Consensus on complete color change 308/328

Yeah, when we stripped my Corvette, the yellow primer was mucho thick in places. Probably why it was a bargain to paint also. That was the way to do it back 25 years ago in SoCal. Haven't had any cracking on the Ferrari, though, as i don't recall seeing that same primer used on it .

The new Corvette paint job didn't use all that primer/filler/thick paint, it was done correctly.

Doug

 

I'd consider any color change a decrease in value of the cars for a couple of reasons. First off, I think most of us are interested in originality. Second of all, I'd consider any repaint as a way to cover-up accidents or other major defects. I would look at a car with a magnifying glass if I know that the color was repainted. People also repaint just prior to selling the car so the paint is probably a cheap and poor job. When I started my search a couple of years ago, there was a 308 that was painted from red to yellow and back to red again. The guy wanted something like 50k for it. At least he was honest and said the second repaint was due to rust repairs. I heard that and ran away quickly!

So don't repaint your car! Just find the color you like and avoid the speculations.

Ace

 

Good luck finding one and btw that window is a pita to remove, and if it breaks then well ...nugh said...

But I totally agree, I am pretty shocked at times when people praise their paintjob and then it shows the crappiest masking job around the decals etc. overspray on the gastanks etc. thats definitely not gonna cut it, if somebody is looking for top dollar. If the paintjob is done properly then changing color shouldn't hurt the price, Ferrari factory paint is definitely not the best. If you want absolutely smooth paint then the factory finish many times won't do.

Helmut

 

BTW, this is what my painter did for $7K. I R&R'd the chrome, windshield assy and interior. You don't get much straighter than this.
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Nice job, earlier Vettes are much harder to prep because of bonding stips, pinholes, panel fitment...a steal for 7k...later Vettes with 1 piece panels much easier. I have owned more than 25 Vettes in my lifetime and currently own 2. Do all my own work from paint, motor, electrics and interiors. We were a Eckler Corvette dealer in my family business. I change the color on my 308 almost 6 years ago...anybody local who would like to check it out and tell me by looking at it the color was changed from Silver to yellow is welcomed to. I want to know how much value do you think it could loose? I think mechanical soundness outweighs any exterior color. And as far as repaints, I am always suspicious of body damage. no matter original or changed color. You want to see a good color change...someone going from white to black...white hides everything...black not so much...

 

Doug, thanks. I'd love to see your vette. I'm a sucker for '61's and '62's. PM sent. Best, Les

 

Those Crager SS wheels give it that hotrod look...bet the Vette Wolves have heart failure when they see that!

 

It IS a hotrod. 427 CI small block.

They don't bother me much anymore once they look at the motor. I used to get the idiots that would come up and say: "you know those aren't factory original wheels", or point out I have an incorrect 1962 grill (black) vs a correct 1961 silver one.

Doug

 

I had a 63 split window fuelie, took the injection off, boxed it up and replaced it with a carb and electronic ignition. Also replace the knockoffs with custom wheels. I was the Devil for doing this. I ruined a true classic. I would say...it is dependable now, cranks everytime and I do not have to worry about another knockoff wheel damaging a fender again. I will not even tell you what happen when we took a nice 72 Vette and stuck a 1071 huffer through the hood on a big block.

 

And you mean 427 big block?

 

Those "idots" are "purists". There are car show guys who like originality, and then there are car show guys that like cars converted to Hot Rods.

 

Someone out there will want the white car--let them buy it. I would decide what color you want
and find the best example of that color. The whole painting job seems like a tremendous hassle and
you'll never get your money out of it. Plus many buyers will suspect some other reason why you had
the car repainted, even if they don't ask. My 2 cents is don't bother.

 

No, 427 Small Block. Gm never built one for production, I made my own. Dart Block, Dart CNC Pro 1 heads, comp cam, H beam rods, Callies crank, JE pistons, yada yada. the only thing GM on the motor is the oil pan and Corvette script valve covers.

The reason I refer to them as idiots, is well, come on, telling me Cragars aren't original, like I am some sort of rube?

Purists, who may notice something like a wrong year fuel gauge needle, I don't really mind, they KNOW I don't think my car is factory production.

Doug

 

Luckily blue is a great color on 308/328s - and much harder to find than red.

Be careful. That rear window rubber seal on a 308/328 was an $800 part, and is now difficult to locate (Ferrari UK had 1 remaining in stock last year, IIRC.)

A $3000 paint job on a Ferrari is going to be mediocre, at best. If you haven't already, read this article from 2000: http://www.ferraris-online.com/Articles/SCM_0006.html, where the cost was $7000 a decade ago.

I agree with the posts saying to buy the car you want in the color you want. To do a color change well makes no monetary sense right now, and to do it poorly probably will hurt the value of the car in the long run. I wouldn't buy a color-changed 308/328.

 

mediocre huh!