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1968 Lime Gold GTCS Final Paint

wallace

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Matched paint to lower cowel where it had been untouched. 8 color matches later we came up with a perfect match. Amazing how many different shades of Lime Gold there are. Not even close to what was initially offered to us.

Wally
 

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wallace

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All original sheetmetal although needed some work to save fenders. Quality work from Big Creek Restoration in Hays, Kansas.

Able to find Parchment Vinyl top finally!

Thinking of doing white hood stripes? Thoughts?

Thanks, Wally
 
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wallace

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Car came with white GTCS stripes. I know the only color offered for hood stripes was black.

Wally
 

Mosesatm

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Personally I think adding white hood stripes to a car with a white top and white side stripes may be a little too much white. But that opinion is worth what you paid for it.
 

franklinair

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White hood stripes will be too bright and cause a glare. That's why they were only offered in Black.

Neil
 

Ruppstang

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If You want to try it have it painted black and the have a white vinyl stripe put over it. If you do not like it you can take it off.
 
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wallace

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I think that leaving well enough alone is the right answer. If it ain't broken, why fix it. The parchment top and white stripes should contrast nicely with the lime gold exterior.

Thank you all for your expert opinions.

Wally
 
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wallace

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Few More PICS

Few more pics with Paint Formula. PPG Environbase only
 

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It looks amazing. Very nice work and congrats on sticking it out to get just the right color.
 

whodat

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I’m in the same boat as Wallace trying to get the correct shade of Lime-Gold. More paint getting mixed tomorrow.


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1968Cally

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I think that leaving well enough alone is the right answer. If it ain't broken, why fix it. The parchment top and white stripes should contrast nicely with the lime gold exterior.

Thank you all for your expert opinions.

Wally
Congrats. You made the right decision. IMHO
 
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wallace

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Last Couple of pics

Final pics in Western Kansas before I pic her up.
 

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wallace

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Calendar 2021

Steve, do I submit to you? Let me know and thank you. Wally
 
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