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andyspinstriping · 05-11-2011, 10:14 PM

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I just traded an old parts truck for this old barn find! It actually still runs after sitting for 20 years. I'm not sure which way to go with it yet and have been kicking some idea's around and wanted to know what everyone thinks...My first idea was to leave it a "patina" truck and maybe add some door logo's (does anyone remember my Forest Service truck I did last year?) probably blast the stock wheels and add some white walls, something along those lines anyway...next idea is to leave the body and paint as it is but drop it and put some large diameter wheels on it...last idea was to prime it and pinstripe it?
I have really fallen in love with the original faded paint, dings, dents etc...and I just can't decide what to do because once I prime it or something I ruin what took mother nature fifty years to create...Please give me idea's or suggestions on this one!

packrat42 · 05-11-2011, 10:40 PM

DON'T TOUCH THE PAINT OR BODY, That is what dreams are made of. Just bag it, steelies and dog dish hub caps and white walls. Then that truck will be sick.

andyspinstriping · 05-11-2011, 10:43 PM

Dude, that's about exactly what I was thinking and I was hoping someone else would see that vision as well! You just made me very happy...and your 71 is super *****in!

creep · 05-12-2011, 09:24 AM

Good to see you're gonna keep the patina, you can imitate it but you can't duplicate it.

BC Pappy · 05-12-2011, 10:37 PM

I agree!! Change rims and tires and roll with it! Great looking truck!!!

NWGreaser · 05-12-2011, 10:46 PM

I'd hit it with some CLR and then a layer of clearcoat. New tires and some chrome steelies and she'd be ready to roll. And PLEASE keep that hood. I think they are perfect.

markeb01 · 05-12-2011, 10:54 PM

Great truck and love the 1960 hood. Keeping the patina as is allows you to simply enjoy the ride and not worry about taking it anywhere. I think the wipers may need some attention though.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-12-2011, 11:46 PM

wipers gas cap leave the gun rack and dont touch the paint, get it on the road safely as possible and drive it

likaroc13 · 05-12-2011, 11:47 PM

i agree with keeping the patina...like said, there's just no way to duplicate it...one thing that i've always wondered though is this:

many patina trucks have that awesome weathered look, but some have fared better than others...some are pretty solid, while others have gaping rust holes...do you try to fix those holes & chance ruining the patina look, or do you just roll with the holes?

61_FL_Apache · 05-13-2011, 09:35 AM

leave the old plate on the front too.

erock805 · 05-13-2011, 09:39 AM

Sounds like your well on your way. Paint the wheels and put some pinners on it...lower it and go!

hopped up · 05-13-2011, 10:43 AM

drop it , paint the rims and whitewalls and call it a day
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**N2TRUX** · 05-13-2011, 11:17 AM

I agree, just CLR the body and add fresh wheels. I like the current trend of bigger wheels with stock caps too.

I hate to be the one that goes against the grain, but I do not see the attraction to the 60 hoods. If I were to change anything on the body, I would have to replace the hood.

*lakeroadster* · 05-13-2011, 11:26 AM

Nice truck, very cool, nice score.

Gotta side with N2trux though in regards to those 60-61 hoods.

I have come to realize that just 'cause it's old stylin' doesn't mean it's good stylin'. I wonder who at Chevrolet though big oval openings belonged on a Chevy? ... a Ford maybe, but not a Chevy.

andyspinstriping · 05-15-2011, 03:01 PM

Im gonna leave the truck as is, and yes, I am keeping the "cat eye' hood. That hood is my favorite part of these trucks. I have had several of these trucks and I just love the hood design! This weekend has been spent cleaning it up and next weekend will be tuning it up and then I will post some pics of the progress! Keep the idea's rolling and maybe I will be driving this more soon than later!
Thanks everyone!

62 short step · 05-15-2011, 11:06 PM

Keep the hood! I never liked them either till i got my 61. Best part of the truck. Good find by the way!

**ChiefRocka** · 05-15-2011, 11:20 PM

For sure leave it alone ... that patina is perfect !!

Unfortunately, Im gonna have to imitate it on mine.

packrat42 · 12-26-2011, 04:40 PM

any updates on this bad ass truck?

