I wouldn't have used a MIG.

I'd never use that paint.

Why'd you paint it that color?

Sounds about right.

VW Monsoon Grey Metallic and Chrysler Sublime Metallic. I'm happy with the outcome.

Front fenders and front deck will be finished this weekend. I'm ready to be done with it....

Your planning to paint the rest of the truck in that same scheme, right?

No. Why?

I did the hood and the painter did the fenders.


More soon....

Looking good.

The painting I'm doing is being shot with a Harbor Freight purple HVLP gun. $25.

They work fine if you take them completely apart and clean them thoroughly before use.

They obviously don't last like a SATA, but I just get two and throw it in the trash the moment it starts messing up.

My painter uses a SATA. If you get your car painted here, I promise not to use a Harbor Freight gun on your car.

Color and overall look is big improvement.

It was time. I reached the point where the truck was looking too rough to be a good representative for my business.

I spent some time looking for a newer truck, but finally decided put my old friend right.

The painter and I decided to take a break next weekend, so two weeks to go...

I miss hanging out in that shop. Looks good Joe.

You are welcome any time. Just let me know you're coming and I'll be here.

Sorry, but I'm happy with my work today:

And you sHOOD be!

Nice!

That color combo would look great on a 914. I like nice paint jobs on other peoples cars. If I get a nice paint job I may as well put a target on my car.

Getting there....

I decided the nose was getting a little dark with the new scheme, so I ordered a new chrome grill. The bumper is coming off to be shot with the good 'ole Rustoleum satin.

New back bumper from a later model. I like the larger step area of this one.

Looks nice.

Who are you Sir?

Thanks but, this is a tread where we should be piling on Joe and critiquing his every move. Carry on!

That's better. Thanks Eric. Back to normal.

Front bumper with oil-based Rustoleum shot out of an HVLP gun.

Dilute with 15% ish acetone so it dries quickly in the sun and you're golden. This is two coats.

I like the Rustoleum high performance paint. Use it on my trailer.
But don't think you will be happy with it after several years- lots of fade.
You might be better off with cheap Tractor enamel from Tractor Supply with a thinner and hardener. John Deere Blitz Black maybe?

https://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-B...nt-TY25631.html

And those HF guns are great! I catch them on sale for 13$.

Much better. Chrome grill is on the way...

Today's addition of the chrome grill.


Doors and cab get paint this weekend.....

Oh good so I'am not the only person using acetone for thinning,well done ,had a drum left over from when I moved and stopped making surfboards,been really handy,cleaning paint stripping etc.

Doors are at the painter!

And new lights have arrived:

Sooooo..... that beast looks ready for another doughnut video?

I tried to get my wife to ride. No dice.....

Weather was shit this weekend, so I'm behind.

Driver's jamb and back of the cab are done.

And:

And it will totally do it, but I have to respect the limitations of the 6.0. It's the weakest of the bunch in the head gasket class. I have many, many good miles on this work horse by respecting its weaknesses.

I will tell you though, if I decide to put the pedal down, very few small sports cars can beat it to the next light. The power is pretty amazing.

7000# EMPTY and you will have your ass handed to you in a stop light race.

I like the new color, it looks almost identical to my Lincoln navigator.

Jambs are finally finished.

New nose is on:

Doors started arriving from the painter....

Man, it's really turning out nice. Are you going to do a pinstripe to separate the green and grey like the factory would have?

After you fix it up sell it and buy a Chevy.

Yes, loctiting internals is cheap insurance so you do not have to do a timely tear down and do the same job twice. Do it right the first time!

Maybe.......if they don't all line up.

I can't believe it. The paint is done. I'll put it back together tomorrow..

Yes! Windshield and vinyl decals to go (and I'm not doing either).

Found a guy to do the windshield at 4:30 on a Saturday and he was $100 cheaper than any of the big guys who couldn't do it until next week.

That's because he works sideways

Looks great! Enjoy!

FORD = Fix Or Repair Daily

It amuses me that there is a Ford F250 restoration thread on the front page that started out of sheer spite over thread lock and everyone just rolls with it. Do they give out honorary PCAs?

Looks great. Now for a few details. What year is it and which model year did the grille and lighting come from? What kind of $$$ are we talking about for the upgrade?

It's a 2006. All the parts are for that range of years. Ford parts are cheaper than Porsche parts. The lights and grill were $200 for everything.


It's getting decals right now.....