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Originally Posted by LostMy65
I myself would do my best to preserve an original paintjob.
I would try repair the bad areas and do my best to match the existing.
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Thanks, took a look at your "got my truck back" story pretty cool stuff there. I was really regretting having sold my '65 20 years ago (my profile photo) until I found this one...
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Originally Posted by pimpston65
its whatever ur choice is really, looks sweet either way... resale patina is hot, new paint is pretty to look at but cleaning and waxing is a welcome chore, but a chore notheless. just send pics!!!
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Will do!
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Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind
I would repaint it. There are plenty of single stage paints that are cheap and would still keep the old look.
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Single stage, as in Rustoleum or the like??
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Originally Posted by firemanjimtfd
Repaint around motor if you want. I would leave the outside patina paint just like it is. Maybe clear it or spot in real bad spots. I would much rather have a old worn paint than a cheap paint job. I have walked away from many trucks that had shade tree paint jobs over bondo and rust.
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Wouldn't dream of messing with the exterior paint except the bed sides. Thanks
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Originally Posted by gimmy 64
what i did with my truck when i put the new motor in. i repainted all the black --inner fenders, radiator support everything under hood.plus new shiney stuff on the motor. inside the truck the interior was very nice but the outside was old truck.
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Kind of what I'm leaning towards. Thanks
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Originally Posted by AcampoDave
Here's what I did. I too liked the original firewall so I polished and waxed the paint. Then I prepped and re-painted the black with semi-gloss Rustoleum. I also love the look of a clean motor in stock trim so I hit it with Chevy orange to give it a nice "pop". I also hit the underside of the hood in semi-gloss. I like it, and people do give it a second look when I lift the hood at a cruise in. You have a darn clean looking firewall there too. I say make that motor compartment a looker!
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Thank you, wouldn't have a few more engine compartment photos would you??