Retaining That Patina Finish. HOT ROD Staff Writer Jun 24, 2019. ... The old truck's roof, hood, fender tops, and bed floor, however, are surface-rusted to the point where they're endangered.

About five years ago, I put together my first, a 1950 Dodge “pilot-house” truck. It was a mutt—I used a Chevy S-10 frame, a Ram 2500 V-10 drivetrain, and a Ford 8.8 differential—but it ...

Chevrolet C10 has a plan: it is in search of a new home. The restomodded truck sports some very interesting equipment ...

In the car world, it's known as a patina finish and experts say it's a rising trend. "I think it's very popular now and becoming more popular," said Noah Alexander, who owns a classic car studio ...

And yeah, people do fake patina, but it never looks as cool as the finish earned over decades of wear. See All 38 Photos Chris Girard has been wrenching on hot rods since he bought his first truck ...

Its heavy patina finish lets you enjoy a classic big-window truck without fear. The exterior of this Chevy 3100 has all the weather-worn patina you’d expect from a sixty-six-year-old pickup.

In short, Lehto argues that the HOA has the burden of proving that the patina finish falls under having severe body damage. Some insurance providers would argue that Lipka’s truck does not fit ...

The finish on our trucks and SUVs has changed significantly in the last 20 years or so. ... patina, paint to preserve patina, matte, flat, and satin paint, and all of the above but in water base.

Introduced in 1967, the Gen II C/K series (the first letter was used for RWD trucks, while the latter covered AWD offerings) came with a range-topping trim dubbed Custom Sport Truck. This CST trim ...

Under the hood with its original “patina” finish sits a large 3.3L Caterpillar 3044CT inline-four engine that was pulled from a burned-down Cat 297 skid steer.

This truck spent decades in Arizona, inspiring its restored design and preserved patina. Power comes courtesy of a rebuilt 7.5-liter Lincoln V8 producing 245 horsepower. The cabin features saddle ...