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Just want to get some real Mopar guys opinions on color for my 68RR.

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So my car came from the factory as a Sunfire Yellow with black decor interior and black vinyl top. So far in its restoration I have kept pretty close to the build sheet with the exceptions being electronic ignition, front disc brakes, and police ralleys (to fit the new brakes). I have retained all the original parts just in case I decide later to restore it to show standards. The problem is I have never really been a big fan of Sunfire yellow, and have always wanted a B-5 Blue RR, with road wheels. The car is nearly ready for the paint booth, and I wodered what you guys think I should do? Keep it factory and wait on finding my blue car? Or build it the way I want it and go blue?
 
Paint it the color you will be happy with.I agree sunfire yellow is not the best color and I would go with blue.
 
your $$, your time to make the $$ build your car to make you happy!
 
If you are gonna keep it who cares what anyone else thinks about it. its your car build it the way you want!
 
Are you going to change the color inside and out? IE, engine compartment, trunk etc etc. A car never looks worse than when someone changes the body color then doesn't do the rest of the car or paints the engine compartment black but it's your car to do what you want. What kind of car is this? My first car was exactly like yours as far as colors go. I was impartial to it but after awhile, I got to where I liked it. For one, not everyone else is riding around with that color combo and I like to be different and then after awhile, it grew on me. The musturd yellow on Mustangs is what I don't like....
 
I've found that opinions are like a-holes everyone has one. It's your car do what you want to do with your vision of the finished product. I noticed no matter what you might think of your car there is always some jerk who will have an issue with it and won't be shy telling you what you should do to make it fit their standards. I was at a car show when another Mopar guy looked at my 66 Satellite ragtop and said nice car.....to bad it's not a 67. Right, wrong or indifferent, I've always preferred the 66 Satellite features to the body style of a 67 GTX/Satellite....I guess I should have consulted this jerk before I bought the car. So like Ricky Nelson once sang, you can't please everyone, so you gotta please yourself!
 
The 1968 Roadrunner isn't my dream car. I would prefer a 71 or 72 because I like the sportier look. I unfortunately am not and probably never will be in a finacial situation where I can have both. So at some point I will probably have to let this one go. That is my conundrum. Be happier with the car while I have it? Or go for the resale value? Just wanted to get some peoples opinion that may have been in the same boat. Thanks for the feedback. The car will be going for paint sometime in the early spring. So I have some time to debate.
 
Paint it the color you like. I take it we are not talking about a 1 of a few rare optioned hemi car. Then it would make financial sense to keep it as original as possible. A 383 Road Runner is a super bad *** car, but painting it blue instead of yellow isn't going to effect the reasale price imo. As long as the job is done right.
 
If you don't like sunfire yellow now you wont like it later. Paint it the color you would bought in 1969. You can't go wrong with B5 blue.
 
pinkpanthr said:
The 1968 Roadrunner isn't my dream car. I would prefer a 71 or 72 because I like the sportier look. I unfortunately am not and probably never will be in a finacial situation where I can have both. So at some point I will probably have to let this one go. That is my conundrum. Be happier with the car while I have it? Or go for the resale value? Just wanted to get some peoples opinion that may have been in the same boat. Thanks for the feedback. The car will be going for paint sometime in the early spring. So I have some time to debate.
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Let it go? In that case Y2 Sunfire for sure. iPad pics all Feb 2013 015.jpg
 
My 67 Satellite came from the factory with this same color and vinyl top combo. I personally like the contrast of the yellow paint and the black vinyl top (along with the black interior). I think it would probably be too much yellow without the black vinyl top, however. In the end, as others have said, it's your car and your money - make it how you like it.
 
While I agree somewhat with GA66Mopar, Sunfire yellow when the paint is fresh and/or well preserved is a thing of beauty. I've seen Dennis H's and another one in sunfire yellow up close and they look killer, however if it's faded it can look like hell.
I just got done painting my car - I can tell you there's a lot more work to do to change from yellow to blue than to just redo the yellow. Time is money. If you plan on changing colors I would figure another 20-40 man hours at $100/hr. For me it would come down to my finances and how long you plan on keeping the car.
 
I would think it would be really easy to trade it off for one you want maybe even better shape, most want the 68-70 RR. If it were me I'd either paint it the way you like it and drive it or paint it to sell so the question is how long are you going to have it. I had the same problem, had a 1973 Satelite that needed allot of work but really wanted a 1969 Charger. I sold it without sinking a dime in it and got the Charger, now I can do what I like and never think about "the car I really want".
 
IMO, a correctly done B5 job (jambs, trunk and engine bay) probably won't hurt the resale value.

Lots of folks don't like that pale yellow, and I agree it works better on some body styles.

If you paint the engine bay black, it might be a different story.

If you paint the bumpers B5, it might be a different story.

If you paint it sublime, it might be a different story.

Just my opinion based on past observations.
 
So this is about the response I figured I'd get. Those who like the color, or are purest, think go with yellow. Those who don't like the color or don't mind modifications to original so long as its on the road say blue. I myself am a purest, so the car will most likely end up yellow. I found this car rotting in a barn in illinois because the previous owner burned the clutch out and didn't have the know how to replace it. It sat there from 77 to 2009 because he didn't want to let it go even though he had no intention of putting it back on the road. I couldn't let her rot to the point of no return so I made him a deal he couldn't refuse and took her home. If I had gotten my way I would have bought a 71 or 72 satellite that wasn't numbers matching so that I could build it my way without guilt. I have 4 years of blood sweat and tears in the ol' girl and I have done the job 100 percent myself. So it will be very difficult to see her go if I ever choose to go that route. For now I'm just happy to be able to rumble down the street (her first trip in 36 years) even if it's just primer grey with no interior except the front seat. Thanks for the imput guys.
 
For now I'm just happy to be able to rumble down the street (her first trip in 36 years) even if it's just primer grey with no interior except the front seat. Thanks for the imput guys.[/QUOTE]


my last car I rebuilt from someone else's tossed aside parts car. I did 90% of the work myself. finally got it road worthy, in primer, and i had more fun with that car than any other. shiney paint is over rated!
 
Basket case said:
For now I'm just happy to be able to rumble down the street (her first trip in 36 years) even if it's just primer grey with no interior except the front seat. Thanks for the imput guys.
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my last car I rebuilt from someone else's tossed aside parts car. I did 90% of the work myself. finally got it road worthy, in primer, and i had more fun with that car than any other. shiney paint is over rated![/QUOTE]

I totally agree. As long as it looks solid and not a heap of rust mo toring down the road, I opt for the evil sinister look. I do like them shiny too,but I'm not a purist and I always have to have something that stands out from the norm. If I was going to eventually sell one of my rides to get a dream car then I would go for resale value.
 
I believe it is more in the execution of the build than the color chosen.

With the time & effort you say you have put in to her, combined with well executed paint & body work...the compliments she will garner shall quickly make you realize color choice is secondary. Be prepared...you will get thumbs up going down the road; people making loops around the gas pumps for a 2nd look; guys keeping you too long asking questions; drivers trying to talk to you at stop lights...folks, am I lyin? Get her finished and get some damn pictures up so we can all be envious!
 
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