1968 Lime Gold GTCS Final Paint

[wallace]

All,

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

 

[Ruppstang]

Oh Happy Days Now!

 

[wallace]

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

 

[Mosesatm]

What color GT/CS stripes are you using?

 

[wallace]

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

Wally

 

[Mosesatm]

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.

 

[robert campbell]

White hood stipes would certainly be unique to say the least. Not sure what to think!

Rob

 

[franklinair]

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

Neil

 

[Ruppstang]

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.

 

[wallace]

All,

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

 

[wallace]

Few More PICS

Few more pics with Paint Formula. PPG Environbase only

 

[admin]

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

 

[whodat]

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]

All,

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

 

[Mosesatm]

It’s gorgeous. Your painter did a great job!!

 

[wallace]

Last Couple of pics

Final pics in Western Kansas before I pic her up.

 

[franklinair]

Looks SUPER.

Neil

 

[stangfan]

Well done! I hope you will be submitting a picture for the 2021 calendar competition. :grin:

 

[wallace]

Calendar 2021

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

 

[stangfan]

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

Not to me. When the contest starts usually in September, there will be a notice posted on the forums. Just follow the instructions. Look forward to seeing your submission. Lots of fun!