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*Mister-B* · 03-22-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozark Tim

I guess the nice part about the patina being a fad is it has it and if it goes out of style I can paint in then. In the meantime I am in style for the first time in my life...LOL!

Good plan. Leave it alone. That's what I've done. Way too many other things to spend money on anyway.

My wife has always given me sh!t about my patina. Well, the other day we passed by a 67-72 chevy that had a fake patina paint job all the way around, and the shop logo on the doors (you know the type). I'm like "look babe, that dude spent money to try to make his truck look like ours, and it's fake and doesn't look as good. We have the real deal". I could tell for the first time it started to sink in lol
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BB72CHEVKT · 03-22-2013, 12:13 PM

Are you planning on keeping this truck for an extended period of time?

bbadfred · 03-28-2013, 05:32 PM

Patina!!

tommys72 · 03-22-2013, 12:16 PM

Patina for sure
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72BlckButy · 03-22-2013, 01:43 PM

Tim... you're at it again.

ORIGINAL PAINT.... there is no question.

I would replace the rockers and then find a good shop that will blend the new paint to match the old original paint.

Is that seat cover as nice on the driver's side as it is on the passenger's side?

AWESOME BUY!!!

Ozark Tim · 03-22-2013, 01:47 PM

I am Nate! Yes can you believe that. Amazing that it only has that little hole on the pass side and that is it.
I am leaning towards keeping the patina yes.
As for the questions about how I am going to make it look the same. I am definately not a body and paint guy but hopefully the body shop can do a good job of making it look close. I know from American restoration you can use corn starch to flatten paint.

noco-k5 · 03-22-2013, 01:47 PM

I'm with the others who say fix the rust and mechanical issues and enjoy it. I'm having more fun with my Blazer with less than great paint than any classic I've owned because I drive it where I want without worrying too much.

72BlckButy · 03-22-2013, 01:58 PM

If you decide to do an interior color change... keep me posted.

Ozark Tim · 03-22-2013, 02:01 PM

will do nate but no plans for that.

Sonoma10714 · 03-22-2013, 02:12 PM

Leave the patina and porterbuilt that bad boy!
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**lolife99** · 03-22-2013, 03:28 PM

Patina!
Contact me BEFORE you decide to paint it!

~Whitey~ · 03-22-2013, 03:37 PM

Nice truck. That paint job is 41 years in the making, not going to hurt anything leaving it as is for now work on everything else and paint it later on down the road if you want.

SCHRUMGMC · 03-22-2013, 04:47 PM

Very interesting find man, I love the Patina and the Paint..

72BlckButy · 03-22-2013, 05:07 PM

More pics please.

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67swb72klb · 03-22-2013, 05:40 PM

i think he is just joking about the new paint
just trying to see if he can stir things up

Ozark Tim · 03-22-2013, 09:42 PM

Actually I wanted some input. I amcurrently thinking I will leave it as is. It wont get any worse as it will sit in the garage and come out for short rides on nice days so no fear of it getting worse. At the same time i am dreaming of how nice it would lookwith new paint. Of the 44 of these I have had I did re paint one this color once and it sure looked nice.
I am going to enjoy it as is and when or if I get the urge to paint it thats what I will do.
More pictures as soon as I can get them

eldogg · 03-22-2013, 10:18 PM

If it were mine I'd throw some Mister-B style steelies on it and ride out. It's only original once.
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RustedMetal · 03-22-2013, 11:38 PM

Looks awesome, put some wheels on it, lower it and work on the suspension and drive that mofo
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**jocko** · 03-22-2013, 11:47 PM

nice truck! would look great either way. I would submit that faux tina is a fad. Real tina aint. Just looks cool to see an old beauty like this in her original skin. I am not a fan of the BIG patina look where all you see is rust and no original paint - but this one is just faded, and nicely, and I think it looks pretty cool. You're right - you can always paint it. Fix the rockers and try to roughly match em to the paint. If it doesn't work, you haven't really wasted any time at all, you would have had to fix them anyway.

wild4wheels · 03-23-2013, 12:26 AM

You can only roll original paint once- patina- but fix the rockers! Nice truck!

**special-K** · 03-24-2013, 11:08 AM

Paint it while it's an easy resto. That truck will look proud and ready,rather than well used but still running

big_al_71 · 03-24-2013, 12:55 PM

Fresh paint for me!!!

Ozark Tim · 03-24-2013, 06:08 PM

I might have to start a threat for donations to fund a paint job. LOL!
Gonna start with taking it to a paintless dent removal guy to get as many of the dings out of it as he can and then hope for better weather to get the rockers done. Actually polished it up yesterday and now its patina'd and shining.
Loving it!

joesgreen67 · 03-24-2013, 07:41 PM

I still don't understand why you asked the question if you already had your mind made up.

