1970 challenger repaint factory b5 or plum crazy??? • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **crazy larry** » 16 Nov 2008 6:04

I am doing a high end resto from the ground up on a a66 h code factory 340 b5 bright blue metallic body paint and a black interior non numbers but proper date coded engine. I am doing a T/A tribute with all the goodies and was hopeing on some forum feed back on changing the color to plumb crazy from b5. Will this effect the value in a negitive way. And which color will be worth more and easier to sell if I ever part with it. Any wisdom would help

by **christer** » 16 Nov 2008 7:45

I suggest that you keep the original B5 colour. Yes, it will effect the value if you choose a non original paint.

Another consideration is that B5 is a very nice looking colour, at least many guys at this forum seems to be thinking that. Nothing wrong with Plum Crazy except that it is quite usual.

Good luck with your choice! :thumbsup:

by **dave-r** » 16 Nov 2008 9:31

It's a clone. It makes no difference what colour you paint it.

by **christer** » 16 Nov 2008 13:21

dave-r wrote:It's a clone. It makes no difference what colour you paint it.

I am not sure I agree with that. Pretend that everything else is stock except for the T/A-goodies, then it would be far more easy to convert it back to original if the colour is correct.

by **Dale1035** » 16 Nov 2008 17:51

I like both colors. When and if you sell, you have no idea what might be the color the buyer will like. Paint it the color YOU like. be proud to get in it and take it down the road. In the end the only one you need to make happy at this time is yourself. Good luck and post pictures as you go.

by **Jimiboy** » 17 Nov 2008 12:06

Dale1035 wrote:I like both colors. When and if you sell, you have no idea what might be the color the buyer will like. Paint it the color YOU like. be proud to get in it and take it down the road. In the end the only one you need to make happy at this time is yourself. Good luck and post pictures as you go.

Totally agree, if your plan is to use it yourself, do whatever YOU like :thumbsup:

And show us some pic's along the way

by **drewcrane** » 18 Nov 2008 1:40

im not the right guy to say what color you want ,but i painted my car the way i wanted it,its to hard to find what you want ,i say make it the way you want it :thumbsup:

by **ianandjess** » 18 Nov 2008 8:56

yep i agree if your not doing an absolute original resto the do what you like ive changed mine to sublime was originally dark tan metalic then someone painted it gun metal grey ,then black & after that it got the worst white paint job ever so i took it back to metal & started from scatch but well worth it
cheers ian

by **charliek** » 18 Nov 2008 20:02

I am also restoring my A66 and had color questions. I was thinking about changing my Top Banana to Plum Crazy. I decided to keep it original since it is a matching #'s car. Now that it is painted I am very happy with the color. As others have said, I think that since it is a recreation you should paint it whatever color you like. Upon stripping my car I found its color history. It was Yellow to Plum Crazy to Dark Blue and now back to Yellow. GGood luck with the resto, they are sure a lot of work. :s006:

by **Adrian Worman** » 18 Nov 2008 21:09

Yellow, yellow, yellow, yellow, yellow......................or yellow. Guess what colour my car is? Do want you want mate is the best advice so far but I have to agree with King Dave on the affect on originality and value.
By the way Daveman you gonna be cold this weekend. Just seen the forecast. Sorry.

by **Adrian Worman** » 18 Nov 2008 22:12

Anyway if I remember right Crazy Larrys last mode of transport before he "bought his last train ticket" was very yellow wasn't it?

by **dave-r** » 19 Nov 2008 10:31

Adrian Worman wrote:By the way Daveman you gonna be cold this weekend. Just seen the forecast. Sorry.

Sod that.

I am going use the Grand Cherokee to go to work on Friday when that cold weather comes in. Looks like it could be snowing and a strong northerly wind straight from the Arctic Circle.

I do prefer to cycle in these days but after falling off twice on ice last winter I think the warm confines of a 4x4 will look more appealing at 7.50am Friday morning. :lol:

by **Tim** » 19 Nov 2008 12:47

Anyone know if we're due any snow down here in the Midlands (UK)?

Still itching to try driving around in low- gear 4WD. :roll:

by **dave-r** » 19 Nov 2008 13:25

Tim wrote:Anyone know if we're due any snow down here in the Midlands (UK)?

Still itching to try driving around in low- gear 4WD.

Probably just more floods down your way mate. You would have been better off buying a boat. :lol:

by **Tim** » 19 Nov 2008 17:00

Another weekend wearing wellies in bed then.

Just in case, you know.... :oops:

by **drewcrane** » 19 Nov 2008 19:49

im surprised someone hasnt quoted ole henry phord,well i guess i will,"you can have it in any color as long as it black" :s024:

by **Jon** » 20 Nov 2008 1:09

Black would be awesome Drew, :thumbsup:

I heard it is difficult to keep up though.

What do you think since owning one.

If you are adding other accents not original to the car don't worry about what color it's painted. It's original all the way, or make it all your way. Keep us posted. :s002:

by **dave-r** » 20 Nov 2008 9:12

Black T/As look the coolest of them all!

I would do that. It would look like sex on wheels. :mrgreen:

by **fal308** » 20 Nov 2008 13:38

Car color with same color stripes are cool :thumbsup:

(i.e black car with black stripe, panther Pink w/ magenta stripe etc)