Looking for honest opinions

[moparhoosier]

I recently bought a really nice 1970 Coronet Convertible R/T in a disassembled condition. Based upon a previous thread I made a while back, I think I know who Im going to have finish it for me. It is a numbers matching car with an F4 color code. Not my dream color. I always told myself if I ever got one I was going to do it in a sublime color. Here is my question.
Should I redo the car in the numbers matching color or go with the color I have always wanted? Several people have told me Im crazy for not doing its original color on a somewhat rare numbers car and that I would kill the value. Im just looking for others opinions as to someone might come up with a point that I might not have thought of.
Thanks

 

[BeepBeepRR]

I think if you plan on doing a concourse restoration then go with the original color. If its a driver and you want to have fun with it do as you please. In the end its your car. I have often thought about bright yellow cars. And how long it takes for the owners to say, What was I thinking? I bet there is some regret when it comes to color choices. I dig the F4 color but thats just me.

 

[moparnation74]

You could paint the F4 and wrap the car in sublime....

If not building 100% correct then paint the car what you want and enjoy it....

 

[garrett1308]

Are you building it to keep or to drive and maybe sell? If you think you'll sell it later, better stick with the factory color, but if you're keeping it for sure, build it how you want and don't worry about what other people think.

 

[WileE]

If it's an authentic R/T convertible, you have a rare machine indeed !! I would strongly suggest any resto to its original color and equipment. That's my take.

 

[MADCIMA]

you enjoy it, even if it is not your favorite color, in my opinion.
rare car, deserves to be left of the original color

 

[PaveFE]

(IMHO) The F4 is a great color and I think you will not be disappointed. But that's coming from someone with a Y4 RR.

 

[dvw]

In the words of a friend "I don't build by committee". Do want you like.
Doug

 

[conv67bdere]

In the words of a friend "I don't build by committee". Do want you like.
Doug

This is the best advice that I've seen so far . . . 2X on this advice ! !

 

[Xp29h]

I agree with do it the way you want to. I understand opinions are important and original number cars are too. But at the end of the day it can just boggle your mind as to what to do, which way to go and its your car! Paint is one of those things that can always be redone. Not a great option at the price of a good paint job but it can be re done if you ever decided.

 

[steve from staten island]

My 69 Sport Satellite was basically a stock restoration. With the options on my car there were not many made and a friend talked me into painting it the original color, which was Spanish Gold. I never liked gold of any shade, but i went ahead and painted it the original color. Eventually it grew on me and I'm happy with my choice but its your car and you have to be happy, thats the bottom line

 

[Speedbird]

You should paint it F4 for the following reasons.
1. I would consider that an "earth tone" which are the best colors of all time ever in the creation of whatever there is in the universe.
2. You now have a land yacht missing a roof which will look better in a subdued color.
3. It is a numbers matching car.
4. You appear to be considering what other's will "say" about your car when finished and that way you won't have to listen to comments about it.
5. High impact colors are over used. I'm even seeing lots of "High Impact" colors on new Challengers/Chargers.
Do we really need another purple/lime green/orange/pink car?
(I can say that 'cause I like Curious Yellow and have Curious Yellow car. It's the best High Impact color as well. Everyone knows that.)

You should paint your car sublime for the following reasons.
1. You like it.
2. Someone gives you free paint.
3. "Value"? Who cares about that?

 

[BeeKool]

Your car, your color.
We love R/Ts. Show us some pics and start A build thread.

What color you thinking?

 

[69L48Z27]

I don't think color change hurts value as much as we think as long as it was available on the car new. I sold my numbers 68 GTX that was factory green, GG1, but was resprayed black at some point. I think I actually had an easier time selling because it was black.

You only get to do this kind of stuff once usually, do what makes YOU happy.

 

[dvw]

Here's my take on an "original car value". A real high dollar original matching number car that brings the big money is just that. It's perfect. It has all the correct date coded NS1 parts availible and is never driven. The average guy wants to use his car, doesn't care if the temperature sensor is date coded or if the control arms are half bare metal, half cosmoline. The problem is there is no way both of these cars have the same value. There is REALLY no way that the build cost is the same. So I say if you like the stock look, build it that way, wheels. engine compartment, interior etc. Don't spend $ on stuff no one will ever see. If you want to Hotrod it, do it. Lots of different looks. I saw a friends 65 Biscayne last night. Outside dead stock, steel wheels (15" ), stock interior. Looks like a resto with 60 series rubber. Under the hood? LS9 supercharged, AC,cats, overdrive. Personnaly I hate blah colors. Everything I own is modified under the hood.
Doug

 

[Bruzilla]

A couple of things...

First, "somewhat rare numbers" doesn't mean squat these days unless you're talking under one of ten. This car is one of 220. Not a lot, but more than what is classified as "rare" these days.

Second, there's lots of love for Coronets on this site, but not much in the real world. The Coronet is the least popular B body and always has been. You'll hear lots of "nice car" comments, but when you ask if someone wants to buy it they'll say they're looking for a Charger or Roadrunner, so changing a Coronet isn't very risky.

Third, you're going to be investing a LOT of time, effort, and money putting this car back together. Unless you want to be selling it on craigslist half way through the effort, you better love every aspect of it. If your mind is saying "I love the body but just don't dig the color" you're going to eventually lose interest because you're effectively spending your time, effort, and money to build someone else's dream car, and that's never a good idea unless you're a restorer who's looking to sell the car from the start.

Build the car that's your dream, not someone else's, and you'll be much happier and far more successful.

 

[Mike67]

I think you have to ask yourself what are you building for? Resale or enjoyment?
Personally I say do what you like. Even though it is a rare car I dont think painting it another color will kill you on value unless it's a concourse type restoration. I think most would actually agree with your choice of color for a 70 for the most part.
Enjoy it!

 

[747mopar]

Build it how you want it, nothing worse then spending the time and money to have regrets. It really comes down to which kinda car guy you are, do you look at it primarily as an investment or something to enjoy for years.. answer that question and you'v got your answer.

 

[hunt2elk]

I vote for painting it the color you like. I have 2 cars now that I changed from the original hue. I do think you should pick a color that was a factory option on your model year however. I just don't think 69 and older cars look right painted the hot bubblegum colors of 70 and later. Just my 2 cents.

 

[big_shmoop]

As many have already said...it's your car so it's your call.

If you bought the car as an investment piece only for it's value, stick to the factory color. If you bought the car to enjoy it and make it your own...go with whatever will make you happiest when you see it sitting in your garage.