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| Muddywaters |
 Oct 8 2009, 09:31 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 6-October 09 From: Tennessee Member No.: 10,895 Region Association: South East States  |
I'm a new 914 owner and a new member to 914 World. I have a question. I am restoring a 1971 914/4 with a paint code of L80e (Light Ivory). When I'm ready to repaint is there any harm in painting the car a different color, or should it be repainted the original color. The car is completly dissassembled, so the trunks, interior, wheel wells and engine compartment will be painted. Does anyone have an thought. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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| Sleepin |
Oct 9 2009, 12:36 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,647 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Grand Junction, Co. Member No.: 8,357 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
It is your car, do what you want to do with it. If everyone conformed to the original mold, these cars would all pretty much be the same. They are meant to be enjoyed and driven (or to hold down your jackstands from flying away)!
That said though, if you are looking for resale...factory paint is the way to go. A well done color change is not a bad thing if it is something you like. |
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Muddywaters To go with original paint color or not Oct 8 2009, 09:31 PM
BMiller It really all depends on what you want from it. I... Oct 8 2009, 09:48 PM Muddywaters I guess I'll probably go with the original col... Oct 8 2009, 10:01 PM tat2dphreak they grow on trees on the west coast :) beautiful ... Oct 8 2009, 10:59 PM
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they grow on trees on the west coast :) beautiful... Oct 8 2009, 11:07 PM markb
It is your car, do what you want to do with it. ... Oct 9 2009, 12:41 AM Bartlett 914 I agree you should make it the color you want. My ... Oct 9 2009, 08:17 AM rick 918-S Mine was white. But a white Alien would do... :wtt... Oct 9 2009, 08:58 AM Muddywaters
Mine was white. But a white Alien would do... :wt... Oct 9 2009, 09:09 AM kenshapiro2002 Make it what you want. If value were the criteria ... Oct 9 2009, 02:05 PM 993inNC
Make it what you want. If value were the criteria... Oct 9 2009, 07:21 PM Muddywaters
Make it what you want. If value were the criteri... Oct 9 2009, 08:26 PM kenshapiro2002 Well...your car is never going to be a pure preser... Oct 9 2009, 11:06 PM 993inNC Well I agree, i wouldn't touch a true survivor... Oct 10 2009, 07:45 AM kenshapiro2002 Well...I'm 56. A 914 is never gonna be worth b... Oct 10 2009, 08:30 AM 993inNC Well I'm hoping your not thinking of dying in ... Oct 10 2009, 12:46 PM kenshapiro2002 Nicely modified cars go for as much or more than s... Oct 10 2009, 01:13 PM |
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