RustyTruck
Newbie
My truck is a pile. Everyone tells me not to put money into it. Why? Its got 260k miles on it, the paint is chipped, fading, scratched and rusting. And the entire front end is garbage. It couldn't go straight if you towed it. Probably needs an alignment as well.
I enjoy it though. I have done a lot of work to it, and would like to see it "restored" one day. More of a resto-mod is what I'm thinking. However, I bought it for $2000, and don't want to pour $5000 of paint into it. Nothing is rusting other than replaceable parts (tie-rods) and the body itself. Most of the body rust is on the roof and in the door panels, and started about 2 months ago.
How soon do I need to paint it in order to keep it from rusting away? Is it possible for me to do a paint job for $500? $1000? I'm like most people, and don't have money to throw away on cheap stuff, but can't afford the BEST way of doing it. I've never done paint before, other than using rattle cans. Is it worth painting? Is everyone right? Should I let my truck die and go get a different truck?
I have replaced the rear axle, replaced idler and pitman arms, replaced half of my electrical connections, new radio head unit, and other random modifications. Just curious what everyone's thoughts are, and what other would do in my situation. Sorry if I wrote complete nonsense. To many thoughts, to early in the morning!
I enjoy it though. I have done a lot of work to it, and would like to see it "restored" one day. More of a resto-mod is what I'm thinking. However, I bought it for $2000, and don't want to pour $5000 of paint into it. Nothing is rusting other than replaceable parts (tie-rods) and the body itself. Most of the body rust is on the roof and in the door panels, and started about 2 months ago.
How soon do I need to paint it in order to keep it from rusting away? Is it possible for me to do a paint job for $500? $1000? I'm like most people, and don't have money to throw away on cheap stuff, but can't afford the BEST way of doing it. I've never done paint before, other than using rattle cans. Is it worth painting? Is everyone right? Should I let my truck die and go get a different truck?
I have replaced the rear axle, replaced idler and pitman arms, replaced half of my electrical connections, new radio head unit, and other random modifications. Just curious what everyone's thoughts are, and what other would do in my situation. Sorry if I wrote complete nonsense. To many thoughts, to early in the morning!