gilmore03

Well i figured if i get my car painted im most likely going to go with keeping it brown, which is the original color. I was just wondering if anyone out there has any pictures of a brown 1st gen all done up?

bERNIECMYK

i'd call your car bronze. Brown is an ugly dark color on 84's. keep it the same color - looks good.

ray green

iTrader: (14)

Here's some pictures of the "ugly dark color on 84's". Actually it's a rich golden brown with metallic flake, very nice in the sun and a color you get to like if you have one in good condition.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/479957
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...9/479957_4.jpg
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/479957/3
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/479957/4
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/479957/6
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/479957/10

Snapshot

I very much like your original color but wouldn't call it brown either. Maybe light bronze? A couple old photos of my 2 7s & a friend's in that color:

Glazedham42

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Yeah.. that's not brown. That's gold or bronze IMO. That color is very nice if you do it right. I've seen some really good looking 1st gens that color.

z-beater

There is no such thing as an ugly brown!!! Well at least on a 7.

j9fd3s

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thats "aztec gold" it could be kinda cool

Dinnercoat

I dunno, looks too much like a Datsun with that color.

Its still nice though.

bliffle

Good color. Most colors, when nicely finished and kept good, are very attractive.

Nice looking car.

j9fd3s

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yeah, if its really nice it almost doesnt matter what color it is.

Snapshot

Also, what is going to look sharp w/ your interior color? Its a bitch to change all that. Unless it is black you have limited options, IM professional O.

gilmore03

yea...well the interior is really more like a tanish...it can probaly go with alot of colors, but i think ill stick to the original color. Plus if i prep and mask everything off rite it will be alot cheaper to paint

gilmore03

o yea...how would i go about restoring the underbody? Its not too bad, alittle dirty. There is some rust that i have to fix. Can i bring it to and autobody shop and have the underbody recoated? and how much does that usualy cost about for a really good job?

boyee

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i am also for keeping your "maya gold" color with brown interior. i dont see too many of these except mine everyday.. mostly i see black or a darker brown.. so keep your orginal color! plus ur car looks great! how about interior shots?

gilmore03

the interior is pretty much mint..here are pics when im was goign to sell the car but decided not too. 56K BEWARE https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=484349