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nele22 · 07-07-2013, 05:02 PM

I finally got around to finishing up the patina and lowering kit on my 69 SWB. I followed the Trucks episode method. The only veriation was I did not brush anything on. First coat of flat black then red oxide and final coat of satin white.

I installed the DJM 5/5 kit for rear coils and am pleased with the results. My springs were original so they had sagged some. My starting point was 32" front and 34" rear. As it sits now I have 27 3/4 front and 29 3/4 rear. It sits square on all four sides. No "Chevy lean" here.

My wife is painting on the door logos this week. Cannot wait for those.

Here is what I started with:

Here she is now:

Sonoma10714 · 07-07-2013, 06:19 PM

I like it! Looks good! More picture!?
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68GMCburban · 07-07-2013, 06:24 PM

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I like it! Looks good! More picture!?
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x2

Codez67Chevy · 07-07-2013, 07:28 PM

That looks SICK!!!

jd7 · 07-07-2013, 08:44 PM

pretty sweet

**RenoKeene** · 07-07-2013, 09:28 PM

Looks good, are you gonna do the bumper too..
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Toxic Orange · 07-07-2013, 09:46 PM

Looks excellent. I didn't even realize you could do that. Learned something new today...

nele22 · 07-07-2013, 11:10 PM

It is REALLY easy to do if you take your time. The best part is if you go overboard you just shake a rattle can and start over.

I am going to patina the bumpers as well.

Chief29 · 07-08-2013, 12:51 PM

Where are you all getting these white wall tires at. I love them but only place I can find them is at Coker Tires at $250+\- each don't know if there is a cheaper manufacture out there. Thanks guys
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Chief29 · 07-08-2013, 12:52 PM

Also forgot your truck looks bada$$
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nele22 · 07-08-2013, 05:55 PM

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Where are you all getting these white wall tires at. I love them but only place I can find them is at Coker Tires at $250+\- each don't know if there is a cheaper manufacture out there. Thanks guys
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They are just old school inserts called port-o-walls. You can get them from moonidustries.com or ebay by typing in white wall toppers.

I got mine from Lucas Tire.

nele22 · 07-08-2013, 07:33 PM

A few more teaser pictures. I should have full shots outside once I am done with the final stages on the fauxtina.

Right now I am going over the whole truck with 1000 grit wet paper. It actually has a sheen to it in the spots it needs to.

I talked my wife into doing the door logos by hand. Mr. G's is my meat company. She has never taken part in ANY vehicle I have owned so this was special.

truknut · 07-08-2013, 10:23 PM

Looks good. I'm in the process of patina'n mine. But I'm going rustoleum flat camo green w/ white top. I will post pics when done. Your truck looks great.

firecop18 · 07-11-2013, 09:58 AM

Truck looks great! Your wife did an awesome job painting the door logos! More Pics!!!

nele22 · 07-12-2013, 10:58 PM

For those who have asked

nele22 · 07-13-2013, 12:21 AM

slow-1 · 07-13-2013, 08:40 AM

If you take a real patina truck and paint it fake patina, do you call it restored patina?

Whatever you call it, you did a very good job on the patina paint job!

nele22 · 07-13-2013, 09:08 AM

I'll go with restored patina!
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*Mister-B* · 07-13-2013, 09:30 AM

Ok. I'm gonna go ahead and say what others are thinking.... Your wife is hot, dude

The truck is coming along nicely. Did you see those close up paint pics I took for reference?
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Hubscrub · 07-13-2013, 09:37 AM

Looks good, are you gonna patina the letters?
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67ctener · 07-13-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

Ok. I'm gonna go ahead and say what others are thinking.... Your wife is hot, dude

The truck is coming along nicely. Did you see those close up paint pics I took for reference?
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He said it, I was just thinking it. Truck looks awesome love the whitewalls and patina
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54belair · 07-13-2013, 11:13 AM

My God, I havent seen Port a Walls since I was in high school (in the early 60's) LOL

nele22 · 07-13-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

Ok. I'm gonna go ahead and say what others are thinking.... Your wife is hot, dude

The truck is coming along nicely. Did you see those close up paint pics I took for reference?
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I was waiting for it. I am a lucky man. She is a former National Champion. 6 foot tall and super attractive. Me I am just a good sales guy!

