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Need advise on painting '78 C3

Posted: 2/5/15 10:59am Message 1 of 3
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Palm Desert, CA - USA
Joined: 2/5/2015
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Vette(s): 1978 C3, light beige/mahogany interior
I just purchased a C3 '78 with light beige/mahogany brown. The exterior is in great condition but I will be considering painting in the near future. I'd love to change the color but I'm concerned that it will be a affect resale value in the future. Please advise.


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Re: Need advise on painting '78 C3

Posted: 2/6/15 8:39pm Message 2 of 3
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Overland Park, KS - USA
Joined: 7/9/2003
Posts: 914
Vette(s): 1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day. 2023 Accelerate Yellow HTC Stingray
Not sure how to answer a survey that asks a question.  If your car is all original, numbers matching, then changing the color will affect the resale somewhat.  But unless it is a very unique car, probably won't reduce it much.  If you plan to keep it and drive it and enjoy it, I'd say paint it a color you like.


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Re: Need advise on painting '78 C3

Posted: 2/7/15 2:23am Message 3 of 3
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Scottsdale, AZ - USA
Joined: 5/23/2007
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Vette(s): 1981 Corvette Two-Tone Claret color, 4 spd, C7 Vert
I believe the value of the later C3's is determined more by their overall condition then originality.


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