68 Roadrunner restoration

[jerrysdustydog]

PPG alright, but # is 5929 (Electric Blue metallic), shows to be a chrysler color, but I don't think B5? I have another PPG color that I'm going to paint some of the interior with, slightly lighter and is #18496 (bright lapis blue metallic). I'm not going with the original 2 tone blue interior, but changing the carpet, seats dash pad, door panels ect. with Black. I have painted the dash frame with the blue and will post some photos later. Not an A/C car, but living just west of Flagstaff, don't think I'll be needing it! Looking forward to later this year maybe coming down to the valley to see your hemi in a show somewhere! What do you think about the stripe question?

 

[69hemibeep]

This wont be much help but I like the flat paint much better but I'm not taking care of it. For ease of upkeep gloss. Let me know when your coming down.

 

[Basketcase]

Jerry do the car to make YOU happy. Your time,your $$,build it the way you want it.

 

[jerrysdustydog]

OK, but you guys have been on the "show" circuit for much longer than I have. I just don't want anyone to look down on my car if a 68 looks wierd with '69 stripes? Most the time I could give a rat's butt about what folks think, but wouldn't want to get my blood pressure up, someday....... The gloves don't really fit that good anymore!:haha: :haha: :horse:

 

[Basketcase]

It doesn't matter how "correct" your car is, there will always be some "know it all" that will nit pick stuff, weather it's right or not. "I had one just like that but with the 383 Hemi"...
My last car had '70 High Backs in it because they are comfortable than the '69s, my bench seat was shredded, and I got a killer deal on a set of recovered seats. It also had a Pistol Grip and a 440 in it, because that's whaty I like and what I had to work with.
Andf I don't remember the code, but I do remember a '68 blue that was called Electric Blue.

 

[69hemibeep]

OK, but you guys have been on the "show" circuit for much longer than I have. I just don't want anyone to look down on my car if a 68 looks wierd with '69 stripes? Most the time I could give a rat's butt about what folks think, but wouldn't want to get my blood pressure up, someday....... The gloves don't really fit that good anymore!:haha: :haha: :horse:

I won't say anything about it :jester:

 

[bobtile]

OK, but you guys have been on the "show" circuit for much longer than I have. I just don't want anyone to look down on my car if a 68 looks wierd with '69 stripes? Most the time I could give a rat's butt about what folks think, but wouldn't want to get my blood pressure up, someday....... The gloves don't really fit that good anymore!:haha: :haha: :horse:

Do whatever you want to do with YOUR car. You aren't going to be selling it at Barrett Jackson, are you? I get sick of the people that pick out "things" about your car that aren't correct. Most of those people don't have cars anyway. That's why I stopped going to car shows and most cruise nights. I go to the track now, and people really appreciate your car there, no matter what it looks like. Its your car , do what you want. Sorry, I think I just got angry for a minute. I'm better now.

 

[Basketcase]

calm down bob...it's jsut an old car......:jester:like we've said, your car, do it your way. just don't expect everyone to like it. I like day two looks. some like bone stock. I don't care for the Donk wheels. But there's enough old cars to make us all happy.

 

[jerrysdustydog]

Thanks for the comments guys! Happy Sunday. Going to spend another day in the shop sanding. Maybe paint the car next weekend.:smug:

 

[bobbyb]

I agree with its your car, do it your way. I plan on leaving my fender tag off when I finish my car so some people won't be able to see my changes.

 

[Budnicks]

sounds great any photo updates ??

 

[jerrysdustydog]

Here are a few more photos, going to shoot the rest of the car today!

 

[jerrysdustydog]

 

[Basketcase]

so...much....blue......:jester:
that's goona look sweet.

 

[jerrysdustydog]

Going to get some better photos tomorrow, but don't want to paint a car this big for a while. Took me 5 hours without a break.

 

[jerrysdustydog]

Going to need some buffing and my bodywork wasn't perfect, but my patience was running low. I quit drinking beer a month ago after 45 years, now I'm about ready to start back.

 

[bobbyb]

Looks good! I hope to paint mine in a few more weeks.

 

[Basketcase]

she's looking great!

 

[Roadcuda]

Going to need some buffing and my bodywork wasn't perfect, but my patience was running low. I quit drinking beer a month ago after 45 years, now I'm about ready to start back.
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Wait until the car's done, then start back if you must!!!! :groucho:It's lookin good!

 

[sixgunrunner68]

Looks great, nice job!