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Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by PC Jr, Jan 21, 2016.

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  1. Mint and white

    34 vote(s)
    72.3%
  2. Gold

    13 vote(s)
    27.7%
  1. PC Jr
    Joined: May 27, 2013
    Posts: 44

    PC Jr
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    from So Cal

    After three years I am finally at the point where I need to make a decision on the color for my 60 Thunderbird custom. So what do you think. Gold metallic pearl with a slight shade shift for highlights or metallic mint green and metallic white with silver pearl?

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  2. Channel49
    Joined: Jan 17, 2016
    Posts: 42

    Channel49
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    The white/green combo is super nice and classy but the gold rips your eyes out, puts them in a blender and pops them back in your head (in a good way). So depending on what you want to do - be seen or BE SEEN then the color is up to you. Good luck!
     
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  3. layedout49
    Joined: Jan 15, 2008
    Posts: 483

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    I say do the gold . Really sets the car off with all the body mods
     
  4. Cosmo49
    Joined: Jan 15, 2007
    Posts: 1,554

    Cosmo49
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    No help here. I'll take one of each. Great car.
     

  5. I like the mint and white
     
  6. edcodesign
    Joined: Mar 30, 2007
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    edcodesign
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    Both rock, my pick gold.
     
  7. low budget
    Joined: Nov 15, 2006
    Posts: 5,566

    low budget
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    from Central Ky

  8. i.rant
    Joined: Nov 23, 2009
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    1. 1940 Ford

    I think the mint and white are "fun" colors and the gold drips more of what the Bird is all about, I vote gold.
     
  9. SicSpeed
    Joined: Apr 23, 2014
    Posts: 656

    SicSpeed
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    from Idaho

    I suffer the same dilemma, except it's with 4 colors and Pagan Gold is one of them.
    So I'll pick the GOLD
     
  10. low budget
    Joined: Nov 15, 2006
    Posts: 5,566

    low budget
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    from Central Ky

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    The color shifting stuff that enhances darker shadowing would be intersting also
     
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  11. The gold really pops! Love the skirt treatment.
     
  12. Devin
    Joined: Dec 28, 2004
    Posts: 2,369

    Devin
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    from Napa, CA

    Man.. that's a tough call because they both look great. I think the white and mint are more classy, refined and sophisticated and the gold is pure unadulterated custom. I think it really depends on which theme you are after. Either choice will still look killer.
     
  13. town sedan
    Joined: Aug 18, 2011
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    town sedan
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    Yes, pearl mint and white!
    -Dave
     
  14. PC Jr
    Joined: May 27, 2013
    Posts: 44

    PC Jr
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    from So Cal

    Thanks for the comments to this point. Its a huge decision. I do like the pagan gold in the video 55 chevy posted, but the gold in the photo doesn't do anything for me.
     
  15. Tow reasons for my vote if that really matters. one is that green is bad luck and the other that probably carries more weight than the first is I am going though an I like gold cars phase in my life. :D

    Both color schemes look good actually, I just prefer the gold personally. My A bone will eventually be gold with black fenders.
     
  16. A Minus
    Joined: Jan 10, 2016
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    A Minus
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    Mint & white for sure
     
  17. Dino 64
    Joined: Jul 13, 2012
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    Dino 64
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    from Virginia

    Gold. Very cool ride. My Dad bought one of those new. Yours looks way better!
     
  18. Gman0046
    Joined: Jul 24, 2005
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    My opinion is everything always looks better in black.
     
  19. spags
    Joined: Mar 20, 2011
    Posts: 77

    spags
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    Mint and white is my vote
     
  20. Raiman1959
    Joined: May 2, 2014
    Posts: 1,427

    Raiman1959

    Mint & white thumbs up!:D.......I noticed when I painted mine two-tone, ..it showed the classic design lines better...instead of enveloping them all into one solid color and losing the visual distinctive lines....just my opinion on a great car! ;) ---Ray
     
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  21. bubblesbacon
    Joined: Nov 12, 2011
    Posts: 269

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    from wisconsin

    Mint and white is my vote also...
     
  22. Bandit Billy
    Joined: Sep 16, 2014
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    Personally, I wear a lot of black clothes and tend to drive black cars(channeling my inner Johnny Cash).
    They say clothes makes the man so here you go;
    upload_2016-1-21_14-17-5.png vs upload_2016-1-21_14-18-37.png
    Elton or Elvis? Both talented musicians but I'm more of an Elvis man. Gold.
     
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  23. Fender1325
    Joined: Aug 31, 2014
    Posts: 729

    Fender1325

    Hahah.

    Well my .02 cents worth I vote mint and white. I agree the 2 tone features the different body areas well and just has a classy look. The gold looks too much like a las vegas pawn shop advertisement
     
  24. theHIGHLANDER
    Joined: Jun 3, 2005
    Posts: 10,259

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    That car needs those frosty mint and white colors. In actual practice vs a rendering I think it will be pleasing for a long time to come. The gold is awesome too but I think is better suited to a different style of custom. As counter-intuitive as it may seem I believe you'll tire of the gold sooner. The frosty mint really enhances the changes.
     
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  25. Slopok
    Joined: Jan 30, 2012
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    Hint of the Hirohata Mercury...I like it.
     
  26. moefuzz
    Joined: Jul 16, 2005
    Posts: 4,950

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    Mint and white would set her off beautifully.
    Gold is for chainers.

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  27. missysdad1
    Joined: Dec 9, 2008
    Posts: 3,306

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    I think you will be happier with the green and white for a longer period of time without "burning out" on the color. Eye-popping paint just doesn't age very well IMHO.
     
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  28. moefuzz
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    Not That There's Anything Wrong With That


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  29. 0NE BAD 51 MERC
    Joined: Nov 12, 2010
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    Mint and White !!! Gold T-Birds are everywhere . Way over done in my opinion. Your car your choice , it will be great either way. Don't forget to post progress photo's! Larry
     
  30. Model T1
    Joined: May 11, 2012
    Posts: 3,309

    Model T1
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    My feelings and my choice too. I voted GOLD then after looking awhile realized in a short time the gold will not be such a great choice. Love the green and white.
    In the end it's the owner's choice. Red is always good!
     

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