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12-10-2008, 01:46 PM
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68 Firebird Color Choices, photoshop request
I am just trying to get a feel for what color I like best for when I eventually finish restoring the 68. I am love the black but man my car better be perfect if I am going to pull that color off! So I have attached a few random pictures I found on Google and was wondering if anyone was bored enough to change any of the pics to a different color car.
I am looking for examples of a Gun Metal Grey and Electron Blue. And if you want to add or suggest any other colors, be my guest. I am open to color opinions.
Thanks,
JW 
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12-10-2008, 02:40 PM
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they always look good in white!
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12-10-2008, 04:37 PM
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look sexy in everycolor!
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12-10-2008, 04:55 PM
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what color was it new?
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
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12-10-2008, 05:02 PM
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Im either doing my 69 like a trans am or the original color which is a dark red.
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12-10-2008, 09:06 PM
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What is the overall theme for the car?
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12-10-2008, 10:16 PM
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highlight yellow. sexiest color i ever seen besides sublime green.
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12-10-2008, 10:50 PM
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I'd pass on the gunmetal, I think it could be badass in blue.. I'll try and work on something this weekend
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12-11-2008, 01:18 PM
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Well original color, I have to look at the paper work no body panel left has original coloring....
As for the theme of the car well its a street driven show car not numbers matching and just a good looker with original look on the outside cept maybe the coloring...
Thanks guys,
JW
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12-11-2008, 02:56 PM
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Cowl tag should tell you the color.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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12-12-2008, 07:54 PM
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I'd pass on the gunmetal, I think it could be badass in blue.. I'll try and work on something this weekend
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my dads 67 bird is a gunmetal metallic gray color.... looks sick
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12-13-2008, 06:13 PM
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There is a red that the new corvettes are coming in that is nice. It is a darker red metallic. With fresh bright work and some nice wheels I think it would be a winner. I can't find a good example of it online, you will know the red I am talking about if you see it.
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12-13-2008, 06:39 PM
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id say if you dont want to go with a quality deep black, maybe a NBM or dark blue metallic or a metallic burgundy
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12-18-2008, 02:41 PM
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My buddy's dad has a 68 that was a very dark green. Almost looked black in some lights. Had a bit of metallic in it too. Not sure what the name of the color is... looks sexy though.
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12-18-2008, 04:53 PM
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So, what color is indicated on the cowl tag??
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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12-18-2008, 05:46 PM
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Oh yea sorry haha forgot to get back to this thread!
Color was Primavera Beige
JW
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12-18-2008, 06:24 PM
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Oh yea sorry haha forgot to get back to this thread!
Color was Primavera Beige
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Ugh...yeah, pass....
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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12-19-2008, 12:00 AM
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Ugh...yeah, pass....
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+1 a lot of colors would be better than that
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12-19-2008, 12:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stevethepirate
My buddy's dad has a 68 that was a very dark green. Almost looked black in some lights. Had a bit of metallic in it too. Not sure what the name of the color is... looks sexy though.
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If it is the original Pontiac dark green it is called "Brewster Green", the lighter green was less metallic and more of a British Racing Green called "Goodwood Green"
Both were offered with either a black or matching green interior. The green interiors did not age well though, so many "restorations" switched to black. It was very common for both greens to be sold with a black vinyl top and occasionally you will find a Brewster car with a white top and interior, it is a really sharp color combination when restored.
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12-19-2008, 06:49 PM
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what about the blue the new zr1 come in
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12-19-2008, 07:47 PM
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There is somebody at work with a newer (07 maybe) BMW M5 that is a perfect blue for that car. Next time I see it I'll leave the guy a note maybe I can grab the paint code & a pic. That car is beautiful x10.
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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12-19-2008, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JW
I am just trying to get a feel for what color I like best for when I eventually finish restoring the 68. I am love the black but man my car better be perfect if I am going to pull that color off! So I have attached a few random pictures I found on Google and was wondering if anyone was bored enough to change any of the pics to a different color car.
I am looking for examples of a Gun Metal Grey and Electron Blue. And if you want to add or suggest any other colors, be my guest. I am open to color opinions.
Thanks,
JW
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here is a suggestion. there is a green that came on a 69, I can't quite remember the name, something like verdaro green, don't quote me on the exact name, but it is a beautiful color. I have a friend with a 69. I'll try to figure how to post them for you.
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