What's the consensus on Mexico Beige?

gintaras

Seems like they are either loved or hated. I have one myself, but would have preferred orange or sage green.

Post your pics and tell me your thoughts!

notchboy · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 12:21 pm Post subject:

I dont think they are hated. Just the plain one of the bunch. Even the white ones got the blue plaid that popped, but the Mexicos, plain all around.

I like the Marigold for sure. Stands out. But then again Im a loud, big mouth kinda person.

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Randy in Maine · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 12:23 pm Post subject:

The finest camper ever....

blue72beetle · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 12:24 pm Post subject:

Mexico Beige is classy.
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sodbuster · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 12:28 pm Post subject:

Loved my 79 while i had it. I wish I had it back! Plus of all the plaid (Brady Bunch) interiors the one used on the mexico beige campers to me was the easiest on the eyes.

notchboy · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 12:51 pm Post subject:

Ha thats funny. Brian - peacefulwarrior was telling me yesterday that the bright plaids made his eyes hurt after awhile Laughing

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Bala · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 2:12 pm Post subject:

I don't hate it, but it's definitely my least favorite Westy color.
Add some stripes and it helps. Very Happy

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gintaras · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 2:23 pm Post subject:

I was considering changing the color, but I'm leaning towards keeping the M-plate accurate, and so I'm leaning towards keeping the MB and adding a 2 tone brown/orange/brown stripe.
Sort of along this theme.

I'll probably go down that route instead, strip it down and respray it s that it is showroom condition. I figure tat no matter what color it is, with a near show quality paint job, it will always be eye catching.
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Xevin · Samba Member Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7635

MB is understated beauty.
I like them all.
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westcoastmarek · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 2:52 pm Post subject:

Love my beige bus! IMO, nicest colour.

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jhicken · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 3:03 pm Post subject:

I love the Mexico Beige, however the Brilliant Orange helps Wink

-jeffrey
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timvw7476

Mexico Beige & Brilliant Orange-
One of the best color combos of the '70s!
Like the MB & whatever they called that "Zenith-like Blue" too.

obieoberstar · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 7:37 pm Post subject:

gintaras · Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 7:59 am Post subject:

Thanks for the replies, maybe I'll do a two-tone MB/BO
The paint now is good, just sun baked, and I know it can be buffed out but there are other spots that need attention, and I plan on doing a full window removal respray.
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gintaras · Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 8:03 am Post subject:

jhicken · Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 8:12 am Post subject:

Beige. The whole interior is painted beige.

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gintaras · Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 9:13 am Post subject:

jhicken · Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 11:19 am Post subject:

FWIW, I believe '79 Westies didn't come two-toned but that's cool if you don't mind deviating from what was original, and potentially reducing its' value.

-jeffrey
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jtauxe · Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 11:56 am Post subject:

I am very partial to the beige. I never liked the sage green, and eventually warmed up to Marinogelb (orange) but still appreciate that mainly for its inherent safety aspects.

I like beige, white, and the earth tone browns that were introduced (on Transporters) in the very late '70s, like Agate Brown. I remember growing up in the '70s and thinking even then that the earth tone browns were a relief following the eye assault of the gaudy colors of the early and mid-'70s. That said, they are now cute in retrospect, and I am going to enjoy the bright awesomeness of the colors of my recently-acquired Wild Westerner. Talk about colors In Your Face!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=527392
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jmstu76 · Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 11:57 am Post subject:

I always liked that color. Almost better then my sage green bus. I really enjoyed it when westy78 used to frequent this forum and post pics. No idea if he is still around though.

Here is one of my favorites from him

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