How about some pics of 47-59

[bomber66]

Here's my toy, been working on it for three years.

[99 to Life]

man, the patina debate can really spiral outta control. very debated. I'v expressed many times my side of it and yeah its a double sided coin. I rather hear people say its not my taste but I can see why people do it.

Patina is by far not being lazy, does it cut back 500 plus hours of body and paint, yeah. but its taken 60+ years to make patina, that is simply amazing that not only can something last that long but just look so unique and one of a kind. Patina is different and alot of guys don't like different. Lotta guys want to live in a cul de sac and paint their rods one solid color and have a white fence too. Its not a rat rod if its patina BTW folks. Look underneath the patina on alot of these truck and you'll see tons of money and time, on the outside its a statement of the testament of time these trucks endured. These trucks helped shaped the world and I love seeing the dents and patina to prove it. I like seeing the gritty side of work, not the white collar side. I can't stand today all these white collar modern day trucks that don't tow anything and are like yachts inside. As much as I appreciate craftsmanship and respect paint and do like paint, I'm glad my heart is with patina. When I go to a car show I'm cleaning off the dirt from my dirt roads, not waxing my paint. to each their own, its the beauty of it. anyone can lay down color and or have someone do it (which would be lazy in itself). When guys don't build their own engines, is that lazy? its all perspective. bottom line I'm glad to see variety whether its my taste or not. Its like having a good day, can't have those unless you have bad days to make the good days feel so good.

[99 to Life]

sorry my last post was gonna double post. so anyway I'll add.... Iv heard so "its almost done" "did they tow that thing in here" and the list goes on, but I'v heard so much more pos comments on my truck, it outweighs the neg. The fact that patina stands out in a sea of paint really says something, I think folks are drawn to it for a reason. I'm not dissing paint, it def has its place, esp with cars. its just so much up keep for paint, so much worrying. I'v already had several things hit my truck and man I'd be jacked cause I'd have to touch that up. I'm not even gonna mention living on dirt roads. As much as I luv it, I am doing some painted projects. fauxtina is a whole other debate as well, its kinda like buying a repro patina sign. Would I love to have rare original thats been around for 50plus years, of course. Am I gonna pay 1k for a sign def not. So you can draw a line many ways in the sand. Just like the "traditionalists" that care about every nut and bolt, but they don't care that the gas they are using isn't "original". Its just all perspective.

[05snopro440]

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

man, the patina debate can really spiral outta control. very debated. I'v expressed many times my side of it and yeah its a double sided coin. I rather hear people say its not my taste but I can see why people do it.

Patina is by far not being lazy, does it cut back 500 plus hours of body and paint, yeah. but its taken 60+ years to make patina, that is simply amazing that not only can something last that long but just look so unique and one of a kind. Patina is different and alot of guys don't like different. Lotta guys want to live in a cul de sac and paint their rods one solid color and have a white fence too. Its not a rat rod if its patina BTW folks. Look underneath the patina on alot of these truck and you'll see tons of money and time, on the outside its a statement of the testament of time these trucks endured. These trucks helped shaped the world and I love seeing the dents and patina to prove it. I like seeing the gritty side of work, not the white collar side. I can't stand today all these white collar modern day trucks that don't tow anything and are like yachts inside. As much as I appreciate craftsmanship and respect paint and do like paint, I'm glad my heart is with patina. When I go to a car show I'm cleaning off the dirt from my dirt roads, not waxing my paint. to each their own, its the beauty of it. anyone can lay down color and or have someone do it (which would be lazy in itself). When guys don't build their own engines, is that lazy? its all perspective. bottom line I'm glad to see variety whether its my taste or not. Its like having a good day, can't have those unless you have bad days to make the good days feel so good.

I agree. In fact, on my truck it would have saved A LOT of time had I painted it rather than preserving the patina. Anyone who thinks it's lazy has never tried to build a patinaed vehicle.

I understand not liking certain trends, but I don't feel it's a fad and think it's here to stay. And for many good reasons.

[mud.man.rj]

Sooo we are going to have to change the post name from pic's of 47-59 to Patina or not soon.

