1978 Paint code S - best supplier?
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
From: Atoka, TN
1978 Paint code S - best supplier?
The title says it all. I need some Bright Dark Blue Metallic. I don't really want to have to pay $35 + s/h for one spray can. I have a spray gun and air compressor. Where did you get your paint?
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
From: Atoka, TN
I'm seeing Bright Dark Blue everywhere, though. Now I'm confused.
1973-1979 Ford Truck VIN Tag Codes (Exterior Paint) - FORDification.net
A couple of rattle cans will do, just trying to avoid spending a c note to paint a dash.
1973-1979 Ford Truck VIN Tag Codes (Exterior Paint) - FORDification.net
A couple of rattle cans will do, just trying to avoid spending a c note to paint a dash.
Postmaster
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,553
Likes: 10
I've worked with TCP Global/Auto Color Library for larger orders. The smallest they offer is 1 qt so it may not be a good deal. Your automotive paint distributor may be better for a pint.
In general, single stage mettalics are very hard to spray. Lacquer is not to bad but enamel is very difficult. For the interior, single lacquer would probably be my choice though base/clear with a SG clear could be nice.
Color Chip Selection
In general, single stage mettalics are very hard to spray. Lacquer is not to bad but enamel is very difficult. For the interior, single lacquer would probably be my choice though base/clear with a SG clear could be nice.
Color Chip Selection
Trending Topics
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 14,333
Likes: 247
From: Stanley, VA
I was going to suggest them too, I've used them several times with good results but I checked, a quart of enamel single stage is $55.00 plus shipping.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 13,133
Likes: 347
From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
It's all personal preference. I like to use PPG BC/CC Urethane. For cheap, you can go to O'Reily and Nason full base/clear. I use that on accident repair jobs. It comes out pretty well, but you have to work with it a little more to get a good finish out of it.
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
From: Atoka, TN
I appreciate all the info, folks. The PO sprayed the truck flat black, but interior is original blue, and it looks like alligator skin on the bed now. Rust is showing through. I'm following the Rustoleum thread, very interesting. And cheap! The metal flake in mine will make it difficult, but if I need to I can take it down to metal (probably should've said "Bondo" there) and my bass player has a body shop with a booth, I could pay him to spray it.
I'm not doing a restoration (yet), just want to protect the metal, experiment and learn, so I thought I'd paint the dash while it's out just to see what I can/can't do. BC/CC, poly I suppose. If it comes out imperfect, it's no worse than it is now, you know? It's not a show truck unless the show is for how not to cover rust, and how much grease/oil/misc. the underside of a truck can hold before sagging the springs! This thing is a rolling hack job, but the plus side is that I'm learning an awful lot as every piece on which I've laid a hand either needs repairing or replacing!
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 13,133
Likes: 347
From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Another thing to try is have O'Reily scan the dash. They have this device that can scan the color and come up with a mix formula. I bet they CAN get the paint, even though they don't have a specific listing for it.
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 14,333
Likes: 247
From: Stanley, VA
<table border="1" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0" width="98%"><tbody><tr><td width="20%">F-100/F-150</td> <td width="10%">1978-1984</td> <td width="10%">T170F (Code-RUG)</td> <td width="60%">Side mounted Overdrive (SMOD). Synchronized in all forward gears, with top loaded cast iron case. Used in 1978-84 Ford light duty pickups and vans. Similar in appearance to the Ford top loader transmission but has overdrive 4th gear. Three shift rails mounted to the left side of case. This unit was produced for cars also but with lighter duty bearings and gear train. Produced in 2 and 4 wheel drive versions.</td></tr></tbody></table>
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post