87 Ford F250 feedback/ Yea or Nea Inmate Opinions Needed

[HubbaHubbaLife]

.. I think the real answer to this situation is forget the leak …just some hookers and blow…

Well who am I to argue.....

 

[Shlbyntro]

I thought I would do you a solid and move this to the correct thread

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

I thought I would do you a solid and move this to the correct thread View attachment 1318843

I'd be lying if I didnt do that sniff/ taste test somebody suggested. I am at the mercy of our inmates as you well know. Happily so!

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Fernando Mexican update....

So Im on a Big Block Ford forum in addition to this crazy place. I've been getting educated on these trucks from some sharp mechanical dudes like you guys. Apparently this 429/ 460 engine has been quite the workhorse. Lots of fans. I'm out about every 3rd day running erands kinda stuff and I always want to go hard through gears up around 5K rpms and let him flex. Well, last time I came back I was aware how empty that 16 gal tank gauge looked but said wtf stick er in garage and worry later. I always drink while driving Fernando so mighta had a few while out that day. I started it up today and Fernando just ran plum fucking outta gas right there. I had a neighbor joining and he walked out as we died... I said hey man we ain't goin anywhere till I walk to station with my plastic tank.... hesays I got 2 gals in my plastic tank I'll bring it. So off we go making it a couple miles to station.... I'm on the flower tonight so lost my track of thought but I'll just say, I wish that previos owner hadn't disconnected that 2nd 16 gallon tank.... I'm told I get maybe 5-8 mpg when I let Fernando run like he wants.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Bumping to keep thread alive.....
So I tightened up my valve cover bolts and eureka oil spotting is almost nada now. Took fernando for a rip down the coast and when I pulled over and idled into a friends place I'm noticing a bit of fan belt noise I'd like to reduce if easy somehow.
I popped hood and put my ear to sound and its definitely coming from all my belts/ fan area..... So any tips .... like spray some lube kinda thing? My instinct as a non tech guy is spraying lube on belts is no bueno? What say the fellas?

 

[oldboatsrule]

If the belt is tight and pullys are aligned correctly. Carefully take a bar of soap to the inside of the fan belt while idling. Should shut it right up.

PS. Watch out for the fan!

 

[Shlbyntro]

there's a product you can find at most auto parts stores called "belt dressing." It comes in an aerosol can and is easy to use. but you probably need to tighten/replace them

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

there's a product you can find at most auto parts stores called "belt dressing." It comes in an aerosol can and is easy to use. but you probably need to tighten/replace them

Cool thanks... So I'll try the soap bar on inside of fan belt tomorrow first.... if no reaction I'll go to AutoZone for "belt dressing" and try that. If still hear noise I have a neighbor guy who can tighten em up. Finally ; worst scenario .....if still has issue I buy new belts? Sound about right?

 

[Willie B]

… been down that road many times …bar of soap works for a bit. I don’t know about the aerosol… It is either time to just replace the belts or at a minimum tighten them…

 

[rrrr]

Cool thanks... So I'll try the soap bar on inside of fan belt tomorrow first.... if no reaction I'll go to AutoZone for "belt dressing" and try that. If still hear noise I have a neighbor guy who can tighten em up. Finally ; worst scenario .....if still has issue I buy new belts? Sound about right?

If overdone, that can cause failures of the alternator and other accessories. I would suspect alignment issues between those accessories and the fixed pulleys, in other words the crank and water pump. This is pretty common on engines that have been modified from stock.

Lay a straightedge between the accessory pulleys on the left and right sides of the engine, and see if they're in the same plane as the crank and water pump pulleys, then make sure the alternator and PS pump are parallel to the crank centerline.

You can also drink several beers, then stand to one side of the engine bay, close one eye, and visually check the alignments, but this method is not as reliable as measuring.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

If overdone, that can cause failures of the alternator and other accessories. I would suspect alignment issues between those accessories and the fixed pulleys, in other words the crank and water pump. This is pretty common on engines that have been modified from stock.

Lay a straightedge between the accessory pulleys on the left and right sides of the engine, and see if they're in the same plane as the crank and water pump pulleys, then make sure the alternator and PS pump are parallel to the crank centerline.

You can also drink several beers, then stand to one side of the engine bay, close one eye, and visually check the alignments, but this method is not as reliable as measuring.

Thanks..... I looked today and theres a few belts down there ha.... I see one large one [serpentine?] that powers what looks like alternator [lft]
and perhaps power steering [rt] and also covers ac I think. I rubbed a soap bar on that one where I could reach it. Couldn't get close to doing much of that big belt due to tight quarters. I'll eyeball alignment as well tomorrow. I haven't started it up to see if soap worked. I spotted some silicone lube spray that'd reach more of the belt if ya think I should do so.... ?

