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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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Paint code needed

I have a '79 that's going to the paint shop in the next couple days and I'm having a fit trying to find the paint code. The truck was stolen a few years ago and the metal door tag was ripped off and never found. The original owner told me that the color is Medium Blue Glow and that it was 1 of 2 "glamour" colors available that year, and I can't find any info on the web about this color on a 79 F150. I did find several 80's mustangs with the same color name, but they don't look the same. Please help! Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tbirdage
I have a '79 that's going to the paint shop in the next couple days and I'm having a fit trying to find the paint code. The truck was stolen a few years ago and the metal door tag was ripped off and never found. The original owner told me that the color is Medium Blue Glow and that it was 1 of 2 "glamour" colors available that year, and I can't find any info on the web about this color on a 79 F150. I did find several 80's mustangs with the same color name, but they don't look the same. Please help! Thanks!
Metallic Glow Paints optional- Medium Blue Glow is code 8
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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man, that was quick! Thanks a ton!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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man, that was quick! Thanks a ton!
No problem. If you will, post some pics when you get it painted.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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I sure will. I've been wanting to post that new paint job on here for a couple years now. I found this well-kept, all original F150 4X4 shortbed sitting in a garage after 7 years of shutting her off covered in road salt. a cab corner, door and bedsides were rusted out but she sure is nice. I'm having a hard time with keeping her 400 and suspension all original. I'd ultimately like to swap in a 460, but realistically doing an intake, cam, and 4V carb. Also, the A/C is all intact but the compressor bearings are shot. Is there a retro new style compressor I can get for it? I'd love to get y'all's input on all this. Thanks
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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You can get a reman compressor. It will be the same style as you have now, but new internals. NPD sells them for $221.95+core.
 
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