Scored a original Patina 87 k5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Stans69 · 02-09-2018, 01:11 AM

I just got this wall-kept k5 never been repainted with the exception of the front left fender the patina is awesome I know everybody is going crazy about trucks with patina I have not seen any Square body blazers so i'm going to clean this one up with some CRL and wax it soon has The weather gives up a little bit it's a pretty nice truck one owner matching number 350 EFI auto Silverado Nice buckets nice console runs great. So let me know what you guys think?

BaggedRanger · 02-10-2018, 06:49 AM

Patina just means rust..

I've seen older trucks 40s and earlier and it looks ok but later models it just means it wasn't taken care of..

cfan10 · 02-13-2018, 01:27 PM

^You sound like my mom, why don't you paint it it looks terrible! Lol I like rust/patina with a clean interior and excellent runner...up side to it most thieves look past it.

BaggedRanger · 02-16-2018, 03:10 AM

It's an 87.. It's not a classic .. Would look a lot better with paint..

Like I said I can understand when you find something like a early 50's and earlier but something that is barely 30 years old that should still have some decent looking paint..

as far as theives our trucks aren't a hot commodity and more of a theft of opportunity not really something they are expecting to make a lot of money off..

SBTork · 02-16-2018, 10:36 AM

To each their own. My '85 Burb has almost the same patina and I do call it that and love it. It gets plenty of looks and I like the way it looks. May not be for everyone but I get it.

68Timber · 02-16-2018, 01:50 PM

The trucks that I've seen cleaned up with CLR then waxed lose most of the brown rust stains and you're left with something much cleaner. I want to see it cleaned up and waxed, I bet it'll look good.

RedBed · 02-16-2018, 02:35 PM

I LOVE real Patina - and I think it looks great clear coated. Definitely clean it up and see how it looks from there. And maybe rotate the pics next time...

RDrancher · 02-17-2018, 10:04 AM

I'm in the "love patina" camp as well.

My Burb has lost the paint in a few places, the clear coat is about gone and the tailgate paint is all crinkled up along with the dealer sticker. And it's going to stay that way.

To the OP - If patina is what you like then keep it and enjoy it. You'll appreciate not having to worry about scratching the paint if you take it out wheeling. Let the naysayers spend their days with wax and a buffer while you're out cruising and enjoying a classic!

68Timber · 02-17-2018, 04:11 PM

RDrancher, haven't seen you post in a while. Good to hear you still have the Burb.

RDrancher · 02-17-2018, 09:50 PM

Thanks Timber! Yeah, in a moment of weakness I put it up for sale but couldn't do it.

grillzy · 02-18-2018, 09:20 AM

I drive my 88 around like that. People complement me all the time.

02-09-2018, 01:11 AM	#1
Stans69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Long Island ny Posts: 58	Scored a original Patina 87 k5 I just got this wall-kept k5 never been repainted with the exception of the front left fender the patina is awesome I know everybody is going crazy about trucks with patina I have not seen any Square body blazers so i'm going to clean this one up with some CRL and wax it soon has The weather gives up a little bit it's a pretty nice truck one owner matching number 350 EFI auto Silverado Nice buckets nice console runs great. So let me know what you guys think? Attached Images

02-10-2018, 06:49 AM	#2
BaggedRanger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sandy Eggo, CA Posts: 183	Re: Scored a original Patina 87 k5 Patina just means rust.. I've seen older trucks 40s and earlier and it looks ok but later models it just means it wasn't taken care of..

02-13-2018, 01:27 PM	#3
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 968	Re: Scored a original Patina 87 k5 ^You sound like my mom, why don't you paint it it looks terrible! Lol I like rust/patina with a clean interior and excellent runner...up side to it most thieves look past it. __________________ Rest In Peace:Mikhail {Mickey Rooney} Alpha 2/5/13 Omega 7/22/14 10:28AM I love you tremendously and outragiously Superpuppi Thai Ridgeback...The most intelligent dog known to me. Don't mess with my truck, my momma or my money...not necessarily in that order. © Stand for something or fall for anything. [LIST][*]'98 Bourbon St. Brawl ©2010

02-16-2018, 03:10 AM	#4
BaggedRanger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sandy Eggo, CA Posts: 183	Re: Scored a original Patina 87 k5 It's an 87.. It's not a classic .. Would look a lot better with paint.. Like I said I can understand when you find something like a early 50's and earlier but something that is barely 30 years old that should still have some decent looking paint.. as far as theives our trucks aren't a hot commodity and more of a theft of opportunity not really something they are expecting to make a lot of money off..

02-16-2018, 10:36 AM	#5
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: Scored a original Patina 87 k5 To each their own. My '85 Burb has almost the same patina and I do call it that and love it. It gets plenty of looks and I like the way it looks. May not be for everyone but I get it. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

02-16-2018, 01:50 PM	#6
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Scored a original Patina 87 k5 The trucks that I've seen cleaned up with CLR then waxed lose most of the brown rust stains and you're left with something much cleaner. I want to see it cleaned up and waxed, I bet it'll look good. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

02-16-2018, 02:35 PM	#7
RedBed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 254	Re: Scored a original Patina 87 k5 I LOVE real Patina - and I think it looks great clear coated. Definitely clean it up and see how it looks from there. And maybe rotate the pics next time... __________________ *1979 Chevrolet Bonanza/305/4L60/Edelbrock Performer/Holley 600 Classic*

02-17-2018, 10:04 AM	#8
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: Scored a original Patina 87 k5 I'm in the "love patina" camp as well. My Burb has lost the paint in a few places, the clear coat is about gone and the tailgate paint is all crinkled up along with the dealer sticker. And it's going to stay that way. To the OP - If patina is what you like then keep it and enjoy it. You'll appreciate not having to worry about scratching the paint if you take it out wheeling. Let the naysayers spend their days with wax and a buffer while you're out cruising and enjoying a classic! __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth

02-17-2018, 04:11 PM	#9
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Scored a original Patina 87 k5 RDrancher, haven't seen you post in a while. Good to hear you still have the Burb. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

02-17-2018, 09:50 PM	#10
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: Scored a original Patina 87 k5 Thanks Timber! Yeah, in a moment of weakness I put it up for sale but couldn't do it. __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth

02-18-2018, 09:20 AM	#11
grillzy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: belleville ontario Posts: 354	Re: Scored a original Patina 87 k5 I drive my 88 around like that. People complement me all the time.



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