Notices
Alberta Chapter Join Chapter, Leader: Puddy

ALBERTA CHAT - WINTER 2016!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 22, 2017 | 09:54 PM
  #121  
Fomoko1's Avatar
Fomoko1
Moderator
20 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,686
Likes: 2,023
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Club FTE Gold Member
New paint plus a set of shinny wheels will really make it sparkle.
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2017 | 10:11 AM
  #122  
Midnite1987's Avatar
Midnite1987
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,791
Likes: 8
From: Edmonton AB, Canada
Club FTE Silver Member

Oh yeah I have these in going to polish up for it.

Plan is a darker grey with 2 black stripes for paint. (Eleanor inspired lol)

I just need to fix everything before I can get an inspection and start driving it
Name:  FFFD11C7-FF25-4757-8286-9A1F45C3CA70_zps2odabv2i.jpg
Views: 45
Size:  193.5 KB
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2017 | 01:18 PM
  #123  
privateer, eh's Avatar
privateer, eh
Hotshot
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Builder
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 17,708
Likes: 136
From: Calgary
Hope the edge of the rim isn't as bad as it looks, theres a guy here on kijiji that has 4 aluminum 5 bolt 16.5 rims for sale.



Stripes on my 78 F350





Stripes on my 75 F250 with 78 front grill


I like knowing which truck is mine in the parking lot
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2017 | 01:27 PM
  #124  
seventyseven250's Avatar
seventyseven250
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 8,475
Likes: 728
From: Calgary Canada
Stripes are awesome, you guys are awesome.
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2017 | 01:31 PM
  #125  
privateer, eh's Avatar
privateer, eh
Hotshot
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Builder
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 17,708
Likes: 136
From: Calgary
My neighbor James and I are going to check out a 78 F350 thats already black and has the deck boxed in this weekend.
My put stripes on that one to if he picks it up.
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2017 | 03:31 PM
  #126  
Midnite1987's Avatar
Midnite1987
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,791
Likes: 8
From: Edmonton AB, Canada
Club FTE Silver Member

That grille looks wicked all blacked out except the face.

The wheels are just dirty. Thinking going to have to strip the clear, hit it with some aluma-brite and polish them.
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2017 | 03:42 PM
  #127  
Fomoko1's Avatar
Fomoko1
Moderator
20 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,686
Likes: 2,023
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Club FTE Gold Member
I`m glad we don`t have to get inspections done here unless it`s been in an accident, failed in a road side inspection or it`s out of province.
The stripes on your 78 F350 look great, certainly like how the grill looks!
I had my F250 wheels polished, $75 a wheel wasn`t bad.
 
Attached Images  
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2017 | 04:06 PM
  #128  
privateer, eh's Avatar
privateer, eh
Hotshot
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Builder
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 17,708
Likes: 136
From: Calgary
If your ever heading to Calgary Midnite drop me a line if you need interior pieces. I broke a white 88 f450 and it had a blue interior. I managed to keep most if not all of it except the seat, have the slider rear glass and window pieces from inside the doors from both a 88 and 89. Also have some grass green fenders, front valance and front end plastic from both trucks.
Thanks for the compliments on the grills, they'll make you go batty for a few days painting them by brush. Next time I do it I'll shave down a paint roller with my beard trimmer and see how that works.
After the 2nd inspection that I had, the insurance company came to the conclusion that my trucks are mechanically in mint shape and they don't bug me anymore for an inspection, I just email in a picture of the truck and vin #.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ways Ford is LOSING to the Competition

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now

 Brett Foote
story-2

This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-5

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-7

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Feb 23, 2017 | 06:29 PM
  #129  
rollerstud98's Avatar
rollerstud98
Logistics Pro
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 4,863
Likes: 4
From: Airdrie Alberta
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by Fomoko1
I`m glad we don`t have to get inspections done here unless it`s been in an accident, failed in a road side inspection or it`s out of province.
The stripes on your 78 F350 look great, certainly like how the grill looks!
I had my F250 wheels polished, $75 a wheel wasn`t bad.
Anything over a certain age will need an inspection usually for the insurance company, one time thing before they will insure it. Just renew every year afterwards and you'll be fine.
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2017 | 07:48 PM
  #130  
Midnite1987's Avatar
Midnite1987
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,791
Likes: 8
From: Edmonton AB, Canada
Club FTE Silver Member

Only reason I need the inspection is cause it's a BC truck.
Otherwise yeah if it's over 5 years my insurance asks for a general inspection done which I just fill out the sheet and put my ticket number on it. But an out of province I can't do it.
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2017 | 07:51 PM
  #131  
Midnite1987's Avatar
Midnite1987
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,791
Likes: 8
From: Edmonton AB, Canada
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by privateer, eh
If your ever heading to Calgary Midnite drop me a line if you need interior pieces. I broke a white 88 f450 and it had a blue interior. I managed to keep most if not all of it except the seat, have the slider rear glass and window pieces from inside the doors from both a 88 and 89. Also have some grass green fenders, front valance and front end plastic from both trucks.
Thanks for the compliments on the grills, they'll make you go batty for a few days painting them by brush. Next time I do it I'll shave down a paint roller with my beard trimmer and see how that works.
After the 2nd inspection that I had, the insurance company came to the conclusion that my trucks are mechanically in mint shape and they don't bug me anymore for an inspection, I just email in a picture of the truck and vin #.
I've been to Calgary 2 times in the last 10 years lol
Need a wipe wiper **** and the latch on the create slider tho.
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2017 | 08:07 PM
  #132  
Midnite1987's Avatar
Midnite1987
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,791
Likes: 8
From: Edmonton AB, Canada
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by Fomoko1
I`m glad we don`t have to get inspections done here unless it`s been in an accident, failed in a road side inspection or it`s out of province.
The stripes on your 78 F350 look great, certainly like how the grill looks!
I had my F250 wheels polished, $75 a wheel wasn`t bad.
There's a guy here that has wheel polishers (machines with little beads that are for polishing. Hes $250/wheel thats stripping the clear, polishing and re clear.
Here's a set they just did
It's a video click on it for it to show up
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2017 | 10:45 PM
  #133  
Fomoko1's Avatar
Fomoko1
Moderator
20 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,686
Likes: 2,023
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Club FTE Gold Member
$250 a wheel sounds a bit pricey but it they come back nice and shinny than it`s worth it. Mine where decent, no clear coat, just a bit dull and it was done by friend.
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2017 | 11:07 PM
  #134  
privateer, eh's Avatar
privateer, eh
Hotshot
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Builder
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 17,708
Likes: 136
From: Calgary
Next time I'm out back in the parts shed I'll look for the wiper switch, window slider lock your SOL on as mine stays on the window. If it wasn't for the weather and medical facilities I would live somewhere else. LOL
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2017 | 11:34 PM
  #135  
Midnite1987's Avatar
Midnite1987
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,791
Likes: 8
From: Edmonton AB, Canada
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by Fomoko1
$250 a wheel sounds a bit pricey but it they come back nice and shinny than it`s worth it. Mine where decent, no clear coat, just a bit dull and it was done by friend.
Yeah I could put in a lot of elbow grease before I spend $1000 to get wheels polished.... Hell I could buy new ones for that lol
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:35 PM.

story-0
10 Ways Ford is LOSING to the Competition

Slideshow: 10 ways Ford is losing to the competition

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 09:52:01


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now

Some great targets in today's expensive world.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-15 09:35:19


VIEW MORE
story-2
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Slideshow: The VelociRaptor Expedition gains a lift, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and trail-ready equipment while retaining the stock 440-horsepower EcoBoost V6.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:01:55


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-4
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-6
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-9
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE