Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

Help with two-tone lines!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 13, 2017 | 10:54 AM
  #1  
CanadianBuzzard's Avatar
CanadianBuzzard
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
Help with two-tone lines!

I am looking to get started on painting my '75ish crewcab project and wanted to do the classic two tone with white and green. White roof and back of cab, green from drip rails to the middle of dent and white from the dent down. Hoping someone with this current paint scheme might be willing to help me with a couple photos of the back of cab paint break. I have the chrome strips for that location but no good reference for the location of them. Anyone got any ideas how to get that right? Appreciate any help!
 
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2017 | 11:40 AM
  #2  
dads1977's Avatar
dads1977
Elder User
5 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 794
Likes: 19
From: between lost and found
Random internet search shows color break at bed height.
If you haven't taken off the bed, mark bed height, (use tape) remove bed, sand back of cab,primer
mask to your marks and shoot paint, unmask then mask off over color shoot next color, then shoot clear.
simple and easy

1976FordF100Pick-up009.jpg Photo by mikesmodernclassics | Photobucket

I'm sure NumberDummy or mike will chime in shortly, But there is another older thread on the subject
here you go
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...or-custom.html
 
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2017 | 12:18 PM
  #3  
F250_Super_4X4's Avatar
F250_Super_4X4
Laughing Gas
5 Year Member
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,086
Likes: 466
From: Tennessee
 
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2017 | 07:42 PM
  #4  
lasermike's Avatar
lasermike
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 855
Likes: 56
From: Des Moines, Washington
It's not green but is it the color placement you are looking for?



If so, I'll peer at it more closely when I get home tonight.

Michael
 
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2017 | 08:06 PM
  #5  
CanadianBuzzard's Avatar
CanadianBuzzard
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
Yes that is exactly the scheme I am looking to mimic. Looks like the chrome is a little above the bottom of the drip rail at the back? Just trying to see if that chrome strip that goes across the back of the cab is all above the top of the box or half above and half below if that make sense?

thanks for the help!

Originally Posted by lasermike
It's not green but is it the color placement you are looking for?



If so, I'll peer at it more closely when I get home tonight.

Michael
 
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2017 | 08:07 PM
  #6  
redcreekauto's Avatar
redcreekauto
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 401
Likes: 3
From: Rockville, IN Temporarily


Here is a original example for 1974.
 
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2017 | 09:00 PM
  #7  
lasermike's Avatar
lasermike
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 855
Likes: 56
From: Des Moines, Washington
CanadianBuzzard,
I'll take some close ups of the color transitions but from my pic and redcreekauto's pic, it looks like they happen dead center in the chrome strip and centered on the side marker lens screws.


Michael
 
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Feb 13, 2017 | 10:18 PM
  #8  
BKSMN's Avatar
BKSMN
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 416
Likes: 1
From: Minnesota
Here's a picture of the line on the cab with the bed and chrome trim removed.

 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-3

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-5

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
Old Feb 16, 2017 | 12:20 PM
  #9  
lasermike's Avatar
lasermike
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 855
Likes: 56
From: Des Moines, Washington
So it turns out it's dark when I get home at 8:30 PM. Caught me by surprise! And then the biblical rains yesterday...

Any how, here are some pics. I laid a ruler in the rain gutter for a fixed reference point and measured down to the transition. I also snapped a pic at the top of the A pillar. My lower white does not continue across the back of the cab just like Ben's truck.


 
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2017 | 03:35 PM
  #10  
CanadianBuzzard's Avatar
CanadianBuzzard
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
Thanks a lot!

appreciate everyone's input, finally spraying paint today!

 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sled250
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Jun 5, 2011 12:06 AM
tpdaniels
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Apr 18, 2011 04:47 AM
abe
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
24
May 25, 2010 08:41 PM
Jacked-80F250
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
11
May 11, 2010 01:53 PM
popslide
Paint & Bodywork
3
Sep 13, 2008 08:14 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:58 PM.

story-0
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-1
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-2
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-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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
story-8
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE