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Wow David, that whole thing looked hopeless.  Nice rescue and an impressive recovery.  If I had been asleep for a few decades, it would take me a lot longer than half an hour to start functioning properly, that's for sure.  
 
Thanks Ralph. I'm planning to rewire it, clearcoat it, and replace the door gasket; so that it will be usable without further deterioration. Then, will try to sell it locally to someone who does bodywork and can make it look nicer; or who wants a very heavily patina'd look. Believe it or not, those seem to be a lot more marketable than I originally would have expected.
 
David, I know what you mean.  I have a 1950 GMC, all original, that has lived outside almost exclusively since 1960 (not a big deal near the California coast), and its last paint job happened in 1971.   When people see it, they almost always say, "Don't paint it!"  I can see their point.  It's very distinctive out there on the road.  With new paint, it would look like any other truck of similar age.

 

I guess the "shabby chic" look is in style with vintage appliances now.  This is the first I've heard, but it makes sense if you're wanting a certain distressed look in a man cave or whatever.

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