Hey guys, I wanted to start a thread like this because I think that trucks with PATINA are awesome and I know I'm not the only one. Plus it can give guys different ideas on what they can do with their own trucks you know. I am actually thinking of possibly sanding my truck to the originall paint and Spraying some "matte/flat clear" over it.

 

I love patina trucks, unfortunately mine was red over dark green over light green so it looked like it was sick, lol.

Couple pics before I gave it a "paint" job... or really did anything to it.

Buffed, and back when I was testing a grille idea that I decided I really didn't like, lol


(the rear window is actually cracked in this pattern, I just outlined it and made it a web, give it a little style till I get to it)



Not a good look...

 

PO primed the whole truck... I'm trying to get rid of the the aerosol can primer and hope to see some great patinas left.

 

Here you go. Wish my neighbors liked the patina look as much as ya'll do!

 

Here is a pic of my 54. Think I will leave it like it is and just drive it. Not sure yet.




Here is the 53 but it will be painted eventually! LOL


And here is my 51. Depending on how much rust I run into depends on if I will leave it as is or do a complete tear down.

 

rust+original paint+primer from the previous owner

 

wish I had enough paint left to call it patina ...

 

She is not BUCK toothed any more! Good job flattie!!

 

This is awesome guys keep em coming

 

my 52 F2 current condition


this is how my 48 F1 looked when I got it

 

The day I brought her home.

 

Not mine, but I wish it was. (it's for sale, I just have to pick it up) I wouldn't change a thing.

Here's a car in the local junkyard just screaming for a patina look driver.

And lastly, my F1

 

Here's my 56, dosnt have alot of patina but it is all original, I just rubbed it out by hand a put on a good coat of wax.


I was going to tak her out for a spin today up to an antique tractor show but a fire call that took up the whole day kinda put a damper on that plan.

 

Here are 2 of my favorites:

 

those last two have everything to perfection, except.....flatties great looking grille. John