Got my frame painted
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Laughing Gas
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From: east central Illinois
Got my frame painted
Reached a bit of a milestone Friday. I had the day off and painted my frame after giving it a quick blast to clean up the flash rust. It turned out well. Check my site for the update. I used black epoxy primer which probably doesn't have quite the level of shine the original finish did but it's going to be tough as nails. I'm not attempting a Dearborn restoration. so if somebody wants to crawl under my truck and point this out, they shouldn't be surprised if the spare tire carrier suddenly lets loose and falls on their head. 
I hope to get the rest of the suspension and steering components blasted and painted before it gets too cold. When that happens, we'll turn our attention to the engine reassembly.
I hope to get the rest of the suspension and steering components blasted and painted before it gets too cold. When that happens, we'll turn our attention to the engine reassembly.
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Got my frame painted
You know, with that black epoxy, you can let it cure, then shoot paint right over top of it. Don't have to sand it or wipe it down or anything. Maybe a tack cloth. As long as you coat it usually within 7 days of spraying it.
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From: Waynesville, OH
Got my frame painted
Kevin, that epoxy is great stuff but a little bit of a pain to work with, isn't it? Your frame looks great. Brings back memories of several years ago. On the other hand, you'll be done with yours and driving it while I'm still trying to figure out how to weld sheet metal. 
By the way, I doubt very much that these frames had any paint or coating on them at all when they left the factory. I didn't find ANY evidence of paint anywhere on my frame when I blasted it. That includes places where the frame was totally covered (and probably sealed) by things like the rubber engine mounts, etc. Did you find any paint anywhere on yours?
By the way, I doubt very much that these frames had any paint or coating on them at all when they left the factory. I didn't find ANY evidence of paint anywhere on my frame when I blasted it. That includes places where the frame was totally covered (and probably sealed) by things like the rubber engine mounts, etc. Did you find any paint anywhere on yours?
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Laughing Gas
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Got my frame painted
George,
No paint on this frame. It sat in a dirt floored garage for 25 years. My parts truck has some paint on the frame but it's hard to say if it is original since it was rodded out. If I had to make an educated guess I would say the frame was painted. My front axle had some black paint under the crudease. Also, in the vintage ads I scanned it looks like the bumper "horns" are black. But we all know how accurate those are. I will check my "Ford at Fifty" book. It has a drawing of the entire car assembly line and shows the various stages of assembly. Perhaps that will shed some light on the subject.
Sixoh,
I thought about spraying some John Deere Blitz Black or something similar over it. It would be a big hassle to get the frame out from it's current storage spot so I'm going to leave it as is. It's good enough for me.
No paint on this frame. It sat in a dirt floored garage for 25 years. My parts truck has some paint on the frame but it's hard to say if it is original since it was rodded out. If I had to make an educated guess I would say the frame was painted. My front axle had some black paint under the crudease. Also, in the vintage ads I scanned it looks like the bumper "horns" are black. But we all know how accurate those are. I will check my "Ford at Fifty" book. It has a drawing of the entire car assembly line and shows the various stages of assembly. Perhaps that will shed some light on the subject.
Sixoh,
I thought about spraying some John Deere Blitz Black or something similar over it. It would be a big hassle to get the frame out from it's current storage spot so I'm going to leave it as is. It's good enough for me.
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Got my frame painted
Kevin
Looks great! I am glad to see the project moving along. I keep up with the progress on your web site.
THis is the first week for mine to go to work. She doing ok but still needs some minor ADJUSTMENTS!
Keep up the good work
Bill
Looks great! I am glad to see the project moving along. I keep up with the progress on your web site.
THis is the first week for mine to go to work. She doing ok but still needs some minor ADJUSTMENTS!
Keep up the good work
Bill
