I have seen many a shiny, perfect rig on here, but not too many "mutts". Anybody else have a truck that is an amalgam of years/parts/colors?

A prime example: 73 cab/frame/vin, 79 driver's door, late model Bendix PS, later LB two-tank bed, one grille insert is a 73, the other is a 77, and a bunch of different colors. Paint is in its future, distant future.

 

Have I seen those fenders somewhere?

Love it.. looking great... and you are cleaning it up nicely!!!

I think I have plenty of turn signals BTW,,,

 

I like it. Recycling in a very true form. To put together whatever you have to keep it on the road is great! I am hoping to find an F250 4x4 to do something like that...

 

You have indeed seen those fenders somewhere!

i will have to get in touch with you and pick up some parts. Thanks again!

 

Have one that was supposed to be a 73', the cab VIN said 78', the door matched the title, the bed was clearly a 78', but now it's a full 77' body with a 78' frame and running gear.

 

75 F100 custom chassis and drive train, 78 F100 Ranger XLT cab and front clip, 86 F150 4X4 box. All painted black now, but still a "hodgepodge".

 

Still, looks quite good Celtic! Mine will see paint, but will never become a show vehicle. Hoping to just make it all one color.

 

Looks like a prime candidate for a rattle can camo paint job!

 

I resemble that remark: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...de-thread.html

 

I considered a camo paint job, and am throwing around the idea of OD green or even blue. I have seen them look good in all colors, so it's a toss up. Comes down to what's cheapest.

 

Krylon camo paints are like $6 at Walmart.... I bought six cans of each color - black, brown, olive drab, and tan. .. Btw, four colors is more legit that three colors.

It'll require touching up in about three years.

 

Not a bad price for the entire truck. It would be nice to have some good quality paint on there though. Found some hunter green on fleabay for $99/ gallon. Acrylic stuff. It might be worth doing.

Any way to extend the longevity of a spray bomb paint job?

 

Four each... just like a typical paint job, it requires multiple coats to get good coverage.

Masking is important because details count.... and it's a pain to remove overspray.

Extend the life of a camo job with flat clear.

 

Ever consider shooting oil-based Rustoleum??? It basically requires the same prep as automotive paint though......

I shot this lawn tractor with Rustoleum Signal Orange:

 

Thanks for the suggestions.

Doing some math, 6 cans of each 4 colors ($6) = $144. Add in the clear coat, and it gets a little pricey.

I can get that ebay stuff shipped to my door for free, and it costs $99, plus I have an ok spray rig that I could use for this. Mind you, this will be an outdoor paint job, but I intend on trying my best to get it looking good.