You emailed asking about Raven Black. It is data code A in 1964 1/2-1969 in an online excerpt of
Mustang 1964 1/2-1973 Restoration Guidehttp://books.google.com/books?id=RFswXl1nHN0C&pg=PA25&lpg=PA25&amp ;dq=%22raven+black%22+automotive&source=web&am p;ots=unLO2HTSk_&sig=wSgcYXrYXzpfXP3ZGdcQoso-1Q8#PPA26,M1

See your paint supplier or paint shop for asistance selecting the best type of paint. I recommend a urethane base/clearcoat system for maximum longevity and shine even theough the original was a single layer product. If the information in this post is not sufficient to pick a good color, there is good advice from forum members earlier in this thread.

A final comment on your earlier question about flat vs. gloss: Most of what is seen is not true flat, but Satin. HOK and others have satin clears that give that non-gloss look while giving full protection to the finish. You can always clear it later if you want the shine. (not cheap)

When you see a primered mustang does your heart leap because it is the coolest mustang you ever saw? If so, just shoot some satin on your car to protect everything and let the multicolor primer complete the true rat-rod style?

 

thanks again bma, i will also mention the clearcoat :].
i was looking at other black colors yesterday(they had a huge book of different colors) and i kind of like diamond black and charcoal black

thanks for you help bma i really appreciate it.

 

I dont have any expierience with paint/bodywork. Is it common to take this long? You started back in October? I dont know if I would have the patience for that. Guess I better learn it though, mine is coming up soon.[&o]

 

Well I'm impressed. That car seems to have very little bondo or dents to deal with. They they are any kind of body shop they should be able to make that car look very nice!

 

Dooh! I just llked a page 2 and the latest pictures. That left quarter looks a bit rough. Are you saving that?

 

yah its been a long 3 months, but i dont mind really. i took them all the seals for the windows and the door window regulators and the rollers and they are going to put them on for me.

 

How long it takes to paint a car is sort of like asking how long it takes to restore a mustang or how long to reebuild an engine. It depends on your skill and experience, how much of your time you can spend, how many power tools you have, etc. Of course the amount of renovation needed also affects the time. Finally, how good do you want the job?

Typical costs run $800 for a Maaco job to $2500+ for a provfessional body shop. Figure $50/hour for labor and that tells how long a competent, well equipped professional takes. Yes there is material cost, but ignore that and you get the fastest time for a skilled hobbist to do the job.

If that red mustang in your signature is the one you are doing, it looks pretty clean so you may not have to spend too much time redoing body work or strainghtening panels. If your paint is solid all the way down to the metal, you could simply paint over it(with proper prep), saving more time.

If you care about the finished job, don't rush it.

Good Luck!

 

its been a while.
well the car should be done late this week and if not for sure next week =]
so im really really excited about that =D
i havent driven my baby in about 3 1/2 months.

we'll were restoring the interior too =]

weve bought everything
upholstery, the seat cushion, the seat frame, carpet, the thing that goes under the carpet(forgot what its called) headliner, doorpanels, kick panels, the bezels and a new steering wheel.






there was some rust on the floorpan on the passanger side =/
good thing it only cost 30 bucks to replace haha.
do you guys recommend i replace the whole floor pan?

 

Well today i got the best phone call ive ever received from my dad.
They finished painting my car! The long 3-4 months was all worth it. I cant wait to put the new interior on it. Omg i havent been this happy in a long time.
It was night time and it was inside the shop so i couldnt really get good shots and angles.

 

what color black is that?

im stealing it for my car lol .

and how much did the total cost you cause im gonna do the same thing probably?