Paint color and advice

[JoelK 11]

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.

[69shelbycoupe 11]

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

[mustangstofear 608]

We did a Galaxy Grey from HOK, and it looked great. I think the Alloy would look nice with a red stripe.

[JoelK 11]

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.

[Chelby-Ann 47]

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

[69shelbycoupe 11]

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!

[69shelbycoupe 11]

2013 Mustang Sterling Gray Metallic

 

Yes that is the gray I might do.

[RPM 1,190]

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

[69boss408 11]

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

[JoelK 11]

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!

[JoelK 11]

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.