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| crxnug |
 Jun 27 2010, 05:46 PM
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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 |
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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 
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QUOTE(crxnug @ Jun 27 2010, 04:46 PM)  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. |
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crxnug restoring a 1973 2.0, what color should i paint? Jun 27 2010, 05:46 PM
kg6dxn 1070 Dodge Plum Crazy Purple... You will have a on... Jun 27 2010, 05:47 PM kerensky Of your remaining choices, Marathon Blue is the on... Jun 27 2010, 05:49 PM Cevan Delphi green metallic, of course. Jun 27 2010, 05:49 PM RobW I'm color blind, but navy blue, dark purple, o... Jun 27 2010, 06:16 PM Lennies914 You know Yellow is fastest, but since you've a... Jun 27 2010, 06:35 PM Tom_T
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If the original color from the factory was red an... Jun 28 2010, 07:53 PM BigDBass Not clear to me if the car was Red from the factor... Jun 28 2010, 08:49 AM windforfun
Not clear to me if the car was Red from the facto... Jun 28 2010, 05:35 PM Root_Werks :agree:
Find the color code and at least see wha... Jun 28 2010, 09:20 AM markb If you're doing a true restoration, paint it t... Jun 28 2010, 04:05 PM avidfanjpl I bet you didn't want to hear everyone howl, b... Jun 28 2010, 04:40 PM Socalandy Yellow is my favorite color of course but if I cou... Jun 28 2010, 05:35 PM jimtab Geezz....I fear change now....mine is the stock Za... Jun 28 2010, 07:51 PM sixnotfour
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1. Check the Karmann Plate before you... Jun 29 2010, 05:29 AM Gudhjem Does the original color matter if the car is flare... Jun 29 2010, 11:02 AM Jeffs9146 Silver is the best IMO! Jun 29 2010, 11:14 AM aircooledtechguy I don't know what color this is specifically (... Jun 29 2010, 01:13 PM tat2dphreak paint it whatever color you want if you aren't... Jun 29 2010, 02:39 PM thomasotten There is a guy in England restoring classic 911s, ... Jun 30 2010, 08:08 PM jmill Mine is Zambezi. Best looking color I've seen... Jun 30 2010, 09:04 PM DanT paint it orange....well Phoenix Red.... :D Jun 30 2010, 09:10 PM |
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