Notices
Ontario Chapter Join Chapter>, Leader: loudfords

Winter Storage

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 17, 2009 | 01:19 PM
  #1  
fp_5's Avatar
fp_5
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 4
From: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Winter Storage

Almost done putting the toys away. I need to talk to one more body shop to figure out if I'm going to send the F250 in for paint. First couple of guys simply would not touch it and said so outright and then added to do it to their standards would cost me,...well more than I paid for the truck. I guess body shops now like to do small jobs with hi margins or deal directly with insurance companies? I'm in no rush I just don't want to rust check this thing before painting and it will be outside this winter.
Almost outside, I put up one of those 10X20 portable garages in a friends back yard so it will be out of the elements as long as the thing doesn't blow away. BTW, a 10X20 garage is more like 12x20 at the base, took up more space than I needed to. May park the F250 this weekend?

The Falcon is under cover at my moms and the '76 has it's snows on waiting for a quick rattle can resto.

Is everyone else ready for the snow? I was at Napa and they're selling snowblowers this year. I asked how many they have sold so far and the answer was "well it hasn't snowed yet".
Speaking of which , I should get the snow blower out of storage and fire it up to make sure all is well.


Now for those christmas lights........

Frank
 
Reply
Old Nov 17, 2009 | 06:41 PM
  #2  
Red Ford Truck's Avatar
Red Ford Truck
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,205
Likes: 0
From: Ontario
Sounds like you've been busy.

Originally Posted by fp_5
Almost done putting the toys away. I need to talk to one more body shop to figure out if I'm going to send the F250 in for paint. First couple of guys simply would not touch it and said so outright and then added to do it to their standards would cost me,...well more than I paid for the truck. I guess body shops now like to do small jobs with hi margins or deal directly with insurance companies? I'm in no rush I just don't want to rust check this thing before painting and it will be outside this winter.
Almost outside, I put up one of those 10X20 portable garages in a friends back yard so it will be out of the elements as long as the thing doesn't blow away. BTW, a 10X20 garage is more like 12x20 at the base, took up more space than I needed to. May park the F250 this weekend?

The Falcon is under cover at my moms and the '76 has it's snows on waiting for a quick rattle can resto.

Is everyone else ready for the snow? I was at Napa and they're selling snowblowers this year. I asked how many they have sold so far and the answer was "well it hasn't snowed yet".
Speaking of which , I should get the snow blower out of storage and fire it up to make sure all is well.


Now for those christmas lights........

Frank
I hear ya about the body shops, that's why I ended up doing the job myself with the help of my pal of course.

That's one nice truck you have there so I can understand your reluctance to just let it get done anywhere.

I just got the Bronco sprayed by Rust Check in Bowmanville, the guy did an excellent job, we'll just have to see how it stacks up to Crown.

inbox me if you'd like to get together for a coffee before winter sets in.


Rick.
 
Reply
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 11:05 AM
  #3  
loudfords's Avatar
loudfords
FTE Chapter Leader
25 Year Member
Photogenic
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 3,862
Likes: 5
From: Beachville, Ontario
Club FTE Silver Member

Over here we have one guy who is THE go-to shop for hot rods/customs/restorations etc. But he charges everything time & material, no quotes/estimates whatsoever, because you never know what kind of rust you may run into.

Winter's not here yet, no worries about snow yet.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bad_habit_F350
New Member Introductions
12
Dec 1, 2014 01:19 PM
lundman
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
14
Feb 4, 2013 03:29 PM
cjben
General NON-Automotive Conversation
9
Mar 22, 2010 06:46 AM
AK Fifty-Three
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
10
Oct 22, 2008 11:09 AM
99f350sd
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
15
Feb 17, 2007 10:02 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:46 PM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE