Tested color/stripe combination

[67 455 Bird ragtop]

Well I was finally able to do a quick test paint on my trunk lid of the color/stripe combination I plan on painting my 67 'Bird vert. Pictures don't do it justice in the direct sunlight. The white really pops on the blue. Considering I was testing a new gun and didn't cut and buff the clar it looks pretty good. Car will be a reverse 69 T/A paint job with white stripes and tail panel. The blue is Drk Cloisenne Blue. Dent in corner will be fixed and lid will be sand blasted before final prime and paint.

[LeighP]

Looks good.....nice idea on reversing the T/A scheme. Are you using a T/A repro hood?

[67 455 Bird ragtop]

Looks good.....nice idea on reversing the T/A scheme. Are you using a T/A repro hood?

Yes. I have an old fiberglass hood that I got back in the early 80's after trading an original steel hood to a friend who wrecked his 69 T/A. I hated to see an original with a fiberglass hood. Even back then. Not that the steel ones are available again I'm selling my glass hood and will buy a steel one later this spring.

[HotRod47]

Looks great. Have you thought of using a pearl white? That blue looks to have a lot of pearl/metallic I would think that the pearl white would look good with it instead of a solid white.

Just a thought....

[67rally]

Nice color combo. The edges of the stripes don't look very clean in some of the pics. Was that a mistake, or is it just glare from the metallic paint?

[67 455 Bird ragtop]

I used just some basic tape since it was just a test and the trunk deck will be blasted before the car is actually painted.

[67rally]

Cool. I agree with maybe adding a little pearl or metallic to the white to see how it looks. Maybe just re-tape the lines and give it a quick respray on the stripes. Can't hurt. Love the blue though.

[lt1chevelle]

nice color thats the same blue im painting my chevelle.

[68camotion]

It's always good to try something a little different than the rest that's what sets your car apart. Good job