What color should we do? '70 Convertible

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by Paintworks, Nov 13, 2020.

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What color?

  1. Code 48 Sherwood Green

    22 vote(s)
    22.2%
  2. Code 25 Gulfstream Blue

    44 vote(s)
    44.4%
  3. Code 28 Diplomat Blue

    33 vote(s)
    33.3%
  1. Junkman

    Junkman Well-Known Member

    RED ! Red is always a great color.
     
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  2. gsxnut

    gsxnut Well-Known Member

    I like both Gulfstream and Diplomate Blue. I would end up going with Gulfstream if I had to choose.

    Mark
     
  3. PCUB

    PCUB PCUB

    Not to come across like Capt. Obvious but if your leaning towards one color like the green or blue, I don't think you can go wrong with the white contrast. The more medium in color tone will compliment the white in a very "classy and suttle" way. Sometimes you can get too much contrast with extreme darks against white top in my humble opinion. Also, if you are open to adding some metallic to the paint mix you may see it really pop when you spray out some test panels! Will be fun to see what you end up with; good luck and enjoy!
     
  4. Eric

    Eric Founders Club Member

    I hate to add to the problem but...
    Aqua Mist is the most beautiful color with the white top and white interior in my opinion!
    There are some pictures on the internet of this color on a 70 convertible and its stunning!
     
  5. Eric

    Eric Founders Club Member

    Put in you tube..."1970 Buick GS Gran Sport convertible Aqua Mist"
    Its a great video
     
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  6. 446379H

    446379H Well-Known Member

    If you’re building it to sell , I’d scrape the green and do Strato - Mist Blue . You’ll be glad you did when it sells for 2X a green car .
     
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  7. Rich Johns

    Rich Johns Platinum Level Contributor

    1970 Seamist green with white top and interior will take your breath away.
     
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  8. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    Exactly, it’s so subtle yet so period correct it’s just perfect.
     
  9. Postsedan

    Postsedan 13427 L78

    I love all 3 colors.....not one bad choice.....painted it what ever 1970 color makes you happy :)

    I had the pleasure of maintaining and caring for this Beauty....we all know the previous owner that restored this Stunning 1970 Stage1 Convertible 4 Speed in Gulfstream Blue.

    Enjoy these beautiful pictures.



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  10. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    You would cut the potential buyer base into a third with Seafoam,..Diplomat or strato would be your most attractive to buyers

    Silver with white is very good looking also
    And Burgandy mist over white is badass
     
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  11. steve murray

    steve murray Well-Known Member

    So I don’t think we’ve really helped Sean at all lol
     
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  12. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

    agreed. aquamist is my favorite color.
     
  13. Ryans-GSX

    Ryans-GSX Have fun, life is short.

    If your going for different do the paint in the rare Fire Glow with bright white int and top. ( Legendary can and will do the 70 pattern in bright white instead of pearl ) Get people really wondering lol
     
  14. efogs400

    efogs400 Platinum Level Contributor

    Seamist / White
     

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  15. kenny t

    kenny t Gold Level Contributor

    Its hard to choose between Gulfstream and Diplomat . Personally I lean towards Gulfstream 3B98ABFE-8585-4AE9-AD94-16030F6F9228.jpeg
     
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  16. Paintworks

    Paintworks GS Restorations

    Color was originally 68 Burnished saddle
     
  17. Paintworks

    Paintworks GS Restorations

    good thing this thing is a ways away from paint. You all have me royally confused now!!!

    Of course is someone want's to buy it now I'll paint it what ever color they want!!
     
  18. Mike B in SC

    Mike B in SC Well-Known Member

    I originally voted for Sherwood Green. Then I read your post about resale so I changed my vote to Gulfstream Blue. If it was mine to keep, it would be Sherwood Green.
     
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  19. Paintworks

    Paintworks GS Restorations

    Ok guys. You've got me all perplexed now. Did some spray outs. Wondering about a saddle interior now. Geeezus.
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  20. Rich Johns

    Rich Johns Platinum Level Contributor

    Seamist green with white interior and top, tinted glass, red GS emblems and red striped rocker panel moldings something to behold.

    It is so pretty/classy/beautiful, it will bring a tear to your eye.
     
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