Wow! Was this dry pearl that you added to the clear?
Did you make the headliner?

 

Yes i wont be sand blasting in the shop again......ever!

The sand on the frame was easy cleanup, it never got too far. However the walnut shell i used on the body....that sнiт is coming out of places three years later! Never again in the shop!

 

The headliner was a kit, bought from f100 (before canadian exchange rate went stupid) , but it was custom covered with same cloth as seats. Same with door panels and kick panels.

 

Oh, and yes it is Kustom Kolor silver dry pearl. 1 tsp (thats a tea spoon) per pint of mixed clear. I liked the effect with just one 75% overlapped coat ( flowed out) and left it at that. If i was doing a metalic red sports car, i would do at lease double that, and possibly multi coats ( not sure what effect this would have ) then 3 coats clear on top.

 

Primed hanging



Block sanded flat (why easier)



Painted hanging



All done. Gotta see them in the sun!

 

Great job! Looking great!


Wally

 

great that you and your dad can work together and share the build. Even better that your daughter is in on it too. The 3 of you will remember it for the rest of your lives, and some great lessons passed on for everyone.

 

Oh, and is your daughter old enough to drive yet? You won't be able to keep her off the roads after this thing is finished

 

yes, the f100 was originally supposed to be a 2 year project so she could drive when she turned 16...I didn't like that idea, so i did this project for her...this pic is the second time I fixed the front end...
First time was to fix it from how I found the car, second time was after the first snow fall when she was 16...you fill in the blanks.
F100 took a 6 month break for me to hone my body/painting skills on this.
Now she gets to learn how not to crash on a cheap car!

 

Here is how the doors look on the truck.

Also the dash she made, (almost) by herself!

Doors need final alignment and seal install, but coming along.

Dash needs a final cleaning, signal lights and high beam, brake, ign lights installed and then its done.

 

Well, its been a busy year
Cab is on all hooked up with steering brakes.



Justine happy its coming along



Front clip in



Windows installed



Time for a break



Who said the smallest piece would be easy?



Primed


Able to start it with a temporary key switch, as im not doing interior wiring untill i get the painting done.

 

Oh, notice the non stock headlight mounts in the grill? Those are for the harley mounts i bought. Better than the original mounts, and wont rust again.

 

Looks good to date ! There should be enough work there to keep you busy through the winter. Is that a new wiring harness ?

The colour makes it pop nicely.

Little steps.

Looks like the air cleaner is level as well.

 

Looks Great!!

 

And she is doing a fine job... She'll have something to be proud of and that isn't going to be like everyone else's vehicle! Congrats to her for her persistence and determination!