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From: owner-pre61-list-digest  ford-trucks.com (pre61-list-digest) To: pre61-list-digest ford-trucks.com Subject: pre61-list-digest V4 #22 Reply-To: pre61-list ford-trucks.com Sender: owner-pre61-list-digest ford-trucks.com Errors-To: owner-pre61-list-digest ford-trucks.com Precedence: bulk pre61-list-digest Sunday, January 23 2000 Volume 04 : Number 022 ======================================================================= Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1948 - 1948 truck and vans Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe, send email to: majordomo ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe pre61-list-digest" in the body of the message. ======================================================================= In this issue: FTE Pre61 - paint questions? SV: FTE Pre61 - paint questions? Re: FTE Pre61 - paint questions? Re: FTE Pre61 - paint questions? FTE Pre61 - Re: Speaking of Radials ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 14:02:19 +0000 From: "Eric Kulig" Subject: FTE Pre61 - paint questions? Hey fellow trucksters, (I am posting this on a couple of lists since my truck and engine span the cutoff dates. Sorry for the duplication to those folks who have seen it already) But I thought I'd ask for some other input from the knowledgeable folks here on the FTE. I've really been going to town in terms of tearing my truck apart - it's turning into a frame-off - something that I didn't anticipate when I first started 'sprucing it up' a few months back. But I'm in there now, so I figure what the heck! ('61 F100 Unibody) Anyhow, I'm getting near the point that I need to start determining my paint scheme. And I thought I'd get some of your input and suggestions. This is NOT a show restoration and the truck will be my daily driver, but I want it cool, none the less. The truck's exterior will be close to original - a seafoam greenish or 'mint' color. (It has grown on me to the point I actually like it!!!) Coordinating color will be the offwhite (I think it's called wimbleton? by Ford). I am pretty firm in these colors, as well as that I plan on painting the frame, undercab, and inner fenders with POR-15 semi-gloss black, after sandblasting. (This is based upon other folks good results and reports). What I would like to ask is what color should I paint the firewall? It is currently the mint color, but I'll need to strip it due to all the surface rust. I thought that the POR-15 semi-black would be cool and durable, but I thought the Y-block engine would look good in semi-black, too. Is a total underhood blacked-out on a mint outter-painted truck gonna look ok? I'm having trouble visualizing it at this point. Also, I was thinking on painting the engine accessories a complimentary color..... like the Ford red/orange. This would be used for the valve covers, air filter cover, generator, starter, & tranny. Any suggestions? Didn't mean for this to be so long winded, but like I said, I need to start making these decisions now so I can get my ride ready for this summer! As always, thank for your help and thoughts. Eric 'Stitch' **************************************** *** "Happy Days" *** * 1961 F100 Unibody w/ '59 292 Y-block * **************************************** == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 21:47:41 +0100 From: "Thomas & Carina" Subject: SV: FTE Pre61 - paint questions? Hi Eric, A black firewall is OK on most cars from the 60's up.=20 On a truck like the F-1 or for example a street rod the firewall catches = the eye a lot more than on the regular door slammer. It will look a lot better with the fire wall the same color as the car.=20 I have painted cars, restored and painted houses both on the outside and = the inside, aswell as making logotypes for companys, t-shirts for Harley = events and so on. All i want to say is that I have experience with forms = and colors. On the other hand I really want people to do their own thing regerdless = of "expert" opinions. I mean, it's your truck and you have to like it. Regards, Tom the Terrible - -----Ursprungligt meddelande----- Fr=E5n: Eric Kulig Till: pre61-list ford-trucks.com 61-79-list ford-trucks.com <61-79-list ford-trucks.com> Datum: den 22 januari 2000 19:45 =C4mne: FTE Pre61 - paint questions?=20 Hey fellow trucksters, (I am posting this on a couple of lists since my truck and engine=20 span the cutoff dates. Sorry for the duplication to those folks=20 who have seen it already) But I thought I'd ask for some other=20 input from the knowledgeable folks here on the FTE. =20 I've really been going to town in terms of tearing my truck apart -=20 it's turning into a frame-off - something that I didn't anticipate=20 when I first started 'sprucing it up' a few months back. But I'm in=20 there now, so I figure what the heck! ('61 F100 Unibody)=20 Anyhow, I'm getting near the point that I need to start determining=20 my paint scheme. And I thought I'd get some of your input and=20 suggestions.