What color should I paint this '71 Mustang? - Now with pics!

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What color should I paint the '71 Mustang?

Candy Apple Red (original color)
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32%
Sea Foam Green (like the Duo Sonic)
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19%
Fiesta Red (to be different)
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48%
 
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What color should I paint this '71 Mustang? - Now with pics!

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I'm trying to decide what color to paint my '71 compstang. It's apparently 100% original, except for the stripped finish. The neck is in great shape, so I will NOT be doing any refinishing on that, so a "matching headstock" is definitely out of the question.

I put up a poll over on HCEF, but feel free to answer over here instead if you'd like. :)

http://acapella.harmony-central.com/sho ... ?t=2639579

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I got this from a fellow shortscale forumite a while back, and while it looks kind of cool as it sits, I sweat a lot in the summer, and I don't want to mess up the wood... so it looks like a refinish is in order. The question is - what color? The Duo Sonic is actually a solid "correct" SFG, even though the color looks "off" in that low light iPhone picture. I want something that won't look stupid when it's sitting next to the Duo Sonic. :lol: Also, I already have a Telecaster in Candy Apple Red, so if I go with that color for the Mustang, I'd have two guitars in that color. So far, even with close to 20 instruments, I've managed to avoid any color duplicates besides sunbursts and naturals / blonds.

I already have SFG and CAR lacquer onhand - any other color I decide to go with, I'd have to order from Bill at ReRanch... and if you want to suggest something other than what's in the poll, please mention it in your post - oh, and example pics would be appreciated / welcome too!

Thanks!
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I love Fiesta Red, but I think it looks cool as it is.
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I prefer Fiesta to Candy Apple so that gets my vote.
And broken record time..."do it Shell Pink" is my standard response.
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Thom wrote:do it Shell Pink
+1.

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it was Comp Red? Yeah, do that.
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if you are looking for some kind of inspiration of what fiesta red is going to look like next to the duo....

heres my mg65 and my 99avri
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i am picking up my bronco on wednesday.

ill take a photo of the jag with the bronco when i get it together for you
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Post by ChrisFFTA »

anything that is red and sparkles gets my vote. i have a CAR Jag that I wish had a little bigger sparkle in it...
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do an comp'stang!!! a yellow one!!!
my name is Pat.
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Post by Phil O'Keefe »

robroe wrote:if you are looking for some kind of inspiration of what fiesta red is going to look like next to the duo....

heres my mg65 and my 99avri
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That is so stinkin' HOT! :shock: 8)
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Post by Phil O'Keefe »

robroe wrote:i am picking up my bronco on wednesday.

ill take a photo of the jag with the bronco when i get it together for you
Thanks Rob - I appreciate it. I've been looking forward to seeing the completed Bronco anyway, but seeing it sitting next to the Jag will definitely be helpful. 8)
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Post by Phil O'Keefe »

I sent out the order for the paint, and hopefully it will be here in a week or two. I'll post pics once I get started. Thanks for the input guys. 8)
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Did you go with the poll in the end or choose something else?
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Post by Phil O'Keefe »

Yeah, I went with the poll and ordered some Fiesta Red from ReRanch. :)
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Phil O'Keefe wrote:Yeah, I went with the poll and ordered some Fiesta Red from ReRanch. :)
Nice one. DO AN ROSELAND 'STANG!
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Great. That will compliment the Duo really well, looking forward to seeing it finished.
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Noirie. wrote:
Phil O'Keefe wrote:Yeah, I went with the poll and ordered some Fiesta Red from ReRanch. :)
Nice one. DO AN ROSELAND 'STANG!
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Naah, other than the finish, I think I'm going to keep it stock and keep all the original '71 parts on it. :)
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Post by Bacchus »

If this isn't staying as it is, I'm very happy that it's going to be Fiesta Red. Everything looks great in Fiesta Red.
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Post by taylornutt »

I would have voted Sea Foam Green, but since you have a guitar in that color already I wouldn't do that.

Unless you plan to restore the Competition Red with the stripes, go Fiesta Red. My 1978 Musicmaster body is Fiesta Red and it's hot.

You could be really unique and do Fiesta Red with the Comp. stripes.
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Post by Phil O'Keefe »

I may pay the ten bucks and try a set of those vinyl comp stripes from ebay, but I don't think I want to try tackling painting a set on there. I fear my modest painting skills are not quite up to that challenge. :oops:
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