Duh! Type question, but need paint color ideas Firebird vert 68

[geberhard]

I am starting on this project and as I am starting to strip the car, I am starting to debate highly on a paint color idea for the Firebird.

The plans are for a nice and subtle color that will hopefully not look dated within a year (or as soon as the car drives out of the paint booth :)

The interior is red, and I am actually planning to keep it that way as it has already been redone and looks new aside form the carpet. I normally lean towards gray, silver, and gunmetal or black colors, so am thinking along those lines, but hey there is a colorful world there so may be time to step out to something a bit different. I am also open to ideas on the wheels, but most likely will not be shinny chrome :)

The suspension will be air ride with plans for 18's all around or 18-20 combo, 400 hood.

here are a few pics of the bird, ideas greatly appreciated, thanks!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/geberhard/Firebird%20vert/photo.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/geberhard/Firebird%20vert/wheelmockup2.jpg

[rwhite692]

With a red interior, I'd do a white or a silver exterior.

Black only if the bodywork is going to be perfect and you don't mind the upkeep.

[64skylarkls1]

In my opinion, two tone always adds alot. Black over red with some black accents to the red interior?

[geberhard]

Guys thanks, for the ideas,keep em coming, any links with color combos etc appreciated as well.

Gui

[64skylarkls1]

Guys thanks, for the ideas,keep em coming, any links with color combos etc appreciated as well.

Gui

Here's a couple of beautiful two tone paint jobs I seen at the GoodGuys show in Joliet. Paint like this just makes my mouth water.:drool:

[Spiffav8]

That car can pull off a nice white. I'd go with that.

Good Luck!

:captain:

[70rs]

Black silver or white. I vote silver on red interior. Take a look at Chris' old camaro. (youthpastor)....silver w/red int. Classic, great combo. It will never be outdated.

[geberhard]

Guys, thanks, I am digging though more ideas. I have seen a few birds with dual tone paint and dig that.

I currently have a silver Firebird (400), so most likelly not the same silver color, leaning more towards a gunmetal, but am thinking the red interior with silver could come out amazing.

[geberhard]

Pic of my 67 400, silver, nothing fancy but gets the job done :)

I am thinking a few tones darker.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/geberhard/United%20Family%20day%202010/IMG_2911.jpg

Also came across these ones for some ideas:


http://www.flemingsultimategarage.com/galleria_images/1348/1348_main_f.jpg

http://www.flemingsultimategarage.com/galleria_images/1348/1348_p5_l.jpg

http://www.flemingsultimategarage.com/galleria_images/1348/1348_p2_l.jpg

http://www.flemingsultimategarage.com/galleria_images/1348/1348_p3_f.jpg

http://images03.olx.com/ui/12/14/61/f_219871361-67fbcc2e.jpeg

http://www.specialtysales.com/galleria_images/1140/1140_main_f.jpg

http://image.automotive.com/f/features/8825650+pheader/0407sc_01z+1968_chevrolet_camaro_convertible+left_ front_view.jpg

http://images02.olx.com/ui/12/14/61/f_219871361-90ec3783.jpeg

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ll84f2c64h1qbkonto1_500.jpg

http://images.classiccars.com/preview/198181_11407183_1968_Chevrolet_Worlds%2Bfinest%2Bc amaro%2Bz28%2Bconvertible%2Bpro%2Btouring.jpg

[geberhard]

Ok, I think Am settled :)

I am leaning towards Ferrari Titanium silver\gray :)

Similar to this:

PPG 2004 Ferrari Titanium silver

http://www.flickr.com/photos/buglugs/161351606/in/photostream/

[70rs]

Very nice color. Just be sure your painter is VERY experienced with that type of paint. Its really easy to botch those silver and grey metalics. Even the factory/OEMs have a hard time getting those right.