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Reverse patina paint job f10012/25/2023 ![]() It has custom wheels, new interior, sets great, looks and drives excellent. I am Just finishing some final touches, and we have spent about 20K including the cost of the truck. It ran, and moved, but that was about it. The truck I am building now, was 8K, and it had a 302, AOD, 9″ Ford, with a Volare clip. The neat thing about doing one of these, is there are so many choices and availability of parts. I really like these trucks, F-100 1953 to 1956, I have had 3-53’s, and I am building another one for a friend, and should have it finished ,in a month or so. And, finally, I ask you, our readers: is this patina to be preserved or is it rust that should be eradicated? Inquiring minds want to know! Got an idea? Be sure to tell us in the comments. I’m sure this isn’t the original Ford V8, but I’m not sure exactly what vintage it’s been replaced with. Currently the truck has early Mustang bucket seats a choice that would be oddly expensive now but I’m sure made sense at the time. It also looks like the original bench seat was still present when that part was painted. The inside doesn’t help much, with a light blue-green in this picture over most of the metal, but the very rear of the cab is painted a darker light blue. I’m still not sure if the lighter color is the primer showing through or not. This close up picture of the roof gives you a better idea of the depth of the rust (not too bad). As a matter of fact, the seller tells us the truck is currently standing on at least 2 vintage Atlas bias-ply tires (presumably the other two are radials), so plan on tires and at least one wheel to change. Obviously the rusting on this side looks a little different, and that left rear wheel certainly doesn’t match the others. It’s interesting to see how the truck has faded - do you think the greenish blue or the lighter color is the original one? I don’t know what primer was used on these trucks and was unable to find it in my reference sources. Naturally, it’s a non-runner now as well. While we don’t know a whole lot about this truck, we do know it hasn’t been on the road since 1973. The truck is currently in Yucaipa, California, and I’m waiting for you to say “that’s a lot of rust on a California truck!” Remember, California is a big state with a big coastline, and there’s no telling where this truck has been (although it does come with black plates, so it’s been in the state for a long time! ![]() It’s being auctioned here on eBay, with bidding that has risen to $3,000 after 10 bids and there’s no reserve to meet. Right on the edge between the common perception of patina or rust, this 1954 Ford F100 pickup has obviously been used but not used up. ![]()
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