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 Another Stripe. or no stripe input please.
#1004801
07/30/10 05:53 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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Body Damage is Cool
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As my 85 4Runner looks today. Swirly stripe was on it when I purchased from a little lady in early 2003. ![[Linked Image]](http://members.cox.net/stacewilliams/jpgs/stripe.jpg) Now, my brother is trying to convince me to remove the stripe. Here's my "paint" attempt: ![[Linked Image]](http://members.cox.net/stacewilliams/jpgs/nostripe.jpg) What do you guys/gals in the offroad community think I should do? Keep it, or remove it? Thanks!
85 4Runner - With NEW Marlin 4.7 Gears!! It's a whole new beast!
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Re: Another Stripe. or no stripe input please.
[Re: Staceman]
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07/30/10 06:08 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 6,247
Trail Leader
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Keep the stripes until you require a new paint job.
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Re: Another Stripe. or no stripe input please.
[Re: 4x4Wire]
#1004803
07/30/10 06:12 PM
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Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,305
Body Damage is Cool
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Agree...keep it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Another Stripe. or no stripe input please.
[Re: Staceman]
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07/30/10 06:59 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 17
Need a Spot
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Keep it. It looks nice and adds some character.
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Re: Another Stripe. or no stripe input please.
[Re: Staceman]
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07/30/10 11:02 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,568
Roll Me Over
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If it was just a plain Runner, the wave stripe would look a bit out of place given the straight body line of the rig. However, given the modifications, the wave stripe goes very well with the overall theme, and looks correct w/the "Surf" emblem. It has the look of of a custom one off build, or a special(1 of 50) "Limited Edition" packages from the factory.
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Re: Another Stripe. or no stripe input please.
[Re: Snowtoy]
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08/01/10 03:00 AM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 17
Need a Spot
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If anything, I'd lose the "surf" wording. That strikes me as a bit teenage/tacky. Plus, Arizonans aren't Kalifornia surfer dudes. Maybe cover it up with Gun Owners of America stickers?
Overall, nice vehicle. Pretty is as pretty does, and yours is a beauty.;) My stock pickup looked very anemic parked near it.
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Re: Another Stripe. or no stripe input please.
[Re: flyingbrass]
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08/01/10 09:56 AM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,568
Roll Me Over
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^^Normally the "Surf" emblem might/would look out of place on a truck in AZ, however, the 4-Runner is actually called the Surf in Japan, so the sticker still has a purpose.
More than tread lightly. Leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
'90 X-cab 4.88's 33 BFG AT's, rr ARB, Headers, Ignition upgrade, cold air induction.
'91 X-cab 5.29's 315's BFG MT's, rr ARB, custom bumper and flatbed
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Re: Another Stripe. or no stripe input please.
[Re: Staceman]
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08/02/10 03:44 AM
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Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 15,887
Toyota & Classifieds Moderator
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x 4; looks good, gives a modest custom look. Besides, it's not yer brother's truck. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> You've had the truck for 7 years, so don't let him bug ya.
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Re: Another Stripe. or no stripe input please.
[Re: kewlynx]
#1004809
08/03/10 07:34 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,686
OP
Body Damage is Cool
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Margie,
You have a great point, it's not his truck.
For others,
The outlined word above "SURF" is "HILUX"
Hard to see in this pic. But, everywhere in the world,
except North America, the 4Runner is a "Hilux Surf"
85 4Runner - With NEW Marlin 4.7 Gears!! It's a whole new beast!
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Re: Another Stripe. or no stripe input please.
[Re: Staceman]
#1004810
08/04/10 04:51 AM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 7,892
Web Wheeler
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