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snakebite8

painted rear part of the frame

some pre and after paint pics of my 1985 F150. looks way better!

Joe from NJ. 1985 F150 shortbed with 4.9 and its a stick. Put some Black FR500's on it. 17X9 upfront and 17X10.5 in the back.

Gary Lewis

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Looking good, Joe! Well done!

What paint did you use?

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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
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

snakebite8

Re: painted rear part of the frame

thank u! por-15

Joe from NJ. 1985 F150 shortbed with 4.9 and its a stick. Put some Black FR500's on it. 17X9 upfront and 17X10.5 in the back.

Gary Lewis

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POR15 would be my pic. I know some like other paints, but POR15 has always done well for me.

One trick I learned is to spray it with a top coat while it is sticky. But, spraying black paint, of any sheen, on black POR is difficult 'cause you can't tell what you've sprayed. So I've started using the silver color POR15 and hitting it with a chassis black spray. Lots easier to tell where you've been.

However, my shop crane, engine stand, and several other things are painted with the base black POR15 and they have held up really well to all sorts of abuse. So I'm pleased with the stuff.

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snakebite8

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that's a great idea. I will have to remember that. thank u

Joe from NJ. 1985 F150 shortbed with 4.9 and its a stick. Put some Black FR500's on it. 17X9 upfront and 17X10.5 in the back.

Gary Lewis

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The POR has to be still sticky or the sprayed topcoat won't adhere. But you can use any topcoat that way. And, it works for me far, FAR better than trying to brush a topcoat on. I can never get a full coat on by brushing, I always miss something. And then you need to put another coat on. But each additional coat brings with it brush marks and roughness. Not so with the spray.

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Rembrant

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That looks great! Reminds me of when I did mine. Nothing like seeing fresh black paint on a stripped frame.

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

snakebite8

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thank u

Joe from NJ. 1985 F150 shortbed with 4.9 and its a stick. Put some Black FR500's on it. 17X9 upfront and 17X10.5 in the back.

Dyn Blin

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Wow, that really pops. Nice work.

Sonoma County,CA
1982 F150 Flareside XLS
NP435 4x4
351W Motorcraft 2150

ArdWrknTrk

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What a difference!

That's awesome.

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.

snakebite8

Re: painted rear part of the frame

cleaned up the rad support

Joe from NJ. 1985 F150 shortbed with 4.9 and its a stick. Put some Black FR500's on it. 17X9 upfront and 17X10.5 in the back.

Gary Lewis

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Looks good. Did you POR-15 it?

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snakebite8

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no. used black underhood paint

Joe from NJ. 1985 F150 shortbed with 4.9 and its a stick. Put some Black FR500's on it. 17X9 upfront and 17X10.5 in the back.

Gary Lewis

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Probably best as the POR will turn whiteish with the UV the radiator support will see.

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snakebite8

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yes. I am hoping to jump on the bed this week. trying to get a few customer cars done and do my own stuff lol

Joe from NJ. 1985 F150 shortbed with 4.9 and its a stick. Put some Black FR500's on it. 17X9 upfront and 17X10.5 in the back.

snakebite8

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I think its time I just named the Truck Corona! with everything going on and it being Yellow I think its the best name for it lol

Joe from NJ. 1985 F150 shortbed with 4.9 and its a stick. Put some Black FR500's on it. 17X9 upfront and 17X10.5 in the back.

Gary Lewis

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That sure seems fitting!

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