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67CHIP72 · 07-04-2008, 10:43 PM

In my opinion, because I speak from experience, it always looks better in pictures than in person. Patina = decay; paint = preserve. I would rather my truck be preserved than rot away. Like I said, yours looks cool in the photo.

c10addict · 07-04-2008, 10:44 PM

How Much $$$$..... I LOVE it!!! THats bad a$$!!!

Brock · 07-04-2008, 10:45 PM

I like it...I think the flat tires may make for a little rough ride but the truck looks fantastic!!

northern 85 · 07-04-2008, 10:58 PM

Sometimes paint is the coverup for neglect

PanelDeland · 07-04-2008, 11:05 PM

Real is the deal

Faux is OH NO!

I like it on something someone has started building but think it sucks to build something and fake the patina.I see"Rat Rods" all the time that the owner has spent thousands on the "period Correct" flathead,banjo rear with quick change, and faux patina paint.Obviously the vehicle would look better as a finished ride.I think it's a fad that will fade just like the lowriders and Pro-streeters of the 80's.I just hope larger than practical wheels fade with it.

northern 85 · 07-04-2008, 11:06 PM

This truck was used on a daily basis until 1993 then parked in front of the shop and sunk into the ground(the pic in my avatar)I have big plans but for right now i smile everytime i look at it the potentials are endless!!!

northern 85 · 07-04-2008, 11:09 PM

Cant wait to see a set of 6 bolt ralleys on her with maybe a 4 6 drop

67_C-30 · 07-04-2008, 11:11 PM

IF you have all the money and resouces to put a top flight paint job, all mechanical issues, interior, wheels tires, etc etc, then restore it right. If not (most people fall into this catagory) leave it looking like it does, and do the mechanical issues, rolling stock, suspension, interior, and then do the body when it a sound driver. I like the patina look, and your's has the look everybody is shooting for. In short, I'd much rather see a truck left like that, than to have a halfa$$ paintjob over subpar bodywork.

The above opinion is what I'm doing with my beater truck. I rounded up steelie wheels, a set of '67-'68 hubcaps (you already have those!)bought some new tires, lotuned it up, and I'm currently driving it as it. I'm going to be adding a door logo to mine, but I sure wish it was authentic like your's!

67_C-30 · 07-04-2008, 11:16 PM

BTW, you should add your pics here. Lots of inspiration on this thread!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=289510

semperfidoordie · 07-04-2008, 11:28 PM

love it

northern 85 · 07-04-2008, 11:31 PM

Thanks guys/ 67-c30 cool truck! im in the patina thread but its my avatar pic

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 07-05-2008, 03:27 AM

Absoultey hate the Patina look. Maybe because the area where I live about every car of any age looks like that. The bad part is all of my trucks look like this, although it came naturally and not added by some body shop. I would kill to have a nice paint job on them!!!

**special-K** · 07-05-2008, 06:55 AM

I like an "aged" look when it`s natural.If it was me,I`d go over all I can mechanically w/o disassembly and run it awhile.Then,at some point (that will become obvious) I`d tear it down and finish out the body/cosmetics.Once restored,that`s it.I like the idea of running a run down truck that will run down fast cars.

see ten · 07-05-2008, 07:08 AM

I'd run it! Yeah I like em nice as well, but sometimes you get tired of asking people not to lean on your paint you just spent all day polishing up. I also wouldn't be afraid to leave that truck parked anywhere. As a matter of fact I used to roll a pretty rough 71 GMC and no one ever wanted to park next to it!

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-05-2008, 07:40 AM

I luv em too, too bad I primered this one like an idiot when I had it

caminokid · 07-05-2008, 08:45 AM

Its a cool truck. I would paint it. Like it has been said...the paint will save it. This I believe is a passing fad. It will pass and these trucks will either have rust away...or be fixed. Sorry guys.