 

[4Waters]

Thanks..... I looked today and theres a few belts down there ha.... I see one large one [serpentine?] that powers what looks like alternator [lft]
and perhaps power steering [rt] and also covers ac I think. I rubbed a soap bar on that one where I could reach it. Couldn't get close to doing much of that big belt due to tight quarters. I'll eyeball alignment as well tomorrow. I haven't started it up to see if soap worked. I spotted some silicone lube spray that'd reach more of the belt if ya think I should do so.... ?

You have a serpentine belt? Shit, the noise could also be a tensioner or an idler pulley.

 

[Willie B]

Thanks..... I looked today and theres a few belts down there ha.... I see one large one [serpentine?] that powers what looks like alternator [lft]
and perhaps power steering [rt] and also covers ac I think. I rubbed a soap bar on that one where I could reach it. Couldn't get close to doing much of that big belt due to tight quarters. I'll eyeball alignment as well tomorrow. I haven't started it up to see if soap worked. I spotted some silicone lube spray that'd reach more of the belt if ya think I should do so.... ?

… you were supposed to do the soap with it running… got to be really careful with that maneuver..;That way you can tell immediately if it worked… the soap is a very temporary solution… the soap should be just to tell you that yeah the belt is either worn out or it needs to be tightened …so… after tightening pull up on the belt that should move about a quarter of an inch up-and-down… no play too tight… Anymore play to loose…
… and I know jack about serpentine belts… no clue if soap could be a temporary fix on those???…

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

… you were supposed to do the soap with it running… got to be really careful with that maneuver..;That way you can tell immediately if it worked… the soap is a very temporary solution… the soap should be just to tell you that yeah the belt is either worn out or it needs to be tightened …so… after tightening pull up on the belt that should move about a quarter of an inch up-and-down… no play too tight… Anymore play to loose…
… and I know jack about serpentine belts… no clue if soap could be a temporary fix on those???…

I recall it was supposed to be while running but there's no way to get an arm in there around that fan belt ole sport. Too tight. So I rubbed some soap on it and will fire it up and see if magic happens and go from there...

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

You have a serpentine belt? Shit, the noise could also be a tensioner or an idler pulley.

Hmmmmmmm.... @Shlbyntro to the courtesy phone please

 

[Shlbyntro]

judging by the picture in your original post it looks to be all vbelt setup.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

judging by the picture in your original post it looks to be all vbelt setup.

I'll post a good pic of area today.....

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Update on belt noise.... just took Fernando out for a stretch and Eureka! That lil bit of soap I rubbed on longest fan belt seems to have done the trick .... I understand it may be a short time fix but all in all a great lesson guys, thank you!

Also... during our rains I went out to dry off truck in garage... I was rubbing that rusted chrome aftermarket grill and noticed some chrome showing under it really easily so next project is getting something to "gently" remove rusting to see what lies beneath.... Anybody have any tips on what kinda scrubbing tool to try from hardware store?
Thinking a steel wool type brush .... wondering if that chrome might be affected too much?

 

[mash on it]

Update on belt noise.... just took Fernando out for a stretch and Eureka! That lil bit of soap I rubbed on longest fan belt seems to have done the trick .... I understand it may be a short time fix but all in all a great lesson guys, thank you!

Also... during our rains I went out to dry off truck in garage... I was rubbing that rusted chrome aftermarket grill and noticed some chrome showing under it really easily so next project is getting something to "gently" remove rusting to see what lies beneath.... Anybody have any tips on what kinda scrubbing tool to try from hardware store?
Thinking a steel wool type brush .... wondering if that chrome might be affected too much?

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I've used this for taking off rust and crap on less than stellar chrome wheels.

Liquid sandpaper/soap

Dan'l

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Update..... took steel wool to front rusted grill and like results however now that I see that chrome I'm certain I need to paint it black so that'll be next task.

Additionally....to those still following..... remember my oil drip pan had some water in it as well as oil? Well since that post I gently tightened up valve cover bolts and there's zero oil leak now.... and today I found my source of that water in the pan! Gonna tighten these bolts and see if takes care of it..... @Shlbyntro ... anywhere else I might look ya think? This was right in my face....

 

[Willie B]

.., looks like the water neck gasket to me… auto parts store… Buy the gasket… Razor blade.., both surfaces and lightly sand with 220 sandpaper very lightly… Make sure both surfaces are very clean… a thin film of high temp silicone… So it doesn’t get into the water system… tighten bolts… Not too tight don’t want to break them… if the water neck surfaces look really not good… Buy another one…

… Now back to the movie… Our favorite Chicko…

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

.., looks like the water neck gasket to me… auto parts store… Buy the gasket… Razor blade.., both surfaces and lightly sand with 220 sandpaper very lightly… Make sure both surfaces are very clean… a thin film of high temp silicone… So it doesn’t get into the water system… tighten bolts… Not too tight don’t want to break them… if the water neck surfaces look really not good… Buy another one…

… Now back to the movie… Our favorite Chicko…

Thanks I guess I got spoiled with oil leak solved by a simple tightening of bolts.... I actually think I could do that surgery you suggested.....Lets wait for couple more experts. to chime in.... I'll be snugging down those bolts before anything more aggressive. Got a neighbor with tools.

