73RS "ish" build. Stripes? Duck?

[bgyglfr]

I am planning to build a RS style car from a 73T that has already had SC quarters installed. Trying to decide on a route for the paint as well as wether to install the duck. I want to do some sort of stripe on the hood and deck lid but also want the RS look. Has anyone seen an RS with hood stripes? I am thinking Black with Silver stripes or Silver/Grey with Black stripes. I made a couple of drawings to describe what I am looking for. Opinoins are welcome.

Kirk

[Targa Me]

LOL, i like your art work... if i pm you a pic of my car will you do me up a drawing?

although i'm a fan of the duck, i think the stripes look good without.

[bgyglfr]

Sure send me a pic.

[Flieger]

If you want to be an RS look, do the ducktail. If you just want a hotrod that draws the best bits of RS, ST, and R, then go for the top one. I think the stripes you drew on the ducktail are interesting/different, so that would be my vote.

[irl]

Check out the stripes on the new sport classic

[BK911]

I like both looks. I think you will be fine with either choice.

A few people here have put on vinyl stripes. That way they can always be removed later if you want something different. I guess the same could go for the duck tail. Have both deck lids painted up.

[agrimmitt]

Kirk:
Look up a Pelican member: Dave Bouzaglou @ TRE Motorsport in Los Angeles. He has every combination of tail photo for a porsche on the plant. Great Guy, he is a long, long, time Porsche guy, and he knows his business cold! Ducktail, Whales Tail, or IROC Tail>he's got a photo and or knows the owner of a car. He has (2) photo's that will look just like your two drawing that I have seen him post in the past!
The script: at least 2-3 Pelicans can and do produce quality script or stripes to meet your needs: Check out the 911 used parts post over the past two weeks>both have posts/treads
You have many choices as to having a tail built and out of what material: Fiberglass reproduction or custom using your metal decklid or a donor. My two cent: spent the extra $$ and have a custom metal decklid>built! Check out Gary Stratton Motorsport>He's a listed pelican!
Hope it helps and hope it turns out well!
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[Jack Olsen]

I think the stripes look awesome -- especially with the duck.

I would not go for both hood/roof/decklid stripes and side graphics. To my eye, that's going to start to look cluttered.

[bgyglfr]

That was my thought as well. Trying to find a middle ground is difficult. Maybe I should leave the decals off all together and just focus on stripes? I guess I should point out that I want it to still look like something that might have been done in the period.

[agrimmitt]

I agree with Jack about the stripe on a Ducktail, but if you have a SC/964 I don't like the Porsche reflector breaking up the look. The early cars look cool, and yes it may get a little busy with early or RS script & stripes. Pull up Jack garage, his works simple and period correct.
Here is a couple of my mine (I have all three type of tails) with Silver script on Grey/Blue.


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[tobluforu]

Originally Posted by agrimmitt

I agree with Jack about the stripe on a Ducktail, but if you have a SC/964 I don't like the Porsche reflector breaking up the look. The early cars look cool, and yes it may get a little busy with early or RS script & stripes. Pull up Jack garage, his works simple and period correct.
Here is a couple of my mine (I have all three type of tails) with Silver script on Grey/Blue.


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Are those lights in the front air dam?

[Joe Bob]

Ummmm, funny how I'm on this side......I've stripped mine and went stealth......nada. Actually thinking about spraying my whole ride flat black......

[bkreigsr]

something like this?
sorry, stripes fan out and stop at the duck lip
Bill K

[bgyglfr]

Originally Posted by bkreigsr

something like this?
sorry, stripes fan out and stop at the duck lip
Bill K

Nice car. Very much like what I had in mind. Except black and silver.

[bgyglfr]

Targa Me,

Here is one of your car.



I did Jack's car too. Just for fun.

[t6dpilot]

My $.02...

I like what you have planned for the car. If you do stripes, do only hood and engine lid with P O R S C H E Tilton script on the side. That would look fantastic with the R/ST engine grill. The duck looks good too with that unique stripe treatment. I would leave off the Carrera RS graphics and do simple Tilton script.

To my eye, I prefer the duckless, flared look with the R/ST grill and Porsche script. No wonder as that is kind of how I have my car.

[DSouth]

Originally Posted by bkreigsr

something like this?
sorry, stripes fan out and stop at the duck lip
Bill K

Where did the black air splitter/dam on the front bumper come from?

[Jack Olsen]

Originally Posted by bgyglfr

Targa Me,

Here is one of your car.



I did Jack's car too. Just for fun.

Cool! Thanks!

[jac1976]

Since it's your money and not mine, what about sourcing an extra deck lid and doing both?

[Targa Me]

A special thanks to bgylfr for taking time outta your day for the drawings.