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Old 12-01-2012, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth View Post
I am conflicted about the paint. I rather like the patina it currently has. One approach is to leave it alone cosmetically except to stabilize any rust. if I do that it will get fresh wheels and tires and more lights front and back for practical driving and more modern drivetrain and brakes if you can call a 617 turbo motor modern. I have a large black and white cowhide with hair on it. I am thinking of putting this on the seat. I may put in a 123 instrument cluster, and steering column too.
So from a distance it will look like a barn find but up close it will look ready to rock and roll.
A lot of people go that route. Nothing wrong with it, if you can stabilize the rust. Do you reassemble with new fender welting?
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