Gary Lewis Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I had great plans to do the SEM paint on the dash but...... Just before I was going out my alarm on my phone went off ... drivers safety meeting in 1 hour! Before I left for the meeting the wife and I were talking and she wanted to know if the truck would be ready for my work's car / truck show Nov 9th? Told her was not sure as I need to get the windshield in and new tires. I can drive it with out the door glass in or door panels and other little things but tires are a big one. Wife cant drive stick so she cant take the truck anywhere and I don't want her to drive it before me testing it. So the plan is I will load the tires in my truck, it has room, and she can take them to get new tires mounted, and off I went for the meeting. So when I got back home I just did not feel like doing the dash and if you don't feel it don't do it is what I say so I moved on to something else. You know them black wheels that have tires that need to be changed? I pulled them off the truck and used paint stripper on them. Paint came off pretty easy and I think it had silver paint under the black. I also used Simple Green and a green scrub pad then used Alum. wheel cleaner and a soft brush. They look OK but they need some type of HD cleaner and a quick polish on the outer ring & fins. I took a DA sander to center caps as they had black paint on them to cover up the rust they had and then sprayed them with the same bright silver color of the bumpers. I wanted to use a little darker silver but the can would not spray. I need clean the lug nuts of paint yet. I drilled & taped the trailer hitch mount for the 7 blade trailer light connector. Need to pick up wire for the trailer brakes and run that and a 12 volt power wire from the engine bay to the light plug before I wire up the plug. I went back thru all my parts bins looking for the 3 missing door latch post .... still MIA, have to check the thread size of the 1 I have and get new ones. I also pulled out the rest of the plastic that needs to be washed and painted with the SEM paint. Don't know if I will do them the same time as the dash pad / cover as they will need a lot more prep and SEM texture spray before the paint goes on. Dave ---- I agree - if you don't feel like doing it then, don't do it then. This is a hobby. But you are still making progress. One suggestion though, make sure you get the Simple Green off the aluminum. It corrodes aluminum if left on. Don't ask. On the SEM, if you have the room to lay all the parts out it would be great to do them all in one go. But if not then work them in small batches. As you said, the other parts texture, so they'll need more work. By the way, I've not used the texture yet, but I need to on the door panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 I agree - if you don't feel like doing it then, don't do it then. This is a hobby. But you are still making progress. One suggestion though, make sure you get the Simple Green off the aluminum. It corrodes aluminum if left on. Don't ask. On the SEM, if you have the room to lay all the parts out it would be great to do them all in one go. But if not then work them in small batches. As you said, the other parts texture, so they'll need more work. By the way, I've not used the texture yet, but I need to on the door panels. If not in the mood and you do the job I feel it will not come out the best it can as your hart was not into it and why I moved on to something else. On the green I was putting it on with a sponge that had the green scruby and I worked 1 wheel at a time and rinsed with water. I did see when work the wheels the soap would turn gray. Maybe I need to hit them again as they still have some dirt stains on them. I also need to clean the back sides for the stick on wheel weights, I don't want them on the front side and I think that is all that will fit this wheel. When working the center caps I found they were ET's so wonder if the wheels are from ET also? I have not used the texture yet, bought to do this, and will let you know how it works out. Been raining pretty heavy here since 5am, even the dogs don't want to go out, so running across the yard to my garage is something I am building up to LOL Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 I agree - if you don't feel like doing it then, don't do it then. This is a hobby. But you are still making progress. One suggestion though, make sure you get the Simple Green off the aluminum. It corrodes aluminum if left on. Don't ask. On the SEM, if you have the room to lay all the parts out it would be great to do them all in one go. But if not then work them in small batches. As you said, the other parts texture, so they'll need more work. By the way, I've not used the texture yet, but I need to on the door panels. If not in the mood and you do the job I feel it will not come out the best it can as your hart was not into it and why I moved on to something else. On the green I was putting it on with a sponge that had the green scruby and I worked 1 wheel at a time and rinsed with water. I did see when work the wheels the soap would turn gray. Maybe I need to hit them again as they still have some dirt stains on them. I also need to clean the back sides for the stick on wheel weights, I don't want them on the front side and I think that is all that will fit this wheel. When working the center caps I found they were ET's so wonder if the wheels are from ET also? I have not used the texture yet, bought to do this, and will let you know how it works out. Been raining pretty heavy here since 5am, even the dogs don't want to go out, so running across the yard to my garage is something I am building up to LOL Dave ---- I knew I would have an early get out day so took the wheels with me to work and on the way home dropped them off. If all goes good I should have them by EBD but this is me (look below) LOL Thanks to Bill aka BRNWAXA, member on FTE With the parts I got from Bill and some of what I have will work to make a complete working set. I see the parts have a bracket that looks to use a mirror screw to support the mirror & outer panel from cracking, I don't know if it will clear on my truck so I wanted to test fit. Also wanted to test fit before I got into painting them & replacing the rubbers. I tried to fit 1 in a door, after trying for 45 min. and only getting a little farther than I did with the other wrong parts I was going to try the other side when it hit me! Why not see if the part is the same as what came out like I did with the wrong parts! Well besides the bracket that I can cut off if I have to they are ALSO too long! Only 1.5 inches longer but enough I cant get it to pivot it into place. When I have time, most likely this weekend, I will trim a little at a time till I can get them into place then I will make them look new before installing for good. