Making progress...and have pictures!
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Making progress...and have pictures!
I got the front end put back together this week. Check it out on my website and let me know what you think.
John's 1973 Ford F100 - Eddie- Body/ Paint Work/ Other Mods
John's 1973 Ford F100 - Eddie- Body/ Paint Work/ Other Mods
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I like the console you built for the cab - does the top of that back section that overhangs the seat lift up for storage underneath?
Another question - the bumper - is that the same bumper that's chrome in the first picture? If it is, how did you get the paint to stick to it? I'm kinda curious about that as my bumper is rust-pitted but otherwise straight...
I had to laugh at the banner ad that greeted me when I went to go see your pics - it asked me if I was a "Sparkly Vampire" - something about a Twilight quiz... Real vampires don't sparkle, dammit!
Another question - the bumper - is that the same bumper that's chrome in the first picture? If it is, how did you get the paint to stick to it? I'm kinda curious about that as my bumper is rust-pitted but otherwise straight...
I had to laugh at the banner ad that greeted me when I went to go see your pics - it asked me if I was a "Sparkly Vampire" - something about a Twilight quiz... Real vampires don't sparkle, dammit!
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Thanks. I'm in NC, but I'll have to see how well my work holds up before I start offering my services. he he he
Still got a long way to go, but I'm feeling good about what has been completed. Next step: fabricating a ducktail spoiler for the bed. Haven't really started it yet, but I'll put "
" in advance.
I have settled on my wheels, which will remain undisclosed for the time being.
That and the spoiler, hood scoop (still undecided), stripes, and 1" drop in the rear should make for a mean ride.
Still got a long way to go, but I'm feeling good about what has been completed. Next step: fabricating a ducktail spoiler for the bed. Haven't really started it yet, but I'll put "
" in advance. I have settled on my wheels, which will remain undisclosed for the time being.
That and the spoiler, hood scoop (still undecided), stripes, and 1" drop in the rear should make for a mean ride.
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I like the console you built for the cab - does the top of that back section that overhangs the seat lift up for storage underneath?
Another question - the bumper - is that the same bumper that's chrome in the first picture? If it is, how did you get the paint to stick to it? I'm kinda curious about that as my bumper is rust-pitted but otherwise straight...
Another question - the bumper - is that the same bumper that's chrome in the first picture? If it is, how did you get the paint to stick to it? I'm kinda curious about that as my bumper is rust-pitted but otherwise straight...
2. Yes. I sanded the snot out of it with 120 grit before I painted it, and we'll just have to see how well it stays on. I also painted the inside after I sanded the snot out of it. I just used semi-gloss black engine paint.
3. FYI- I used Rust-Oleum. Their clear engine paint is awesome as a clear coat on dark colors, as long as you use Rust-Oleum for your color coat too. Take a closer look at the glove box door and tell me what you see.
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For God's sake...at least give me a wizard or the Grim Reaper or something that could come out of a Black Sabbath song.
