Really the only decal I'm worried about is the little commemorative decal on it. I can get that copied at one of thos reprographic places. I'm really not trying to make it look "mint" The original color was a medium metalic blue. I'm really shooting for something that looks custom, kind of a statement of my taste and skill. I promise when I'm done I'll be sharing pictures of it here.
In the mean time I appreciate all you inputs. The coffee idea sounds interesting though I'm leaning toward BRG with copper accents (make, model decals and pinstipping maybe even do the lugs in copper). I haven't quite decided yet and I might change my mind before I actually get to the paint store. Maybe when I'm there I'll see something I really like better. Cobalt blue anyone?