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Old 06-28-2020, 01:41 PM   #50
Ben IV
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Glenpool OK
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build

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Originally Posted by SCOTI View Post
I've never owned "car show nice" rides. They've always been fun/cool drivers. The Patina trend just helps up the status. Once the trend ends, I'll still be building budget drivers that peers will turn their necks for. The only one I ever planned to paint (& attempt to make really nice) is my RetroRod. It was perfect patina back in the late 80's until it was stolen & hacked up. It will get decent paint.
Nice to not have to worry about a little scratch or chip. But some people are taking patina too far kinda like they did with the "rat rod" craze.
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