body and interior 1976 Paint Opinion Question

[Scott Sislane]

I have a '76 and went through a similar process last year. Body work & paint. My feelings with my car are that it's never going to be worth enough to worry about original color...(not just 76's)  It's a car to enjoy. Paint whatever color appeals to you - drive it and enjoy it.

 

The original color of mine was actually Pastel Blue.

 

Good luck & have fun with it-

 

Scott

 

[M3M3]

 

I have a '76 and went through a similar process last year. Body work & paint. My feelings with my car are that it's never going to be worth enough to worry about original color...(not just 76's)  It's a car to enjoy. Paint whatever color appeals to you - drive it and enjoy it.

 

 

Scott

 

+1

[Ian]

Go ahead and paint it, it's your car and '76 pastel blau 2002's are cool 

 

[M3M3]

a lot cooler if they are on the road (track)....your car almost ready to rejoin the land of the living Ian?

[Ian]

I've been working away, but don't want to hijack Fred's thread.  I'll have to resurrect my blog!

[fsf517]

Hijack away. It's officially going pastel blue. Off for sandblasting / priming in a few days. This site is so helpful. Thanks. I'll post some pics before paint.

[02fanatic]

Anyone, where do you find a set of beltline for 3 benjamins, put me down for 2 sets if so

 

+1.....My thoughts exactly!  It's been awhile since I bought my trim but $300 sounds like a great deal to me!

[GoFaSSter]

I thought it was more like $1,000 fora complete new set.

[Scott Sislane]

Currently $ 809.95 At Bav Auto, for the upper chrome trim package.

 

Part Number Description Price Qty. 511 PACKAGE

Upper Chrome Trim Package - Complete With Clips 

$ 809.95

   

[Ian]

I think the belt line chrome trim really sets off the 2002 body, and I bought a new set for the (then) exorbitant price of $300 back in 2002 for my car.  But $800?  Man, at that price I'd think long and hard about the stick-on stuff.  Plus, then you wouldn't have to worry about rust in all the mounting holes.

Edited December 27, 2013 by Ian