=20 This is NOT a show restoration and the truck will be my daily=20 driver, but I want it cool, none the less. The truck's exterior will=20 be close to original - a seafoam greenish or 'mint' color. (It has=20 grown on me to the point I actually like it!!!) Coordinating color=20 will be the offwhite (I think it's called wimbleton? by Ford). I am=20 pretty firm in these colors, as well as that I plan on painting the=20 frame, undercab, and inner fenders with POR-15 semi-gloss black,=20 after sandblasting. (This is based upon other folks good results and=20 reports). =20 What I would like to ask is what color should I paint the firewall? =20 It is currently the mint color, but I'll need to strip it due to all=20 the surface rust. I thought that the POR-15 semi-black would be=20 cool and durable, but I thought the Y-block engine would look good in=20 semi-black, too. Is a total underhood blacked-out on a mint=20 outter-painted truck gonna look ok? I'm having trouble visualizing=20 it at this point. =20 Also, I was thinking on painting the engine accessories a=20 complimentary color..... like the Ford red/orange. This would be=20 used for the valve covers, air filter cover, generator, starter, &=20 tranny. Any suggestions? =20 Didn't mean for this to be so long winded, but like I said, I=20 need to start making these decisions now so I can get my ride=20 ready for this summer! As always, thank for your help and thoughts. Eric 'Stitch' **************************************** *** "Happy Days" *** * 1961 F100 Unibody w/ '59 292 Y-block * **************************************** =3D=3D FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info = http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 13:07:53 -0000 From: "Tim Mortimore" Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - paint questions? yeah, i agree with tom it sounds like you're putting quite a bit of effort into it anyway, you may as well clean up the firewall real good and put the color on it. that way, all the goodies you put on it will stand out and look nice. another trick i've heard of is to vary the gloss on the things you do paint black.... some flat, some semi-gloss, and some gloss. otherwise it looks like you just set off a spray can and closed the hood. tim in seattle 58 panel - ----- Original Message ----- From: Thomas & Carina To: Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2000 8:47 PM Subject: SV: FTE Pre61 - paint questions? Hi Eric, A black firewall is OK on most cars from the 60's up. On a truck like the F-1 or for example a street rod the firewall catches the eye a lot more than on the regular door slammer. It will look a lot better with the fire wall the same color as the car. I have painted cars, restored and painted houses both on the outside and the inside, aswell as making logotypes for companys, t-shirts for Harley events and so on. All i want to say is that I have experience with forms and colors. On the other hand I really want people to do their own thing regerdless of "expert" opinions. I mean, it's your truck and you have to like it. Regards, Tom the Terrible - -----Ursprungligt meddelande----- Från: Eric Kulig Till: pre61-list ford-trucks.com 61-79-list ford-trucks.com <61-79-list ford-trucks.com> Datum: den 22 januari 2000 19:45 Ämne: FTE Pre61 - paint questions? Hey fellow trucksters, (I am posting this on a couple of lists since my truck and engine span the cutoff dates. Sorry for the duplication to those folks who have seen it already) But I thought I'd ask for some other input from the knowledgeable folks here on the FTE. I've really been going to town in terms of tearing my truck apart - it's turning into a frame-off - something that I didn't anticipate when I first started 'sprucing it up' a few months back. But I'm in there now, so I figure what the heck! ('61 F100 Unibody) Anyhow, I'm getting near the point that I need to start determining my paint scheme. And I thought I'd get some of your input and suggestions. This is NOT a show restoration and the truck will be my daily driver, but I want it cool, none the less. The truck's exterior will be close to original - a seafoam greenish or 'mint' color. (It has grown on me to the point I actually like it!!!) Coordinating color will be the offwhite (I think it's called wimbleton? by Ford). I am pretty firm in these colors, as well as that I plan on painting the frame, undercab, and inner fenders with POR-15 semi-gloss black, after sandblasting. (This is based upon other