Restoring 69 c500 need to decide on color

[Shelby67air]

Car was R4, but I really like the orange. Does a color change really hut the value??

[b5blue]

Long ago I sold off my 65 rag top Mustang. I couldn't restore it to it's baby blue original color.   

[Shelby67air]

It's a lot of work.

[Shelby67air]

U like this orange

[Alaskan_TA]

You mentioned "Restoring".

You can uses a search engine for a definition of 'restore'.

If you change anything, it becomes a custom build, not a restoration. 

[C500]

I did a post a wee while back on the exact same question ,with a poll... search it up

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,135919.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,124872.0.html

[Sgt Superbird]

I know this isn't a poll, but keep it the original color. With so few 500s, I think you'd be doing a disservice to it if you changed it up. Also, if I was in the market (for any desirable Mopar), I'd want it the original color.

[JB400]

If it was green, I'd say paint it orange.  Being red, keep it red

[70 sublime]

Your car do what you want
If you are going to keep it for ever and want to paint it Panther Pink go for it
If it is just a car that you will have for a couple of years and get bored with it and sell it to get something else paint it the original colour will make it worth more

[RallyeMike]

The amount of impact to value depends somewhat on other factors such as engine/trans, options, numbers-matching parts, etc. My input is.... the more original the car is, the more financial reason to keep it R4.

Also remember, you'll have some explaining to do to St. Peter if you paint it orange.

[Wingnut426]

Paint it ORANGE? NO! If you wanted a General Lee, you should just buy one! LOL! WINGNUT

[Shelby67air]

Yea looks like R4 will be the color. It's been off the road so long I think the factory color will be better. Never get rid of my cars. My shelby was color swapped before I got her. Love the white with the blue.

[Shelby67air]

C500 had black stripe and I was told recall wheels. I want to keep the black stripe but put on painted wheels with dog dish's.

[hemi68charger]

1. Will it hurt the value? Yes
2. Your car do as you wish.................. If you do Orange I would go with the Omaha Orange since you are deviating from original. The V2 is, as Pete eluded to, would make it look "Generalized"...

[hemi68charger]

C500 had black stripe and I was told recall wheels. I want to keep the black stripe but put on painted wheels with dog dish's.

Even if your C500 was coded W23 (Kelsey-Hayes recalls), I doubt it left Creative on them let along got to Creative with them. I used to own the 614 car, Press Release car in the very first patch of 500s made. It was coded W23, but left with black steelies and full 15" wheels covers.......

[timmycharger]

You mentioned "Restoring".

You can uses a search engine for a definition of 'restore'.

If you change anything, it becomes a custom build, not a restoration. 

You can uses?  hmm, might want to check out that search engine yourself 

[aerolith]

Wow that's a serious hack job on the quarter and wheelhouse!

If it was my car I would go B5 blue...

R4 is just not me and never will be.

Mine is F8 and F8 is where she will be forever lol...

[aerolith]

I also like Silver but the wife says ''NO'', so F8 it is, lol...

Would have to be a red stripe to match the tires...

[hemigeno]

I was told recall wheels

What's the VIN sequence -164196?  That seems pretty late for W23 to still be on the Broadcast Sheet (which I'm figuring is not with the car).

Steelies, dog dish 'caps and red stripe tires would be a great combination.

[aerolith]

Omaha orange?

[aerolith]

Off piste BLUE!

[aerolith]

This was the first 500 I ever saw!

I like white and it does grow on you, especially HEMI white...

Do the white steels 'hurt or enhance' this fine 500?

[aerolith]

I like GREEN too...

But this green, not so sure?

[aerolith]

OK one more just to confuse you to Mopar madness lol...

[aerolith]

Sorry last one and a metallic...

Don't know the colour, but its very shiny and coolio...

[white]

I think the above 500 is T5 Color

[Shelby67air]

So many nice colors. Leaning towards R4. Black stripe and steel wheels colored same as car. Love that white one.

[C500]

Wow that's a serious hack job on the quarter and wheelhouse!

I was thinking that too 😬...

I'll say it on behalf of Shelby67air... thanks everyone for your replies and posting pics for reference.

[hemi68charger]

I think the above 500 is T5 Color

Yes, that used to be my 500....

[white]

Yes, That was your car Troy, 440 4 speed T5!

[69_500]

I think the above 500 is T5 Color

Yes, that used to be my 500....

Car is a factory T5 car, but that is not the correct shade for a factory T5. It does look good though.

[hemi68charger]

Car is a factory T5 car, but that is not the correct shade for a factory T5. It does look good though.

What !!!!? You never told me that when I bought it from you.........  

Just kidding.......  

[5hunert]

I have a (non original) orange Charger 500; everyone asks me it it's a real General Lee.  Go R4. I have to go back to F8, which is a harder bullet to swallow.

