Stay Rat or.....Go all the way????

[Redleg]

Originally Posted by original-71

maybe cause i served in the army, iam all for the army theme

That good sir....Is nothing short of GORGEOUS! In my dreams thats what this truck would turn out to be.

You have given me inspiration that the Army Green can be a gloss paint. I think you just made my decision.......

[original-71]

Originally Posted by Redleg

That good sir....Is nothing short of GORGEOUS! In my dreams thats what this truck would turn out to be.

You have given me inspiration that the Army Green can be a gloss paint. I think you just made my decision.......

your welcome buddy... i like a little bit of everything and think that would be a cool idea to paint it similar to your second picture especially with the pin up girl...dont forget her when you paint it.

[CC69Rat]

Redleg - My Dad, 'No Neck' .. I think you guys have talked in the past is a commercial artist. I would bet he'd draw up a pinup girl for you and/or stencils for you to paint it on. He's really good at freehand and could help you come up with something I'm sure.

I personally like your truck like it is. IMO, a 4.5 / 6" drop would suit it very well .. hint. that $1k would drop it too and not worry about paint (?) just sayin. ..

[57larry]

I'd paint it. the rat look is soooo yesterday

[Hubscrub]

One thing is you truck is definitely not a rat rod, a rat rod is something that is thrown together with what you have laying around. Flat paint etc. does not make it a rat rod (many people think that now but not in my eyes) just have to say that. It's your truck do what you want but i like the white walls, and painted wheels i have them on mine too, i was going to make a show truck out of mine but i went a total 180 and went with a shop truck with painted steelies and white walls. i'm don't like chrome out stuff anymore never liked big wheels so i'm different Just my .02

[oldblue1968chevy]

You dang right your different nate jk

FIX THE RUST GET IT COMFY ADD AIR CONDITIONING, DITCH THE CROSS MIRRORS GET SOME HEADLIGHT WINKERS DROP BLOCK AND CUT COIL IN THE FRONT AND SPORT BUMPER IN BACK

[Hubscrub]

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

You dang right your different nate jk

thanks!

[BMERDOC]

I skimmed so forgive me if I missed this but IF you break it down and paint it, it wont stop there. YOU WILL want to upgrade other things. What condition is your weatherstripping in? What condition are other things in? I'm not saying don't do it and I think it looks good now. I don't think Rats are dead and I believe they are here to stay in one form or another. Look over the truck as a whole and think about what those little things that bug you will look like surrounded in shiny paint. Keep it a driver and stare at it for a long time. If you deciede to paint it make sure you have everything you need so it doesn't end up lying in the garage waiting for the next piece to make it what you want. Its a driver...keep it that way unless you have it planned out completely. Always plan for 20% in cost over runs.

[Redleg]

Originally Posted by BMERDOC

I skimmed so forgive me if I missed this but IF you break it down and paint it, it wont stop there. YOU WILL want to upgrade other things. What condition is your weatherstripping in? What condition are other things in? I'm not saying don't do it and I think it looks good now. I don't think Rats are dead and I believe they are here to stay in one form or another. Look over the truck as a whole and think about what those little things that bug you will look like surrounded in shiny paint. Keep it a driver and stare at it for a long time. If you deciede to paint it make sure you have everything you need so it doesn't end up lying in the garage waiting for the next piece to make it what you want. Its a driver...keep it that way unless you have it planned out completely. Always plan for 20% in cost over runs.

THe plan is to actually make the truck completely solid. Right now my wanted list is:

Front Grill assembly
Rocker panels both sides
Inner cab roof (2 small rusted out places)
tailgate
rear bumper
RH side bed replaced
new mirrors
new motor
new tranny
all new rubber (weatherstripping)

It will be "almost" a complete restoration. I know there are some things under the body that probably could use the work, however the truck is very sound body and mechanically. None of this stuff has to be replaced. It just has enough problems with it that i want it fixed and i dont plan to go the bondo way...

[JWall]

My 2 Cents on this...

I recently sold a satin black 32 Ford Roadster that was more old school than rat rod & after owning that car I've decided that I wont go with satin (or flat) paint again.
I had a harder time keeping it clean & detailed than I did with a gloss paint job.
With base coat/clear coat you can alway wax, buff, etc any imperfections.

Also, i think if you take the time to do the bodywork to get it all straight why not spray clear on it?

[rjsdad]

Originally Posted by 70cst

As many have said you got to do what makes you happy ... With that said the Rat Rod look will eventually go the way of the Dino like other fads ...

But...rat rods have been around since the 40's, so the fad isn't going to die anytime soon.

The rat rod look is bad ass! Nice paint and chrome is cool, but it's not where it's at.

Jeff

[CC69Rat]

On second thought, looking through your list of 'to do's' .. After you're finished fixing stuff it's probably going to need some paint work too. While you have it apart.. You might as well do it right. It's going to cost more but you'll be happier with the overall results. There are so many opinions to consider and the crazy thing about it.. Everyone is 'correct'.. I guess it all boils down to, the length of time you can be without it (Daily Driver) and the budget you have to work with.

Ever thought about learning to paint? I'm going to try and paint my 69 myself. If I can't get it to look right I'll sand it back off and do Faux-Tina / Hot Rod Flatz.

You really can't go wrong man. These trucks look good either way.
Later.
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