89fbrestor

I never see anybody go out of the box with these cars. just thought it would be neat to see some wild/weird or even stupid paint jobs. i think mine is all of those lol and it's almost finished i know someone will want to say "we don't paint them like that cuz they don't look good on these cars"..... well to each his own. for me, this being my 7th camaro i just wanted to have fun. so i went to town in my garage one day and came up with this. every body who stops by the house and see's it up close tells me it's just sick, sweet, awesome, etc. just having fun... thats what it all about.

RS Chris

There are tons of third gens with wild paint jobs. Just gotta search for them.

89fbrestor

i must be blind... i never see them. not even around town. there always all one color. just thought it would be neat to see some idea's people put to cars. I'm getting ready to paint my other project and plan on doing something similar

Mitch91Z28

not so crazy but not a lame OE paint job!
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/albu...pictureid=8758

89fbrestor

Ya that's different.

TorqueWolf

Just because i have searched before and haven't found a definitive thread for this im going to post all i have.

TorqueWolf

Judge for yourself if you like them or not but they are different and crazyish

obrien

I dont really like the pink, but the other two look amazing.

wwwyzzerdd

i actually like that pink one, thats a car that looks like a good "over the top", but not a bad "over the top", if you get what im saying, lol

deadbird

Probably because most owners can barely afford the upkeep of owning a falling apart car to start with. Let alone, the cost of restoring it.
Why do people stay 'inside the box' ?
Because when you spend tons of hours and money on something you can't afford but, like, the last thing you want to do is **** away all that effort and time on a paint job that may captivate you for a year.'
It's not that people are prudes, it's that people paint there cars to enjoy them for a long time because for most, it's a one time deal and you pick something you can live with for the duration of ownership.

Outlandish paint and body work is generally reserved for people without a concern of being able to afford getting sick of it and changing it from trend to trend.

Not everyone wants or, can afford a second, 'hey give me attention' car either... most just want something nice to drive that's older and not some sh-tbox door wedge looking (new) car.

Not everyone has the funds to 'just have fun'....IMO

matts86cam

iTrader: (1)

I'll repaint it someday but thats after I have squeezed every last bit of HP out of the engine. lol

89fbrestor

i like the green one and the pink is pretty classy for the color.

"dead bird" i agree with what you said BUT that doesn't make it bad for those who do want to have a little fun. I'm not rich i just take my time and put a little $ into it when i can. i do 100% of the work myself and that save a ton of money.

for me it wasn't a "going with the trend" at all. it was hey that would be FUN, why not. i see no point in having a hobby or owning a car you like if your not going to do what you want with it or worry about "hey look at me and give me attention" who cares what people say. I'm 33 and that paint job doesnt fit my personality at ALL..... IT WAS FUN. if anyone out there is not enjoying there camaro get rid of it so we can

neilb

Not a fan of the AAR Cuda side stripe one... the other are cool.

89fbrestor

thought there would be more people with funky paint jobs.... boring thread maybe.

PMcGean

Not too crazy, but a little different

89fbrestor

thats a nice ride, like the rims.

D.ynamic

"sh-tbox door wedge looking (new) car." funny

but..my beef with crazy custom paint is, yeah, it gets old fast. And faster if you that's the only car you have, and you have to look at it everyday. Sensory overload sort of. There is a certain charm about stock appearing paint that's hard to duplicate.

robotic_junky

This car is pretty cool.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fabr...s-black-3.html

noel8877

I must be blind... i never see them. not even around town. there always all one color. just thought it would be neat to see some idea's people put to cars. I'm getting ready to paint my other project and plan on doing something similar.
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89fbrestor

that cars nice but plane paint job i know most people think they bite but i like paint jobs that catch the eye. well i have another toy car to look at so i think i'll be ok. dynamic where in flint you located im in midland.

D.ynamic

North side..not far from beecher

89fbrestor

not to far from me. got any good camaro parts you need to get rid of lol i'm always looking and have some of my own to get rid of if you need anything.

stealthroc89

Never pictured James Bond as a third gen fan!!... post #15

89fbrestor

lol well james has good taste

rickys69charger

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FordGirlGoneBad

When my car's finished it will be a bit on the crazy side -- it's a deep purple with prizmatique in the paint. The prizmatique doesn't photograph well if at all -- imagine glitter that sparkles from yellow, red, green, blue, purple as you scan down the side of the car but only in direct sunlight. If there's no sun it just looks like little grey specks in the paint. If I ever get a decent pic, I'll post it.

