24 years later! Patina or Painted? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**aerotruk63** · 03-14-2010, 11:14 AM

As purchased 1986 $800.00 US.

Picture from last summer! $ D'ont ask!

**DPowers** · 03-14-2010, 11:23 AM

I like them both

63 & 64 Bowties · 03-14-2010, 11:45 AM

I guess the hood ornament just stands out so much because it's an aerial shot. But, I really like the wheels.

markeb01 · 03-14-2010, 01:22 PM

I think what jumps off the page most for me (besides the hood ornament and bed rails) is how much the stainless windshield trim makes the color scheme pop. It just looks dark in the original picture but that bright windshield trim makes the paint look vibrant after the other zillion dollars were spent on everything else!

Also glad to see you back active on the site.

mckeagplm · 03-14-2010, 03:07 PM

aerotruk do you have a shot of the grill guard on your truck? Did you do that yourself or is that another rare dealer option??? I like the retro look you gave your truck.

**aerotruk63** · 03-14-2010, 03:19 PM

I had it chromed, did not install the reinforcement bars, you have to drill through the grill and grille support to attach to the frame. NOS grille, ain't gonna happen.

**aerotruk63** · 03-14-2010, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mckeagplm

aerotruk do you have a shot of the grill guard on your truck? Did you do that yourself or is that another rare dealer option??? I like the retro look you gave your truck.

Retro look, that makes me feel old.

Rannos · 03-14-2010, 04:08 PM

WHOA... its is beautiful both ways. I have always liked the rat rod thing even before the recent craze for it but man you did a hellofa job on all the work.. I dont think I could choose between the two looks.

likaroc13 · 03-14-2010, 04:22 PM

if you had asked me back in '86 (i was 4), i woulda said leave the patina, lol...it did have a nice patina, but for yours i like the nice shiny paint & accessories

**aerotruk63** · 03-14-2010, 04:24 PM

Thank's kid!

1LoC10 · 03-14-2010, 04:57 PM

I like it both ways..... but being in Canada, if you left it in the 86 way, it would be a rust bucket by now

**aerotruk63** · 03-14-2010, 05:00 PM

All that would be left would be the handle on the bucket! Thank you for in- salting- us!LOL!

**special-K** · 03-14-2010, 05:21 PM

That`s a great look.Just one thing I`d advise,You really shouldn`t let Homer drive that thing

**aerotruk63** · 03-14-2010, 05:27 PM

Doooopppppe!

1LoC10 · 03-14-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

All that would be left would be the handle on the bucket! Thank you for in- salting- us!LOL!

Hey im in the Chicago area... not too far away...lol

03-14-2010, 11:14 AM	#1
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	24 years later! Patina or Painted? As purchased 1986 $800.00 US. Picture from last summer! $ D'ont ask! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-14-2010, 11:23 AM	#2
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: 24 years later! Patina or Painted? I like them both __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

03-14-2010, 11:45 AM	#3
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: 24 years later! Patina or Painted? I guess the hood ornament just stands out so much because it's an aerial shot. But, I really like the wheels. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

03-14-2010, 01:22 PM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 24 years later! Patina or Painted? I think what jumps off the page most for me (besides the hood ornament and bed rails) is how much the stainless windshield trim makes the color scheme pop. It just looks dark in the original picture but that bright windshield trim makes the paint look vibrant after the other zillion dollars were spent on everything else! Also glad to see you back active on the site. Last edited by markeb01; 03-14-2010 at 01:28 PM.

03-14-2010, 03:07 PM	#5
mckeagplm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 26	Re: 24 years later! Patina or Painted? aerotruk do you have a shot of the grill guard on your truck? Did you do that yourself or is that another rare dealer option??? I like the retro look you gave your truck.

03-14-2010, 03:19 PM	#6
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: 24 years later! Patina or Painted? I had it chromed, did not install the reinforcement bars, you have to drill through the grill and grille support to attach to the frame. NOS grille, ain't gonna happen. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 03-14-2010 at 03:22 PM.

03-14-2010, 04:08 PM	#8
Rannos Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Caney, Texas Posts: 356	Re: 24 years later! Patina or Painted? WHOA... its is beautiful both ways. I have always liked the rat rod thing even before the recent craze for it but man you did a hellofa job on all the work.. I dont think I could choose between the two looks.

03-14-2010, 04:22 PM	#9
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: 24 years later! Patina or Painted? if you had asked me back in '86 (i was 4), i woulda said leave the patina, lol...it did have a nice patina, but for yours i like the nice shiny paint & accessories

03-14-2010, 04:24 PM	#10
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: 24 years later! Patina or Painted? Thank's kid! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-14-2010, 04:57 PM	#11
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: 24 years later! Patina or Painted? I like it both ways..... but being in Canada, if you left it in the 86 way, it would be a rust bucket by now __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 03-14-2010 at 04:58 PM.

03-14-2010, 05:00 PM	#12
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: 24 years later! Patina or Painted? All that would be left would be the handle on the bucket! Thank you for in- salting- us!LOL! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-14-2010, 05:21 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 24 years later! Patina or Painted? That`s a great look.Just one thing I`d advise,You really shouldn`t let Homer drive that thing __________________ "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 ~

03-14-2010, 05:27 PM	#14
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: 24 years later! Patina or Painted? Doooopppppe! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1



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