19673ontree · 07-05-2008, 08:52 AM

WOW!
I WOULD NOT TOUCH THE PATINA ON THAT TRUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that is the best example of what EVERYBODY is trying find that I have seen ,
put new tire's , brake's , get it running good , and DRIVE IT !!!!!!
cool truck ,,,

Blue_71 · 07-05-2008, 08:55 AM

i agree with special_k, i like the look while im fixing one up.. butafter all the mechanical and rolling problems are fixed, im going to start saving money to make it shiny

if i had your truck, id restore it to factory colors and leave some nice tall skinny tires on there with factory wheels and caps, and have the logo painted back on the doors

LONGHAIR · 07-05-2008, 10:04 AM

I like the patina look, used and worn, but not rotten.
I also like the dragging into modern times with the slam and big wheels look. Ralley wheels are great too.
I can really appreciate most of the different styles when they are done what I guess I would call "right". I know that this is very subjective though.

*Asa's truck is great (SeeTen) South-East? Does that "style" have a particular name?

*Ken's is great too (N2TRUX) Clean and nice, hardly stock, but not exaggerated either

*Randy's (Mudder) Show N Shine 4x4, beautiful.

*Patina trucks like the blue one with the Vistas, or the 50th truck with the ralleys...I don't remember their user names, sorry.

*Stock restorations like the black 67

All of them have their appeal, I couldn't pick a favorite. I think it's a shame to destroy a perfect patina truck, but they aren't all perfect. Achieving and maintaining a show truck is not for everyone either. I'm sure I left something out...tow trucks, car haulers, etc.

northern 85 · 07-05-2008, 10:20 AM

Wow the magic of shop!

northern 85 · 07-05-2008, 10:22 AM

Thanks you just made me a sweet screen saver

LONGHAIR · 07-05-2008, 10:28 AM

No problem, it was a good starting shot.

BWT, it's not majic

CG · 07-05-2008, 11:37 AM

Well I have license plate name for your new "patina" truck. TETANUS

Maybe have this printed on a sign to lean against your truck when you are at a show. Probably wont get any leaners. =)

Generalized tetanus is the most common type of tetanus, representing about 80% of cases. The generalized form usually presents with a descending pattern. The first sign is trismus, or lockjaw, and the facial spasms called risus sardonicus, followed by stiffness of the neck, difficulty in swallowing, and rigidity of pectoral and calf muscles. Other symptoms include elevated temperature, sweating, elevated blood pressure, and episodic rapid heart rate. Spasms may occur frequently and last for several minutes with the body shaped into a charcateristic form called opisthotonos. Spasms continue for 3–4 weeks, and complete recovery may take months.

AllenKarber · 07-05-2008, 11:56 AM

As long as it's real,it's cool!

07-04-2008, 10:26 PM	#1
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07-04-2008, 10:43 PM	#2
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? In my opinion, because I speak from experience, it always looks better in pictures than in person. Patina = decay; paint = preserve. I would rather my truck be preserved than rot away. Like I said, yours looks cool in the photo. __________________ In Search Of

07-04-2008, 10:44 PM	#3
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? How Much $$$$..... I LOVE it!!! THats bad a$$!!! __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

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Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? I like it...I think the flat tires may make for a little rough ride but the truck looks fantastic!! __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

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northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? Sometimes paint is the coverup for neglect

07-04-2008, 11:05 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? Real is the deal Faux is OH NO! I like it on something someone has started building but think it sucks to build something and fake the patina.I see"Rat Rods" all the time that the owner has spent thousands on the "period Correct" flathead,banjo rear with quick change, and faux patina paint.Obviously the vehicle would look better as a finished ride.I think it's a fad that will fade just like the lowriders and Pro-streeters of the 80's.I just hope larger than practical wheels fade with it. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

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northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? This truck was used on a daily basis until 1993 then parked in front of the shop and sunk into the ground(the pic in my avatar)I have big plans but for right now i smile everytime i look at it the potentials are endless!!!

07-04-2008, 11:09 PM	#8
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? Cant wait to see a set of 6 bolt ralleys on her with maybe a 4 6 drop

07-04-2008, 11:11 PM	#9
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? IF you have all the money and resouces to put a top flight paint job, all mechanical issues, interior, wheels tires, etc etc, then restore it right. If not (most people fall into this catagory) leave it looking like it does, and do the mechanical issues, rolling stock, suspension, interior, and then do the body when it a sound driver. I like the patina look, and your's has the look everybody is shooting for. In short, I'd much rather see a truck left like that, than to have a halfa$$ paintjob over subpar bodywork. The above opinion is what I'm doing with my beater truck. I rounded up steelie wheels, a set of '67-'68 hubcaps (you already have those!)bought some new tires, lotuned it up, and I'm currently driving it as it. I'm going to be adding a door logo to mine, but I sure wish it was authentic like your's! Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 07-04-2008 at 11:12 PM.

