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I Have a 87 swb everything is still pretty original...the paint is in good shape .....interiors ok.....so my question is what do you guys prefer and why.....I've seen some nice trucks on here that still look original
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The old saying is "its only original once" .If its nice I would leave it . I would not paint my original paint 78 even though paint quality in 78 was not what it is today.
Post some pics so we can see exactly what you have there .Here is my orig paint 78.
Frank

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Keep it OG

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OG :metal: Any pics of your truck
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Frank's truck is kind of the exception to the norm, but I would keep it original. My '74 appears to have been painted once, a long time ago. I buffed it out, and I plan on leaving it that way for as long as I can get away with it. There is a little rust brewing at the bottom, but it isn't that bad yet.

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Keep in mind this advice is coming from someone that run a body shop.

Paint and body are the most expensive segments of building a project. If you can accomplish saving the original paint, thats money in the bank.

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if the paint is in good shape buff it out and keep it clean
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Og

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Og!!

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That, and if you're not bothered by minor imperfections that any DD would have. Leave it. Waiting on pics....

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Agreed, leave the original paint on her if you can.

There is nothing wrong with repainting a truck if it needs it but like others said she is only going to be original once and telling folks she still has her original paint is worth some points in most people's books.

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[How do I post pics from phone
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Oldschool

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http://http://i224.photobucket.com/a...7/55ce8e20.jpg
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http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...7/55ce8e20.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...7/55ce8e20.jpg

fixed the link for ya

with that said i'd keep it og if its in good shape... i love that paint btw... two colors on those old trucks kick ass

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Thanks for fixing the link ......appreciate the feedback
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I'd leave it, looks awesome, why paint it if its not bad? save your money!

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it just needs some new trim and a wash wax thats all

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That's the tallest single exhaust stack I've ever seen !

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^^^ HaHa

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He has to fjord Lake Erie every day in his commute to work.

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LOL,

That's for those who want the "Big Rig" look but just wanta use 1 stack to save weight for racing...

LOL!!!

As for the paint, it looks great. Just polish it, replace the trim, and work some good quality glaze and it will really bring the gloss out...

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keep it og!! if u dnt i will find u!! here my repaint of the factory 2-tone

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Will do.....any recommendations on what products to use to try to get her to shine???
As far as the "stack" I guess I shouldve moved to a different spot ...
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:lol::lol::lol:

That black and tan looks good, I'd keep it original, too... I'm struggling with the same issue, but mine has a poorly repainted fender and hood, so I'm leaning the other way!