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Did I destroy a perfectly good truck

Discussion in 'New Members' started by JunkYardAuto, Jun 7, 2020.

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  1. Jun 7, 2020 at 5:01 PM
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    JunkYardAuto

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    JunkYardAuto [OP] New Member

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    I just recently joined TW and a prompt from the site suggested I should introduce myself in the new members area. So, I thought I would take advantage of the opportunity to ask a stupid question. My 04 original paint was fairly decent, but I wanted to do something different based on great grandfathers shop, so I repainted it (backyard hack style) but am wondering now if it was a mistake should I decide to sell the truck because of it’s somewhat personalized nature and given that a buyer would not want the expense of repainting it. Anyway, I have attached some pics (before & after), not sure I’m doing this right. Would appreciate any comments on the subject.


    Oh and I’m Canadian, you can call me Micky

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    JunkYardAuto, Jun 7, 2020
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  2. Jun 7, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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    I like the way it looks.
     
    Bigdaddy4760, Jun 7, 2020
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  3. Jun 7, 2020 at 5:03 PM
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    IPNPULZ

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    IPNPULZ, Jun 7, 2020
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  4. Jun 7, 2020 at 5:05 PM
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    Black DOG Lila

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    Low curb appeal= low resale value
    KEEP IT FOREVER
     
    Black DOG Lila, Jun 7, 2020
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  5. Jun 7, 2020 at 5:08 PM
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    Babybluetaco

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    I think it looks bad ass
     
    Babybluetaco, Jun 7, 2020
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  6. Jun 7, 2020 at 5:09 PM
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    Spare Parts

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    Looks good, but ya going to limit your buyers. Good news, it’s a taco and is worth keeping.
     
    Spare Parts, Jun 7, 2020
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  7. Jun 7, 2020 at 5:15 PM
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    81shark

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    I dig it..

    Imo. If the frame is good it will sell
     
    81shark, Jun 7, 2020
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  8. Jun 7, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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    Casper66

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    Welcome to TW! I think it loks great but I am a sucker for custom paint anyway.
     
    Casper66, Jun 7, 2020
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  9. Jun 7, 2020 at 5:20 PM
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    suaveflooder

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    Agreed with this!! I think it looks great, but you have limited potential buyers. You did a great job on it though

    @ the OP! Welcome!!
     
    suaveflooder, Jun 7, 2020
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  10. Jun 7, 2020 at 5:22 PM
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    Mr.Pink Taco

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    Minor stuff.
    I think it looks good.
     
    Mr.Pink Taco, Jun 7, 2020
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  11. Jun 7, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    buckhuntin-tacoma, Jun 7, 2020
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  12. Jun 7, 2020 at 6:14 PM
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    I dig it.:thumbsup:
     
    MattCowsmasher, Jun 7, 2020
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  13. Jun 7, 2020 at 7:32 PM
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    JunkYardAuto

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    Thanks to all for the welcome and for all the feedback. Much appreciated.
     
    JunkYardAuto, Jun 7, 2020
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  14. Jun 7, 2020 at 7:40 PM
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    JunkYardAuto

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    Might have been sold after great grandfather and his brother passed. Have very little info.
     
    JunkYardAuto, Jun 7, 2020
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  15. Jun 7, 2020 at 7:43 PM
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    doorsidedown

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    Looks great! Much better wheels.
     
    doorsidedown, Jun 7, 2020
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  16. Jun 7, 2020 at 7:45 PM
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    Paint job doesn’t look bad and it doesn’t look junk. However you’re more than likely stuck with the truck for the remainder of its life. I doubt anyone will want to purchase that unless it was for a steal.
     
    AntMan408, Jun 7, 2020
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  17. Jun 7, 2020 at 7:59 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Too late to ask if its the right thing to do, since its done.

    Enjoy it.

    Don't do anything illegal with it though. Its easy to ID.

    And yea, you limited potential buyers about 80%. Unless you have a pile 'o cousins who loved great gpa's shop too!
     
    Clearwater Bill, Jun 7, 2020
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  18. Jun 7, 2020 at 8:02 PM
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    Welcome to TW! Truck looks great, I would keep the thing forever
     
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  19. Jun 7, 2020 at 8:06 PM
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  20. Jun 8, 2020 at 10:54 AM
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