70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh

[turbo224]

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So are you going with the 1970 EK2 Vitamin C, or with the Atomic Orange that was on the truck?  I kinda like the Metallic Atomic Orange look with the Organisol Black.

Post pics of the process when you can!

I'll probably stick with Vitamin C, even though I like the atomic orange. Im almost 100% decided that im going to make it a cuda clone. I'm slightly worried that with only a black hockey stripe and black tail panel, the car might be TOO orange. I'm toying with the idea of blacking out the sport hood similar to an AAR, or adding a black vinyl top. I considered doing a black billboard instead of the hockey stripe, but I think it would end up bothering me too much since it's not year correct. I'll be sure to add pictures during the process.

[EB3-GranCoupe]

You might want to consider keeping the tail panel argent.  It does make a nice accent regardless of the color. It might help dilute some of the Vitamin C.

Did it come with a vinyl top? That would help too.  Maybe even white & black interior.

[hemiken]

You might want to consider keeping the tail panel argent.  It does make a nice accent regardless of the color. It might help dilute some of the Vitamin C.

Did it come with a vinyl top? That would help too.  Maybe even white & black interior.

or you could go with a two tone interior of Burnt Orange cloth seats front and rear and Burnt Orange dash, then all the plastics can be Black, like door panels and carpet and such areas.

[EB3-GranCoupe]

Multiple (stock) colors really seem to make these cars stand out.  At car shows, when I see just a mono-chrome color/black interior, I don't spend as much time looking at it.  But when there are several things going on, it makes me want to spend some time and really look it over!

[hemiken]

That is what i think too, some days just looking at a Black interior is pretty dull.

[turbo224]

I agree with you guys. I grew up going to car shows with my dad, and im afraid looking at a completely stock E body has lost it luster after so many years. I dont want to stray too far from a stock look, but I want to something a unique with the interior other than straight black.

[diyhemi.com]

Sooo, what are you doing with that AAR hood? Hehe


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[turbo224]

Sooo, what are you doing with that AAR hood? Hehe


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That's a very good question. I have no idea. It's painted purple right now, but has some damage to the corners that need to be fixed.

[diyhemi.com]

Where are you located? Even if it has some damage I may be interested, if you are thinking of selling it.


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[hemiken]

  Sell the hood to Yellowfin, going by his avatar that is the style of hood he wants to run on his car. This would put a little bit of coin back towards your car also.


Have you decided on a colour yet 

[diyhemi.com]

I agree with hemiken lol


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[hemiken]

I just saw an oppertunity that both you guys could help each other out

[turbo224]

Once I've decided which hood I want, I'll consider selling the other.  As for the color, it's looking like it's going to be vitamin C. My paint guy is ready for the car, I just need to find the time to load it up and take it over to him. I really wish I could find a vitamin c cuda locally to look at in person before the paint starts to be sprayed...

[hemiken]

Ask him if he can do a spray out for you on a paint card so you can see the colour first hand, it will give you the best indication next to seeing it on a car of course

[turbo224]

Ask him if he can do a spray out for you on a paint card so you can see the colour first hand, it will give you the best indication next to seeing it on a car of course

Yes, that's the plan.