Grande Side-Stripe for a '71?

Side stripe was the same in '71/72.

1973 Mach 1's had the thicker, lower stripe that ran up to the rear wheelwell, though 1973 Decor Group cars could be ordered with the 1971/72 style stripe.

-Kurt

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Thanks Kurt: I've seen pictures where it seems to go along the body crease from the front of the fender to just behind the doors, rather than all along the tops of the fenders; I'm wondering if that is perhaps a door-guard type of molding rather than a strip?

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Side stripe was the same in '71/72.

1973 Mach 1's had the thicker, lower stripe that ran up to the rear wheelwell, though 1973 Decor Group cars could be ordered with the 1971/72 style stripe.

-Kurt

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Thanks Kurt: I've seen pictures where it seems to go along the body crease from the front of the fender to just behind the doors, rather than all along the tops of the fenders; I'm wondering if that is perhaps a door-guard type of molding rather than a strip?

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New to this folks, but just wondering if anyone has a picture of the '71 Grande side stripe? I seem to recall it was different from the 72-3 in that it only went to just behind the door, rather than the full length. Was it just a simple two-strip tape, or was there a secondary color between the 2 (I'm thinking like on the '69s where there was a gold middle, with black above and below, though that 69-year was a much thicker stripe). Any info would be appreciated, and thanks!

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New to this folks, but just wondering if anyone has a picture of the '71 Grande side stripe? I seem to recall it was different from the 72-3 in that it only went to just behind the door, rather than the full length. Was it just a simple two-strip tape, or was there a secondary color between the 2 (I'm thinking like on the '69s where there was a gold middle, with black above and below, though that 69-year was a much thicker stripe). Any info would be appreciated, and thanks!

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You are correct in that the '71 Grande side stripe is different from those on the '72 and '73 Mustang in that the stripes only extended "from the leading edge of the front fender, along the body line, before tapering off just aft of the door." The '71 stripe was (is) a dual accent stripe that varied dependent upon the exterior of the car and Yes it was deleted from cars with the Protection Package.

The '72 and '73 Grande side stripes were (are) "2-toned, beginning at the edge of the front fender and following upper body line to the rear of the quarter panel. The stripes were available in 3 different color combinations, depending upon the exterior paint: gold/green, gold/white, and black/orange."

Source: "Mustang Recognition Guide 1965 - 1974", Pages 200, 207, and 217.

BT

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New to this folks, but just wondering if anyone has a picture of the '71 Grande side stripe? I seem to recall it was different from the 72-3 in that it only went to just behind the door, rather than the full length. Was it just a simple two-strip tape, or was there a secondary color between the 2 (I'm thinking like on the '69s where there was a gold middle, with black above and below, though that 69-year was a much thicker stripe). Any info would be appreciated, and thanks!

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You are correct in that the '71 Grande side stripe is different from those on the '72 and '73 Mustang in that the stripes only extended "from the leading edge of the front fender, along the body line, before tapering off just aft of the door." The '71 stripe was (is) a dual accent stripe that varied dependent upon the exterior of the car and Yes it was deleted from cars with the Protection Package.

The '72 and '73 Grande side stripes were (are) "2-toned, beginning at the edge of the front fender and following upper body line to the rear of the quarter panel. The stripes were available in 3 different color combinations, depending upon the exterior paint: gold/green, gold/white, and black/orange."

Source: "Mustang Recognition Guide 1965 - 1974", Pages 200, 207, and 217.

BT

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Obviously I don't have a 71 Grande, but is this the stripe you guys are talking about? with a matching one on the hood?

T2

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