folks good results and reports). What I would like to ask is what color should I paint the firewall? It is currently the mint color, but I'll need to strip it due to all the surface rust. I thought that the POR-15 semi-black would be cool and durable, but I thought the Y-block engine would look good in semi-black, too. Is a total underhood blacked-out on a mint outter-painted truck gonna look ok? I'm having trouble visualizing it at this point. Also, I was thinking on painting the engine accessories a complimentary color..... like the Ford red/orange. This would be used for the valve covers, air filter cover, generator, starter, & tranny. Any suggestions? Didn't mean for this to be so long winded, but like I said, I need to start making these decisions now so I can get my ride ready for this summer! As always, thank for your help and thoughts. Eric 'Stitch' **************************************** *** "Happy Days" *** * 1961 F100 Unibody w/ '59 292 Y-block * **************************************** == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html =FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 16:11:58 -0500 From: "Howard H. Tarnoff" Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - paint questions? Eric, I think that the firewall looks best the color of the body. The inner fenders are gloss black. Just an opinion. Howard - -----Original Message----- From: Eric Kulig To: pre61-list ford-trucks.com 61-79-list ford-trucks.com <61-79-list ford-trucks.com> Date: Saturday, January 22, 2000 6:52 PM Subject: FTE Pre61 - paint questions? Hey fellow trucksters, (I am posting this on a couple of lists since my truck and engine span the cutoff dates. Sorry for the duplication to those folks who have seen it already) But I thought I'd ask for some other input from the knowledgeable folks here on the FTE. I've really been going to town in terms of tearing my truck apart - it's turning into a frame-off - something that I didn't anticipate when I first started 'sprucing it up' a few months back. But I'm in there now, so I figure what the heck! ('61 F100 Unibody) Anyhow, I'm getting near the point that I need to start determining my paint scheme. And I thought I'd get some of your input and suggestions. This is NOT a show restoration and the truck will be my daily driver, but I want it cool, none the less. The truck's exterior will be close to original - a seafoam greenish or 'mint' color. (It has grown on me to the point I actually like it!!!) Coordinating color will be the offwhite (I think it's called wimbleton? by Ford). I am pretty firm in these colors, as well as that I plan on painting the frame, undercab, and inner fenders with POR-15 semi-gloss black, after sandblasting. (This is based upon other folks good results and reports). What I would like to ask is what color should I paint the firewall? It is currently the mint color, but I'll need to strip it due to all the surface rust. I thought that the POR-15 semi-black would be cool and durable, but I thought the Y-block engine would look good in semi-black, too. Is a total underhood blacked-out on a mint outter-painted truck gonna look ok? I'm having trouble visualizing it at this point. Also, I was thinking on painting the engine accessories a complimentary color..... like the Ford red/orange. This would be used for the valve covers, air filter cover, generator, starter, & tranny. Any suggestions? Didn't mean for this to be so long winded, but like I said, I need to start making these decisions now so I can get my ride ready for this summer! As always, thank for your help and thoughts. Eric 'Stitch' **************************************** *** "Happy Days" *** * 1961 F100 Unibody w/ '59 292 Y-block * **************************************** == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 20:58:01 -0800 From: Carver Subject: FTE Pre61 - Re: Speaking of Radials Just a suggestion on how to approach this challenge. Tires are the hardest to find, at least when you have a specific look you want. Find them first. Of course make sure they will fit you fender, steering stuff, etc. After you find the tire, then check for rims. You may have to go with a company like Stockton wheel to have a set made for you (steel), to be able to install the original hubcaps and beauty rings. Check Coker or Stockton Wheel's website for assistance on what info they need to size tires or rims. stocktonwheel.com coker.com Facing this same dilema for my '64. Eventually I'll go with Stockton, they can make a rim for $65 each, that has the right bead for a radial and center section for my stock hubcaps. Jeff '64 F100 CrewCab 292 - -- -- -- -- --.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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