BTW - I love the OP's colors -- I want to put that bright green on my Silverado Z71 and since it's my business truck, it would definitely be for the attention.

89fbrestor

that pait job sounds interesting.

PMcGean

Haha prom night... new engine got done that day just in time

GMan 3MT

iTrader: (4)

I wouldn't say mine is wild or crazy, but it is unique.

89fbrestor

unique yes, nice. what kinda drive train you have in that thing. i'm getting ready to drop my motor in mine. should be around 460hp.

GMan 3MT

iTrader: (4)

Right now it's a stock speed density 305 TPI. Will be dropping in a stock LT1 this winter. Engines dictated by class rules.

89fbrestor

good deal, sounds like it will be a nice ride. that role bar looks top notch from the pics.

chevysurfer

Your way to serious for this forum, relax. Alot people no how to paint cars, you might not? But if you do you know it can be done cheap. Me and my father use to go in his shop when I was a kid and mix left over paints and try different things. It was fun and a good learning experience. Theres different people and different levels of car enthusiast. Show some respect for other peoples threads. I really dig crazy paint jobs and things and I also enjoy seeing perfect restores. Theres quality in both. (Im new at this but this was a reply to deadbird I think who ever had that snooty comment). That was downer im better than you talk; not good for a bad-*** sight like this one.

89fbrestor

everyone has there opinion, no biggy. to each his own i say.

DeltaElite121

I actually agree with you fully, but it should be known that some people (like me and many others) think the best look is often simple. It's the subtle details that you add that end up making a huge difference.

blackbeauty89

I have a pearl white paint job if that counts.

89fbrestor

ya i just don't agree. i think its silly for anyone to say this car should look like this cuz i say so. regardless if you have money to afford changes to it when you get tired or not. i think its extremely immature to have that mind set. "well i say they look bad with outlandish paint jobs" ... who is anyone to say that, you have ur own car go enjoy it and leave what other people enjoy alone. just my 2 cents.

Paragus77

I plan on a pretty wild paint job once my car is all done. Got a friend working on a picture I will post when I get it.

89fbrestor

cool it would be great to see.

wildviper44

I think your "bright neon green with tribal looking black flames" paint job is friggin' awesome bro! definitely different and i can see how some people may hate it, but i personally think it's cool, nice job man

89fbrestor

thanks, i appreciate the comp. i like it and my wife likes so we're good it was the first time i had tried a design in my paint job. I'm starting my 68 mustang now and i plan on doing something similar to that as well. it may be a little "out of the box" but the way i see it ........ have fun. pic is how it sits now everything is done i just have to drop the motor in now.

Paragus77

Friend doin the pic fell through, looks like I have to go to Forza to design it now, lol.

89fbrestor

lol hey my design came from need for speed most wanted. cant beat it design what you want and then paint it lol anyone know any good games for doing ur own paintjob i need some ideas for the 68 lol

Paragus77

I don't think you can beat Forza 3 right now for car designing in a video game!

TheMonster

Yeah forza 3 + millions of decals on the marketplace.

PMcGean

Forza without a doubt the best

stealthroc89

+1 to Forza 3, I'm glad they added 3rd gens to the roster, not my weapon of choice but cool none the less!

89fbrestor

forza 3. i'm on it

chevysurfer

I actualy agree with that also, subtle strategicly placed lines or accent can really do more than bam in your face. I got a little excited to see a senoir member cast a jaded comment into a open non-serious forum, I guess I was just thinkin there was alot of assumptions in his statement. And I still see relics of the "need for speed" instant popularity rollin around. You know the dodge advenger with the double stacked 200 pound fiberglass wing on a stock body and rims. "Awesome". NOT. But anyways to each his own, as long as there enjoying themselves like I am.

chevysurfer

I really like this, I need to paint the top half of mine but wanted to add some color just didnt know what it would look like cutting off at the piller. It dont look bad and I like how you switched the stripes up, I just noticed the pins on the hatch whats that about.