Just got my truck back from the paint shop

[flathead95hp]

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/flathead95hp/P6150013.jpg this is a before shot

[flathead95hp]

this is the after shot and back to the original colors, just like when dad bought it in 77
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/flathead95hp/P7060006-1.jpg

[surewhynot]

Awsome! I love that you kept with the factory colors and scheme.

[flathead95hp]

Awsome! I love that you kept with the factory colors and scheme.

I wanted to be exactly like it was when Dad owned it, I can't wait to see the look on his face when he comes up from SC this week, I just finished it up yesterday.

[Skandocious]

:drool: That thing is gorgeous! I love it. Thanks for sharing.

[flathead95hp]

It was a lot of work to get it done in 3 days, but it was worth it. I am seriously looking forward to All truck Carlisle, It's gonna be awesome!

[john112deere]

Beautiful truck!

[flathead95hp]

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/flathead95hp/P7060005-1.jpg

A side shot.

[flathead95hp]

The great thing about it was that in primer, I won two trophies I can't wait to see what I do with a new paint job.

[highhorse78]

Wow, nice truck! Really like how you kept the "old school" theme with the rims, topper and push bar. Was that first pic in primer?

[flathead95hp]

Wow, nice truck! Really like how you kept the "old school" theme with the rims, topper and push bar. Was that first pic in primer?

Yes, first one was in primer. everything that is on the truck is original to that truck. It has been in the family since new and never left , only took me 26 years to get it back and restore it to it's former glory.

[Ranger429]

Nice job and nice truck to, I like the old school rims.

[flathead95hp]

Nice job and nice truck to, I like the old school rims.

Thanks, Dad got them in 1980, I don't even think they make them anymore, but they still look nice on the truck.

[slmann]

Very nice. Love the truck.

[smokey]

Very nice. i like restoring suff to factory specs.

[flathead95hp]

Had to restore it to the factory, wouldn't be right any other way. Besides that, I used to drive it to school in 81-82 and everytime I drive that truck I go back in time. Just wish gas prices were the same as then.LOL

[polarbear]

Awesome- one a number of levels!

[highhorse78]

Again, very nice job on the truck. Let us know what you're dad says when he sees it...
By the way, that wouldnt be you in you're sig would it?:)

[mrfixit]

That's a great looking job on that truck...

Now you need to update your avatar to match... maybe with a close-up of the girl? :rofl2:
Ok, ok... the truck! ;)

[flathead95hp]

Again, very nice job on the truck. Let us know what you're dad says when he sees it...
By the way, that wouldnt be you in you're sig would it?:)

No I'm not that girl. She just liked the truck.

[flathead95hp]

That's a great looking job on that truck...

Now you need to update your avatar to match... maybe with a close-up of the girl? :rofl2:
Ok, ok... the truck! ;)

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/flathead95hp/2008-05-26-1354-04_edited.jpg

[bucks77ford]

Paul, that's a very nice truck you have there. I love the colors. Just curious, did you change out the bed at some point in time.

[flathead95hp]

Paul, that's a very nice truck you have there. I love the colors. Just curious, did you change out the bed at some point in time.
I think my uncle changed it out years ago, It did have 3 tanks when Dad bought it.

[BigBII]

Awsome! I love that you kept with the factory colors and scheme.

Glad you guys all like the work but Paul didn't tell you the horror stories
that went a long with that 4th of Jult weekend hehehe,
Now he wants me to sign it

[BigBII]

:drool: That thing is gorgeous! I love it. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Chris told you I could paint.smiliegitrdone

[highhorse78]

What horror stories? Lets hear em!

[jjlogue3]

That is an awesome looking truck man!!!!!! Awesome job!

[jr32560]

No I'm not that girl. She just liked the truck.
highhorse78 was hoping to get her number smiliegitrdone

[jr32560]

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/flathead95hp/2008-05-26-1354-04_edited.jpg


Paul before his sex change-joke -Paul don't get mad 'hiding_smilie'

[flathead95hp]

What horror stories? Lets hear em!

Well to start out everything was ok with the primer, and the green, but when it was time to open the white it turned out to be SILVER. I was freaking out and of course the place where I got the paint was closed, so we were scrambling to find a quart or 2 of bright white. So, while we were trying to find paint, the guy who owns the shop, started checking around and came up with a white they use to mix different colors with, so it went on and 4 shots of clear later it was white and super bright. He said this white is bright er than Arctic white and it is. So, after 20 minutes of running around , the problem was solved. and as for the paint I got from NAPA, I got my money back Monday after a few minutes of explaining why I should get it back.

