Hodgepodge trucks
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Hodgepodge trucks
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.
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.
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i will have to get in touch with you and pick up some parts. Thanks again!
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Still, looks quite good Celtic! Mine will see paint, but will never become a show vehicle. Hoping to just make it all one color.
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I resemble that remark: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...de-thread.html
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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.
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It'll require touching up in about three years.
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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?
Any way to extend the longevity of a spray bomb paint job?
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Masking is important because details count.... and it's a pain to remove overspray.
Extend the life of a camo job with flat clear.
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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.
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.