I've seen more than one restoration with a (or the) clear coat OVER the hockey stripe. I believe from the factory, there was no clear coat and definitely, the decal was the top layer over the quarter panel paint.
That said, putting the clear coat OVER the hockey stripe protects it very well, and I approve, even though it may not be dead-nuts accurate for an OEM restore.
That red barracuda has beautiful paint. Too beautiful to be factory original, IMO.
Just to be clear..... the purpose was to protect. The clear coat as mentioned protects the hockey stripe. This car is restored with whatever REASONABLE original parts as possible. It will not see Mecham, but will see me smiling and driving. I am making changes that were not original, but effective.... like covering the entire interior with KilMat to insulate and deaden external sound. Putting LED headlights that LOOK like the originals and not Jeep lights. Thanks you for the thumbs up, much appreciated .