1968 Barracuda - Let it begin (the last build!)

Sounds like a lot of fun, and a lot of work ahead of you! RRR won't steer you wrong.
Who cares what other people think, it's your car to do as you wish and you have the opportunity and resources to do it.
Is your car currently a factory color?
I have a 68 fastback that is UU1 (frost blue metallic) with a repaint, and I don't think it's quite the right color.
Debating on original color after body work, or I am really leaning towards pearl white as an option since the interior is all blue as well.