Possible color change ... what goes with Tan interior

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  1. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    I'm working on a deal where I might have a workshop available for me for a few months where I will have full access to paint and body tools and supplies. I plan on straightening the entire 74 and giving it a fresh two stage paint job. I'm contemplating changing the color but can't really think of any color besides Yellow that really goes with the Tan LDO interior I have. Any thoughts or ideas?
     
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    I am a pretty big fan of white but not to many people like it, now I say that and I have a black mav and collecting parts for a soon to be Yellow or Blue (it is the wifes and she can't make up her mind :rolleyes: ) And white would look good with the tan interior.
     
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  3. dmhines

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    Yeah ...white goes with any color interior (well .. maybe not green) ... but white is kinda blah so ain't gonna go that route .. :)
     
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  4. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    I had a Laser Red Eddie Bauer Expedition with a tan interior. You could do a Dark Blue, Green or White. My current truck is Toreador Red with a Tan leather interior.
     
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  5. dmhines

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    I was considering some sort of blue ... I like Grabber Blue but not with a Tan interior ... already have a red car so that's out ... Was also considering a more chrome yellow than the current butterscotch yellow. Also I think a Gold Metallic would look pretty nice ...

    And yes ... I will also have a MIG so bye-bye trim ... :)


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  6. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Dark green metallic with tan is a great combo. Then you would have a red and green set! (y)
     
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    What ever color you paint it, get some paint that matches the interior color and use it for stripes or accents.
     
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    I second the dark metallic green. That is the combo we are going with on my daughter's '77.
     
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    Hey Dan.

    When I was going to buy your car....I will tell you what color I was going to paint it.

    It is a chevy color (sorry)...but ford or anybody else would make an equivilent.

    I was going to paint it a copper/metallic/burnt orange. Not sure what it is called....but it is a sharp color that would go well with your tan interior.....and it would really stand out.

    Just my opinion.
     
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  11. Jean Doll

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    Green would look nice with a tan interior. They compliment each other quite well. Another color that might go well with a tan interior is Bronze. Sorry, the picture quailty isn't all that good.
     
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    Dan; I like the dark green, either with or without the metallic. That car has a beautifull interior, and the green would set it off well.
     
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  13. Maverick73

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    I would keep it the original color myself, let us know what you decide.
     
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    Black and Tan :D mmmmmmmmmm, I could use a few of them right now, but I think I'll stick with Guinness today :p
     
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  15. littleredtoy

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    I think the burnt orange or metallic orange/rust would work with the
    tan interior.
    Gold like the Boss would look good as well. Metallic green is over done
    IMO.

    Gold would look similar to this:
     
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