[Hot Rod Todd]

Oh no, the patina police have arrived.

Heres a pikky of my truck. Its currently in panelbeater prison being made straighter so we can paint it shiney. And we will lower it another inch of so as ride height matters more to me than patina.

[whitedog76]

Mine

[S10Fan]

The "Patina" debate rages on.....

I like old cars and trucks, don't really care which factory built them originally, prefer Chevys, but prior to 1960 I like them all. The patina look, be it original or faux, looks awesome on a lot of vehicles. The mile deep clear coat looks killer too, to each his own. My 50 was painted to look like a 40+ year old paint job, the door lettering was applied too look old as well. I painted over dents, scratches, and dirt in some places. My desire was to have a truck that could be driven anywhere any time with no concerns about getting a scratch. Over the last 12 months I've racked up 10,000 miles on the old girl.

I was recently entered into a 2 day indoor show. On move in day I was assigned a spot next to 5 cars, all really nice street rods. I overheard a couple of the guys complaining they were parked next to "that piece of s...", that would be me. LOL. Well, from Saturday morning until Sunday evening my truck was surrounded by spectators, who knows how many pictures were taken, the street rodder guys really hate me now. LOL.

Anyway, who cares what other folks think, build your vehicle to suit your desires/goals. Just remember to be respectful of the other guy's choices, he probably worked just as hard on his as you did on yours.

[lowdownstar]

Originally Posted by S10Fan

The "Patina" debate rages on.....

I like old cars and trucks, don't really care which factory built them originally, prefer Chevys, but prior to 1960 I like them all. The patina look, be it original or faux, looks awesome on a lot of vehicles. The mile deep clear coat looks killer too, to each his own. My 50 was painted to look like a 40+ year old paint job, the door lettering was applied too look old as well. I painted over dents, scratches, and dirt in some places. My desire was to have a truck that could be driven anywhere any time with no concerns about getting a scratch. Over the last 12 months I've racked up 10,000 miles on the old girl.

I was recently entered into a 2 day indoor show. On move in day I was assigned a spot next to 5 cars, all really nice street rods. I overheard a couple of the guys complaining they were parked next to "that piece of s...", that would be me. LOL. Well, from Saturday morning until Sunday evening my truck was surrounded by spectators, who knows how many pictures were taken, the street rodder guys really hate me now. LOL.

Anyway, who cares what other folks think, build your vehicle to suit your desires/goals. Just remember to be respectful of the other guy's choices, he probably worked just as hard on his as you did on yours.

Well said!

[sanford&daughter]

here the 55

[STOCKISH]

Not sure if Ive posted mine here or not. So, Heres my 54, C4 IFS and IRS, tube chassis I built, etc. Long ways to go but getting there.

[59 Fleetside]

I like the clamshell on the suburbans as well they look more proportionate with all the windows. I like the barn doors as well and would take any with them too but think they look better and more proportionate on the panels.

[99 to Life]

digging that 55'and 59' dang. very cool. those porta walls?

[59 Fleetside]

Those are real whitewalls. 59 runs bf goodrich 7.50x 16 on 16x 4.5 and 6.00x 16 on 16x 4. And the 55 runs firestone 6.70x 15 on 15x 5.

[99 to Life]

59 fleetside, even better. both look great and great tires man.

[59 Fleetside]

Also have a 59 long box fleetside too

[59 Fleetside]

Thanks

[99 to Life]

man you got the truck bug like I got the AD bug. 55.2-59' been really growing on me lately. I def dig the fleetside beds those are killer.

[59 Fleetside]

Sold this 53 i owned for 18 years

[59 Fleetside]

Bought this after i sold it

[99 to Life]

59' seen your truck on ebay, man I dunno how you could part with that truck, esp after all those years. nice rebound though!!!!!!

[59 Fleetside]

Its ok I'm glad it went to someone who will take care of it and appreciated what it was

[sqrlnts]

Pssssst, its ok, their not all Chevy's......

[Bone$]

Took a pic of my 54gmc today..

[CMFT]

New builder just arrived. Airride and LS swap to come (6.0/4L80)...