When Painting
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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. :)
Of course, WBY is still at the top of my list. :)
Melting Slicks
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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...
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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 :)
[Modified by djunod, 4:15 PM 10/3/2002]
http://www.makoshark2.com/sale/82vette.htm
But then again, nobody can say I am a purist :)
[Modified by djunod, 4:15 PM 10/3/2002]
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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:
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Re: When Painting (vettfixr)
Black was NOT a stock color in 74. Did I make a mistake? 
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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"
[Modified by Makonut, 12:38 AM 10/4/2002]
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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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79 Vette Viper Red no engine mods yet.
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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:
Otherwise, paint it any color that tickles your fancy. :cheers: