FuzzFace2 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Not yet. I want to get another one first. And some parts too. Not sure I ever want out to be worth a lot since I don't plan to sell. I learned my lesson when I sold my first one. I get that. I actually like the weathered, dented, rusty and patina look. I could have easily lived with that if I still had original paint, etc. My problem was with the lumpy body fill that had been stuffed into the front fenders and cab corners, bed, etc...it did not look good. My default is for everything to look "nice", and it's difficult to ignore that mindset... If I bought the truck below, I'd leave it just as it is. I quite like that weathered and original look. https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/d/mcalester-1985-ford-f150-she-runs-as/6959271901.html I don't mine the weathered, surface rust & patina look if it is for real, not this fake crap, but all dented is just a well used truck. I do like the one below as it is what I would call real and not dented and would also leave it as is if I was to get it. My default is for everything to look "nice", and it's difficult to ignore that mindset... You too! Look what it got me into, cab off frame rebuild Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 My default is for everything to look "nice", and it's difficult to ignore that mindset... You too! Look what it got me into, cab off frame rebuild Dave ---- I've kinda started to realize this dilemma myself. I'd like to improve the appearance a bit, but I don't want a show truck that I'm reluctant to use as a truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 My default is for everything to look "nice", and it's difficult to ignore that mindset... You too! Look what it got me into, cab off frame rebuild Dave ---- I've kinda started to realize this dilemma myself. I'd like to improve the appearance a bit, but I don't want a show truck that I'm reluctant to use as a truck. Mine is going to be a nice looking driver it just happened that it was a cab off frame rebuild LOL Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 Not yet. I want to get another one first. And some parts too. Not sure I ever want out to be worth a lot since I don't plan to sell. I learned my lesson when I sold my first one. I get that. I actually like the weathered, dented, rusty and patina look. I could have easily lived with that if I still had original paint, etc. My problem was with the lumpy body fill that had been stuffed into the front fenders and cab corners, bed, etc...it did not look good. My default is for everything to look "nice", and it's difficult to ignore that mindset... If I bought the truck below, I'd leave it just as it is. I quite like that weathered and original look. https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/d/mcalester-1985-ford-f150-she-runs-as/6959271901.html 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 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. Congrats! I really like that color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 Congrats! I really like that color. Thanks Scott! It's supposed to be the original factory color, although I'm having a hard time getting used it compared to the old chalky flat blue that it was...lol. I'm not sure if the new color is 100% correct, but it's close enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Congrats! I really like that color. Thanks Scott! It's supposed to be the original factory color, although I'm having a hard time getting used it compared to the old chalky flat blue that it was...lol. I'm not sure if the new color is 100% correct, but it's close enough for me. My thought is that unless it's a museum all numbers match vehicle, being spot on with the 84 color is less important than you being happy with the look. No doubt -after your truck is back on the road, people will be approaching you about it in the parking lot no matter how close to factory it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 My thought is that unless it's a museum all numbers match vehicle, being spot on with the 84 color is less important than you being happy with the look. No doubt -after your truck is back on the road, people will be approaching you about it in the parking lot no matter how close to factory it is! Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Looks good! I like it! And I agree with Scott - it is your truck, and you'll love the color. Can't wait to see it all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 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. Thats it. Time to rebuild and paint mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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