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Some photos of my rolled on weathered paint. Some folks hate the idea, sorry if that's you, but I like the results, a truck that all the panels are the same color, that looks like what it is.. an old shop truck. thumbs_up

http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/2293/2100440760103882008S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/51474/2621897210103882008S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/51254/2127356120103882008S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/48749/2663745620103882008S600x600Q85.jpg


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Hey, a truck that's UT orange is good, no matter how the paint got on there! Go Vols!
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I've popped over to your build thread on many occassions. Thanks for having the dedication to document what you did. I think it's great and I wish I had your fabrication skills. Great job!

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Cool, but roof is too pretty. smile


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Originally Posted by DrewP
Cool, but roof is too pretty. smile

pix It's a Kodachrome thing... pix

In the picture, yes. In reality, not so much.


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Looks great! And I am with Jerry...Go Vols!

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i really like like the look. these patina trucks have grown on me. a lot of them like yours are a like a work of art.

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Are you planning to add a little pat. to the tops of the wheel tubs?


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Thanks for all the positive feedback! thumbs_up

Originally Posted by Modelman
Are you planning to add a little pat. to the tops of the wheel tubs?
That was my original intention but I don't think so. I have a bunch of photos of trucks that have the faded paint on the rear fenders to me it isn't a good look.

Here are a few examples:
http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/47571/2180712430103882008S600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/44864/2537247730103882008S600x600Q85.jpg

I liked the hood sunburnt, kind of adds to the Hot Rod Shop Truck look with the flat black.


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Well HRJ. I personaly think if you are going to weather a truck you need to weather it ALL OVER not just the hood.
Front, rear, back and sides including the bumpers and inside too. What you have done is ok but you need to carry out the theme much further in my opinon as this is only a half finished look. But what you have done is great so far do not get me wrong on this.
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I understand your point Don G. I can always sand more if I change my mind on down the line.


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