Well, here's one of the latest pix of my old 50. I think it got a cheap squirt back in the 60s but nothing but ma nature since then. This car has been more fun then I could have ever imagined.
At what point does it stop being patina and start being pstupid and paugly? Some of them should be called what they are Rat Rods. If thats the look you want, fine. I'd take the time and effort to make it like new.
Can you please make out a list of all the things you like and don't like? So I can make a effort to change and be more like you, a "douche bag". pstupid and paugly...LOL
Lots of folks like mine, but I see a car that needs painting. My Viper Brother, Francis's Merc needs paint, too.
Sweet! I've got a '48 B.F.Goodrich with the same story. The original owner told me her father said if he was going to buy her a new bike it was going to have a basket so she could pick up the groceries and he made her wax it every week. ...still had paste wax around the fender rivets and it came with the original receipt and Delta head lamp instruction sheet. Also, here are some of my '51 Chev...
mines a repaint, one of the previous owner did in the early 80's Its weathered pretty well in 30 years, I hate to mess it up but the bondo has got to go. Godspeed MrC.
Hehehehe, i just asked the question. Some of those cars and trucks appear to be in pretty good cond. Slight wear from normal use. But seriously, when does it stop being patina and need fixing and painting. Aren't rust holes a little past patina? I'll fight with you to defend your absolute right to have it your way. But when it gets rusty, don't ya need to get out a roller or something? Peace and Love, Your bro, Allan
You know, I think when the upper crust antique crowd speaks of "patina", they are referring to a finish that has been meticulously maintained over the years but shows slight signs of age. Yep, I think we stretch the envelope with the "patina" label. FWIW, I really like most of the cars in this thread, whatever you want to call the finish.