I posted this in the paint section but have not received any responses, thought I would try it here.

I am restoring a red 68 GT Fastback that does not currently have the C-Stripe from the last repaint.  I plan to strip the paint and repaint it red (the original color).  I have the Marti report which states it had a black C-stripe which I plan to reinstall (it's also on the body buck tag). After looking in parts suppliers catalogs I notice there is a reflective and non reflective stripe.  How do I know which one is correct for my car???

Thanks,
Gene  

Hi MY68GT,

i am no expert but, to my limited knowledge, i do not think they were reflect at that time. maybe not until 69-70 when the mach 1 had reflective mach stripes. the reflective ones offered may just be an item offered now. i would call a few parts houses and find someone who knows there stuff. or send a fax or letter to this sites guros of mustangage. maybe they have people that can reply.

p.s i would like to see your car if you have pic capablity. i have a 68 coupe sunlitgold 289 3 spd ...mostly stock....sunlitegoldpony@verizon.net  

Gene,

For those that don't know; C-stripes were decals, not painted on.

Phoenix Graphics makes both reflective and non-reflective, http://www.phoenixgraphix.com/ford/sk103.htm

I prefer the reflective stripes because they look so much cooler at night.  They really draw attention.  I believe either is correct.

Jon  

To see a picture of a red 68 GT with white C-stripe cut and paste this link into your browser address bar: http://www.stencilsandstripes.com/images/Ford_Mustang/68_Mustang_C-stripe.jpg  

The reflective C stripe came with the Reflective Group that included reflective paint on the GT wheels in 1968.