80's SR5 Stripes: Yes! or No!??

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So with the pandemic madness and crazy 2020, I was feeling nostalgic and bought an Army Green TRD Pro. When looking for some mods to do, I came across a vendor that makes up stripe kits that resemble the classic SR5 stripes on the pickups from 81-83 and I figured "Why Not?" so I did it. They've been on there for a year and I'm considering pulling them back off because I'm not sure if they are too much or not. I know some folks will like them, some will hate them. All good. Just figured I'd share some pics and see what you all think.
Here are some Before/After Pics:
 

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To the Moderator,
when I first tried to post this thread, there is a bad one that ended up being created. Can you delete it?


Sorry about that!
 
The great thing about a mod such as vinyl stripes is that it's very noncommittal. I am not sure if I would have went with the rear stripes, but it does make your 4Runner more unique. I like it.
 
Thank you

weecho27 said:
The great thing about a mod such as vinyl stripes is that it's very noncommittal. I am not sure if I would have went with the rear stripes, but it does make your 4Runner more unique. I like it.
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Yep. You can always remove them without too much effort.

While I had it in there, I had the whole thing ceramic coated and had the entire hood wrapped in clear bra for the rocks we get here in Oklahoma. So far it's perfect. If I didn't tell you the hood was wrapped, you wouldn't even know.

I always loved the old 80's pickups and just went with this. I still may remove them soon though.
 
Nice! I would leave them.

I also like your rear window flag decals and how they tie in to the OD green military look.
 
I like it. Reminds me of my first Toyota 4x4 pickup I bought in ‘82. Charcoal grey with silver grey stripes. Same pattern. It’s a nice contrast against the green without standing out too much.
 
Thanks everyone!

Thank you everyone. I was worried they were over the top, but I suppose I will leave them for now.

It's odd, some days I look at it and really like them, other days not as much.

You all are the best.
 
I like them, too. Very nice! Perhaps you could provide vendor info, plus your experience installing them? Just in case others on here want to do something similar.
 
Gold Rush Decals on Etsy

thennen said:
I like them, too. Very nice! Perhaps you could provide vendor info, plus your experience installing them? Just in case others on here want to do something similar.
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No Problem. I got them here:
Kit Toyota 4runner TRD Back To The Future all black retro | Etsy

I had the install done professionally when I had the ceramic coating done so I will say they came out great. I will also add that of the 4 sections, one of them was cut wrong and I had to get another set sent. The guys at Gold Rush Decals were great and got them sent right out.

I think they were probably challenging to get laid out and installed correctly (as were the American Flag decals for that matter), but the guy who did them does this for a living. I am glad I didn't try to tackle it myself.
 
I have thought about 84-85 style SR5 stripes for mine. I think it would look neat. Or show my age...

I actually had a beige 82 SR5 with this style stripe but they alternated colors from like a silver to a brown
 
aweaver65 said:
So with the pandemic madness and crazy 2020, I was feeling nostalgic and bought an Army Green TRD Pro. When looking for some mods to do, I came across a vendor that makes up stripe kits that resemble the classic SR5 stripes on the pickups from 81-83 and I figured "Why Not?" so I did it. They've been on there for a year and I'm considering pulling them back off because I'm not sure if they are too much or not. I know some folks will like them, some will hate them. All good. Just figured I'd share some pics and see what you all think.
Here are some Before/After Pics:
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I think it looks damn good!
 
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