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Alright...my 54 is in primer, but still looks great..this is it, does anyone else have neighbors that always ask you "when you gonna get it painted?" and "what color you gonna paint it?" and "I know a guy who could paint it for ya"..I'll paint the darn thing when I think it's ready...Of course, my truck is older than most people around here..Hmmm..Maybe I should paint it camo with rattle cans, that should get a reaction

YES! AND I HATE IT! I think it looks great!

Yes my 54 1/2 ton is in gray primer because I like the look. Strangers always ask "when ya gonna paint it"/what color etc. I just say it IS painted and they get that look on their faces like they suddenly realize they're dealing with the clinically insane and it's safest not to take the conversation any further. Originally I thought of painting it faux rust to look like I'd just dragged it out of a field. Think what they would have said then.

I got the Nov 2003 Street Rodder with the how-to about doing faux patina paint. It looks totally cool. Anyone with a 'bolt done that way?

Aside: interesting the effect of a rechromed grill. Wherever I go now people ask if the truck is for sale. Before the chrome job they only ever said it was cute etc. and how their dad/uncle/grandad/brother/whatever used to have one. Funny how a little sparkle creates the itch to buy.

Christian

OH MAN!! I thought I was the only one.lol...People always ask me when I am gonna paint my 64. I tell them "I dont know maybe in a few years" geez. lol...I like my truck primered. Hey I used the rattle cans on my whole truck. primered it all black too. I think it looks cool. Actually the inside of the bed is a rusty primer color. I love it. PRIMER ROCKS!

ya need a license plate frame that says "it IS painted"

This thread is too funny and hits home! Now that my 56 is on the road I park it in front of our country store... it's a great conversation starter. And YES lots of folks ask "when ya gonna.... what color...." My reply is "Recently someone told me that grey primer is actually quite trendy... so I guess I'm ahead of the curve!"

It is funny! but annoying to hear the questions...lol..

Thing is, if I need to touch it up, a little fine steel wool, rag, and another rattle can..brand new!...And I don't have to spend $ on wax..I do shine the chrome though, My grill will make oncoming traffic put their shades on..Love it

Johnnny...Just got the same thing today when I gave my nephew his birthday present (18)...Mailed Peg about a Stovebolt hat with the "It is Painted" on it...She said she will work on it...One for me, and one for you..Take care

I want one too!!!

Me too! Won't all us primer drivers want one?

I get asked that all the time. What color is it gonna be? I like mine primer black too. I'll probably paint it someday, but that means I need to get the rest of the dents out of it first.

I think the primer looks good, too.

And here's The Hooper's cap

[img]http://prodtn.cafepress.com/6/10091916_F_tn.jpg[/img]

You can order it from this shoppe -- it's a "private stash area."

Peg

yea same here Burrell..if i decide to paint my truck I too will need to get the dents out. But I do love my black primered truck.