I was just thinking about painting my car.
The original color code is for two tone teal. (UGH!)
I think I'd like all dark teal, or LeMans Blue (same as my vette), but 2 cars the same color seems kind of goofy.
And I always thought the racer's red 68 with the white stripe was about the nicest color sceme I've ever seen on a 68. But I wouldn't want to look like I was copying.
Heck the more than 15 year old graphite gray/metalic black doesn't look that bad either.

So my question is: If its not the original paint, does it make any sense, to repaint the original color ?
Even if a stock appearing restoration is your goal ?

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68 SS-396 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/thad68velle.jpg) Best E.T. 13.533@106.42 m.p.h.
68 SS-396 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/thad68velle2.jpg) 4 gears & 4.10s
1st Car (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/thads68bu.jpg) 1984-86, original 6cyl, then 74-350, then 327, then 454 :)
68 Corvette (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/tds68vette2.JPG) In the Family for 20 years.

I would paint it any of the stock color choice/combinations of that year. That would be a great stock "looking" restoration IMHO.

Nat

It really depends on the car. If the car's set up for racing then an aggressive color but for cruising around/daily driving the stock color (I don't think teal's half bad)or one off the factory palette would be fine.
Red and blue seem to be the most overused colors. I think tripoli turqoise (with a white vinyl top maybe) looks best on a 1968 model.
I don't think it affects value unless the car's all original. My Dad's '68 Corvette was originally Corvette Bronze and is now black. It also doesn't have the original engine or tranny as well as bunch of other parts such as aftermarket sidepipes so it can pull off the black color well. Now if a car was a gold numbers matching SS with all the original parts and just needing a paintjob and someone painted it '98 Dodge Neon blue or something, then yes that could kill the value and appeal too maybe.

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1970 Chevy Custom El Camino (http://www.dreamelectric.com)
Originally was & will be Green Mist & Silver w/Green Vinyl Top (now black/black)
350ci/300HP 4bbl & Dual Exhaust
TH-350 - 2.73 Posi Rear - Factory PS, PDB, PW, Tilt, A/C & More
1987 Chevy Caprice Coupe (spare car) (http://www.dreamelectric.com/caprice.html)
Other Restorations - 1967 Sears Custom 600 Tractor (http://www.dreamelectric.com/1967Sears.html)

My friend has two camaros....1- 1967 and 1968 the 68 is tubbed and the 67 is not. the 67 is a small block car and the 68 is a 540 car....They BOTH are the same color....Viper blue with white stripes...I dont think I would have done them both the same color ...But it looks very cool when there both out in the drive way......

I would paint it what ever color you want....It's your car.......enjoy it while you own it.......Good Luck.....

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'70 Chevelle ZZ502/600HP
Silverstone Metallic


1989 Corvette 350/240HP.
Artic White.

Thad?
DO whatever you want.
My Shevelle is a 'vette color.
Ceylon Beige.
But was tired of seeing red and black all the time.Wanted to be different.
Now there are 2 others in town my color.
ANd a Camaro.
AARRGGGHHHH
But at least they look great!
Bottom line is it's YOUR CAR and if it makes YOU happy? Do it http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif

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My Dream - Buttercup (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/butercup.jpg)

1970 Chevelle SS 396 350
2001 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Z71 350 Vortec
Team Chevelle #0796
ACES #05033
Late Great Chevys #162426
American Muscle Car Assoc. #000488
Real women don't have hot flashes, they have power surges.

My car was gold on gold. Not my favorite at all. Dad's was maroon. Less common and it looked nice, but he wanted black too. I do like the turquoise colors though. Our wagon project was/is teal on teal and that's what it will stay.

But hey, your 68 looks good. Unless you're sick of it, keep it as is. Better yet go black with the red SS stripe. Not that I'm partial... http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif

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my 67 droptop (http://www.mdesignstudio.com/chad/other/mychevelle2.jpg)

Dad's 67 droptop (http://www.mdesignstudio.com/chad/other/dads67.jpg)

I agree that red is over-used. If you've been to any of the all-Chevelle shows you'll see what I mean. You can't swing a dead cat without hitting a red Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif.

My favorite factory color in 68 was Island Teal Metalic, a very light silvery blue. Check out Greg Martin's car, I think he goes by Prezgreg here on TC. Beautiful, IMO.

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Bob Von Kaenel
70 SS 54k orig miles
My car. (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/barista70front.jpg)
The red interior. (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/barista70interior2.jpg)
The engine. (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/barista70engine.jpg)
Hood trim. (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/baristasgirls.jpg)

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SweetShot:
Thad?
DO whatever you want.

Bottom line is it's YOUR CAR and if it makes YOU happy? Do it http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif

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Thanks, and I like the color on your car.
You or at least I don't see that often.

My bud stopped by today, and said I was nuts for thinking about it. Said I drive it to much to keep a paint job nice, and the current color sceme looks "sinister".

"Sinister" Dang, I kinda like that. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif
I knew it looked mean but "sinister" ?
Its not everyday somebody says your car looks "sinister".

I guess I can live with the current combo, a little longer. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif



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ACES member:#3722
68 SS-396 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/thads68.jpg) Best E.T. 13.533@106.42 m.p.h.
1st Car (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/thads68bu.jpg) 1984-86, original 6cyl, then 74-350, then 327, then 454 :)
68 Corvette (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/tds68vette2.JPG) In the Family for 20 years.

One of our members, Framer, has a gorgeous stock '67 SS396. The only thing is that is painted black instead of the stock colour; Mountain Green. In his case I think the value is enhanced by NOT painting it the stock colour. Another benefit in his case (hope I'm not picking on you Chuck) is that he could paint it any of the great colours offered in '67 and not be at a disadvantage by choosing Marina Blue or Maderia Maroon or Tahoe Turquoise or Butternut Yellow or... An unusual colour combo is an eye opener but it also is sometimes ugly. In these cases paint it how you like and take your lumps at judging time (Chuck, I really love your car in black vs. the original Mountain Green).

My buddy is a Porsche nut. He's told me that a 928 in Red, White, or Black will bring $3500+ more in resale than any other color. Tough, it's your car, paint it what you want.

Do what you feel like. Heres an idea: If you like gray you should try that dark grey metallic on the new dodges with black stripes or that gunmetal grey metallic on those new mustangs. Now that would be a great color combination.

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Rob
1970 chevelle malibu
454 soon to be 496/B/W t10 all aluminum
RATIFIED
out of commission as of now)

sometimes going with one solid color is nice. from what iv seen, a good number of people go to repaint and use the stripes. just my thoughts

nathaniel

As has been said, it depends on the car and the color (not to mention the buyer). My Elky is now blue (mostly). But, I'm going to paint it back the original Midnight Bronze metallic. The color was only made in 72, it matches the cowl tag, and it looks pretty good, as it's almost black.
Teal isn't bad BTW. I'd go original if possible.