3RD time is a charm/restoration thread, So many choices Options

[SUNAB914]

Ok, here we go. My wrecked 74 still sits in my garage, and then i find this 75 that has been in a garage for the last 8 years that came from Idaho and is amazingly rust free, and to boot the interior is mint! So my plan is to go ahead and get this one painted, what color is first choice. Do i stick with original or go with a complete color change that will require lots more work and money? Engine and trans out of 74, both have less than 10,000 on complete rebuild, easy solution for time being. I have just about a complete 5 lug set up with brakes and rims in boxes. Parts car should fill every need i might have, then a big sale on everything else. Sounds all easy, for some this could take years, for me, once paint is complete its all down hill as long as money issues don't arise too much.
Step 1: Finalize outcome of wrecked 914 in my garage.
Step 2: Scotty B, I will need a ball park estimate of same color and one for complete color change.
Step 3: Jump in!

[tod914]

That laguna blue is a great color you don't see too often! Paint work looks nice in the photo you posted. If it's original paint and it can be preserved, the car will hold more value which is something to consider.

[Tom_T]

That laguna blue is a great color you don't see too often! Paint work looks nice in the photo you posted. If it's original paint and it can be preserved, the car will hold more value which is something to consider.

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Your local VA PCA guys should know of some top notch concours paint preppers/restorers who will measure the paint thickness, assess chips, etc. & advise you whether, how & how much to preserve that paint job to concours finish (vs. respray) - IF it is in fact original from the factory.

Otherwise compare the cost of that vs a respray to Laguna Blue if it's been resprayed in it's lifetime.

Also, IIRC those tiny bumper tits were only required in CA & MD, so you have a hint as to where it was first sold.

This one may be well worth getting a COA from PCNA, & PCA members get $20 off + another $20 if you have a coppy of the original window sticker sent in with the COA order (basically makes their COA work easier).

[pdlightning]

That laguna blue is a great color you don't see too often! Paint work looks nice in the photo you posted. If it's original paint and it can be preserved, the car will hold more value which is something to consider.

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Your local VA PCA guys should know of some top notch concours paint preppers/restorers who will measure the paint thickness, assess chips, etc. & advise you whether, how & how much to preserve that paint job to concours finish (vs. respray) - IF it is in fact original from the factory.

Otherwise compare the cost of that vs a respray to Laguna Blue if it's been resprayed in it's lifetime.

Also, IIRC those tiny bumper tits were only required in CA & MD, so you have a hint as to where it was first sold.

This one may be well worth getting a COA from PCNA, & PCA members get $20 off + another $20 if you have a coppy of the original window sticker sent in with the COA order (basically makes their COA work easier).

I also like that color because you don't see it and it is original. I go with the majority to back date the bumpers too.