[flathead95hp]

highhorse78 was hoping to get her number smiliegitrdone


All I can tell you is her name is Emily and she was really nice. She said it was the first truck she ever posed in front of and she thought it was really cool.

[surewhynot]

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[TexasNomad]

Wow thats a great looking truck.. I haven't seen rims like that since I was a wee one, do they even make them any more?

[highhorse78]

highhorse78 was hoping to get her number smiliegitrdone

Yeah, shes not too bad, just kinda wonderin whats on her leg? Looks like a roach.:suspicious:

When I heard "horror stories" I thought something might of got damaged at the paint shop. Sounds like you got it under control. Again, nice job!

[rsalter66]

It looks like a Speck of Poo if you ask me Double H

[bucks77ford]

Poo wipes off right.

[rsalter66]

A shot of Dr Ricks Rude Oil would take that right off !!!
Guarentied to cure what ails'ersmilieleghump

[flathead95hp]

Just an update..... Went to a car show last week and took home a 2nd place trophy ,even though I lost the driver side mirror on the way to the show.
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/flathead95hp/P7190009.jpg

[flathead95hp]

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/flathead95hp/P7190002.jpg

Mirror and gasket fell out on the way to the show, Found the gasket on the side of the road the next day.

[Lost]

Cool . My dad had the cream and white combo in 78 . (My firdt complete tear down and redo .(I don't think I'd let my 14 yr old do that . Guess got cool dad.

Like the factory cap also. OH I remember the rims . I still like the hurricains . And HAd them on my 79.

But there is a 97 F350 with hurricains around here they look like he had them chromed . Boy do they stick out at the shows.

Any how excellent job . Dad will be surprised .

We kept dads 78 till 92 3 beds several fenders set doors and frame replacement we finally gave up. I'm glad u didn't .

[lenny1carl]

i see a truck of the YEAR!

[flathead95hp]

Dad saw it last week when he was in town. He thought the truck looked great and said he regretted selling it in 85. But he was happy that I bought it and he said it never looked better.

[bucks77ford]

Awesome, congrats on the car show.

[Skandocious]

Wow great work! That's really awesome.

[slmann]

congrats on the trophy.

[rsalter66]

Just an update..... Went to a car show last week and took home a 2nd place trophy ,even though I lost the driver side mirror on the way to the show.
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/flathead95hp/P7190009.jpg

Congrats! but I need to ask where you got the wire covers on the headlights? those are trick, I want some

[flathead95hp]

Congrats! but I need to ask where you got the wire covers on the headlights? those are trick, I want some


I got those for Dad in 1982. I didn't think they would last as long as they have. The place where I got them went out of business in 1988. I'm not sure if they are even available anymore. May want to try a search on it. I think I've seen some on Jeeps.

[mrfixit]

Used to find those in Off road mags... and they still use them up along the Trans-alaskan.
Some on Ebay here> (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OFF-ROAD-HEADLIGHT-ROCK-STONE-GUARD-PROTECTORS-ROUND_W0QQitemZ310063738250QQcmdZViewItem)
Rectangular style Here> (http://www.xrsonly.com/content/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=77&page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=3423&category_id=570&vmcchk=1&Itemid=77)

[rsalter66]

Thanks, I found those on e-bay after I asked, for that price I just might have to get my self some??

[Ridgerunner]

Paul That is one sweet truck,I can't get enough of seeing your picture.Excellent
Job Dave.

[cdeal28078]

Nice truck. I really like that model next to the 71's of course. lol
Clint

[TexasNomad]

Wonna Trade truckssmilietease

[flathead95hp]

Nice truck. I really like that model next to the 71's of course. lol
Clint

I've always liked the way the older Fords looked, My dad has a 66 f100 Custom cab, and my brother has a 72 f100 Sport Custom. I guess it was karma that I got my Dad's truck back after all those years.

[flathead95hp]

Wonna Trade truckssmilietease


'hah' I wouldn't trade this truck for anything, means to much to me.

[Skandocious]

'hah' I wouldn't trade this truck for anything, means to much to me.**puts away his briefcase filled with 1 bajillion dollars**

Nevermind smilietease

[TexasNomad]

**puts away his briefcase filled with 1 bajillion dollars**

Nevermind smilietease
Just a Bajillion wow Skan that's low I had all ready cut out my liver............ ........ could some have drive me to the ER gettin a lil woozy here :drool: