Bitchin or bogus shootout: Patina or "earl scheib?"

[Blazerteam]

I have always loved cars with patina...even 30 years ago..so when i drive my Chevelle,i care less about what others think.



But i may do something with it one day..i have plans.

[38P]

@Thumpin455

I'd possibly be "in" for that "Big M" Mercury . . . .

[Thumpin455]

@Thumpin455

I'd possibly be "in" for that "Big M" Mercury . . . .

He wants it gone, its the same guy who had the Tempest I eviscerated in the woods. Not in too bad of shape really, but compared to a California car, its in bad shape..

67 Cougar.... the things I would do...

Ah things I did... Almost everything. Still needs more, but the GTO project has been the priority of late. Its the only car of mine to get ink.

[RustyRodder]

Ive developed a soft spot for those gen-1 cougars. friend of mine has a 69/70. 69 body, but the 70 grill/hood. recently got painted '05 ford legend lime. Looks great with the black top/interior. actually took 3rd place at carlisle this year!

[Stich496]

Cant fake patina like this...

oh yes you can, spray new paint dry (to fast of a reducer for the air temp and to far from the panel.. when spray'n, then sand the high points of the body lines

[realsteelfreak]

Cant fake it like this either... not that you would want to.




Barn find! Knew where it was for 20 years though. Should I have left it like this?


How about these? They are all for sale, but would take someone like me (more time than brains) to build them, even leaving the detritus of many years.













What should I do with this one? Repaint it or just drop it in the weeds and stuff either the 400sbc or an LSx in it for towing?

Those would be better off left for dead, buy the whole place and give tours and info on how not to let cars rot

[dulcich]

You can't duplicate original moss. It's the last word in cool.
-dulcich