>Listers
> I'm looking for some feedback on my choice of color for the TR-3 I'm
>restoring...it has a TR-4 engine and tranny (with OD) so it's not
>original...I want to paint it a '95 Ford color called "Ultra violet pearl
>metallic"....a deep purple...stone grey leather interior and black
>carpets...I think it will be quite sharp....I don't ever see me selling this
>car but some people are telling me I should stick with one of the "original"
>Triumph colors...your thoughts will be appreciated.
If you were real sure that you would absolutely like the finished look of
a modern paint colour on a vintage car and if you did not feel a need at
some level for peer approval you would not be asking this question to the
Triumph mail list.
I strongly suspect that you would end up being unhappy with the colour
combination. If you go to Triumph club events or British car meets I
think you will be even more unhappy and decide to repaint the car in a
few years.
TeriAnn Wakeman If you send me direct mail, please
Santa Cruz, California start the subject line with TW -
twakeman@cruzers.com I will be sure to read the message
http://www.cruzers.com/~twakeman
Walk in harmony with the earth and all her creatures and you will create
beauty wherever you go.
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