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Old 12-02-2010, 12:57 PM
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Old 12-02-2010, 12:57 PM
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Speaking of orange GMs, I finally decided I'm going to paint my 82 Caballero orange and white.
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Mine is suburst metallic orange, and I absolutely love the color. I really prefer it to the way atomic looks - the sun just absolutely lights the car up like you wouldn't believe.

And for reference - I have a pic parked next to an atomic orange car from last years eureka springs event.

Here are a bunch of pics for you:
See.. very similar!



.... Until the sun hits them!






A couple next to my friends factory correct 76 paint job




Ive got tons more pics, as I am sure most people here do! If you want to see any others let me know.
Old 12-02-2010, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dboz
Any updates or pics? Dying to see this!!!
No..car is still in primer. I'm hoping that it will be painted by Christmas, but sometime in January is probably more realistic. I CAN'T WAIT!!!
Old 12-02-2010, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by rcsdvette
No..car is still in primer. I'm hoping that it will be painted by Christmas, but sometime in January is probably more realistic. I CAN'T WAIT!!!
Same here.
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I'm partial to Ontario Orange... http://www.twoplays25.com/72-1.php
As others have stated, it's a Firemist Metallic paint. I like Atomic Orange.. but Ontario is more appropriate given the proximity in year of the 74 to the 72 and 71 when Ontario was offered.
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Originally Posted by Kevins77
Mine is suburst metallic orange, and I absolutely love the color. I really prefer it to the way atomic looks - the sun just absolutely lights the car up like you wouldn't believe.

And for reference - I have a pic parked next to an atomic orange car from last years eureka springs event.

Here are a bunch of pics for you:
See.. very similar!



.... Until the sun hits them!






A couple next to my friends factory correct 76 paint job




Ive got tons more pics, as I am sure most people here do! If you want to see any others let me know.
That is SWEET! pm sent...
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Originally Posted by PhilaScott
I'm partial to Ontario Orange... http://www.twoplays25.com/72-1.php
As others have stated, it's a Firemist Metallic paint. I like Atomic Orange.. but Ontario is more appropriate given the proximity in year of the 74 to the 72 and 71 when Ontario was offered.
Beautiful Vette!
Old 12-06-2010, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Kevins77
Mine is suburst metallic orange, and I absolutely love the color. I really prefer it to the way atomic looks - the sun just absolutely lights the car up like you wouldn't believe.

And for reference - I have a pic parked next to an atomic orange car from last years eureka springs event.

Here are a bunch of pics for you:
See.. very similar!



.... Until the sun hits them!






A couple next to my friends factory correct 76 paint job




Ive got tons more pics, as I am sure most people here do! If you want to see any others let me know.
Awesome! I like the sunburst metallic orange!

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BUMP for update.
Old 04-06-2011, 06:49 PM
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Default Finally out of the paint shop...

Here of some pics of her...still needs some finishing touches but pretty much all done!



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Spectacular!
What is the name of the color again - and who did you buy the beautiful new hood from? Congrats on a phenomenal job!
Ron
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Originally Posted by Racer C6
Spectacular!
What is the name of the color again - and who did you buy the beautiful new hood from? Congrats on a phenomenal job!
Ron
Thanks Ron. It's been a long and expensive journey! Still need to do the interior. The color is Sunset Orange Metallic. I actually got the hood a couple of years ago from Eckler's.
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That turned out really nice. It is going to be a tough choice.
Old 04-12-2011, 06:25 AM
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74 corvette orange. Repainted the vette a couple of years ago . Same original color. Dave


Old 04-14-2011, 07:25 PM
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Beautiful original 74!



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