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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 01:19 AM
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I am looking to get my 1980 painted and was wondering what would look good with the oyster interior. I would rather replace the white with something less.... white. Right now the car is silver, or at least was at one time. I was thinking about Atomic Orange. Would that look OK with the white interior, or would it look stupid? Other than that any suggestions? possibly painting the high rise hood black, or stripes? just something to set it aside from a silver car with a white interior, thanks,
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 02:07 AM
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I think Atomic Orange would look great, with or without stripes!
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 02:33 AM
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it could be the CREAMSICLEMOBILE!!!!
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 02:33 AM
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Ya i think the Atomic orange would look alright with the white interior, just dont want the car to be called the creamsicle hahahaha
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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This is a freinds 76. Does this help?
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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ya, that does look slick
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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This color will look good with white, black, & saddle int's.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Atomic orange would look good, if you want to break up colour, buy the 82 collector fade package for the hood and possibly sides if you like that too. I think an electric blue, like 04 comm. would look good or the 03 anniversary red.....post pics when your done...
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Default Atomic Orange

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This is a freinds 76. Does this help?
Hey Dave show them the underhood pic !

Gerry AKA 66Corvettecoupe uncledaddy
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Check out the underside of the hood.
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Dude don't do it.

Maybe a dark Blue.
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ya i saw a dark silver i really like. I do like the atomic orange, but on a white interior it would look goofy.
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