Repaint or leave original...Thoughts?

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Struggling here.. Starting my build and going to pull the cab on Thursday to have the frame blasted. As the bed is off and there's no motor or tranny in it at the moment seems kind of foolish not to do the frame. I have no intention of restoring the body as I love the original condition of it so it's going to remain an "old worn" truck on the outside as well as the firewall etc.
My problem is what to do with the rest of the engine compartment? There's little to no paint left on the radiator support and left inner fender. I can rub out the surface rust and keep it clean or I can repaint only the black parts?? I'm also undecided on whether I'll repaint the motor a more appropriate green/blue or leave the current color with the wear (it's a 292 and not original to the truck)... Any way I know it's a "luxury problem" but I'd appreciate some thoughts.


BTW, did a test spot on the hood just to see how well the body is going to clean up.. pretty happy with the results