Patina, shop logo'd, rusty trucks?

[eightbanger]

Originally Posted by Lippyp

Now to me that 55 looks fake like someones just sanded the paint of it or its been in a fire.

Thats how the patina look is essentially created, as people began to like the look of naturally rusted and weathered Trucks, they started creating it for themselves. Some though are successfull as with Buddy's truck...imo, and others really do look fake.
This was at a car show here in the UK, not a good patina look...imo

[5windowpickup]

Originally Posted by BUDDY HOLLY

this is how the truck ended up

I think if you pick up the latest issue of classic trucks you will see it in a feature. My buddy bought it and re did the body and inside. Did it have a fatman mustang 2 and a 2 link rear?

[BUDDY HOLLY]

What month and whats on the cover. I would love to have it . I loved that truck. Of course both owners have done alot to it since i sold it but i have the green one now to fill the void.

[Lippyp]

Originally Posted by eightbanger

Thats how the patina look is essentially created, as people began to like the look of naturally rusted and weathered Trucks, they started creating it for themselves. Some though are successfull as with Buddy's truck...imo, and others really do look fake.
This was at a car show here in the UK, not a good patina look...imo

Oh I know how and why its done but unless you're very good at it imo it looks like a bag of ass. I honestly do get the real patina look, it looks great if you live somewhere hot and dry like Arizona or Nevada etc but over here in the UK the fake stuff being done just looks like a rusty old POS or something from a theme park. It also makes me cringe when I see people taking a classic vehicle with great sheet metal and then pouring paintstripper over it followed by vinegar etc to make it rust, especially as I've spent the last 25 odd years fighting off rust from my cars. I saw pictures recently of a really lovely Beetle that someone just ripped the paint off and left it to rust. Its huge in the VW scene and I've even seen it done on late model cars like a 90's Passat and recent Golfs.

This was at my local show this summer, this I get and indeed really liked, very original down to the farm supplies company stickers in the windows but slammed on big rims with a lovely stainless side exit exhauts system.





I didn't get the one that had patches of very obviously deliberately exposed red oxide primer and bare metal that had all been cleared over to stop it rusting.

[c10addict]

Its in the Feb edition... There is a 56 Ford F100 on the cover... Here is a crappy cell pic and a pic of the truck now..

[BUDDY HOLLY]

(c-10 addict ) R you kidding that is the truck i had . What a waste. I think it looked better like this. After i sold it. to nathan

[c10addict]

Originally Posted by BUDDY HOLLY

(c-10 addict ) R you kidding that is the truck i had . What a waste. I think it looked better like this. After i sold it. to nathan

The pics I posted are of the truck 5windowpickup is talking about being your old truck... When our buddy bought it it the body did not look like it did in the pics you just posted... It had a fake patina job going on but no bare steel showing... I believe he bought it in Kentucky after seeing it at Columbus Goodguys in 2008... I wouldn't say it was a waste... That patina job that was on it in the pics you just posted was a little much IMO... I did like it in the eariler pics when you originally owned it...

[BUDDY HOLLY]

i am sorry for my remarks . i just personally like the patina look , however i do agree the guy nathan sold it to did get carried away with the da.

[BUDDY HOLLY]

you know what struck me funny on that truck is the front bumper i sanded down to so it would rust , but it would not its like it was stainless or something so i used rattle can blue on it and sanded it down allways thouhght it looked like crap but it stayed that way thru two other owners

[Boomerswany]

That is funny... having the same issue with a couple of my pieces = getting them to rust...

But, I noticed the front bumper on your old truck also, and thought it was a good balance between the chrome on the grille and the rest (but was still curios why it was painted...??).

Sometimes its all about the right balance...

[BUDDY HOLLY]

My 67 is the real deal

[BUDDY HOLLY]

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[lolife99]

BuddyHolly,... Welcome to the board!
Nice truck. Very nice!

But,... you have to be a subscribing member to sell, buy, or place WTB/WIW ads on this forum.
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I strongly suggest becoming a subscribing member. (You'll be one of 60,000+ members)
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I'm sure your post will be edited.

[lolife99]

Buddy Holly,...
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You can post all you want with out subscribing,... you just can't sell or place WTB/WIW ads.
I want to see more pics of your truck.

[Richard8971]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I'm sure your post will be edited.

I believe you are right Lolife.

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[LONGHAIR]

Richard8971, you freaked me out. I copied that post and moved it to neverland......and then it showed "edited by mod" on the other side.....LOL

[eightbanger]

Originally Posted by Lippyp

Oh I know how and why its done but unless you're very good at it imo it looks like a bag of ass. I honestly do get the real patina look, it looks great if you live somewhere hot and dry like Arizona or Nevada etc but over here in the UK the fake stuff being done just looks like a rusty old POS or something from a theme park. It also makes me cringe when I see people taking a classic vehicle with great sheet metal and then pouring paintstripper over it followed by vinegar etc to make it rust, especially as I've spent the last 25 odd years fighting off rust from my cars. I saw pictures recently of a really lovely Beetle that someone just ripped the paint off and left it to rust. Its huge in the VW scene and I've even seen it done on late model cars like a 90's Passat and recent Golfs.

This was at my local show this summer, this I get and indeed really liked, very original down to the farm supplies company stickers in the windows but slammed on big rims with a lovely stainless side exit exhauts system.

I didn't get the one that had patches of very obviously deliberately exposed red oxide primer and bare metal that had all been cleared over to stop it rusting.

I do agree, there is definately a fine line between a good lookin patina job and a fake pos. I would love to go the patina route on mine but like you say with the weather we get here, I have no Truck left after a couple of years. Here's that 63 you took a pic of on Youtube.

YouTube- 1963 Chevrolet C10 pick-up on M18 to...

[itchy...]

Man I'm lovin these trucks. keep em coming

[joemacho]

heres mines

[Black Widow Customs]

my 67 original patina on front and bed off 72 sanded down

[Black Widow Customs]

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couple more ..Lots of nice trucks on here ..Spot your truck is Sikk

[72BlckButy]

BWC... any more updates to this truck?

[greengoblin72]

here are a few of mine... gonna be on airride soon and clean interior and fresh engine bay

[BUDDY HOLLY]

Originally Posted by greengoblin72

here are a few of mine... gonna be on airride soon and clean interior and fresh engine bay

what color do you call that

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by greengoblin72

here are a few of mine... gonna be on airride soon and clean interior and fresh engine bay

Are those Boyd Coddington Timeless 5 wheels?