8.50 index build - Page 11

Todd Geisler · 11-22-2021, 08:09 PM

So the guys at the body shop have been pretty busy working on straightening this poor beat up body. The front end and doors are done and in primer. The roof and quarters are done on the main body, just need to do a little smoothing to the shock towers, cowl and passenger rocker and the main body was planned to be in primer today.

If the body gets primered today, there's a good chance it will get sent home yet this week. This is to allow the materials to cure for 3 weeks then back to the shop for block sanding and paint. So hopefully the car may be in color around the end of the year/beginning of 2022. Hard to say with the holidays.

Todd Geisler · 11-22-2021, 08:22 PM

The last few weeks I've spent some time looking at and trying to decide on a paint color. Last weekend drove to a dealer to see a color thinking it was the one and once I saw it in person decided it wasn't.

The body shop is owned by two brothers who are good customers of ours at my work. They specialize in Porsche repairs and restoration as well as many other high end European cars. I'm gonna post some of the choices I've narrowed down to and they are all Porsche colors as with an online search I discovered they have used well over 100 variations of blue over the years. One web page (in German) shows every color Porsche has ever used showing the color name, paint code, years it was used, what models it was used on and even sample pics. Found it very helpful.

Anyway, I'd decided on a blue in the silver/blue family. Really wanted to stay on the lighter end to keep some contrast with the factory flat black GT hood stripe, blacked out headlight buckets and the oem wrap around GT body moldings and trim. My inspiration for this was the original Ford Mustang GT Light Regatta Blue which was a nice color although kinda blah if you ask me. Wanted something similar, but slightly different.

Anyway, here's the choices in no particular order. Pretty sure I know which one I'm leaning towards, but also want to see a sample in person to be sure.

Todd Geisler · 11-22-2021, 08:27 PM

Light Regatta Blue for comparison.

Keith 944 · 11-22-2021, 09:04 PM

Slate, but I’m biased to all things Porsche

Todd Geisler · 11-22-2021, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keith 944

slate, but i’m biased to all things porsche

😂😂😂

J.R. Haddad · 11-22-2021, 09:41 PM

Slate or Horizon.

J.R.

Ray Gottry · 11-23-2021, 08:54 AM

Ice Blue, but in the picture it looks a little purply, LOL!

Todd Geisler · 11-23-2021, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray Gottry

Ice Blue, but in the picture it looks a little purply, LOL!

So many of these colors change in varying light conditions.

https://www.colors.rs/colorsearch?ta...type=rs&page=1

FireSale · 11-23-2021, 05:38 PM

All of these blues are very nice with the California Metallic as my favorite. My concern is that all are very chilly colors and might contrast too much with the flat black of the rally stripe you want to keep. Too much of a jump might be too bold. Maybe a flat gray or gunmetal for the hood and stripe?

Dyno · 11-23-2021, 10:08 PM

Calif blue👍. But I still like an orange color. Make it stand out.

11-22-2021, 08:09 PM	#101
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build So the guys at the body shop have been pretty busy working on straightening this poor beat up body. The front end and doors are done and in primer. The roof and quarters are done on the main body, just need to do a little smoothing to the shock towers, cowl and passenger rocker and the main body was planned to be in primer today. If the body gets primered today, there's a good chance it will get sent home yet this week. This is to allow the materials to cure for 3 weeks then back to the shop for block sanding and paint. So hopefully the car may be in color around the end of the year/beginning of 2022. Hard to say with the holidays.

11-22-2021, 08:22 PM	#102
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build The last few weeks I've spent some time looking at and trying to decide on a paint color. Last weekend drove to a dealer to see a color thinking it was the one and once I saw it in person decided it wasn't. The body shop is owned by two brothers who are good customers of ours at my work. They specialize in Porsche repairs and restoration as well as many other high end European cars. I'm gonna post some of the choices I've narrowed down to and they are all Porsche colors as with an online search I discovered they have used well over 100 variations of blue over the years. One web page (in German) shows every color Porsche has ever used showing the color name, paint code, years it was used, what models it was used on and even sample pics. Found it very helpful. Anyway, I'd decided on a blue in the silver/blue family. Really wanted to stay on the lighter end to keep some contrast with the factory flat black GT hood stripe, blacked out headlight buckets and the oem wrap around GT body moldings and trim. My inspiration for this was the original Ford Mustang GT Light Regatta Blue which was a nice color although kinda blah if you ask me. Wanted something similar, but slightly different. Anyway, here's the choices in no particular order. Pretty sure I know which one I'm leaning towards, but also want to see a sample in person to be sure.

11-22-2021, 08:27 PM	#103
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build Light Regatta Blue for comparison.

11-22-2021, 09:04 PM	#104
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,191 Likes: 1,157 Liked 1,870 Times in 576 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build Slate, but I’m biased to all things Porsche __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

11-22-2021, 09:41 PM	#106
J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 778 Likes: 915 Liked 1,434 Times in 304 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build Slate or Horizon. J.R.

11-23-2021, 08:54 AM	#107
Ray Gottry Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Lake City, Fl. Posts: 61 Likes: 101 Liked 68 Times in 24 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build Ice Blue, but in the picture it looks a little purply, LOL!

11-23-2021, 05:38 PM	#109
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build All of these blues are very nice with the California Metallic as my favorite. My concern is that all are very chilly colors and might contrast too much with the flat black of the rally stripe you want to keep. Too much of a jump might be too bold. Maybe a flat gray or gunmetal for the hood and stripe? __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

11-23-2021, 10:08 PM	#110
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 908 Likes: 1,112 Liked 667 Times in 198 Posts	Re: 8.50 index build Calif blue👍. But I still like an orange color. Make it stand out.