Stovebolters
In July I purchased a 1951 3100. It was supposed to my project truck. It was sitting on rotted tires and was not running when parked in my neighbors driveway 14+ years ago. Nice truck though. Very straight.
I jacked it up, took the wheels down for new tires, and towed it home. While under it I noticed the frame had good looking powder coat and the brake lines looked new.
Surprise surprise. The receipt folder showed a 55 235 crate motor and new rear end. 3speed on floor with Hurst side shifter. My dad and I cleaned the carb and tank, put in a new battery and it fired up.
So now, after less than 2k to get the truck safe, converted to 12v and mechanically sound......I had money left over in the MAD account. SO off to the body shop for work and paint.
I want to paint the truck Forester Green with black running boards.
My question is this. The grille will be painted the same Forester Green. But I cannot get myself to paint the inner bars Waldorf White. If I choose to paint the entire grille Forester Green or the inner bars Black...will it decrease the value of the truck? Will purist sneer at my indiscretion?
Thanks for any advice or opinions on this.
