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#1
09-09-2010, 09:46 PM
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Dark Blue Pics
I'm getting ready to paint my 73 formula, and I'm having trouble deciding on color. I thought about doing it solid Lucerne Blue, but I think I want a darker blue. I have a paint chip page from 71 and there is a Regency Blue Code 29 on there that looks pretty good. I think this color is very similar to the Admiralty Blue Code 29 from 1973. I was wondering if you guys could post some pics of your dark blue birds, or offer other suggestions. The other question then becomes stripes or no stripes. I'm leaning towards just a solid color at this point.
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#2
09-09-2010, 10:16 PM
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In the early 70's there was "Bermuda Blue" I believe it was called.... The color was a silvery blue that was along the Lucerne Blue tone but lighter.... I'm seriously looking at chasing the code down and painting my 70 Formula that color with a Tuxedo gut...
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#3
09-09-2010, 11:02 PM
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Atoll blue is a dark color (1970)
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#4
09-09-2010, 11:27 PM
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Nocturne Blue 1979 code 29 is an AWESOME color. (80 & 81 code 29 is not the same as 79 mix.
Similar to 74 code 29 Admiralty Blue but a bit more vibrant. (it lightens up in the sunlight & turns to black at night) Last edited by 2manyT/A'S; 09-09-2010 at 11:38 PM. |
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#5
09-10-2010, 09:18 AM
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not mine unfortunately, but here is a cool admiralty blue formula
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#6
09-10-2010, 11:34 AM
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Thanks for the pics. Those are some nice looking cars. Hope mine turns out that well.
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#7
09-10-2010, 12:49 PM
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70' Atoll gets my vote. As close to Mopar's Plum Crazy as you will see on a 2nd gen. It has violet in it and not as much green as 73/74 Admirality.
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#8
09-10-2010, 12:51 PM
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#9
09-10-2010, 01:25 PM
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It's just a tad lighter than Lucerne Blue. Last edited by 2manyT/A'S; 09-10-2010 at 01:39 PM. |
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#10
09-10-2010, 01:47 PM
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I responded to an ad on Craigslist a number of years ago to a guy parting out a 70 Formula. It was paint code 25 Bermuda Blue with a black vinyl top and black deluxe interior. At first, I thought it was just faded Lucern Blue, until I checked the data plate. It's the only one I have ever seen. It was also the most heavily optioned 70 Firebird I have ever seen, it had everything, it was even a RA III car.
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#11
09-10-2010, 02:00 PM
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Paint Code: 25 GM Code: WA4026 PPG: 2165 Dupont: 5123L/5123D Sherwin Williams: 3080 Found this on PaintRef.com |
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#12
09-10-2010, 02:41 PM
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I thought I was looking at my Grandmother's 75 for a minute. I had to go check in the garage to make sure it was still there! :-) (code 26 Lucerne Blue repaint) |
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#13
09-10-2010, 03:00 PM
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Atoll is my second favorite, and that 70 eaglesan13 is beautiful! .
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09-10-2010, 03:03 PM
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09-10-2010, 03:41 PM
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1970 Formula 400 (WT) M20 (67-Castillian Bronze / 213-Deluxe Dark Brown) 1970 Ram Air III Formula 400 (YZ) M40 (26-Lucerne Blue / 201-Standard Medium Bright Blue) 1970 Ram Air III Formula 400 (YZ) M40 (26-Lucerne Blue / 211-Deluxe Medium Bright Blue) *SOLD* |
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#16
09-10-2010, 03:58 PM
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This is the kind of look I'm considering with my 70 Formula when I get the chance (sorry just a quick Photo-shop to give you an idea of color on the car)
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#17
09-10-2010, 03:59 PM
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If you are looking for an almost Navy Blue, very near Black, I'd vote for Admiralty Blue, as in post #5.
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#18
09-10-2010, 04:21 PM
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I apologize fro not reading the thread more carefully in the first place and agree with with Transamric that the Admiralty Blue is one nice (and dark) color.....
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#19
09-10-2010, 04:28 PM
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I think it is, but I have had that picture on my computer for years. I almost changed the color of my formula to Atoll blue because of that picture, I really like the Atoll blue/deluxe sandlewood color combo.
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#20
09-10-2010, 04:33 PM
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I really appreciate the pictures and opinions guys. I really like the atoll blue. I sent the link to my wife and she really likes it too, so I guess it is settled. The body work and painting should be done around the beginning of October, and then the real work begins...
I'm sure there will be many more questions from me along the way. Thanks |
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