Rust / Paint question

[RealJakeMalloy]

I have a 1976 that I have had for 25 years - was frame off. Nothing fancy but having been kept outside over the years has body / surface rust in the usual spots and some in the floor. I am now ready to deal with it but was wondering is there a way to get the surface rust treated and painted without having to repaint the entire truck? Or will it be so off in the look that it won't make sense?

Also, as an alternative, what if I got rid of all the rust and then just had the truck wrapped?

Thanks.

 

[Wild horse 75]

Check out sweet patina. They have products for preserving original paint and surface rust so it won’t spread.

 

[Mikes79Bronco]

It really depends what the condition of everything is and the skill level of the person that's doing the blending. My guess is since it has been sitting outside and rust is an issue again it will probably be easier and look better to re spray the whole thing.

If you go with a wrap you will still have to get a coat of paint on to protect the metal after the rust repair. But the color match and blend wont matter at that point.

 

[Me2carcrazy1]

The color fade from sitting outside over the years will be hard for even a professional to match. Best to treat the rust as needed to get back to good metal and respray everything.
How bad is the floor? surface rust or pinholes? Clean the floor as best you can then look for day light.

 

[Madgyver]

clean of rust and treat with ospho. Keep it drivable it while you work it.

 

[RealJakeMalloy]

Thanks very much!

 

[RealJakeMalloy]

The color fade from sitting outside over the years will be hard for even a professional to match. Best to treat the rust as needed to get back to good metal and respray everything.
How bad is the floor? surface rust or pinholes? Clean the floor as best you can then look for day light.

The whole floor was Linex 25 years ago when it was built, so there are some pin hole sized holes in the floor and definitely areas that are soft. I think today I would not line the interior but rather just carpet and use noise deadening/heat reducer.