3/2/2024 0 Comments Clearcoated patina truckNevertheless, I have struggled to accept that what I really want to do is keep my patina on the current Willys project. ( I certainly do!) It feels more real, more authentic. As Barney says, "New" is better than "worn out" - or so we all absolutely believed, for a very long time.īut I also "get" the appeal of something that shows its age and battle scars. We ALWAYS restored stuff - the mission was to "make it new again." A solid car with patina was simply a car that needed a paint job! haha. I grew up in the hobby, 51 years since my first "collector vehicle" - a Model A Ford. I totally get what Barney is saying, too, though. I'm very envious of the look Carter's and Franco's wagons, but my shine will stay, along with all the chrome I even have a new paint job on the master "to-do" list (fixing the two tone split with either the existing orange or switching the orange to something close to the original blue).īTW, lots of other threads on patina, here's one: But not sure if it will keep that well weathered look that gets you all the thumbs up over at OB But it begs the question why isn't there surf racks on that beast? Don't you have a surf shop? BTW, please observe Franco's wagon.Īs for the pros and cons on patina, I go both ways (Rodney should have a blast with that comment). Heck, even plain old bar top epoxy thinned down with acetone and soaked into the wood will keep it in one piece for quite a while longer. Give me call if you need assistance, I can sign you up on my "wholesale" acct. Then focus on preserving the wood: Git Rot and Restore-It epoxy products do a great job of hardening up and rot proofing wood, and you can pick them up at West Marine on Shelter Is. Then focus on leaks or where water collects. IMHO your best bet is to keep the vehicle garaged or out n the sun. Also, rust from metal can destroy wood as well. Lost a lot of value because of his laziness. I have a neighbor who kept a woody Olds covered up with old tarps and all the wood was rotten when he finally decided to uncover it. Anywhere water can get in and not dry out is a problem, especially end grain. Has clean FL title   Runs, rives and stops great Fun and Easy to Drive and has less than 10k on build If you have any questions or need more pics please text or call 90 I have the right to end auction early.Bird, the biggest problem I see with "woody" wagons (and boats) is, surprise, wood rot. Late model ram-charger seat with tweed and brown leather Custom made door panels Has gas, il and temp gauge that all work GPS speedo Body: Body is in great shape very solid with great patina but would be easy to make nice either way you choose All glass is in good shape with new rubber Side windows roll up and down easy Truck has been clear coated and has a green metallic roof. Transmission is a rebuilt 700r4 with a small stall converter and shift kit Custom exhaust comes out front fenders Wheels & Tires: 20x8 Dodge steel wheels with new 245/35/20 tires Interior: Floor pans are solid with dynamat installed Belair steering wheel not included comes with a Grant 3 spoke wheel Late model GM steering column with a column shift all works as should. 30 over small cam. Rebuilt has less than 10k miles New rebuilt alternator, arb, new starter and flywheel. 1958 International Truck A102 solid truck with awesome patina Chassis: Frame swapped with a 2001 s10 frame rebuilt rear end with 3:08 gear and locker Static dropped the right way Has power steering and power brakes Engine: 350 SBC with.
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