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Just got an Estimate for paint so i have to decide on color.
I know its up to me in the end but would like to hear comments.
Do i do the Orig code#19 Black? or Maybe Viking Blue with white Hood stripes no W30 stripes down the side.
Yay or nay!
Last edited by JOHNNYOLDS442; Oct 3, 2020 at 12:22 PM.
Since black is the original color and it is a desirable color that would be my vote. It’s your car though, I think the blue would look awesome with the black pin stripes and I doubt that would hurt much on resell since it is also a very desirable color combo.
Since black is the original color and it is a desirable color that would be my vote. It’s your car though, I think the blue would look awesome with the black pin stripes and I doubt that would hurt much on resell since it is also a very desirable color combo.
I was gonna do white stripes on the blue but no side w30 stripes just white double or triple pin stripe, Thanks !
I'm not a huge fan of black, but an original black car - I'd have to paint it "BLACK",
not many black cars out there - to the point that "BLACK" became "SPECIAL ORDER" on an Oldsmobile A-body for '72
You might want to wait to decide once the body work is done. The painter should have no problem getting whatever paint you want in a day or two once the car is ready. Once the whole car has been primed and blocked for the final time, go over and look at it. The best way I have found to see what the car will look like is to wipe the car down with prepsol after it has been blocked or wet sanded with at least 400. (You could wet sand the car now to get an idea of how straight it is before you send it to be painted) At that point you can get a good idea of how straight the car is. I agree that either black or blue will look great on the car, but as I am sure you know, the black will show every wave and dip from a mile away. Randy is correct that black is hard to keep clean. Not only will it show any dirt that gets on it, but you have to be really carful with how you clean it as it will also show swirl marks much easier. That said, I am currently building a 67 Camaro convertible that I will be painting black. I also have about two years in the metal work and body work at this point. Just my thoughts.
You might want to wait to decide once the body work is done. The painter should have no problem getting whatever paint you want in a day or two once the car is ready. Once the whole car has been primed and blocked for the final time, go over and look at it. The best way I have found to see what the car will look like is to wipe the car down with prepsol after it has been blocked or wet sanded with at least 400. (You could wet sand the car now to get an idea of how straight it is before you send it to be painted) At that point you can get a good idea of how straight the car is. I agree that either black or blue will look great on the car, but as I am sure you know, the black will show every wave and dip from a mile away. Randy is correct that black is hard to keep clean. Not only will it show any dirt that gets on it, but you have to be really carful with how you clean it as it will also show swirl marks much easier. That said, I am currently building a 67 Camaro convertible that I will be painting black. I also have about two years in the metal work and body work at this point. Just my thoughts.
The more I think about it the less I want it to be black for that very reason.
I have had black cars before and let me tell you as soon as you’re done washing the back of the car you got to go back and wash the front again I’m probably going to go with Viking blue I was also thinking about rally red 1970 That would show everything too but not as bad as black
Last edited by JOHNNYOLDS442; Oct 3, 2020 at 05:42 PM.
Honestly. I think the car will look great whatever color you choose. 71-72 is my favorite body style 442 and there are not many colors that will make the car look bad. Here is a 71 S that my brother an I did in orange about 12 years ago.
Honestly. I think the car will look great whatever color you choose. 71-72 is my favorite body style 442 and there are not many colors that will make the car look bad. Here is a 71 S that my brother an I did in orange about 12 years ago.
I guess I would want to determine the goal you are trying to complete. Correct car, with original color, a car that meets your artistic desires or a reproduction of something you have seen before.
If he has to do jambs as well, then any color would be okay. But if he isn't planning on jambs and they are still black, then black would be easiest. How about a color from another line, like a Toronado only color, or a Cadillac color? Just to be different.
If he has to do jambs as well, then any color would be okay. But if he isn't planning on jambs and they are still black, then black would be easiest. How about a color from another line, like a Toronado only color, or a Cadillac color? Just to be different.
yes the jams are getting done as well they are currently the same as the outside.
Yea maybe a different color like Green with envy?
Who is paying for the paint job? That's who gets to decide the color. But if I were paying for it, I'd do the blue with black stripes. JMO.
Don't do double stripes on the sides, that was a 70 thing. 71/72 non-W-30 442s used the triple side stripe so that's where I'd go with that. Just a suggestion.
Who is paying for the paint job? That's who gets to decide the color. But if I were paying for it, I'd do the blue with black stripes. JMO.
Don't do double stripes on the sides, that was a 70 thing. 71/72 non-W-30 442s used the triple side stripe so that's where I'd go with that. Just a suggestion.
Exactly i have done the triple stripe but honestly did not know it was a 70 or 71 thing " good to know" Ha Ha thanks!
Last edited by JOHNNYOLDS442; Oct 4, 2020 at 06:17 AM.
i had a black bmw 740il.i sold it before i moved to the country on a mile of gravel road.no way in heck was i gonna be washing that thing every day.but man when it was clean it was awesome.i painted an el camino black for my nephew jeez louise was it a pain to get every little wave,dip etc out.