07-04-2008, 11:16 PM	#10
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? BTW, you should add your pics here. Lots of inspiration on this thread! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=289510 __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 07-04-2008 at 11:20 PM.

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northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? Thanks guys/ 67-c30 cool truck! im in the patina thread but its my avatar pic

07-05-2008, 03:27 AM	#13
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? Absoultey hate the Patina look. Maybe because the area where I live about every car of any age looks like that. The bad part is all of my trucks look like this, although it came naturally and not added by some body shop. I would kill to have a nice paint job on them!!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

07-05-2008, 06:55 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? I like an "aged" look when it`s natural.If it was me,I`d go over all I can mechanically w/o disassembly and run it awhile.Then,at some point (that will become obvious) I`d tear it down and finish out the body/cosmetics.Once restored,that`s it.I like the idea of running a run down truck that will run down fast cars. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-05-2008, 07:08 AM	#15
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? I'd run it! Yeah I like em nice as well, but sometimes you get tired of asking people not to lean on your paint you just spent all day polishing up. I also wouldn't be afraid to leave that truck parked anywhere. As a matter of fact I used to roll a pretty rough 71 GMC and no one ever wanted to park next to it!



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07-05-2008, 07:40 AM	#16
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? I luv em too, too bad I primered this one like an idiot when I had it Attached Images __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-05-2008, 08:45 AM	#17
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? Its a cool truck. I would paint it. Like it has been said...the paint will save it. This I believe is a passing fad. It will pass and these trucks will either have rust away...or be fixed. Sorry guys. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

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19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? WOW! I WOULD NOT TOUCH THE PATINA ON THAT TRUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is the best example of what EVERYBODY is trying find that I have seen , put new tire's , brake's , get it running good , and DRIVE IT !!!!!! cool truck ,,, __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

07-05-2008, 10:04 AM	#20
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? I like the patina look, used and worn, but not rotten. I also like the dragging into modern times with the slam and big wheels look. Ralley wheels are great too. I can really appreciate most of the different styles when they are done what I guess I would call "right". I know that this is very subjective though. Asa's truck is great (SeeTen) South-East? Does that "style" have a particular name? Ken's is great too (N2TRUX) Clean and nice, hardly stock, but not exaggerated either Randy's (Mudder) Show N Shine 4x4, beautiful. Patina trucks like the blue one with the Vistas, or the 50th truck with the ralleys...I don't remember their user names, sorry. *Stock restorations like the black 67 All of them have their appeal, I couldn't pick a favorite. I think it's a shame to destroy a perfect patina truck, but they aren't all perfect. Achieving and maintaining a show truck is not for everyone either. I'm sure I left something out...tow trucks, car haulers, etc. Attached Images

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northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? Wow the magic of shop!

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northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? Thanks you just made me a sweet screen saver

07-05-2008, 10:28 AM	#23
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? No problem, it was a good starting shot. BWT, it's not majic Last edited by LONGHAIR; 07-05-2008 at 10:29 AM.

07-05-2008, 11:37 AM	#24
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,941	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? Well I have license plate name for your new "patina" truck. TETANUS Maybe have this printed on a sign to lean against your truck when you are at a show. Probably wont get any leaners. =) Generalized tetanus is the most common type of tetanus, representing about 80% of cases. The generalized form usually presents with a descending pattern. The first sign is trismus, or lockjaw, and the facial spasms called risus sardonicus, followed by stiffness of the neck, difficulty in swallowing, and rigidity of pectoral and calf muscles. Other symptoms include elevated temperature, sweating, elevated blood pressure, and episodic rapid heart rate. Spasms may occur frequently and last for several minutes with the body shaped into a charcateristic form called opisthotonos. Spasms continue for 3–4 weeks, and complete recovery may take months.

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AllenKarber Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkadelphia,Arkansas Posts: 199	Re: Patina, love it or hate it? As long as it's real,it's cool!

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