Style elements that should make a comback

*DGthe3* · 05-14-2008, 08:10 PM

As I was driving down the highway today I started thinking about how there are certain design elements on cars that typify a particular era. Some of it is really cool, others . . .

*Edit* it is now multiple choice, and wagons have been replaced with vinyl roofs.

AirGoya · 05-14-2008, 08:22 PM

I think most of those things aren't in cars now for a reason. Most of them you look at and you're reminded of a time period. This could be good or bad. I think car makers want to make cars without that. They want a look that when you look at it 20 years from now, it still looks good and you're not reminded of when it was made.

Thats why i voted for T-tops. They to me arent really a styling element but they're more like having a convertible thats more practicle for colder places.

09'Z28 · 05-14-2008, 09:13 PM

+1

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-14-2008, 09:46 PM

I've noticed that there was a pre-squared off era to vehicles that gave way to a neo-curvy era...which cycled right back into boxy...and now - we've managed to adapt the two and squsih them together. (see: Camaro)

I've always liked the squared-off look. Then you've got squared off headlamps, or rounded - I like the rounded...

Interesting thread.

WillInThe04Ranger · 05-14-2008, 09:55 PM

This thread needs to be multiple choice, I think that Fastbacks and T Tops are the main things I like, I voted T Tops

Narrow nose/fenders ....... hmmmmmm that'd be a sight on new cars

2 tones are making a come back around here, I see a lot of pick ups and cars (Monte carlo's) with the two tone

Chrome bumpers are still around on trucks

Not too sure on fins

I've read somewhere that Volvo has a station wagon coming out, dont know how well it will do, IMO I think the dodge magnum is a Modern station wagon

Fastbacks ..... YES

T-tops ....... YES

Mesh/spoke wheels im going to assume are the 100 spoke rims with the curb alert things ....... sure caddy's go with those well

*TAG UR IT* · 05-15-2008, 12:36 AM

WOW!!! Seriously, this DOES need to be multiple choice!

I went for the t-tops, but had a few others in mind.

*The_Blur* · 05-15-2008, 12:03 PM

I want to bring back the 2-tone paint job. Someone on CSS.net got their Cobalt painted black on top and it was sweet. I was playing with one of my Camaros on NFS Pro Street and made one of mine a green Camaro with a black top. The fifth generation Camaro would look hot in 2-tone.

The_Stache · 05-15-2008, 12:13 PM

Give me a classic roadster look chopped, channeled with a billet aluminum grill.

theholycow · 05-15-2008, 12:22 PM

Totally needs to be multiple choice.

2 tone paint jobs - never left, my 2002 GMC has it
Chrome (particularly bumpers) - MORE CHROME!!!
Station Wagons - Not as a styling element, but so people don't have to buy SUVs when they need a station wagon
T-tops - WANT!!!

LS9CamaroSS · 05-15-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirGoya

I think most of those things aren't in cars now for a reason. Most of them you look at and you're reminded of a time period. This could be good or bad. I think car makers want to make cars without that. They want a look that when you look at it 20 years from now, it still looks good and you're not reminded of when it was made.

Thats why i voted for T-tops. They to me arent really a styling element but they're more like having a convertible thats more practicle for colder places.

COPO_Chevy · 05-15-2008, 04:20 PM

Hmm tough one between fins and fastbacks but..im more inline with the fastbacks of the 60's...than the fins of the 50's.

EDIT: Another thing i was thinking about and think they should bring back is vynal tops...man this should be multiple choice

*DGthe3* · 05-20-2008, 01:44 AM

Lets try this again. I got rid of the old poll and created this new one. I swaped wagons for vinyl roofs. And the poll has multiple options

*TAG UR IT* · 05-20-2008, 02:52 AM

Got mine in there!

WillInThe04Ranger · 05-20-2008, 01:14 PM

haha woot Multiple choice is a lot better lol.

