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paint it under the hood, or not?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by sixbangr, Aug 8, 2010.

  1. sixbangr
    Joined: Jul 17, 2010
    Posts: 212

    sixbangr
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    bought a '61 Chevy pu last week. All org. truck. Rusty fenders like normal. Under the hood is slight surface rust and no paint left on the engine. Should I paint it up nice or leave it alone? I am not going to paint the body, i like the patina.
     
  2. indyjps
    Joined: Feb 21, 2007
    Posts: 5,396

    indyjps
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    leave body / inner fenders as is, just clean them up and derust as necessary, paint the engine up nice.
     

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