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Posted: 10/19/2020 3:01:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Astro blue https://cdn.dealeraccelerate.com/flemings/1/896/13057/790x1024/1970-chevrolet-chevelle Fathom Blue https://www.cars-on-line.com/photo/92300/70chev92385-1.jpg https://www.cars-on-line.com/photo/92300/70chev92385-2.jpg Shaddow Grey https://barrettjacksoncdn.azureedge.net/staging/carlist/items/Fullsize/Cars/180621/180621_Front_3-4_Web.JPG Forest green http://davidsclassiccars.com/images/full/1970-chevrolet-chevelle-ss-500-miles-forest-green-2dr-396-cid-v8-th400-3-speed-a-6.jpg Orange http://davidsclassiccars.com/images/full/1971-chevrolet-chevelle-1217-miles-orange-w-black-stripes-coupe-350-automatic-10.jpg I sprayed my 69 Fathom Blue with the black stripes. Got another 69 earlier this year and it was originally Champagne Gold with silver bottom.  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileLatest Chevelle:  Attached FileAccording to the cowl tag this is the original color:  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/19/2020 3:09:54 PM EDT
[#2]
OP wants hugger orange with white stripes.
 
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Posted: 10/19/2020 3:19:06 PM EDT
[#3]
Black Cherry
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Posted: 10/19/2020 3:20:19 PM EDT
[#4]
go mango is more of a reddish orange
go with header orange |
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Posted: 10/19/2020 3:34:58 PM EDT
[#5]
mango
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Posted: 10/19/2020 3:41:58 PM EDT
[#6]
Candy apple red.
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Posted: 10/19/2020 3:48:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The green. My 68 Camaro was British Racing Green, It looked amazing |
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Posted: 10/19/2020 4:18:44 PM EDT
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The black stripes won't show enough contrast with most of your colors. Orange would probably be your best bet if you're wed to these colors. You might get away with it on some of the colors if you use a contrasting border stripe on your stripes like red or orange.
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Posted: 10/19/2020 6:06:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Didn't intend any disrespect. That is the great thing about old cars, you build them for you and your tastes/style. Sorry....none taken. Totally agree. Individualism is what it's all about. |
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Posted: 10/19/2020 7:27:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OP wants hugger orange with white stripes. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/369185/16031343189101291335212-1643869.jpg Orange is by far my favorite color, it’s just very common on these cars so I’m not sure if I want it. |
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Posted: 10/19/2020 7:28:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: go mango is more of a reddish orange go with header orange Red orange is best orange. |
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Posted: 10/19/2020 7:28:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Candy apple red. I hate red. |
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Posted: 10/19/2020 7:29:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Black Cherry I considered that, but I’m very picky about shades, and it’s very difficult to see one in person. |
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Posted: 10/19/2020 7:31:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The black stripes won't show enough contrast with most of your colors. Orange would probably be your best bet if you're wed to these colors. You might get away with it on some of the colors if you use a contrasting border stripe on your stripes like red or orange. I sort of like the idea of that actually. It would be subtle, which isn’t the point of a muscle car really, but it appeals to me for whatever reason. |
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Posted: 10/19/2020 7:33:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I thought the preferred color for a Chevelle was gray primer.  https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/137980/images__1__jpg-1640123.JPG TRUTH! |
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Posted: 10/19/2020 7:46:20 PM EDT
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GM 1969 Fathom Green
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Posted: 10/19/2020 11:51:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Orange is by far my favorite color, it’s just very common on these cars so I’m not sure if I want it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: OP wants hugger orange with white stripes. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/369185/16031343189101291335212-1643869.jpg Orange is by far my favorite color, it’s just very common on these cars so I’m not sure if I want it. But how many have white stripes? |
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Posted: 10/20/2020 12:02:16 AM EDT
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Hugger orange.
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Posted: 10/20/2020 12:11:19 AM EDT
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My favorite color of all time, they called it midnight navy blue. At night it looks black but in broad daylight you could see the blue metallic
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Posted: 10/20/2020 1:44:53 AM EDT
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What do you think of Fathom Blue with white stripes?
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Posted: 10/20/2020 6:11:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What do you think of Fathom Blue with white stripes? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/369185/1603172526105-1104825642-1644796.jpg I thought about white stripes on the one I did, not a real bright white though. Maybe something like the old Ford Wimbledon White. |
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Posted: 10/20/2020 6:26:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: But how many have white stripes? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: OP wants hugger orange with white stripes. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/369185/16031343189101291335212-1643869.jpg Orange is by far my favorite color, it’s just very common on these cars so I’m not sure if I want it. But how many have white stripes? Most of them IME. |
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Posted: 10/20/2020 6:30:47 AM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What do you think of Fathom Blue with white stripes? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/369185/1603172526105-1104825642-1644796.jpg Love it, it unfortunately gives off a bit of an “old man” vibe though. 
