1971 ford f250 paint - 6 new pics (7/31/07)

[1971ford]

yeah some pics! The paint job has been going pretty good but i had to redo the first door because paint got under the blue painters tape . But i have a a pic of what it looks like all finished(the door). I have also put on the white paint and a few layers of blue but sadly, i ran out of spray and have to get more. So, so far i have one door done and three quarters of another door done.
The new paintjob


a little closer up

I will have to sand this rust off before the hood gets painted


The second door (not done yet, i have to buy more spray )


nothing to do with paint but i put the pic on anyways


What it should turn out to look like.

[layedout72]

I honestly can say I am suprised. That looks killer. It looks, dare i say, professional. NICE work!

[1971ford]

i got some more spray and finished the passenger door. I am now working on removing the front fenders and hood

[MadMaxetc]

Looking good. An OK paint job is better than NO paint job.

Yours is looking good, can't wait to see it all done!

[1971ford]

yeah, it will look better than some primer sprayed in some spots and rust spots for sure!

Little update: i have taken off one of the fenders and i will take off the other one tomorrow. I have also taken off the front bumper and the peice of body just above the front bumper. On monday the hood,both fenders,and the stip of body just above the front bumper should all be almost rust free,painted and back on the truck. (hopefully!). Then i will just have the cab and the bed to do. Lots Of Progress!!!!! I will post pics up when i tomorrow.

[dablack00]

Where did you get the paint and how much did it cost. Is it mixed w/ a hardener or just some thinner? How much are you thinning?

thanks
Austin

[1971ford]

I got the paint at kragen auto parts and it was 22 dollars for a quart. The name of the paint is duplicolor paintshop and it already has everything mixed into it.

[dablack00]

Ok, so it is a lacquer paint. Lacquer won't last long down here (houston). One thing really good about lacquer is that you don't need a pressure suit to spray it. If you are looking for an inexpesive way to make a truck all one color, then lacquer is the way to go. I think it is perfect for a rough and ready daily driver. If you get in a fender bender, you can touch up at the paint any time (no respray window).

Austin

[BiggDogg]

Nice job with the paint. Keep us posted.

[1971ford]

ok, i havent gotten pics yet of the fenders because the camera batteries are charging but i will soon. I have to sand the paint i just put on to the fenders because of very rough spots.

[1971ford]

I dont have the camera my mom took it to her mom's house (yes i live with my mom still because im 13. remember: this paintjob is being done by a 13 year old .) . so no pictures until late tomorrow. plus i cant paint anyways because i just finished off one of my preval sprayers. well thats the little update.

[1971ford]

update : i have painted my hood and fenders and have put them back on.
i got the camera so that means Pictures!

it looks so perty





i have to raise the fender a bit with spacers

[1971ford]

oh and i have to put another coat on the door because it is lighter than the rest. I cant wait to do the cab and bed!

[mljjones67]

Lookin good Ryan. That is awesome you are starting out at such a young age. I am jealous!!

[1971ford]

i will not be working on my truck ( putting it back together) for a while because im going to seattle washington on wednesday. although they might have internet.