Finally made the jump (1 Viewer)

[rex in bama]

Despite my love of the early 80 series (just sold my second low mileage example), the dream has always been a 40 series - so finally made the jump. An 82 model with (other than the drivers door) original paint. Several leaks to remedy, but an Arizona minimal rust example that has some nice patina- and working stock ac for the missus. (and power steering if she ever has the courage to drive it- or if I have the courage to let her). So question for the new forum - this is all surface rust in the back - have done a bit of a scrub with CLR and applied linseed oil. Gonna live with it for a while, but would you all ultimately repaint this section?

 

[B y r o n]

I've never heard of treating bare metal with linseed oil. Clean the oil off and then soak in Evap-o Rust, it won't hurt the paint. Then cover the bare metal with some Rust-Reformer primer and then a top coat of the closest top coat paint you can find.

 

[Green Bean]

Nice looking truck. It looks well preserved.

 

[mrad2181]

Disappointed that my home state allowed this one to leave. Nice truck!!!

 

[1969FJ]

That is a good year. I bet the price was real good as well.

 

[rex in bama]

That is a good year. I bet the price was real good as well.

Well, certainly glad for the spike in the 80 series market that helped off-set!

 

[asu4runner]

I've never heard of treating bare metal with linseed oil. Clean the oil off and then soak in Evap-o Rust, it won't hurt the paint. Then cover the bare metal with some Rust-Reformer primer and then a top coat of the closest top coat paint you can find.

you must not follow @wngrog builds , which you should.

 

[bhsdriller]

Treat it and leave it

Cover it with a mat if you don't want to see it

 

[therisingsun]

Nice! Did you buy that in Newnan? if so i was looking at the same one haha

 

[rex in bama]

you must not follow @wngrog builds , which you should.

you must not follow @wngrog builds , which you should.

Yep, that’s the thread that I was following. @wngrog has completely changed my perspective on patina

 

[airon23]

Treat it and leave it

Cover it with a mat if you don't want to see it

This was exactly what I did. Tried to match paint best I could but turned out a little darker

 

[wngrog]

Treat it and leave it

Cover it with a mat if you don't want to see it

This.

 

[thatcabledude]

Treat it and leave it

Cover it with a mat if you don't want to see it

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