Patina
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: in a barn
This one was a flathead v8 with a 3 speed stick. Unfortunately the PO (who bought it from the original owners family) took the engine apart and found a lot of problems including a badly sunken valve into the block. He wanted to keep the engine to play with so I bought it less engine/trans. Needs some new glass thanks to kids with BB guns 
but the car is very solid and interior is in good shape and original.
but the car is very solid and interior is in good shape and original.
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Jefferson City, MO
I'm of mixed opinion on patina. Although I'm leaving my truck that way mostly for money.
I'm thinking you would be fine doing nothing to it. But I would consider having someone to some work on the door art. Not new but painted to look aged, just enough to someone can read it.
I'm thinking you would be fine doing nothing to it. But I would consider having someone to some work on the door art. Not new but painted to look aged, just enough to someone can read it.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Waterloo, Iowa
Given the cost of competent bodywork and quality paint, it's no wonder that "patina" is in style!
I gotta say too that in some examples it just looks right. A 50 or 60+ year old truck maybe ought to show some scuffs and dings. I like the "desert" finishes on trucks that have spent their time out West.
I gotta say too that in some examples it just looks right. A 50 or 60+ year old truck maybe ought to show some scuffs and dings. I like the "desert" finishes on trucks that have spent their time out West.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 774
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From: Simsbury, Connecticut
Eastwood's Patina Preserver! Item #14995Z. $20 for an aerosol can. I'm on my phone at the moment and can't link to it but you'll find it easy enough on their site or a Google search using that part number.
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