**jocko** · 03-24-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozark Tim

I might have to start a threat for donations to fund a paint job. LOL!

a threat!!! Yikes!

We meant what you know.

03-22-2013, 12:13 PM	#2
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? Are you planning on keeping this truck for an extended period of time? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

03-28-2013, 05:32 PM	#3
bbadfred bbadfred Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rantoul Il Posts: 461	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? Patina!!

03-22-2013, 12:16 PM	#4
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,076	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? Patina for sure Posted via Mobile Device __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

03-22-2013, 01:43 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? Tim... you're at it again. ORIGINAL PAINT.... there is no question. I would replace the rockers and then find a good shop that will blend the new paint to match the old original paint. Is that seat cover as nice on the driver's side as it is on the passenger's side? AWESOME BUY!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-22-2013, 01:47 PM	#6
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? I am Nate! Yes can you believe that. Amazing that it only has that little hole on the pass side and that is it. I am leaning towards keeping the patina yes. As for the questions about how I am going to make it look the same. I am definately not a body and paint guy but hopefully the body shop can do a good job of making it look close. I know from American restoration you can use corn starch to flatten paint.

03-22-2013, 01:47 PM	#7
noco-k5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 138	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? I'm with the others who say fix the rust and mechanical issues and enjoy it. I'm having more fun with my Blazer with less than great paint than any classic I've owned because I drive it where I want without worrying too much.

03-22-2013, 01:58 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? If you decide to do an interior color change... keep me posted. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-22-2013, 02:01 PM	#9
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? will do nate but no plans for that.

03-22-2013, 02:12 PM	#10
Sonoma10714 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: El paso Posts: 116	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? Leave the patina and porterbuilt that bad boy! Posted via Mobile Device

03-22-2013, 03:28 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? Patina! Contact me BEFORE you decide to paint it! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-22-2013, 03:37 PM	#12
~Whitey~ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 677	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? Nice truck. That paint job is 41 years in the making, not going to hurt anything leaving it as is for now work on everything else and paint it later on down the road if you want. __________________ Jimmy .69SWB Build.

03-22-2013, 04:47 PM	#13
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? Very interesting find man, I love the Patina and the Paint.. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

03-22-2013, 05:07 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? More pics please. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-22-2013, 05:40 PM	#15
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,478	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? i think he is just joking about the new paint just trying to see if he can stir things up __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

03-22-2013, 09:42 PM	#16
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? Actually I wanted some input. I amcurrently thinking I will leave it as is. It wont get any worse as it will sit in the garage and come out for short rides on nice days so no fear of it getting worse. At the same time i am dreaming of how nice it would lookwith new paint. Of the 44 of these I have had I did re paint one this color once and it sure looked nice. I am going to enjoy it as is and when or if I get the urge to paint it thats what I will do. More pictures as soon as I can get them



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03-22-2013, 10:18 PM	#17
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? If it were mine I'd throw some Mister-B style steelies on it and ride out. It's only original once. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110

03-22-2013, 11:38 PM	#18
RustedMetal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: TN Posts: 83	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? Looks awesome, put some wheels on it, lower it and work on the suspension and drive that mofo Posted via Mobile Device

03-22-2013, 11:47 PM	#19
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,994	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? nice truck! would look great either way. I would submit that faux tina is a fad. Real tina aint. Just looks cool to see an old beauty like this in her original skin. I am not a fan of the BIG patina look where all you see is rust and no original paint - but this one is just faded, and nicely, and I think it looks pretty cool. You're right - you can always paint it. Fix the rockers and try to roughly match em to the paint. If it doesn't work, you haven't really wasted any time at all, you would have had to fix them anyway.

03-23-2013, 12:26 AM	#20
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? You can only roll original paint once- patina- but fix the rockers! Nice truck! __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

03-24-2013, 11:08 AM	#21
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03-24-2013, 12:55 PM	#22
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03-24-2013, 06:08 PM	#23
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? I might have to start a threat for donations to fund a paint job. LOL! Gonna start with taking it to a paintless dent removal guy to get as many of the dings out of it as he can and then hope for better weather to get the rockers done. Actually polished it up yesterday and now its patina'd and shining. Loving it!

03-24-2013, 07:41 PM	#24
joesgreen67 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Goldsboro NC Posts: 151	Re: Patina or new paint for my new 72 find? I still don't understand why you asked the question if you already had your mind made up.

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