maintenance mod

[Greasey Harley]

I hear all these terms; Hot Rod, rat rod, restomod...none of these seem to fit my plan, or my budget.
So, I have coined My own phrase. Maintenance mod.
What is this? Well, anything that needs fixed, it's fixed. While it's apart, it gets completely gone through and rebuilt ( if needed). If it needs upgraded, it gets upgraded. Systematically throughout the truck until the entire thing has been "maintenanced" back to dependability.
how is this different?
First, I keep driving the truck. This fact is paramount.I do not want to tear something apart, that would keep me from driving the truck for an extended amount of time.I truly enjoy driving the truck.
Second, (for now) I will only focus my time and money on things that make the truck more dependable, more solid, or more enjoyable to drive.ie. handles better, runs better, doesn't leak this or that, quieter, smoother, etc.
I will spend zero time on exterior aesthetics.
Does this make it a patina truck, or a rat rod? No. I fully intend on painting in the truck... Someday
But
Why tear apart a perfectly enjoyable truck (for paint), and not be able to enjoy driving it. I don't have the time or budget for a good paint job right now.so, my theory is, AFTER everything is fixed, and the truck is completely sound and dependable, I can just drive it down to have a decent paint job put on it. In the meantime, it's making me smile, every day I get to drive it.
it's like I always say about my old greasy Harley, "you polish yours, I'm riding mine."