should i paint her or keep it og????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blanco_53 · 02-09-2011, 11:01 PM

I Have a 87 swb everything is still pretty original...the paint is in good shape .....interiors ok.....so my question is what do you guys prefer and why.....I've seen some nice trucks on here that still look original
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f.monroe · 02-09-2011, 11:09 PM

The old saying is "its only original once" .If its nice I would leave it . I would not paint my original paint 78 even though paint quality in 78 was not what it is today.
Post some pics so we can see exactly what you have there .Here is my orig paint 78.
Frank

lilpoindexter · 02-10-2011, 01:12 AM

Keep it OG

franky69c10 · 02-10-2011, 02:12 AM

OG

Any pics of your truck
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Jonboy · 02-10-2011, 10:59 AM

Frank's truck is kind of the exception to the norm, but I would keep it original. My '74 appears to have been painted once, a long time ago. I buffed it out, and I plan on leaving it that way for as long as I can get away with it. There is a little rust brewing at the bottom, but it isn't that bad yet.

**N2TRUX** · 02-10-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Frank's truck is kind of the exception to the norm, but I would keep it original. My '74 appears to have been painted once, a long time ago. I buffed it out, and I plan on leaving it that way for as long as I can ......

Keep in mind this advice is coming from someone that run a body shop.

Paint and body are the most expensive segments of building a project. If you can accomplish saving the original paint, thats money in the bank.

travo77 · 02-10-2011, 12:52 PM

if the paint is in good shape buff it out and keep it clean
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rotgg · 02-10-2011, 11:55 PM

Og

Telecasterjoey · 02-11-2011, 01:23 AM

Og!!

SBTork · 02-11-2011, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Keep in mind this advice is coming from someone that run a body shop.

Paint and body are the most expensive segments of building a project. If you can accomplish saving the original paint, thats money in the bank.

That, and if you're not bothered by minor imperfections that any DD would have. Leave it. Waiting on pics....

wklink · 02-11-2011, 05:56 AM

Agreed, leave the original paint on her if you can.

There is nothing wrong with repainting a truck if it needs it but like others said she is only going to be original once and telling folks she still has her original paint is worth some points in most people's books.

Blanco_53 · 02-13-2011, 08:32 PM

[How do I post pics from phone
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RIDDLA · 02-13-2011, 08:41 PM

Oldschool

Blanco_53 · 02-13-2011, 08:53 PM

http://http://i224.photobucket.com/a...7/55ce8e20.jpg
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Dave C · 02-13-2011, 08:59 PM

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...7/55ce8e20.jpg

fixed the link for ya

with that said i'd keep it og if its in good shape... i love that paint btw... two colors on those old trucks kick ass

Blanco_53 · 02-13-2011, 09:01 PM

Thanks for fixing the link ......appreciate the feedback
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mooseknuckles · 02-13-2011, 10:16 PM

I'd leave it, looks awesome, why paint it if its not bad? save your money!

*87 chevy silverado* · 02-13-2011, 10:19 PM

it just needs some new trim and a wash wax thats all

78K20 · 02-13-2011, 11:22 PM

That's the tallest single exhaust stack I've ever seen !

KQQL IT · 02-13-2011, 11:44 PM

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That's the tallest single exhaust stack I've ever seen !

^^^ HaHa

wklink · 02-14-2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 78K20

That's the tallest single exhaust stack I've ever seen !

He has to fjord Lake Erie every day in his commute to work.

hayesperformanceplus · 02-14-2011, 02:10 AM

LOL,

That's for those who want the "Big Rig" look but just wanta use 1 stack to save weight for racing...

LOL!!!

As for the paint, it looks great. Just polish it, replace the trim, and work some good quality glaze and it will really bring the gloss out...

bbbc10 · 02-14-2011, 03:36 AM

keep it og!! if u dnt i will find u!! here my repaint of the factory 2-tone

Blanco_53 · 02-14-2011, 10:35 AM

Will do.....any recommendations on what products to use to try to get her to shine???
As far as the "stack" I guess I shouldve moved to a different spot ...
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DriverDown · 02-14-2011, 12:07 PM

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That's the tallest single exhaust stack I've ever seen !

That black and tan looks good, I'd keep it original, too... I'm struggling with the same issue, but mine has a poorly repainted fender and hood, so I'm leaning the other way!