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 I knew I would have an early get out day so took the wheels with me to work and on the way home dropped them off. If all goes good I should have them by EBD but this is me (look below) LOL Thanks to Bill aka BRNWAXA, member on FTE With the parts I got from Bill and some of what I have will work to make a complete working set. I see the parts have a bracket that looks to use a mirror screw to support the mirror & outer panel from cracking, I don't know if it will clear on my truck so I wanted to test fit. Also wanted to test fit before I got into painting them & replacing the rubbers. I tried to fit 1 in a door, after trying for 45 min. and only getting a little farther than I did with the other wrong parts I was going to try the other side when it hit me! Why not see if the part is the same as what came out like I did with the wrong parts! Well besides the bracket that I can cut off if I have to they are ALSO too long! Only 1.5 inches longer but enough I cant get it to pivot it into place. When I have time, most likely this weekend, I will trim a little at a time till I can get them into place then I will make them look new before installing for good. Dave ---- Truck has new sneakers Yesterday I dropped them off around lunch time on the way home from work and I stopped by about the same time today and they had 2 already mounted, other 2 while I waited. Took a little nap, up at 1am for work kills me, then hit the garage for a spell. Cleaned the lug nut up on the bench wire wheel. They should be replaced and I have a mix of 2 different types and some are rust pitted. Once the lugs were cleaned I mounted the wheels to the truck and got it down on all 4 again. I am on stand by for work so I plan to get the dash pad painted and if dry enough mounted along with the bezels to get them out of my way. I also want to get the vent frames trimmed and in the doors so I can get the glass installed. I also have to see if Auto Zone has the door striker posts as I cant find the other 3 I should have so I have no way to keep 1 of the doors closed. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Truck has new sneakers Yesterday I dropped them off around lunch time on the way home from work and I stopped by about the same time today and they had 2 already mounted, other 2 while I waited. Took a little nap, up at 1am for work kills me, then hit the garage for a spell. Cleaned the lug nut up on the bench wire wheel. They should be replaced and I have a mix of 2 different types and some are rust pitted. Once the lugs were cleaned I mounted the wheels to the truck and got it down on all 4 again. I am on stand by for work so I plan to get the dash pad painted and if dry enough mounted along with the bezels to get them out of my way. I also want to get the vent frames trimmed and in the doors so I can get the glass installed. I also have to see if Auto Zone has the door striker posts as I cant find the other 3 I should have so I have no way to keep 1 of the doors closed. Dave ---- Perfect! They look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Perfect! They look great! Thanks I would have taken the picture outside but it was raining and no glass in truck so no outside. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Thanks I would have taken the picture outside but it was raining and no glass in truck so no outside. Dave ---- Lookin’ good Dave!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Lookin’ good Dave!! You should certainly be proud of your accomplishments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny G Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 You should certainly be proud of your accomplishments! That's a fine looking truck. Come paint mine, I'll buy lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 That's a fine looking truck. Come paint mine, I'll buy lunch. The good, the bad and the I hate this truck! I had no work today so put a little time in on the truck starting with painting the dash pad, seat belt covers on the B pillar, the non-AC kick panel vents. I also washed the other part of the kick panels but did not paint yet. I went to use the textured SEM and both cans do not spray! I don't remember where I got them so $70 down the drain. Wonder if there is something else we can come up with to add texture? After the paint was dry on the pad time to install it and the rest of the dash. Only took about 4 times to figure out how it all went together. Then there was the issues of finding the right screws, this took most of the day but came out pretty good I think. I removed the trany cover and installed closed cell foam to seal it to the floor. I also washed the shifter boot and got that installed. I also installed 1 of the seat belt covers then saw that it might be in the way of installing the rear glass so held off on the other side. Now about glass, I trimmed the 2nd set of dividers shorter and tried to fit them in the door(s). Yes tried as I still could not get either into the doors. They are closer but just cant get them to fit. The door has a brace at the top the runs from the outer skin to inner frame to keep the outer skin from cracking from the weight of the mirror. If this was not there then it would be able to move back a little to let the "wing" clear the front of the door. I couldn't even get the old ones in and the doors had that brace in them before so I don't know why they will not go in? At that point I gave up and called it a day. I just don't know what I am going to do to get them in place? And they don't have the gasket or glass in them to make it easier to handle. Because I got the dash bezel installed I was able to turn the head lights off so left the battery hooked up and hope the battery stays up. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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