide. However, if you feel the stripes are holding back the sale, it might be better to remove them, assuming the cost is recoverable.

[Lynn]

Voting to leave them for the following reasons, most of which have already been mentioned:

1. New owner may prefer stripes.
2. Assuming black paint is all in good condition; I would be afraid of causing some damage to the underlying black paint. I realize they can be slowly wet sanded off using a lot of care, and maybe there won't be any damage.
3. The term "spot in" the black paint really scares me. There is no other color that looks as good when done right and looks bad when there are flaws. I can't see modern lacquer blending will with 50+ year old lacquer and looking perfect under the lights.

Let the next guy make the decision.