02-09-2011, 11:01 PM	#1
Blanco_53 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: midland,tx Posts: 90	should i paint her or keep it og????? I Have a 87 swb everything is still pretty original...the paint is in good shape .....interiors ok.....so my question is what do you guys prefer and why.....I've seen some nice trucks on here that still look original Posted via Mobile Device

02-09-2011, 11:09 PM	#2
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? The old saying is "its only original once" .If its nice I would leave it . I would not paint my original paint 78 even though paint quality in 78 was not what it is today. Post some pics so we can see exactly what you have there .Here is my orig paint 78. Frank Attached Images __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

02-10-2011, 01:12 AM	#3
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,136	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? Keep it OG

02-10-2011, 02:12 AM	#4
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? OG Any pics of your truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

02-10-2011, 10:59 AM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? Frank's truck is kind of the exception to the norm, but I would keep it original. My '74 appears to have been painted once, a long time ago. I buffed it out, and I plan on leaving it that way for as long as I can get away with it. There is a little rust brewing at the bottom, but it isn't that bad yet. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

02-10-2011, 12:52 PM	#7
travo77 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bryan,Texas Posts: 132	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? if the paint is in good shape buff it out and keep it clean Posted via Mobile Device

02-10-2011, 11:55 PM	#8
rotgg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: al Posts: 233	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? Og

02-11-2011, 01:23 AM	#9
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? Og!!

02-11-2011, 05:56 AM	#11
wklink Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 122	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? Agreed, leave the original paint on her if you can. There is nothing wrong with repainting a truck if it needs it but like others said she is only going to be original once and telling folks she still has her original paint is worth some points in most people's books. __________________ I let my 16 year old son drive my every car that I own. I don't let him drive my truck. A man has to draw a line somewhere.

02-13-2011, 08:32 PM	#12
Blanco_53 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: midland,tx Posts: 90	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? [How do I post pics from phone Posted via Mobile Device

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02-13-2011, 08:53 PM	#14
Blanco_53 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: midland,tx Posts: 90	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? http://http://i224.photobucket.com/a...7/55ce8e20.jpg Posted via Mobile Device

02-13-2011, 08:59 PM	#15
Dave C Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 97	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...7/55ce8e20.jpg fixed the link for ya with that said i'd keep it og if its in good shape... i love that paint btw... two colors on those old trucks kick ass __________________ bagged 1989 burb regency conversion

02-13-2011, 09:01 PM	#16
Blanco_53 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: midland,tx Posts: 90	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? Thanks for fixing the link ......appreciate the feedback Posted via Mobile Device

02-13-2011, 10:16 PM	#17
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? I'd leave it, looks awesome, why paint it if its not bad? save your money! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682



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02-13-2011, 10:19 PM	#18
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? it just needs some new trim and a wash wax thats all

02-13-2011, 11:22 PM	#19
78K20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LaPorte, Indiana Posts: 109	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? That's the tallest single exhaust stack I've ever seen ! __________________ 78K20 350 / 400TH 3:73's, Dual Polly tanks, my old plow Trk. Now parting out. 84K20 6.2 "J" Code Diesel / 700R / 4:10's 78K20 454/400TH 3:73's Dual tanks (my new plow rig)

02-14-2011, 02:10 AM	#22
hayesperformanceplus Performance Shop Owner Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA Posts: 332	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? LOL, That's for those who want the "Big Rig" look but just wanta use 1 stack to save weight for racing... LOL!!! As for the paint, it looks great. Just polish it, replace the trim, and work some good quality glaze and it will really bring the gloss out... __________________ 1980 GMC C25 Sierra Classic with 20,000 ORIGINAL MILES (32,000Km's) & Matching numbers 1977 GMC C35 Sierra Classic Crew Cab 454 A/C with 21,000 Miles & Matching numbers 1980 Chevrolet Silverado K20 400 4spd 4X4 74,000km's 1980 GMC C25 Sierra Classic CREW CAB, All Options, with 49,000 Miles 1979 GMC C15 Sierra Classic 454 1989 GMC R3500 CREW CAB 2003 Grand Prix GTP 1998 Regal GS

02-14-2011, 03:36 AM	#23
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? keep it og!! if u dnt i will find u!! here my repaint of the factory 2-tone Attached Images

02-14-2011, 10:35 AM	#24
Blanco_53 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: midland,tx Posts: 90	Re: should i paint her or keep it og????? Will do.....any recommendations on what products to use to try to get her to shine??? As far as the "stack" I guess I shouldve moved to a different spot ... Posted via Mobile Device

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