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restoring a 1973 2.0, what color should i paint? |
crxnug |
Jun 27 2010, 05:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 20-December 07 From: ontario, canada Member No.: 8,489 |
im restoring a 1973 2.0 and i need some help to make a color choice, i dont want to repaint it the color it came as ,red
the only color i have ruled out are yellows, black, reds, dard green. the colors im leaning towards are silver metallic, marathon blue, signal orange, any help in deciding on which way to go would be a great help |
Mike Bellis |
Jun 27 2010, 05:47 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
1070 Dodge Plum Crazy Purple... You will have a one of one...
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kerensky |
Jun 27 2010, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 531 Joined: 1-February 06 From: Norman, OK Member No.: 5,508 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Of your remaining choices, Marathon Blue is the only one that looks halfway decent on a stock 914, IMHO.
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Cevan |
Jun 27 2010, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Western Massachusetts Member No.: 7,351 |
Delphi green metallic, of course.
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EdwardBlume |
Jun 27 2010, 06:16 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
I'm color blind, but navy blue, dark purple, or metallic gray are great non stock colors....
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Lennies914 |
Jun 27 2010, 06:35 PM
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Slacker Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 9-January 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 11,216 Region Association: Northern California |
You know Yellow is fastest, but since you've already chose against it, silver would get my vote. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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Tom_T |
Jun 27 2010, 08:57 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
im restoring a 1973 2.0 and i need some help to make a color choice, i dont want to repaint it the color it came as ,red the only color i have ruled out are yellows, black, reds, dard green. the colors im leaning towards are silver metallic, marathon blue, signal orange, any help in deciding on which way to go would be a great help If you're not looking to stay original with it, then pick what "floats your boat"! However, you need to be aware that there is a significantly lower value for 914's not in their stock color - perhaps 40-60+% lower, amongst collectors. If yours is otherwise all original with matching numbers (engine & transaxle [if listed] case numbers match VIN on your COA) & the engine is still/staying all stock D-jet - then you may want to reconsider not staying with the original colors. Listen - I'm no "CW saint" - since my 73 had been repainted tan then gold by the time it was 3 years old when I got it in 12/75, then I repainted to Copper Metallic in 8/76, then to Anthracite Metallic (dk. gray) in 5/80 - after starting life a L80E Light Ivory. Not being a "white car guy" myself - last year I too considered yet another color change to Marathon Blue Metallic ....... until I talked to a few 914-ers, looked at values original vs. color changed & relative to what it will cost to repair & restore mine. Then I decided to go back to original L80E & learned to like the color more than I had, but my wife's still disappointed (until she sees it done & purdy I'm sure). Unfortunately it's a dilemma & decision that only you can make, & you'll get input from both sides & many colors that THEY like. You may want to PM dr.914 to get his opinion of original vs. color changes. So look into all the angles, how much work, time & $$s you'll be sinking into your own resto., then decide whether you want your pick that makes YOU happy - or if you can learn to like the original Red, then do it with all the fact & open eyes! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Is/was yours Bahia Red (red-red) or Phoenix Red (red-orange)?? Here are a couple of pix of my buddy's still ORIGINAL Bahia Red paint (no repaint) on his 1 owner 71 914/4 1.7L (plus some!) well preserved & now a garage queen since about 76-77, to give you an idea of how they looked out of the factory (with a few personalization items like the dash, threshold plates, hood badge & Western wheels - all as delivered by the dealer on a buyer who ordered the "extras" then backed out & never took delivery. That'll give you an idea of what a really nice original Bahia Red (red-red) 914 will look like. Here's a nicely repainted Phoenix Red 73 2L - If I could've afforded one in college & ordered it, then I'd have gotten either Marathon Blue, Alaska Blue or special ordered the 70-71 Blue Metallic - all/either with the beige interior which mine has, but that's MY tastes! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) These color links have 914s in the various colors fyi - http://www.p914.com/p914_paint.htm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
bandjoey |
Jun 27 2010, 10:17 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Yellow always looks hot but it makes the car slow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Signal Orange or Tangerine. Now those are FAST colors. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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veltror |
Jun 28 2010, 02:52 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 928 Joined: 27-April 08 From: Potters Bar Herts UK Member No.: 8,978 Region Association: None |
VW scirocco Viper Green Metallic...
