JoelK 11 Report post Posted October 16, 2013 It's my first real post, so go easy on me. Hopefully I don't jack this up. My '69 coupe is finally ready for paint after a lengthy process of getting rid of all the rust. I'm leaning towards a dark grey/silver and I've been doing quite a bit of research and so far my favorite color is "Alloy" from the 2009 Mustangs (see attached pic). I was wondering if anyone out there had any pics of a 69 in a similar color. There are a lot of mustangs that are the Eleanor color, but I haven't seen very many in a dark grey. My next decision to tackle will be stripe or no stripe and what color. The interior is going to be dark red and I was thinking dark red stripes might look good with the alloy grey. Maybe a single flat red stripe on the hood and trunk with flat red accents around the headlights and taillight pannel? Any thoughts? My intent is to have a 69 that stands apart from the others without looking tacky or looking dated a few years from now. If I can't come up with a solid decision on the grey or stripe, I may just go with black. Not the most unique, but it's hard to go wrong with black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted October 16, 2013 I'm thinking of going with the late model factory gray color called sterling gray or I may do a matte gray. The stripe to go with it is dark blue super snake stripe. My interior is black Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted October 16, 2013 We did a Galaxy Grey from HOK, and it looked great. I think the Alloy would look nice with a red stripe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoelK 11 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 I'm thinking of going with the late model factory gray color called sterling gray or I may do a matte gray. The stripe to go with it is dark blue super snake stripe. My interior is black Took a look at your project. You've done a lot of great work and I look forward to the pics after paint. I like the spoiler you used. I've been going back an fourth on that idea, but after seeing your pics I think I've made up my mind. It looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelby-Ann 47 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 It's my first real post, so go easy on me. Hopefully I don't jack this up. My '69 coupe is finally ready for paint after a lengthy process of getting rid of all the rust. I'm leaning towards a dark grey/silver and I've been doing quite a bit of research and so far my favorite color is "Alloy" from the 2009 Mustangs (see attached pic). I was wondering if anyone out there had any pics of a 69 in a similar color. There are a lot of mustangs that are the Eleanor color, but I haven't seen very many in a dark grey. My next decision to tackle will be stripe or no stripe and what color. The interior is going to be dark red and I was thinking dark red stripes might look good with the alloy grey. Maybe a single flat red stripe on the hood and trunk with flat red accents around the headlights and taillight pannel? Any thoughts? My intent is to have a 69 that stands apart from the others without looking tacky or looking dated a few years from now. If I can't come up with a solid decision on the grey or stripe, I may just go with black. Not the most unique, but it's hard to go wrong with black. 2013 Mustang Sterling Gray Metallic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 Took a look at your project. You've done a lot of great work and I look forward to the pics after paint.I like the spoiler you used. I've been going back an fourth on that idea, but after seeing your pics I think I've made up my mind. It looks great. Thanks I really appreciate that. Money is tight right now so I'm pushed back on paint as of the moment. Plus I'm moving in a couple weeks so a lot going on. I hope to get it painted over winter or in the spring maybe. I hope to be on the road next summer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 2013 Mustang Sterling Gray Metallic Yes that is the gray I might do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 Sheesh, another coupe owner. kidding, welcome to the forum. I think red and grey look very good together. As nice as that 09 Mustang looks in your pic, isn't it nice to have a car that's increasing in value unlike the newer stangs? Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69boss408 11 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 Sterling will be my choice to with black stripes similar to Chelby Ann but with a few more flares on the black since mine has louvres,chin spoiler,Boss 429 hood scoop etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoelK 11 Report post Posted October 18, 2013 Sheesh, another coupe owner. kidding, welcome to the forum. I think red and grey look very good together. As nice as that 09 Mustang looks in your pic, isn't it nice to have a car that's increasing in value unlike the newer stangs? Bob Thanks for the welcome. The new mustangs do look nice, but I agree, wouldn't trade my '69 for it any day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoelK 11 Report post Posted October 18, 2013 Chelby-Ann- Thanks for the pics. Just what I was looking for and it reenforces my decision to go with a dark grey. It looks great. The stripes also look good and give me a few ideas for my project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites