Panel replacement while retaining the Patina? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67see10 · 07-30-2017, 10:27 PM

It's extremely hard to find a 60-66 era truck that does not need the fenders, rockers, and cab corners replaced. Does anyone have ideas on how to replace the necessary panels but match the patina on the truck?

oem4me · 07-31-2017, 12:53 AM

It depends on your particular truck, color, and state of wear. Way too many variables to give a specific answer, except to say that yes, it's possible.
Any pics?

theastronaut · 07-31-2017, 01:08 PM

Yes, take it to Street Machinery in Ohio. Here's a bed they matched recently.

Rockers and hood edges repaired and matched.

And a set of fenders, this is the after shot.

theastronaut · 07-31-2017, 01:14 PM

You can buy paint that has iron particles in it from Hobby Lobby. I bought a rust patina kit and used it to match the bed cross sill in my dad's '66.

Also patched and touched up the door bottoms, fender bottoms, and the edges of the hood.

1hihum · 07-31-2017, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by theastronaut

Yes, take it to Street Machinery in Ohio. Here's a bed they matched recently.

Rockers and hood edges repaired and matched.

And a set of fenders, this is the after shot.

Damn!

James903 · 08-03-2017, 07:51 AM

That place in Ohio is definitely knows what they are doing!

07-30-2017, 10:27 PM	#1
67see10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: FL Born, UT Living Posts: 139	Panel replacement while retaining the Patina? It's extremely hard to find a 60-66 era truck that does not need the fenders, rockers, and cab corners replaced. Does anyone have ideas on how to replace the necessary panels but match the patina on the truck?

07-31-2017, 12:53 AM	#2
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Panel replacement while retaining the Patina? It depends on your particular truck, color, and state of wear. Way too many variables to give a specific answer, except to say that yes, it's possible. Any pics? Last edited by oem4me; 07-31-2017 at 03:02 PM.

07-31-2017, 01:08 PM	#3
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,868	Re: Panel replacement while retaining the Patina? Yes, take it to Street Machinery in Ohio. Here's a bed they matched recently. Rockers and hood edges repaired and matched. And a set of fenders, this is the after shot. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

07-31-2017, 01:14 PM	#4
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,868	Re: Panel replacement while retaining the Patina? You can buy paint that has iron particles in it from Hobby Lobby. I bought a rust patina kit and used it to match the bed cross sill in my dad's '66. Also patched and touched up the door bottoms, fender bottoms, and the edges of the hood. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

08-03-2017, 07:51 AM	#6
James903 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 45	Re: Panel replacement while retaining the Patina? That place in Ohio is definitely knows what they are doing!



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