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Posted: 10/20/2020 7:03:06 AM EDT
[#25]
Mine.
Fathom Green. 
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Posted: 10/20/2020 7:23:44 AM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Love it, it unfortunately gives off a bit of an “old man” vibe though. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: What do you think of Fathom Blue with white stripes? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/369185/1603172526105-1104825642-1644796.jpg Love it, it unfortunately gives off a bit of an “old man” vibe though. Only old men can afford a Chevelle these days.
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Posted: 10/20/2020 7:26:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Only old men can afford a Chevelle these days. I really want one. Too bad I am neither old nor can I currently afford one. |
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Posted: 10/20/2020 7:59:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I really want one. Too bad I am neither old nor can I currently afford one. I have to build them myself and that takes a bundle of cash too. Around here even a rusted shell is high dollar anymore. The one I picked up in April this year was dumb luck. One small rust hole in the driver's side front floorboard and everything has the correct date codes, even the starter and alternator are right. The only things missing were the exhaust manifolds/heat stove, radio and the ashtray. The engine and trans have the matching VIN stamped in them too. I hate the color but I feel obligated to keep it original. |
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Posted: 10/20/2020 8:25:35 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Only old men can afford a Chevelle these days. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: What do you think of Fathom Blue with white stripes? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/369185/1603172526105-1104825642-1644796.jpg Love it, it unfortunately gives off a bit of an “old man” vibe though. Only old men can afford a Chevelle these days. They’re reasonably affordable in this area so long as you aren’t after a highly desirable example. |
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Posted: 10/20/2020 8:32:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have to build them myself and that takes a bundle of cash too. Around here even a rusted shell is high dollar anymore. The one I picked up in April this year was dumb luck. One small rust hole in the driver's side front floorboard and everything has the correct date codes, even the starter and alternator are right. The only things missing were the exhaust manifolds/heat stove, radio and the ashtray. The engine and trans have the matching VIN stamped in them too. I hate the color but I feel obligated to keep it original. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I really want one. Too bad I am neither old nor can I currently afford one. I have to build them myself and that takes a bundle of cash too. Around here even a rusted shell is high dollar anymore. The one I picked up in April this year was dumb luck. One small rust hole in the driver's side front floorboard and everything has the correct date codes, even the starter and alternator are right. The only things missing were the exhaust manifolds/heat stove, radio and the ashtray. The engine and trans have the matching VIN stamped in them too. I hate the color but I feel obligated to keep it original. I paid $4,500 for mine, no engine, and in primer but most of the parts were there and the body was 95% done. I already have a small block sitting around, and could have gotten the car drivable for not too much money. Unfortunately I’ve decided that I want to be difficult, and do a pro touring style build, which is both expensive, and long term. |
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Posted: 10/20/2020 8:36:07 AM EDT
[#31]
Black
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Posted: 10/20/2020 8:37:44 AM EDT
[#32]
Guy in my platoon had a 69 Chevelle SS with a dark green paint and black vinyl top. Cragars with big tires on the back. 375 hp 396 and turbo 400 automatic.
That is the car I see in my mind (even after 40 plus years) when I think of pretty Chevelles. |
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Posted: 10/20/2020 8:40:38 AM EDT
[#33]
Black Pearl
 or Cobalt Blue  Look good |
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Posted: 10/20/2020 8:44:48 AM EDT
[#34]
Gobi beige is the only acceptable answer
 
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Posted: 10/20/2020 9:20:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Gobi beige is the only acceptable answer https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e2/0f/12/e20f12a4b2c1424d928e773e385ee34f.jpg [ |
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Posted: 10/20/2020 9:22:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryBut muh sleeper grandma car!
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Posted: 10/20/2020 9:23:45 AM EDT
[#37]
Mango.
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Posted: 10/20/2020 9:23:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: But muh sleeper grandma car! Quote HistoryQuoted: But muh sleeper grandma car! That’s exactly what it would be. If it were a wagon, I’d be more open to the idea. |
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Posted: 10/20/2020 11:05:04 AM EDT
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I knew a guy in SC that had a 72 painted Aztec Bronze with black stripes.
That was a good looking color. |
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Posted: 10/20/2020 11:34:32 AM EDT
[#40]
Gray with black stripes.
ETA: when I was a senior in high school, two of the "popular" guys in my class each got a '71 Chevelle SS (bought by their dads). Both were gray with black stripes. One had the cowl induction hood, the other did not. The only other car I lusted after more was a '69 Pontiac GTO Judge, in orange of course. Alas, I was a poor farm kid and didn't have money or a father with money who would buy me a car. |
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Posted: 10/20/2020 2:00:04 PM EDT
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