Mine is currently cream.
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL284/1946755/9706179/138156322.jpg When I look at it though, it was blue (Mariner? I believe) on the outer bars with cream behind them.
I too will plan to maintain some semblance of originality, but will probably go with a chrome grill. It has a 235 out of a 53 PG passenger car. I hope to keep that, install a 5 speed, an open drive shaft and 10 or 12 bolt rear. I also plan to install an independant front suspension, but not lower it too much. I will probably use 4 wheel discs as well.