GeorgeLeonard · 12-26-2011, 06:16 PM

Thats not patina, thats just plain old rust. The sooner youre rid of it, the better off you will be. I wouldnt be able to sleep if my truck had that kind of finish. I say: Get ready to sand and paint. And stock height is the right height.

Apache63 · 12-26-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeLeonard

Thats not patina, thats just plain old rust. The sooner youre rid of it, the better off you will be. I wouldnt be able to sleep if my truck had that kind of finish. I say: Get ready to sand and paint. And stock height is the right height.

it take´s 51 year´s that the Truck looks like the way it looks now and you will destroy it with paint???

no way , it is perfect !!!!!!

that my only opinion!!!!

Delmo · 12-26-2011, 07:29 PM

Awesome. Just awesome.

packrat42 · 12-26-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeLeonard

Thats not patina, thats just plain old rust. The sooner youre rid of it, the better off you will be. I wouldnt be able to sleep if my truck had that kind of finish. I say: Get ready to sand and paint. And stock height is the right height.

Whatever you do, Do not let this guy influence you.

lha1992 · 12-27-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeLeonard

Thats not patina, thats just plain old rust. The sooner youre rid of it, the better off you will be. I wouldnt be able to sleep if my truck had that kind of finish. I say: Get ready to sand and paint. And stock height is the right height.

I would have to agree with you too. I just couldn't live with the rust and patina. Me I would just paint and get rid of the 50 years of rust before the truck is gone, but then again its the owners decision on what to do with his own truck.

To the OP, your truck looks great! Whatever you do to your truck keep us updated!

andyspinstriping · 03-11-2012, 01:54 AM

Hey guys, been awhile and I'm sorry I haven't been updating...I got consumed with a build my shop was doing and my personal truck got put on the back burner. I'm gonna get going on it this weekend and see what I can accomplish in the short time before cruising starts!

Thank you all for asking about it...it inspired me to not put it off any more!

andyspinstriping · 03-11-2012, 09:24 PM

New question of the day guys...I pressed on the clutch pedal today and it went right to the floor without me even trying really. Now I freely admit that I am not a mechanic, I can make them look pretty (I'm a painter at a hot rod shop) but aside from routine maintenance and some minor tinkering I am lost...anyone know what I would be dealing with here?

05-11-2011, 10:14 PM	#1
andyspinstriping Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: American Fork Utah Posts: 119	New shop truck project... [IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][IMG][/IMG][/IMG] I just traded an old parts truck for this old barn find! It actually still runs after sitting for 20 years. I'm not sure which way to go with it yet and have been kicking some idea's around and wanted to know what everyone thinks...My first idea was to leave it a "patina" truck and maybe add some door logo's (does anyone remember my Forest Service truck I did last year?) probably blast the stock wheels and add some white walls, something along those lines anyway...next idea is to leave the body and paint as it is but drop it and put some large diameter wheels on it...last idea was to prime it and pinstripe it? I have really fallen in love with the original faded paint, dings, dents etc...and I just can't decide what to do because once I prime it or something I ruin what took mother nature fifty years to create...Please give me idea's or suggestions on this one!

05-11-2011, 10:40 PM	#2
packrat42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina Posts: 328	Re: New shop truck project... DON'T TOUCH THE PAINT OR BODY, That is what dreams are made of. Just bag it, steelies and dog dish hub caps and white walls. Then that truck will be sick. __________________ '72 Nova '71 C10 '63 VW Beetle ...............................____ .................________-\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________________

05-11-2011, 10:43 PM	#3
andyspinstriping Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: American Fork Utah Posts: 119	Re: New shop truck project... Dude, that's about exactly what I was thinking and I was hoping someone else would see that vision as well! You just made me very happy...and your 71 is super *****in!

05-12-2011, 09:24 AM	#4
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: New shop truck project... Good to see you're gonna keep the patina, you can imitate it but you can't duplicate it. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

05-12-2011, 10:37 PM	#5
BC Pappy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kenner Louisiana Posts: 53	Re: New shop truck project... I agree!! Change rims and tires and roll with it! Great looking truck!!!

05-12-2011, 10:46 PM	#6
NWGreaser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Boring, Oregon Posts: 29	Re: New shop truck project... I'd hit it with some CLR and then a layer of clearcoat. New tires and some chrome steelies and she'd be ready to roll. And PLEASE keep that hood. I think they are perfect.

05-12-2011, 10:54 PM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: New shop truck project... Great truck and love the 1960 hood. Keeping the patina as is allows you to simply enjoy the ride and not worry about taking it anywhere. I think the wipers may need some attention though.

05-12-2011, 11:46 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New shop truck project... wipers gas cap leave the gun rack and dont touch the paint, get it on the road safely as possible and drive it __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-12-2011, 11:47 PM	#9
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: New shop truck project... i agree with keeping the patina...like said, there's just no way to duplicate it...one thing that i've always wondered though is this: many patina trucks have that awesome weathered look, but some have fared better than others...some are pretty solid, while others have gaping rust holes...do you try to fix those holes & chance ruining the patina look, or do you just roll with the holes?

05-13-2011, 09:35 AM	#10
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: New shop truck project... leave the old plate on the front too. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

05-13-2011, 09:39 AM	#11
erock805 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 392	Re: New shop truck project... Sounds like your well on your way. Paint the wheels and put some pinners on it...lower it and go! __________________ "Do what you want to the girl, but leave me alone!"

05-13-2011, 10:43 AM	#12
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: New shop truck project... drop it , paint the rims and whitewalls and call it a day Posted via Mobile Device

05-13-2011, 11:17 AM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: New shop truck project... I agree, just CLR the body and add fresh wheels. I like the current trend of bigger wheels with stock caps too. I hate to be the one that goes against the grain, but I do not see the attraction to the 60 hoods. If I were to change anything on the body, I would have to replace the hood. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-13-2011, 11:26 AM	#14
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: New shop truck project... Nice truck, very cool, nice score. Gotta side with N2trux though in regards to those 60-61 hoods. I have come to realize that just 'cause it's old stylin' doesn't mean it's good stylin'. I wonder who at Chevrolet though big oval openings belonged on a Chevy? ... a Ford maybe, but not a Chevy. Last edited by lakeroadster; 05-13-2011 at 11:30 AM.

05-15-2011, 03:01 PM	#15
andyspinstriping Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: American Fork Utah Posts: 119	Re: New shop truck project... Im gonna leave the truck as is, and yes, I am keeping the "cat eye' hood. That hood is my favorite part of these trucks. I have had several of these trucks and I just love the hood design! This weekend has been spent cleaning it up and next weekend will be tuning it up and then I will post some pics of the progress! Keep the idea's rolling and maybe I will be driving this more soon than later! Thanks everyone!



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05-15-2011, 11:06 PM	#16
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: New shop truck project... Keep the hood! I never liked them either till i got my 61. Best part of the truck. Good find by the way! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

05-15-2011, 11:20 PM	#17
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: New shop truck project... For sure leave it alone ... that patina is perfect !! Unfortunately, Im gonna have to imitate it on mine. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

12-26-2011, 04:40 PM	#18
packrat42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina Posts: 328	Re: New shop truck project... any updates on this bad ass truck? __________________ '72 Nova '71 C10 '63 VW Beetle ...............................____ .................________-\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________________

12-26-2011, 06:16 PM	#19
GeorgeLeonard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northwest, NJ Posts: 195	Re: New shop truck project... Thats not patina, thats just plain old rust. The sooner youre rid of it, the better off you will be. I wouldnt be able to sleep if my truck had that kind of finish. I say: Get ready to sand and paint. And stock height is the right height.

12-26-2011, 07:29 PM	#21
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: New shop truck project... Awesome. Just awesome.

03-11-2012, 01:54 AM	#24
andyspinstriping Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: American Fork Utah Posts: 119	Re: New shop truck project... Hey guys, been awhile and I'm sorry I haven't been updating...I got consumed with a build my shop was doing and my personal truck got put on the back burner. I'm gonna get going on it this weekend and see what I can accomplish in the short time before cruising starts! Thank you all for asking about it...it inspired me to not put it off any more!

03-11-2012, 09:24 PM	#25
andyspinstriping Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: American Fork Utah Posts: 119	Re: New shop truck project... New question of the day guys...I pressed on the clutch pedal today and it went right to the floor without me even trying really. Now I freely admit that I am not a mechanic, I can make them look pretty (I'm a painter at a hot rod shop) but aside from routine maintenance and some minor tinkering I am lost...anyone know what I would be dealing with here?

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