Hello everyone My 1968 Firebird convertible is in the process of being painted (a light blue) and the painter suggested painting the tail light panel black, any thoughts?
That rests on you and your resto. I think it looks tuff as nails but opinions can differ. If you want to play it safe you can always have the tail inset vinyl wrapped. The technology of wrapping today makes it precise so it won't look hacked up. If you don't like the look all you have to do is remove rear badges and vinyl.
Would not be stock, but other than that, do what pleases your taste. It would likely affect resale value unless you have a whole bunch of other mods already.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
I like the look, did it to my '69 and glad that I did. I got mostly good comments, the only non-positive comments were that they never came from the factory that way. It's your bird, do what you like and have fun with it! (It's only paint)
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