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Big decision to make - need advice and opinions.

torredcuda

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So my first road runner I had back in 1980 was a `70 383, 4 spd, red with black bench interior but when I decided I needed another one in 2000 I wanted it to be a factory FC7 car. My dream would have been 440-6 or Hemi, 4 spd, white bucket interior but the old "champagne taste on a beer budget" always kicks in. What I found that I could afford was a fairly solid, low option model with black bench interior. Since my `72 Barracuda is a modified, fun car my original thought was to keep the road runner a nice stock cruiser, adding the air grabber hood (because it`s too cool not to but also have the stock hood to switch out if I want), possibly stripes and a few "Day Two" add ons but otherwise build it stock per fender tag. My dilemna is I really love white interior on the In-Violet - it really makes it pop so I`m debating changing mine from black to white. I know "my car, do I want with it" but I think it would bug me a little knowing it should be black (damn brain!).So what are you guys thoughts, even though I am a long ways off from interior redo I need to plan way ahead and order stuff do to long lead times for interior stuff from Legendary? Below is what it would like if I add stripes, it is coded for the Go-Wing.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0119-357510/1970-plymouth-road-runner/

or other than wheels, with black interior

https://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/2200-dfw/1970-plymouth-road-runner
 

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OK, so I may jumped the gun a bit thinking I can get white interior, mine is coded for Medium grade black bench not the more common High grade pattern. I have never seen a Medium grade bench in white - only black, blue and brown and looking at Legendary`s catalog those are the only colors they list. I know Legendary can do custom orders but was white available in Medium bench? I guess if it was not and I have it done I can brag my car is a "1 of 1 known to exist" with that interior.
 

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Keep the original (?) black bench.
White has drawbacks.
I've got one in one car.
But it's hotter here.
They show dirt and get stained looking.
Black is hotter.
Got a black one as well.
If you have never ordered from Legendary, expect a long wait time.
 

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I have a white interior in my Barracuda so I know all about it - but still love it. I just put in Viper seats I had redone to match the factory pattern. As I said I am a ways off from needing interior stuff but I know the lead times are 6-8 months so I want to order now.

cuda 2022 int.jpg

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Keep the original (?) black bench.
White has drawbacks.
I've got one in one car.
But it's hotter here.
They show dirt and get stained looking.
Black is hotter.
Got a black one as well.
If you have never ordered from Legendary, expect a long wait time.
8 Months on the seat covers for my 70 RR. Two tone blue. B5 and B7. Won't be here until May. Geeeeeeeezzzzzz
 

torredcuda

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I decided to stick with black as that is how it came factory, and I already have white in the Barracuda.
 
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