[Moparpoolman]

Wow that's a serious hack job on the quarter and wheelhouse!

If it was my car I would go B5 blue...

R4 is just not me and never will be.

Mine is F8 and F8 is where she will be forever lol...

pretty sure someone cut the original quarter off of that car to use on another car way before quarters were available and the cars weren't worth much

[Shelby67air]

Anyone know more of the history of my car??  I bought it in rough shape. I was told it sat in a private junkyard since 1974.

[Shelby67air]

the car will be ready for paint in a few weeks. Found a rear window in Canada. Going to need trunk hinges soon. where can i get the rear window gasket?? or the trim??

[C500]

the car will be ready for paint in a few weeks. Found a rear window in Canada. Going to need trunk hinges soon. where can i get the rear window gasket?? or the trim??

google

[Magnumcharger]

the car will be ready for paint in a few weeks. Found a rear window in Canada. Going to need trunk hinges soon. where can i get the rear window gasket?? or the trim??

I thought that was you! Ha! You got the rear window from me a few years ago.
Charger 500's are bar none my favorite car, and R4 red is the bee's knees. If I ever find a Charger 500, and it becomes accessible to me, I can only hope that it is R4.

[Shelby67air]

wow i remember getting the rear window. what a trip and you and ur wife were so nice made us breakfast.  cars starting to get done. money permitting.

[charger_fan_4ever]

I inquired about this car back before you bought it.i recall the quarter missing and thr junkyard story. I was thinking that the tag and buildsheet were bith missing in action?

Why not paint it the color you want?What are the odds you are going to sell it to buy another That is the right color you wanted?

[aerolith]

Great work Shelby!

Looking at the R4 red car I noticed the 500 emblem was 'placed wrong' (possibly)?

I see your NEW rear panel is missing the holes so I will measure mine for you, don't want it miss placed lol...

[aerolith]

More central?

[aerolith]

Talking of colours  Mr. Shelby?

Right colours but wrong car lol...

[aerolith]

How did Carrol get the 427 into this 'shoebox'

What a clever guy!!!

My Mopar mate had a 1964 427 centre/top oiler and a toploader from the Shelby factory.
But life got in the way and he never built his dream car...

For me it would have to be B5 Blue methinks?

[426HemiChick]

Hi Shelby67air,                 26 April 2022

If you are looking at it as an investment AND a car to enjoy, stick with original. If investment will never be an issue, have it painted any color you want.

We had 4 Mopar's at one time: PP1 Matador Red 68 Hemi Road Runner, R4 Bright Red 69 Six-Pack, V2 Hemi Orange 69 Hemi Daytona and a 70 Vit C Hemi Cuda.

The Cuda was sold long ago, 1975. The color and the paint didn't do a thing for us . . . . and neither did the car. The Daytona is and was our favorite; found her a new parent (Bob Jennings) and home in 2020. Still have the 68 RR and 69 SB. We like the R4 Bright Red on the SB and it will remain that color. Current thinking, the 68 RR will be repainted the same color as the SB, Bright Red, subject to change at the slightest whim.

Don't know if they produced 500's in Black, but do think it would look fantastic. That said, what would be the appropriate stripe color? White would be too garish, which only leaves Red and that would be just the right contrast.

Again, it's YOUR 500, so do what You want and tell the 426 Hemi Chicks to buzz off.

Last but not least: Looks like you are doing a fine restoration; Congratulations !!!

Best Always

426 Hemi Chicks

[426HemiChick]

So many nice colors. Leaning towards R4. Black stripe and steel wheels colored same as car. Love that white one.

Hi Shelby67air,            28 April 2022

Recently noticed there's a Black 500 with a red stripe up for auction. It looks right nice. Still can't go wrong with R4 red, especially if that's the original color.

Best Always

426 Hemi Chicks

[Shelby67air]

Thanks need to keep pushing. putting in prier till i can figure out how to do the trunk. then paint

[472 R/T SE]

I had a buddy who picked up a #s 70 Hemi cuda.  Original f8 with black guts.
He wanted to go a different color but i think we talked him outta it, lol.  Green cars done right rock!

This was back around 2006.  Once it was done, he traded it off for 3 cars & $75k, iirc.
Larry Mathews sold it at BJ for $475k.  That was the year Hemi cuda prices exploded.

Imo, its already a anonymity rig.  Id restore it exactly the way it came.

Now some 383 Super Bee, 440-4 Charger RT...do whatever especially if theres no tag, verification.
But that rig is the top of the food chain for us.  If you change color, I guarantee the keyboard warriors will beat it up if its ever for sale for not being the original color, lol.

[472 R/T SE]

More central?

O my.  Be still my heart.  I LOVE that combination.