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08-11-2009, 08:15 AM
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68 RS Z28 Color
I am assisting a friend with his restoration of 68 RS Z28. The car is an original Corvette Bronze Black Stripe RS car with parchment deluxe interior and factory cowl plenum air cleaner. The project is a complete frame off restoration using the original "born with" engine, trans and rearend. The sheet metal of this dry western car is incredible and is currently ready for final prime and paint (we have no paperwork on the car). The question I/we have is what color should it be painted? Yes, we know how rare and how cool Corvette Bronze is however the owner has his heart set on Tuxedo Black with white stripes. Any opinions out there regarding this color choice and the effect it would have the value of the car should he decide to sell it? I promise to post pictures as soon as it comes out of the booth to let you know what happened! Just for the record, Jim Rohn has already voted; Corvette Bronze.
 
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08-11-2009, 08:32 AM
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Re: 68 RS Z28 Color
CB with parchment interior and black stripes...stunning
 . My vote is to keep original color too. Value will be detracted with new color. If he decides to keep it or can take the hit on resale, he can paint it whatever color he wants.
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08-11-2009, 08:43 AM
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Re: 68 RS Z28 Color
I'm with Sam on this one,if it didn't have the born in driveline no big but that is one classy combo.. with some redlines mmmm good! Take a look at a newly minted penny and imagine
 
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08-11-2009, 10:26 AM
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Re: 68 RS Z28 Color
Corvette Bronze - i got some nice pics of a C - B with black stripes!!
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08-11-2009, 04:43 PM
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Re: 68 RS Z28 Color
I agree...Corvette Bronze is a really cool color...and there won't be another one like it at any car show!
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08-11-2009, 06:37 PM
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Re: 68 RS Z28 Color
I agree with the group on this one...stay with the original colors or run the risk of second guessing yourself down the road. that combo would surely draw a crowd. I had a friend that had a med brown metallic/blk stripe and white interior car that looked like a million bucks when it was done. I couldnt imagine ordering a car like this from 68 Chevy brochure unless you saw one on the lot and drooled. JMO
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08-12-2009, 05:06 AM
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Re: 68 RS Z28 Color
...Paint it corvette Bronze....you are going to a great expense restoring that car.....keep it original and there will be "no excuses" when you do sell it...
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08-16-2009, 07:51 PM
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Re: 68 RS Z28 Color
I like the Corvette Bronze. From what I understand it was a special paint for that year. I remember a guy that had a Big Block 68 Bronze Camaro with a Black top and a 4 speed. Man that thing sounded good.
Mike
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09-24-2009, 07:08 PM
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Re: 68 RS Z28 Color
Not special paint just a spring color...
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