View Poll Results: What Styling Elements Should Make a Comeback?
Narrow nose+ big fenders(1930's)	3	12.50%
2 tone paint jobs	10	41.67%
Chrome (particularly bumpers)	7	29.17%
Fins	0	0%
Vinyl Roof	4	16.67%
Fastbacks	13	54.17%
T-tops	14	58.33%
Mesh/Spoke wheels	3	12.50%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll

05-14-2008, 08:10 PM	#1
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	What style elements should make a comeback? As I was driving down the highway today I started thinking about how there are certain design elements on cars that typify a particular era. Some of it is really cool, others . . . Edit it is now multiple choice, and wagons have been replaced with vinyl roofs. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

05-14-2008, 09:13 PM	#3
09'Z28 The "Mad Hamster" Drives: '71 Camaro, '90 mx5, '71 2002 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,610 View My Garage	+1 __________________

05-14-2008, 09:46 PM	#4
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I've noticed that there was a pre-squared off era to vehicles that gave way to a neo-curvy era...which cycled right back into boxy...and now - we've managed to adapt the two and squsih them together. (see: Camaro) I've always liked the squared-off look. Then you've got squared off headlamps, or rounded - I like the rounded... Interesting thread. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

05-14-2008, 09:55 PM	#5
WillInThe04Ranger Drives: 04 Ranger, 95 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, North Carolina Posts: 684 View My Garage	This thread needs to be multiple choice, I think that Fastbacks and T Tops are the main things I like, I voted T Tops Narrow nose/fenders ....... hmmmmmm that'd be a sight on new cars 2 tones are making a come back around here, I see a lot of pick ups and cars (Monte carlo's) with the two tone Chrome bumpers are still around on trucks Not too sure on fins I've read somewhere that Volvo has a station wagon coming out, dont know how well it will do, IMO I think the dodge magnum is a Modern station wagon Fastbacks ..... YES T-tops ....... YES Mesh/spoke wheels im going to assume are the 100 spoke rims with the curb alert things ....... sure caddy's go with those well __________________ America's Manififest Destiny, Rollin On Radials

05-14-2008, 08:22 PM	#2
AirGoya Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago/Carbondale Posts: 815	I think most of those things aren't in cars now for a reason. Most of them you look at and you're reminded of a time period. This could be good or bad. I think car makers want to make cars without that. They want a look that when you look at it 20 years from now, it still looks good and you're not reminded of when it was made. Thats why i voted for T-tops. They to me arent really a styling element but they're more like having a convertible thats more practicle for colder places.

05-15-2008, 12:36 AM	#6
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	WOW!!! Seriously, this DOES need to be multiple choice! I went for the t-tops, but had a few others in mind.

05-15-2008, 12:03 PM	#7
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	I want to bring back the 2-tone paint job. Someone on CSS.net got their Cobalt painted black on top and it was sweet. I was playing with one of my Camaros on NFS Pro Street and made one of mine a green Camaro with a black top. The fifth generation Camaro would look hot in 2-tone. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

05-15-2008, 12:13 PM	#8
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,800 View My Garage	Give me a classic roadster look chopped, channeled with a billet aluminum grill. __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

05-15-2008, 04:20 PM	#11
COPO_Chevy Drives: 2015 Malibu 1LT; '87 Grand Prix LE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chilton, Wisconsin Posts: 480	Hmm tough one between fins and fastbacks but..im more inline with the fastbacks of the 60's...than the fins of the 50's. EDIT: Another thing i was thinking about and think they should bring back is vynal tops...man this should be multiple choice

05-20-2008, 01:44 AM	#12
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Lets try this again. I got rid of the old poll and created this new one. I swaped wagons for vinyl roofs. And the poll has multiple options __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

05-20-2008, 02:52 AM	#13
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	Got mine in there!

05-20-2008, 01:14 PM	#14
WillInThe04Ranger Drives: 04 Ranger, 95 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, North Carolina Posts: 684 View My Garage	haha woot Multiple choice is a lot better lol. __________________ America's Manififest Destiny, Rollin On Radials

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