He guys what color is this 69? Azure Turquoise, Dusk Blue. Paint is beauteeeeful.
Looks dusk blue to me, but you might want to try These Guys (http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-caprice/).
They should know all about the First Gen Caprice.
I'm leaning towards Dusk Blue. Aure Turquoise is a lighter and different shade of blue altogether.
Quote from: lakeholme on March 17, 2013, 04:38:03 PM
Looks dusk blue to me, but you might want to try These Guys (http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-caprice/).
They should know all about the First Gen Caprice.
Brings back memories - I had a '69 Caprice coupe just like that except it was Fathom Green with a black vinyl top, 427, loaded to the gills, Comfortron A/C, etc; it was like a Cadillac with Chevy emblems on it. ;D
Another possibility that appears closer to that Caprice shade to me is Lemans Blue Poly. a bit lighter than the very dark Dusk Blue.
here is a link that has color charts and codes...
http://www.tcpglobal.com/aclchip.aspx?image=1969-chevrolet-pg02.jpg
Yeah, me too. My dad bought a 2 door Fathom Green Impala with the 350 in 69. Loved it so much I have since had a 4 door Gold/Gold/Gold Caprice with a 350/300 engine in 82 and when my wifes pop-pop died I acquired his 4 door Glacier Blue/White 'PAINTED" top/ medium blue with 327 Belair. For a family car you really can't beat them. I really would like to find another decent driver 2 door Impala but I never see them around here.
Quote from: JohnZ on March 18, 2013, 09:41:39 AM
Brings back memories - I had a '69 Caprice coupe just like that except it was Fathom Green with a black vinyl top, 427, loaded to the gills, Comfortron A/C, etc; it was like a Cadillac with Chevy emblems on it. ;D
I was looking at that same chart the other day. It is really hard to tell between the darker colors. Glacier Blue is out I had one that color before. I looked at the charts in that Impala website 'lakeholme' posted but it's hard to tell by that as well. That is a nice color. Easy on the eyes.
Quote from: 69Z28-RS on March 18, 2013, 11:13:46 AM
Another possibility that appears closer to that Caprice shade to me is Lemans Blue Poly. a bit lighter than the very dark Dusk Blue.
here is a link that has color charts and codes...
http://www.tcpglobal.com/aclchip.aspx?image=1969-chevrolet-pg02.jpg
Quote from: JohnZ on March 18, 2013, 09:41:39 AM
Brings back memories - I had a '69 Caprice coupe just like that except it was Fathom Green with a black vinyl top, 427, loaded to the gills, Comfortron A/C, etc; it was like a Cadillac with Chevy emblems on it. ;D
Yep, the first gen Caprice rode like a true land yacht, but handled better than most of the other big cars of that day, IMO. ;D
Quote from: 69Z28-RS on March 18, 2013, 11:13:46 AM
Another possibility that appears closer to that Caprice shade to me is Lemans Blue Poly. a bit lighter than the very dark Dusk Blue.
here is a link that has color charts and codes...
http://www.tcpglobal.com/aclchip.aspx?image=1969-chevrolet-pg02.jpg
That's the problem with charts, hard to tell. I was going more by other pictures of dusk blue on the web. It's looks lighter on a car than a chart.
But when you consider how Gary's pic has the car in the shade, it makes it even harder to tell. :-\
I'm glad to see the darker blues and greens trying to make a comeback in the new car world! ;D
I think it's Dusk Blue. Notice how well the paint and the Blue Vinyl roof match. The Blue Vinyl roof and Dusk Blue paint matched very closely I've seen quite a few. Neither LeMans Blue or Azure Turq. was anywhere near that close of a match.