69 bright blue interior question

[Brad H.]

Guys,
I have 2 69 cars with bright blue interior. I have used Corvette America and Al Knoch for interior components and both provide a nice product. My question is on the shade of blue. Corvette America is more metallic blue and Al's has a bit of a greenish hue. Does anyone have thoughts on which would be more likely to pass judging?
Thanks,
Brad

[Edward J.]

Re: 69 bright blue interior question

Brad, I have a friend that has a bright blue interior in his 68,Not sure if the same. but Corvette America was pretty close. I believe that anything that is blue is a tough color to be right on as the factory. I have a blue interior in my 72 and I could not find a match to my carpet. I think corvette America makes a quality seat cover and thought that was a good match and the pattern was correct.

[Gary H.]

Re: 69 bright blue interior question

My 69 has its original bright blue interior. The blue interior is different based on the material and sunlight. Dash and door panels match nicely with windshield header and center console. E brake console is plastic, so original blue aged differently than the rest of the car that was padded pieces. Headrests match dash as do rear cutouts behind the seats.

[Brad H.]

Re: 69 bright blue interior question

Gary,
Have you ever had the occasion to see if Corvette America bright blue or Al Knoch bright blue components might be the most similar to the original?
I appreciate your comments!
Brad

[Gary H.]

Re: 69 bright blue interior question

No, havent had a chance to see if one is better than the other. I am in Asia and will be back in about a week and a half. Do you have a small piece of new interior you can send me? I would be happy to compare for you.