When Painting
Oct 3, 2002 | 05:06 PM
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When Painting
My car is a 72, but I really like a couple of the 69 colors. Just wondering if it voliates any unwritten laws to use a color from a different year?
Of course, WBY is still at the top of my list. :)
Oct 3, 2002 | 06:10 PM
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Re: When Painting (OHSIXX)
I don't think so. Mine was WBY (yuck :U sorry don't like that color) but when I bought it, it was purple (not ever a real vette color). I think it's going to end up Millenium Yellow so I'll be a rebel with you...
Oct 3, 2002 | 06:12 PM
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Re: When Painting (OHSIXX)
I say paint it the color you will be happy with and forget NCRS.
By the way....what was the originial color.
Oct 3, 2002 | 06:14 PM
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Re: When Painting (OHSIXX)
Our '82 is the '91 Brilliant Red Metalic (I've seen the color named different ways).
http://www.makoshark2.com/sale/82vette.htm
But then again, nobody can say I am a purist :)
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Oct 3, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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Re: When Painting (bamavettes)
It was originally green and painted white in 1994. Lots of fine scratches in the white. :rolleyes:
Oct 3, 2002 | 06:21 PM
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Re: When Painting (OHSIXX)
Personally, I like the green!
Oct 3, 2002 | 06:29 PM
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Re: When Painting (OHSIXX)
Paint it the way you want it.
'77 Corvette bright yellow on a 72? shame on me :cheers:
Oct 3, 2002 | 06:36 PM
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Re: When Painting (yellow 72)
Yellow 72, I love that car :eek: :cool:
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Oct 3, 2002 | 07:37 PM
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Re: When Painting (OHSIXX)
Black was NOT a stock color in 74. Did I make a mistake?
:lol:
Oct 3, 2002 | 07:58 PM
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Re: When Painting (vettfixr)
Quote:
Black was NOT a stock color in 74. Did I make a mistake?
:lol:
No!!! "YOU" certainly didn't do anything wrong! :cheers:
Oct 3, 2002 | 08:35 PM
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Re: When Painting (OHSIXX)
Paint the car the color that you like the best if you are not going for NCRS standards. Personally I think Elkhart Green is a beautiful color. WBY would be at the top of my 69color list. It`s awesome. But I may not be a good judge. I love my Laguna gray 70. But several people told me they thought it was a boring and drab color. Song lyric " you can`t please everyone, so you got to please yourself"
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Oct 4, 2002 | 12:17 AM
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Re: When Painting (Makonut)
I painted Mine Viper Red and I really like it. Just go with what you like and enjoy.
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79 Vette Viper Red no engine mods yet.
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Oct 4, 2002 | 09:55 PM
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Re: When Painting (yellow 72)
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Paint it the way you want it.
'77 Corvette bright yellow on a 72? shame on me :cheers:
BE-U-TEE-FUL!!! man I love that yellow! :D
Oct 4, 2002 | 10:04 PM
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Re: When Painting (OHSIXX)
If you have a matching numbers NCRS show car and you want to keep it that way, or if that is your eventual goal... then paint it the original color.
Otherwise, paint it any color that tickles your fancy. :cheers: