69 Nova Paint choice opinion

rickp · #1 06-09-2009, 08:38 PM

I have a 69 SS L34 Nova I'm restoring. The original drive train is long gone but I intend to install similar style originals. The original color is Fathom Green. How important is it to maintain this color or if I made it Garnet Red or one of the original 1969 blue colors. I'm just looking for opinions.

Thanks, Rick

L78steve · #2 06-09-2009, 10:04 PM

Keep it correct and orig. as possible . Thats a nice car .

rickp · #3 06-10-2009, 06:51 PM

L78 Steeve,
Thanks for the input, I really appreciate it. I had a Glacier Blue L-78 Nova from 1971 to 1974. I wish I still had it

Rick

Schonyenko2 · #4 06-10-2009, 08:27 PM

Fathom green is a good color on a 69 Nova. Check out bbbenny's in members rides. If you need a mixing formula for the FG PM JustbadJoe on this site.

**92646** · #5 06-10-2009, 08:40 PM

Rick, Every time I have changed the color on a car to what ever was the hot thing at the time, I regretted it later on. There is something about keeping a car the original color that stands the test of time.
Mark Sheppard

TDW · #6 06-10-2009, 08:53 PM

Stick with the green. I am partial though.

Mr.Nickey Nova · #7 06-11-2009, 05:28 AM

Stick with the original color!!

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