Build Thread '83 T-top Coupe - Welding Holes in My Rear

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To accent it properly, I think it would be a slightly darker, less vibrant green than the body.

The trim grey would be pointless under the hood, it’ll just look black there.

I’ll mix some stuff today and post a picture or two.
 
I got the brace for the firewall cut out and cleaned up this morning.
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I’ll weld it in tonight probably.
 
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I think it would be a slightly darker, less vibrant green than the body.

As I was scrolling through the unread posts to get to the bottom, I was thinking similarly. Another color but complementary green that has a different reflective texture (metal flake or what have you) than the rest. The edge of the two-tone is the hard part. I've seen the top "sectioned" by lines following the body lines and that looked horrible.

Maybe some sort of fade? :shrug:
 
As I was scrolling through the unread posts to get to the bottom, I was thinking similarly. Another color but complementary green that has a different reflective texture (metal flake or what have you) than the rest. The edge of the two-tone is the hard part. I've seen the top "sectioned" by lines following the body lines and that looked horrible.

Maybe some sort of fade? :shrug:
I’m not sure what you’re saying here Noobz. The engine bay itself will be Booger green. I’m talking about the eb components. Like the engine itself, the windshield wiper motor, and other things like brackets, maybe the new k-member and control arms as well.
 
I’m not sure what you’re saying here Noobz. The engine bay itself will be Booger green. I’m talking about the eb components. Like the engine itself, the windshield wiper motor, and other things like brackets, maybe the new k-member and control arms as well.


Meh... I got the impression you were talking about two-toning. Carry on. :P
 
The slight variance in green will be pointless, as most will associate it with the main color, and discount the color shade as " just not being in the sun"
Titanium has a gold in it, pewter /nickel has the grey, too much of the same, and the opposing details get lost. Contrast Dave. Contrast that still blends.
Like Copper goes with Orange, Orange goes with gold, and black goes with all three.
 
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The slight variance in green will be pointless, as most will associate it with the main color, and discount the color shade as " just not being in the sun"
Titanium has a gold in it, pewter /nickel has the grey, too much of the same, and the opposing details get lost. Contrast Dave. Contrast that still blends.
Like Copper goes with Orange, Orange goes with gold, and black goes with all three.
I’ve seen several actual show cars that did the slightly lighter than body color with great results.

I’ve liked that since the first time I saw it.

Yet, I’m wishy washy enough on it at the moment to still pick something else.

I’ll probably do some spray out cards to lay against something like the hood to get a better view of it.

Though a titanium variant may not be bad at all.
 
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