[Tom Wesenberg]

I agree that your car looks great just the way it is. At most, just install the missing hubcaps. I would just do the maintenance and lubricate all the moving parts, then drive it for at least a year or two, then see if you still feel it should be painted.

Painting is a large expense and often ties up the car for years. There's a couple cars I know of that were taken apart in the 60's and are still in pieces.

Sure is great to know you made the right decision to not rod it.