1968 Bought the Elusive One: Pebble Beige GT/CS!!

[classicsguy]

If you have been wondering what a 1968 Pebble Beige car looks like,look no further,just received the title for my new project 1968 GT/CS in factory Pebble Beige color. Its a project but mainly rust free. It was saved from the crusher by owner who sold it to me. As you can see there is a "NO" written in the glass(Pictured) and that meant DO NOT CRUSH. Maybe it was going to get crushed due to the color.....anyhow I plan on keeping it the original color since I dont think many are left with this rare factory color.From the doors back its all factory paint.

 

[teamlo]

Nice acquisition there! Do you have any specifics on the car (engine, trans, rear end ratio, options, etc.)? I love the odd color cars!

Terry

 

[classicsguy]

Thanks Teamlo! Its a C-code 289ci engine with Auto Transmission,power steering ,tinted windows and factory air.I also love the odd color cars....I think thats why I bought it and also realize that color is NOT popular at all, but it came from Ford that way Has the original engine and transmission.

 

[robert campbell]

Amy's (Satan car) was Pebble Beige also!!!

Rob

 

[teamlo]

In '68, I love the Pebble Beige, the Diamond Blue and the Seafoam Green. Much more appealing to me than red, white, black, or one of the more prevalent blues. To each his own, but I enjoy seeing the odd ones. Mine is Meadowlark Yellow. A fairly popular color when new, but some folks don't care for it. I think it looks fantastic and I wouldn't dream of painting it another "more popular" color. Good luck with your project and keep us all informed on the progress!

Terry

 

[franklinair]

ALLRIGHT, Luis!!
Where'd you find it? Looks like a great project. I'm envious. Maybe you should bring it to North Carolina

Neil

 

[Midnight Special]

...Son of a gun CG! Congratulations on saving it from the crusher in addition to getting a great project!

 

[Doug]

I like the different colors as well -- if I found a pink one I'd buy it for my daughter. And yes I'd drive it.

Best of luck,

 

[obwan93001]

That is a great find! Congrats man! I'm w/Terry on the Diamond Blue :wink:. No coincidence seeing mine is Dia Blue heehee. Seeing the pic reminds me of mine, still has (what's left of) the original factory Diamond Blue on it w/alot of primer and some surface rust on it now. Found a local retired guy that has about 30yrs exp w/ground up restos and engine builds that now works out of his home so w/the little to no overhead he offers some really great deals. I've seen some of his work and was way impressed and referred him to my friend who is giving her daugher their son's '66 coupe to drive and took it to him to have it repainted. He quoted them $1500-$2k to remove all the chrome and molding pieces, strip the 5 or so coats of old paint/primer off, do a little bit of body work then repaint w/2 coats of clearcoat I believe. I'm taking my CS to have him give me a quote in the next few days. If he can do the little bit of rust repair, fix a dent in dr's door and paint it for under $3500 I will be very happy. I am going to ask if I can help do some of the work if it helps keep my cost down. I can do most mechanical stuff and have alret rebuilt the entire suspenion and PS system as well as a bunch of other stuff but I am clueless when it comes to paint and bodywork incl rust repairs. The extent of my rust repair has been removing and replacing what was left of the original battery tray with a new repop one from NPD. Glad I have a sealed Optima Red Top battery now :wink:

Congrats on your CS find and you're a good man for saving it from being crushed. I can't even imagine it let alone want to. Some of these wrecking yards don't know what they have or run across sometimes. Hate to think of how many rare cars have been turned into Toyota fenders or Kia hoods over the years. Best of luck w/your new project!

PS: forgot to add that I have a set of orig Ford paint chips for '68 which includes the Diamond Blue so I am hoping to have it matched so I can repaint the original color if at all possible.

 

[admin]

Congrats Luis. Glad you've got something to sink your teeth into now.

I too like the odd colors. How boring would it be if they were all Candy Apple Red?

 

[classicsguy]

ALLRIGHT, Luis!!
Where'd you find it? Looks like a great project. I'm envious. Maybe you should bring it to North Carolina

Neil

Thanks Neil! I actually knew about this car 5 years ago since owner posted an ad on VMF and on this site. If you go back to Classifieds 5 years ago here you will find it. Car is from Las Vegas and was involved in a front collision but no frame damage. Back then owner backed out from sale. After selling my other GT/CS project I went back to the owner and contacted him about selling the car and if he still had it..he told me that he still had it and if I was interested he might sell it. So a deal was made. Still needs front fenders aprons and radiator support along with grill. Rust is not an issue here so thats what attracted me to car...and the RARE color too! It has black interior.

 

[GT/CS S Code]

I too like the odd colors. How boring would it be if they were all Candy Apple Red?

Funny ... but I've never found our big block Candy Apple Red GT/CS boring? I'm far too busy looking in the rear view mirror watching out for red and blue flashing lights!
:grin:

 

[Midnight Special]

I too like the odd colors. How boring would it be if they were all Candy Apple Red?

...Boy, Jon will never live this one down...

YEAH! I be "boring" too! 'Bout 4 times more than any of You!!

;-)

 

[admin]

Awww.. come on guys! I never said red Mustangs were boring. I said it would be boring if they were ALL red. Now if they were ALL Highland Green, then maybe it would be a different story...:wink:

But I know that you know what I meant. :smile:

 

[Midnight Special]

Awww.. come on guys! I never said red Mustangs were boring. I said it would be boring if they were ALL red. Now if they were ALL Highland Green, then maybe it would be a different story...:wink:

But I know that you know what I meant. :smile:

...Yeah, but I was hoping you would let us pick on you a little longer. Those opportunities don't come around very often.

Highland Green?? ...I can live with that!

...Pebble Beige & all the others too ;-)

 

[Ruppstang]

I bought a 67 convertible last year that is frost turquoise and a spring time sprint. When I first got it I thought it was ugly and thought I would sell it. After having it for a while I pulled off some of the old undercoating and saw what the looked like when it was new and I kind of like it. When my son Craig heard that I was thinking of keeping it he said you aren't going to paint it that color are you? I told him that it was growing on me because it was a rare color and it would be fun to drive a robin egg Mustang on to the show field. Don't get me wrong I have no intention of repainting my two red cars this color but I think it will be fun. Marty

 

[hookedtrout]

...Yeah, but I was hoping you would let us pick on you a little longer. Those opportunities don't come around very often.

Highland Green?? ...I can live with that!

...Pebble Beige & all the others too ;-)

I don't know Tim, I think you should set a serious goal to get one in every color, you have to be at least half way there.

 

[Midnight Special]

I don't know Tim, I think you should set a serious goal to get one in every color, you have to be at least half way there.

...You may be right Cory considering the colors all my red ones used to be ;-)

P.S. I sure like Marty's fastback!

 

[franklinair]

"P.S. I sure like Marty's fastback."

Yea, I'd look good in that car.

As an aside;
Luis, if the beige car has a black interior, I will have some nice pieces available when I complete my Deluxe interior (Instr. bezel, Dash panel, Humphugger, Shifter & bezel, Wheel covers- red centers- one set NOS still in Ford wrappers, one set good daily driver). Let me know if you want/need.

Neil

 

[robert campbell]

I just repainted my 1975 Suzuki back to "candy gypsy red" of the era. I bit "orangy" for my taste, but my brother who is half owner likes it!

Rob