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jun 28 2010, 08:00 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,896 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
If the original color from the factory was red and you want to paint it a different color, I would suggest red red red red red or red. Any of those colors would be appropriate for the car, to preserve its value, originality, acceptance here at the world and the club, and to not p o dr. 914, by abusing one of his children.
im restoring a 1973 2.0 and i need some help to make a color choice, i dont want to repaint it the color it came as ,red the only color i have ruled out are yellows, black, reds, dard green. the colors im leaning towards are silver metallic, marathon blue, signal orange, any help in deciding on which way to go would be a great help |
Ferg |
Jun 28 2010, 08:31 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
If the original color from the factory was red and you want to paint it a different color, I would suggest red red red red red or red. Any of those colors would be appropriate for the car, to preserve its value, originality, acceptance here at the world and the club, and to not p o dr. 914, by abusing one of his children. im restoring a 1973 2.0 and i need some help to make a color choice, i dont want to repaint it the color it came as ,red the only color i have ruled out are yellows, black, reds, dard green. the colors im leaning towards are silver metallic, marathon blue, signal orange, any help in deciding on which way to go would be a great help (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Sorry, but don't color change a 914, learn to like red (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
BigDBass |
Jun 28 2010, 08:49 AM
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Dumb Question Champion Group: Members Posts: 1,438 Joined: 11-January 06 From: Chicago (south 'burbs) Member No.: 5,405 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Not clear to me if the car was Red from the factory, or just when you acquired it. What's the color code on the Karmann plate? Paint it that color!
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Root_Werks |
Jun 28 2010, 09:20 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,337 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Find the color code and at least see what it was originally first. You'll be better off painting it the original color value wise. |
markb |
Jun 28 2010, 04:05 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
If you're doing a true restoration, paint it the factory color. If it's just a rebuild, and you're building it for yourself, without planning on selling it, paint it whatever color you want. It's worth more to resell if it's the factory color.
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avidfanjpl |
Jun 28 2010, 04:40 PM
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914 Hemophiliac Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Bear, Delaware Member No.: 11,566 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I bet you didn't want to hear everyone howl, but truly, not one 914 that I EVER SAW as a repaint looked as good as the original color, if you were going to stay as original as possible.
Sure, plenty do groundups that change the color of every square inch, but typically they are going for true racecars. There is just no way to go but original, because original is nearly 40 years old, and you can't ignore original as these cars take the place of "affordable Porsches" in automotive history for the next 10 years. Sort of like seeing a real redhead with BLACK hair. It typically just doesn't work. (Apologies to any women that are goths here.) And in your dreams the car will haunt you with cries to go back to RED! Good luck! J |
windforfun |
Jun 28 2010, 05:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,837 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
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Socalandy |
Jun 28 2010, 05:35 PM
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Its got to be Yellow!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California |
Yellow is my favorite color of course but if I could go back in time I would keep it stock. Of course I didnt know I would have a yellow 914-6 back then either. My 72 was silver from the factory.
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KELTY360 |
Jun 28 2010, 07:40 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,036 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
im restoring a 1973 2.0 and i need some help to make a color choice, i dont want to repaint it the color it came as ,red the only color i have ruled out are yellows, black, reds, dard green. the colors im leaning towards are silver metallic, marathon blue, signal orange, any help in deciding on which way to go would be a great help Only you can decide how important the collector value is. A '73 2.0 is one of the most desirable 914s so keeping it the stock color is even more significant in determining resale value. However, you never said that was important to you. To answer your question, IMHO silver and signal orange are iconic 914 colors. You simply can't go wrong with either. To choose between them, analyze your personality and temperament and choose accordingly. When I got my current '74 2.0, I wasn't in love with the original Marathon Blue color. But it was oxidized and faded. I decided to stay with the original color when I had it repainted this year and I'm glad I did. I didn't have the expense of painting the trunks, etc., and I think that silvery blue finish is spectacular in fresh color. Judge for yourself. Good luck with your decision. Remember, it's your car and the most important person to please is yourself. |
jimtab |
Jun 28 2010, 07:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,477 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Pacifica, California Member No.: 91 Region Association: Northern California |
Geezz....I fear change now....mine is the stock Zambezi Green from 1973 (the color all other 914s dream of being) and I wouldn't change it......I'd stay with the red, but then, I also stay with the 2.0
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hot_shoe914 |
Jun 28 2010, 07:53 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
If the original color from the factory was red and you want to paint it a different color, I would suggest red red red red red or red. Any of those colors would be appropriate for the car, to preserve its value, originality, acceptance here at the world and the club, and to not p o dr. 914, by abusing one of his children. Not nice to piss off the doctor! Yellow always looks hot but it makes the car slow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Signal Orange or Tangerine. Now those are FAST colors. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Bill, you better hope to hell your life insurance is paid up when Mary reads this! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) |
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