esisson

I know that everyone on this board have different opinions about the color that they painted their car(s) and the reasons why. How about for a 1968 442 convertible with "Light Blue" interior. The previous owner painted it a very non OEM dark blue.

What color convertible top and what color paint would you prefer?

The car came with Provencial White - White Top - Light Blue Interior. Stay with original??? Let me know your opinion. Thanks in advance!

dan1s

I would stick with the original colors.

Neg

It's your car. I'd say forget about keeping it original and make it look exactly how you want it to. Heck, I painted mine lime green. :P

esisson

I would never have thought about Lime Green... LOL, It looks awesome!!!!

I'm not brave enough to try that color combo! You've got a neutral colored interior (White), makes it easier to be creative. Without changing the Light Blue interior color, I think I'm locked into just a few combinations that I would find acceptible.

White or Black exterior
White or Black convertible top

How about Black exterior Black top with a Medium blue Fender stripe???

KeithA0000

Hey esisson. Mine's Black, black and black. I always think that black is best, but that's just personal preference. However, with a light blue interior, I'd be going white with white. Maybe a black top, but definitely a white exterior. The interior really limits what you can do on the outside. I'd say that your only options would be white, or a mid to light blue. The "keep it original" argument is always a good one, but like Neg says, it's your car. On the other hand, you want people to say "wow" when they see your awesome Oldsmobile ride, and not "ooh, what an odd color combo".
Hope this helps. Cheers.

dan1s

OverHaulin had a episode (Season 4) of the same car yours might be. The episode name was Episode 1: Mean Anemul

Here's a picture of what they did to the car. I think it looked great.


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Lady72nRob71

Since you have the light blue interior, i would opt for the white top and a medium-light blue paint. Personally I really like the "carribean blue" that was used in the early 70's. I cannot remember the exact name of that color, but I love it... It is a little darker than the color of this smiley:
I am not sure if it was offered in 68 though...

Neg, I do have to say that your "Key Lime" paint combo does look awesome!
Now for some homemade Key Lime pie!

Bluevista

I think the original colors sound really sharp, don't see many white on white with the light blue interior. My second choice would be Olds Nordic blue poly, (light ice blue with a slight metallic), I think all the GM divisions had some version of it. Maybe that's the color you're thinking of Rob? My Vista was and will be that so I'm a litle biased.

Allan H

This is an old pic that shows the color of mine.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/...5e1dfdf87e.jpg

68Tom

esisson, I personally think original colors are a really cool color combination, especially for a convertible. It'd definitely be more rare than most stock colors. I too, like to keep things numbers matching. If you wanted to add a bit of color, you could always add the W36 Rally Stripe option, which for a provincial white car could either be red or black.

I think a white car with the Blue Top (Code 4) would look pretty sharp with the light blue interior and white body. Also, this way, it wouldn't be all white.

Just some ideas if you want to keep it mostly stock.

kaz442

I'm in the same situation with my F85. It has the light blue interior. I think the only choices we have are white, silver/grey or a shade of blue. I'm leaning towards viking blue so it will match my '72 convertible. Its your car do as you wish. JKaz

dan1s

I'm surprised that nobody likes the overhaulin car colors. I think that looks great.

esisson

dan1s, I like what they did with the 442 on Overhaulin. It's much more of a Custom look that I would want on mine. I think most people think the original white paint / white top would look best. I might change things up a little and go with a blue stipe on the fender instead of black or red! Thanks a lot for sharing your opinions tonight. You guys are great.

Jamesbo

I have a 69 that is 51 Trophy blue with dark Blue top and light Blue interior and white pin stripe I love that colors. I have also seen the same car with a white top that looks very nice.

Lady72nRob71

Nordic Blue - that's it.
Thanks for rebooting my stuck mind!

Olds64

It think you should prep the car and paint it primer blue with a foam roller. That would look SWEET! Flat colors look good on a car!