In my opinion, Black Jade doesn't take pictures very well. I think it looks far better in person than in pictures. Here is mine, and hopefully this link works: Black Jade '69

 

I’d swear that black was green.

 

Mine from my link? If so, you are right, it is green, and a dark one at that.

 

Yeah that color choice thing--one shot deal. Black Jade is probably my favorite green on these cars. If mine was originally this color, no brainer. Mine was Lime gold, which I really dislike in BC/CC, so I'm looking for a modern substitute that looks similar to the way it should look. Keep us posted!

 

I like keeping things origonal wherever I can, and I had never seen a car painted this color, but knew I wanted to keep it factory. I ended up loving this color, and I liked it a lot more than I thought I would just seeing pictures. It looks rich, and it's a very unique color you don't see anywhere else. Most people would think it is a custom color, and BC/CC with a nice wax makes the paint look so deep. I'd be one to vote to keep your car original with this color.

Edit: I should also add that I had area's on the car where the factory paint remained, and was used for comparison. The BC/CC adds a lot more gloss to the color, but the factory color (after a good buffing) was very close to how this turned out.

 

Here's a link to my go to place for inspiration when deciding if I want to take on a project in any particular color:

1969 Ford Mustang

Restored Numbers Matching Mustang Mach 1 428 CJ 4 Speed

www.rkmotors.com

 

70 was called Ivy Green Met but the same color and paint # as black jade in 69

 

Black Jade is a fantastic color on a 69/70 sportsroof.

 

I love Black Jade, it's one of those colors that I wasn't too keen on when I was younger, but it grew and grew and grew on me. Also, it's one of those colors where if you really get the bodywork slick and smooth, and really put in the time blocking and sanding, it takes on a different level of beauty.

My Boss 429 is actually, originally, a Black Jade car. It got re-sprayed (to a very high standard) Raven Black in the early-80's.

Now, there's certainly nothing bad you can say about a Raven Black Boss 429. The car is drop-dead gorgeous. But if I ever decide, some day, to go through the car and freshen it, I think I'm going to go all the way and put it back to original.

 

Thanks for so much feedback guys!
Really tough decision as this is definitely a long time keeper for me once it’s finally finished!


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I always liked that color

 

Here is mine.

 

Is this the original color? I want exactly this color on my 69. does it matter which paint code you take when searching for this color?

Ppg has 2037
Dupont 5050l/D
Acme 5565
Martin 1825.

Wil there be visual difference or is it just simply the paint code from the manufacturer and they will all give the exact same color?

 

Oh yeah, Black Jade is an AMAZING color when the paint is in good shape. It's a very, very dark, metallic green. Likely, many people have seen a Black Jade car and didn't know it because those cars were very oxidized and faded.

Sure, black looks great. But there are black muscle cars all over the place. Not many Black Jade cars. If it was mine, I would definitely go with Black Jade. The fact Black Jade is the factory color would seal the deal.