Re: My '69 F100 Build...TONS of pics!

Post by **Ranchero50** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:41 am

Few trucks have as much style as this build. It's not too fancy nor look like it was ordered out of a Summit catalog. The colors compliment each other and it's not over the top. It just screams 'Classic Hot Rod'

Pretty cool,
Jamie

F100builder · Post by **F100builder** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:56 pm

Wow Jamie...such high praise! Thank you very much and thanks again to everyone for your kind words and compliments!

They mean a great deal to me.

tylerb43 · Post by **tylerb43** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:30 pm

Patrick, I've said it before, and I'll say it again, your project was a huge reason and motivator for me to jump into mine after so many years. So thanks for that! And thanks for putting the story all together here! I love your truck - you've made many excellent choices in regards to bang-for-the-buck. Jamie's right, it does scream Classic Hot Rod, but the 3 words that I have to say every time I see it..."That's freaking cool!"

elgemcdlf · Post by **elgemcdlf** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:30 pm

If you guys think he has a rockin' bump you should see the work he has done on the '56! Talk about a perty chassis. By the way the bump is nice looking & I agree with the bang for the buck. A perfect example for young people just getting into the hobby.

F100builder · Post by **F100builder** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:43 pm

Wow...thanks guys!

My head is swelling!

It really means a lot. I'm very proud of this truck as I've really busted my butt on it and have done all that you see here on a relatively small budget so thanks again. Tyler, I need to get to your build thread and check on yours again. I've been absent from the forum for a little while and have missed quite a bit I'm sure. Elgemcdlf, thanks to you too...my '56 has been VERY neglected in the past few years and it's time to get crackin' again. It has been a marathon project and I'm getting a little disgusted with myself...must get it on the road before I can't do this stuff anymore!

I love the work you're doing to your truck as well. I'll be referring to your thread someday...I want to redo the '69 when my '56's paint is dry!

68fordhotrod · Post by **68fordhotrod** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:26 pm

F100builder wrote:and after another fresh coat of satin black, I took it to a show in the park...
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Love it best looking f100

CrypticRacer13 · Post by **CrypticRacer13** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:55 pm

Did you rattle can the truck? Thinking of painting mine black like this just for the mean time before i paint it blue down the road.

Weapon_F · Post by **Weapon_F** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 5:36 am

Dude! Awesome truck! I have to say you have built near on my exact idea for my bump! I have had this build designing in my head for so long and here it is in front of me! Love it, I hope mine turns out half as good as yours!

sargentrs · Post by **sargentrs** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 6:17 am

Great job Patrick! Awesome build and sharp looking truck.

cole71 · Post by **cole71** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 2:07 pm

Great looking truck! Gives me motivation to keep on my frame up rebuild. haha Keep up the good work!

F100builder · Post by **F100builder** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 5:01 pm

68fordhotrod wrote:Love it best looking f100

Thank you!

CrypticRacer13 wrote:Did you rattle can the truck? Thinking of painting mine black like this just for the mean time before i paint it blue down the road.

It is rattle can...Krylon satin black (don't do flat black IMO). I had the same idea. I just wanted the truck to be one color and in my budget for now. It's lasted remarkably well...I painted it in 2008 and added a second coat last summer to freshen it up a little (way fewer cans 2nd time). I want to perform a little rust repair and body work before I lay down a more expensive job. I think I may still do it in satin black but I'll gun-shoot a higher quality paint with some UV protection.

Weapon_F wrote:Dude! Awesome truck! I have to say you have built near on my exact idea for my bump! I have had this build designing in my head for so long and here it is in front of me! Love it, I hope mine turns out half as good as yours!

Thanks, good luck, and keep us posted!

sargentrs wrote:Great job Patrick! Awesome build and sharp looking truck.

cole71 wrote:Great looking truck! Gives me motivation to keep on my frame up rebuild. haha Keep up the good work!

Thanks guys!

CrypticRacer13 · Post by **CrypticRacer13** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:44 pm

I know if i do rattle can my highboy black itll change every other plan i had with the color..... having a red carpet would be sweet when i open my door

keep thinking blue Mike keep thinking blue

wasgas · Post by **wasgas** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 12:09 am

Great job, I love what you did with the motor it looks so old school, it's perfect!!!

F100builder · Post by **F100builder** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:51 pm

wasgas wrote:Great job, I love what you did with the motor it looks so old school, it's perfect!!!

Thank you much!

I dig it too!

dantheman71 · Post by **dantheman71** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:13 pm

wasgas wrote:Great job, I love what you did with the motor it looks so old school, it's perfect!!!

Couldn't agree more, that engine looks awesome. The whole truck looks awesome. Best rattle can job I've seen, and great choice in wheels