*Mister-B* · 07-13-2013, 12:52 PM

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I was waiting for it. I am a lucky man. She is a former National Champion. 6 foot tall and super attractive. Me I am just a good sales guy!

Lol. Yup, she bought your meet
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nele22 · 07-13-2013, 01:33 PM

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Lol. Yup, she bought your meet
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Something like that!

07-07-2013, 05:02 PM	#1
nele22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ashland Posts: 124	Patina done... Drop done.... I finally got around to finishing up the patina and lowering kit on my 69 SWB. I followed the Trucks episode method. The only veriation was I did not brush anything on. First coat of flat black then red oxide and final coat of satin white. I installed the DJM 5/5 kit for rear coils and am pleased with the results. My springs were original so they had sagged some. My starting point was 32" front and 34" rear. As it sits now I have 27 3/4 front and 29 3/4 rear. It sits square on all four sides. No "Chevy lean" here. My wife is painting on the door logos this week. Cannot wait for those. Here is what I started with: Here she is now:

07-07-2013, 06:19 PM	#2
Sonoma10714 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: El paso Posts: 116	Re: Patina done... Drop done.... I like it! Looks good! More picture!? Posted via Mobile Device

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Toxic Orange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Flower Mound TX Posts: 173	Re: Patina done... Drop done.... Looks excellent. I didn't even realize you could do that. Learned something new today...

07-07-2013, 11:10 PM	#8
nele22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ashland Posts: 124	Re: Patina done... Drop done.... It is REALLY easy to do if you take your time. The best part is if you go overboard you just shake a rattle can and start over. I am going to patina the bumpers as well.

07-08-2013, 12:51 PM	#9
Chief29 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Salem IN Posts: 20	Re: Patina done... Drop done.... Where are you all getting these white wall tires at. I love them but only place I can find them is at Coker Tires at $250+\- each don't know if there is a cheaper manufacture out there. Thanks guys Posted via Mobile Device

07-08-2013, 12:52 PM	#10
Chief29 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Salem IN Posts: 20	Re: Patina done... Drop done.... Also forgot your truck looks bada$$ Posted via Mobile Device

07-08-2013, 07:33 PM	#12
nele22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ashland Posts: 124	Re: Patina done... Drop done.... A few more teaser pictures. I should have full shots outside once I am done with the final stages on the fauxtina. Right now I am going over the whole truck with 1000 grit wet paper. It actually has a sheen to it in the spots it needs to. I talked my wife into doing the door logos by hand. Mr. G's is my meat company. She has never taken part in ANY vehicle I have owned so this was special.

07-08-2013, 10:23 PM	#13
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 307	Re: Patina done... Drop done.... Looks good. I'm in the process of patina'n mine. But I'm going rustoleum flat camo green w/ white top. I will post pics when done. Your truck looks great. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

07-11-2013, 09:58 AM	#14
firecop18 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Atkins, AR Posts: 6	Re: Patina done... Drop done.... Truck looks great! Your wife did an awesome job painting the door logos! More Pics!!!

07-12-2013, 10:58 PM	#15
nele22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ashland Posts: 124	Re: Patina done... Drop done.... For those who have asked

07-13-2013, 12:21 AM	#16
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slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Patina done... Drop done.... If you take a real patina truck and paint it fake patina, do you call it restored patina? Whatever you call it, you did a very good job on the patina paint job!



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07-13-2013, 09:08 AM	#18
nele22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ashland Posts: 124	Re: Patina done... Drop done.... I'll go with restored patina! Posted via Mobile Device

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