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[dsraven]

It's funny how it all works. We dont want to drive our newly painted hotrod because it might get a rock chip. BUT, we drive our brand new vehicle everywhere and dont think twice, lol.
Paint jobs cost too much these days, gonna do my own and drive it, hope for the best.

[jweb]

Originally Posted by dsraven

It's funny how it all works. We dont want to drive our newly painted hotrod because it might get a rock chip. BUT, we drive our brand new vehicle everywhere and dont think twice, lol.
Paint jobs cost too much these days, gonna do my own and drive it, hope for the best.

I agree, my 51 is so nice I'm afraid to drive it.

That's part of the reason I decided to paint my 64 Suburban myself. I just started last weekend. It was over $600 for 2 gallons of paint. So I can't imagine what it would cost now to pay someone else to do a paint job.

[vintovka]

Originally Posted by jweb

I agree, my 51 is so nice I'm afraid to drive it.

That's part of the reason I decided to paint my 64 Suburban myself. I just started last weekend. It was over $600 for 2 gallons of paint. So I can't imagine what it would cost now to pay someone else to do a paint job.

Local guy has a 53 GMC he has his heart set on restoring and would have to farm out all the labor. Keeps asking me about mine. Not sure what to say as I might upset him. know this guy, late 60's and fixed income under 50K. My opinion is he sadly cannot afford it.

[_Ogre]

Originally Posted by dsraven

It's funny how it all works. We dont want to drive our newly painted hotrod because it might get a rock chip. BUT, we drive our brand new vehicle everywhere and dont think twice, lol.
Paint jobs cost too much these days, gonna do my own and drive it, hope for the best.

I don't get you guys with trailer queens...

TRUK's shakedown cruise was Detroit to Orlando to pick up my co pilot for hotrod power tour 2011. TRUK has been on 3 power tours, rock chips and all. You spend lots more on dd every ten years and think nothing about driving it in rush hour traffic or cross country

Not driving your new hotrod is like not having sex with your new hot wife, saving her for the next husband. Lucky for you that your truck can't leave you, nor file for divorce