FuzzFace2 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Thats it. Time to rebuild and paint mine. Looking good Cory I was wondering who would have their truck painted and together first you or me I think you will beat me. I still need to paint the fenders (2 colors), tail gate & running boards and put everything else back in / on. Again looks great. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 Thats it. Time to rebuild and paint mine. lol. It's a slippery slope Ray, be careful...lol. Once you start tearing into that stuff, it's difficult to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 Looking good Cory I was wondering who would have their truck painted and together first you or me I think you will beat me. Dave, if I do, it's only because I'm cheating by paying a shop to do the body work...lol. They're telling me I should have it back by the end of Tuesday. The truck was in the oven, but they still want it to sit over the weekend for the paint to harden up some more. I don't have a whole lot to do to it when I get it back. 1. Install mirrors and wiper arms. 2. Install grill and front bumper. 3. Install rear bumper and license plate bracket. 4. Install new speakers in doors, run speaker wires, etc. 5. Install new driver's door switch (The one for the dome light). 6. Install interior door panels. 7. Install door gaskets/seals. 8. Fix issue with fuel sending unit in tank. 9. Install bed back on frame. 10. Install gasoline in the tank and drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Looking good Cory I was wondering who would have their truck painted and together first you or me I think you will beat me. Dave, if I do, it's only because I'm cheating by paying a shop to do the body work...lol. They're telling me I should have it back by the end of Tuesday. The truck was in the oven, but they still want it to sit over the weekend for the paint to harden up some more. I don't have a whole lot to do to it when I get it back. 1. Install mirrors and wiper arms. 2. Install grill and front bumper. 3. Install rear bumper and license plate bracket. 4. Install new speakers in doors, run speaker wires, etc. 5. Install new driver's door switch (The one for the dome light). 6. Install interior door panels. 7. Install door gaskets/seals. 8. Fix issue with fuel sending unit in tank. 9. Install bed back on frame. 10. Install gasoline in the tank and drive! Knowing you, you will have it banged out in a weekend Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 Knowing you, you will have it banged out in a weekend Dave ---- Well, I'm running out of time here, and fast. The truck has barely moved at all this season, and by the time she's all back together and cleaned up inside and out, I'll basically just have October and a little time in November. It's hit or miss really. November can be really nice here, albeit a little cool. Problem is, we often get a dump of snow sometime in November...or freezing rain, whatever, and out come the salt trucks. Once that happens, the season is over for the Blue Mule. It doesn't stay that early, but it's enough to make a mess of the roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Well, I'm running out of time here, and fast. The truck has barely moved at all this season, and by the time she's all back together and cleaned up inside and out, I'll basically just have October and a little time in November. It's hit or miss really. November can be really nice here, albeit a little cool. Problem is, we often get a dump of snow sometime in November...or freezing rain, whatever, and out come the salt trucks. Once that happens, the season is over for the Blue Mule. It doesn't stay that early, but it's enough to make a mess of the roads. Man, I am so ready to see the final product of this build. Ive not commented much in here, but ive been following along. My blue flareside is showing its age. It still gets a lot of attention, but it could use a full restoration. Im loving my 300 straight. And im going to play around with it a little more. Im actually wondering if a mustang or late model f150 4.6 would be a fun swap. I totalled a low mileage grand marquis, and sold the whole car for $300. I should have ripped the drivetrain out and saved it. The 4.6 has no balls in the low rpm range though, in stock form. Id have a lot of money in a cam upgrade. Luckily, the flaresides arent too heavy, so it might not be too bad of a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny G Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Man, I am so ready to see the final product of this build. Ive not commented much in here, but ive been following along. My blue flareside is showing its age. It still gets a lot of attention, but it could use a full restoration. Im loving my 300 straight. And im going to play around with it a little more. Im actually wondering if a mustang or late model f150 4.6 would be a fun swap. I totalled a low mileage grand marquis, and sold the whole car for $300. I should have ripped the drivetrain out and saved it. The 4.6 has no balls in the low rpm range though, in stock form. Id have a lot of money in a cam upgrade. Luckily, the flaresides arent too heavy, so it might not be too bad of a match. I like that blue, you may have mentioned it but what color is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Paint is ON! A month late, but better late than never! The pictures are not mine...I haven't even seen it in the flesh yet, but I'll be dropping by after work! Back on the road next week, just in time to get some fall driving in. Nice color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 I like that blue, you may have mentioned it but what color is it? It's Ford code "3P", aka Medium Blue Metallic, used on the trucks between 1982-1984. I guess should say it's a revised code 3P, as the original I believe was a single stage, and it is now base/clear. We have another member on here (RayCecil) with an '82 that is the same 3P color code. I'm sure Ford pumped a zillion of these trucks out in this color, but I haven't found a lot of them to compare to. I spent some time Googling for trucks with the 3P paint code one time and all I found was the truck below, and I know nothing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 I like that blue, you may have mentioned it but what color is it? It's Ford code "3P", aka Medium Blue Metallic, used on the trucks between 1982-1984. I guess should say it's a revised code 3P, as the original I believe was a single stage, and it is now base/clear. We have another member on here (RayCecil) with an '82 that is the same 3P color code. I'm sure Ford pumped a zillion of these trucks out in this color, but I haven't found a lot of them to compare to. I spent some time Googling for trucks with the 3P paint code one time and all I found was the truck below, and I know nothing about it. Cory, I think this photo is sexier..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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