Wow, so seriously under-estimated my progress by this point! But that's okay, I really enjoy working on this old' blue gal. So here's a shot of the rear fenders and front inner fenders layed out at the shop. There are some other loose end parts laying around too.


I managed to get the grille painted the original color. I'll probably just box that up for now...


I have the tranny cleaned up with new synchros and bearings. I decided to paint the drivetrain Yellow. I believe that was the original color. If not, I'm going with it anyway! I'll be upgrading the 239 to a 292. I have two complete 292s now and I'll use the best donor. Also found two 9" Ford rears. One is from a mid 60s F100 that should be a perfect fit width wise. The other rear will be donating its 3:50 housing to the project.

The truck is stripped down to the frame and cab now. I'd like to get the cab & frame off to the sandblasting shop in January. Transporting big parts like this is not fun during January in Massachusetts! Maybe I'll just start with the frame.

Makin' progress -- slow but steady!

Some questions...
Do most people paint or POR15 the frame? I was planning to use POR15 w/ a chassis black topcoat.

I was also planning to put the suspension and drivetrain back on the frame before the cab. Shouldn't be a problem right? Any gotchas?

For painting the cab, I was planning to use a high build zinc primer first and follow that with a compatible epoxy primer. I'm using a single stage paint and have some concerns over its durability on the cab floor.

Thanks,
--Jack

 

It is my understanding that topcoats do not do well over POR15 so you might want to check with the mfg on that. No problem putting your suspension and complete drivetrain back together before adding the cab. It actually is much easier without the cab in the way.

 

Forgot to mention its POR15 topcoat that goes on top of the POR15 base coat. Its a low lustre finish that isnt UV sensitive. Shoulda mentioned that.

 

Great work ethic's, and being alittle behind in progress of a classic is priceless. as LEckart stated do your research on por15 product's. In my opinion if your sandblasting the chassis a would use a company like eastwood product their best product is Extreme Chassis black. Its fluid & fuel resistant, chip, scratch & corrosion resistent as well. POR15 is a great product, but going as far in detail as you are and with less options of painting over their product with others product is not an option.
Again great work and keep us posted.

Mitch

 

I'd love to have the paint code you used for the grille!!!

 

Wow, so seriously under-estimated my progress by this point!

Jack...

here's an easy formula for estimating project time... worked for me so far...

#1 make a generous estimate on the amount of time needed.. include breaks, runs to the parts store, emergency room, food..etc

#2 multiply that number by three

#3 it will only take you twice that length of time plus some more..


your project is looking really good so far...

john