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Painting my truck this week.
 
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Just thought I'd share that I'm painting my Bullnose this week. It has come with its share of ups and downs. Don't have a garage to paint in so I opted for the classic "driveway" approach. Not too bad for my first full vehicle paint job. Here are some pictures of the bed. I start the cab today.
 
1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.
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That looks great!
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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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Nice!
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Well that looks just amazing!
 You seem to have perfect weather. A transformation like that took a lot of skill and preparation. Congratulations on your efforts.
Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake. Too much other stuff to mention. |
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Finished priming and sanding today. Base and clear goes on the cab tomorrow.
On the crummy side. My tailgate fell off the trash can that was holding it up. The can buckled under the weight after a few hours. Major bummer that will require more filler and repainting.
1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.
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1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.
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In reply to this post by Powerman5K
Nice, love it!
Know what, I hesitated between this blue and Light Canyon Red for Big Brother’s new two tone look!
Jeff / 1984 F350 Crew Cab 4x4/5.8L w351 4V/ T18/ D50 4.10 front/ 8' bed.
Restored 2019-2022. Nicknamed «Big Brother 1984», due to its soooo-looong shape & nod to George Orwell's 1984 famous novel. |
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Jeff / 1984 F350 Crew Cab 4x4/5.8L w351 4V/ T18/ D50 4.10 front/ 8' bed.
Restored 2019-2022. Nicknamed «Big Brother 1984», due to its soooo-looong shape & nod to George Orwell's 1984 famous novel. |
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Jeff, are you laughing at Adam's damaged tailgate??
Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake. Too much other stuff to mention. |
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LOL! Absolutely not!
I thought you were sorry about my colour choice, red instead of blue. Kind of «sorry about your red choice, not too late to change it for blue». Now I'm really laughing, about my poor English understanding!  Adam, sorry for the tailgate damage!
Jeff / 1984 F350 Crew Cab 4x4/5.8L w351 4V/ T18/ D50 4.10 front/ 8' bed.
Restored 2019-2022. Nicknamed «Big Brother 1984», due to its soooo-looong shape & nod to George Orwell's 1984 famous novel. |
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Thanks Jim!
I agree, the red choice was finally the good one for that big guy. I still really like Adam's Blue two tone too! And, again, I am sincerely sorry for your tailgate Adam. Sure you're going to fix it with no traces of this accident. 
Jeff / 1984 F350 Crew Cab 4x4/5.8L w351 4V/ T18/ D50 4.10 front/ 8' bed.
Restored 2019-2022. Nicknamed «Big Brother 1984», due to its soooo-looong shape & nod to George Orwell's 1984 famous novel. |
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 Update. I finished my cab today. Had issues with the hood. It will be finished next week. It's coming along!
1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.
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I used a single shot--not sure I would again. But, I stripped everything down to metal, with a lot of acid rust prep, and a lot of cutting out metal, etc. Then epoxy primer, primer, then single shot.....anyway...what you are doing looks really good. I also taped my garage walls with plastic like you!!! You have taped off the lines quite nicely BTW.
1980 Ford XLT F350
400 Engine (rebuilt to 406) Holley 2300 500 CFM manual Choke Carb Under Restore (1st time) |
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Yes, I like it as well.
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile
Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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  Just finished getting my truck back together after painting. I'm pretty pleased with how it came out. Next on the list is to install a Raptor spray in bed liner.
1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.
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