The "patina" fad is getting out of hand!

[WIDESIDE72]

First it seems that I saw a lot of builders spending as much or more on a fake patina paint job (maybe they saw it on "Trucks" like I did). Then i start seeing WTB ads from people looking for original paint parts. Now I have had someone contact me wanting me to sell a from clip off a running driving truck!

I have been building old cars and trucks as a hobby for over 20 yrs. I have purchased several wrecked trucks and rebuilt them. I always try to track down original sheetmetal, not giving any notice to color. I then had the parts painted to match or painted the whole vehicle.

I admit there is no harm in putting and ad out looking for the part in the color needed, but after a year (!) c'mon! It's time to wake up and realize it time to break out the paint gun. I saw and ad on the parts forum that is looking for a Swb fleet bed in a particular color. I cannot even find a decent Swb fleet bed in any color that is under $1000 ( in relatively dry central Texas)!

I don't mean to hurt anyone's feelings, this is just my opinion, but it's time to wake put to the reality that you aren't going to be able to pick and choose original 40 + year old parts
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