 

[Willie B]

Thanks I guess I got spoiled with oil leak solved by a simple tightening of bolts.... I actually think I could do that surgery you suggested.....Lets wait for couple more experts. to chime in.... I'll be snugging down those bolts before anything more aggressive. Got a neighbor with tools.

… I guess I should have started with tighten the bolts first.., but I am definitely not as sharp as I used to be???…

 

[240Hallett]

Thanks I guess I got spoiled with oil leak solved by a simple tightening of bolts.... I actually think I could do that surgery you suggested.....Lets wait for couple more experts. to chime in.... I'll be snugging down those bolts before anything more aggressive. Got a neighbor with tools.

Some of those aftermarket chrome/polished thermostat housings were less than awesome in the sealing department. Be careful not to strip the threads in the manifold chasing that leak.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Some of those aftermarket chrome/polished thermostat housings were less than awesome in the sealing department. Be careful not to strip the threads in the manifold chasing that leak.

Thanks for that.... yup I don't have a torque wrench but will resist any macho tightening and run engine while I snug em down a bit and look to see if solves that drip drip drip.... I'm feeling lucky

 

[Willie B]

Thanks for that.... yup I don't have a torque wrench but will resist any macho tightening and run engine while I snug em down a bit and look to see if solves that drip drip drip.... I'm feeling lucky

… well, yeah… The last post and your post… I can’t remember, but I think you said either a neighbor had tools or they were a mechanic or something… A good mechanic can get them tightened down pretty close to specs just by feei…
… I used to be able to do that… now I can’t even get my breakfast, torqued down close to specs……Hmmm…

 

[Willie B]

Some of those aftermarket chrome/polished thermostat housings were less than awesome in the sealing department. Be careful not to strip the threads in the manifold chasing that leak.

… yeah… I had to go back and look… And that does appear to be an aluminum intake… it wouldn’t take much to strip the threads in the manifold… the manifold would give up before the grade 3 bolts… or whatever they are…

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

The bolts were actually plenty tight so didn't force them... appears the silicon "gasket" though new looking is leaking as suspected by Willie B.... its such a little leak that I'm not motivated as yet. to take action. Still crazy pleased that oil leakage has stopped now after tightening valve covers.... easy peasy stuff! Thanks panel

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Going in for much needed seat re upholstery and headliner in am.... will post before/ after pics

 

[Willie B]

Going in for much needed seat re upholstery and headliner in am.... will post before/ after pics

… you’re getting ready to paint it…aren’t you???…I knew you would…
… pretty hard to resist the prices down there… Isn’t it

 

[Ultra...Good]

not sure if u have a rental place closa to you, but if I could I would rent a pressure tester for coolant leak. did once, just because. Will never search for a leak again without it.

no hot motor, no running motor. clean motor off, particularly where leak is suspected. top off system, pressurize, find leak.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

… you’re getting ready to paint it…aren’t you???…I knew you would…
… pretty hard to resist the prices down there… Isn’t it

I'm still on the fence regarding re painting .... the new trend is to keep the Patina look and Fernando definitely has that rustic crusty look today. Us older generation dudes tend to want to make things look perfect and new while the youngsters are drawn to something older in appearance so I've noticed. I'm still fighting my need to make it loook "new."
That said I am giving in to doing the upholstery cause Im tired of adjusting a mexican blanket under my ass getting in/ out. Im not too sure Mexico's pricing is the bargain folks in states assume as it was years ago.... especially in a community such as Rosarito so close to border where gringos are here all the time looking for bargains. I'm paying $450 for seat re upholstered and new headliner. I went back twice trying to grind this Mexican down from his $500 quote.... I did get a quote for $300 but that guy disappeared whereas this guys shop is a short walk and I can sit in sun with a beer watching their work. I grinded him yesterday while his team did a new carpet, seats and headliner job for $650 on a older chevy truck. They also replaced the sound proofing mat and glued in well. Took out seat "frame" and spray painted it looking like new. Upholstery fit/ finish looked good. They have a good reputation for craftmanship I hear. We'll find out today.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

not sure if u have a rental place closa to you, but if I could I would rent a pressure tester for coolant leak. did once, just because. Will never search for a leak again without it.

no hot motor, no running motor. clean motor off, particularly where leak is suspected. top off system, pressurize, find leak.

Thanks .... I actually can see the water leaking ... its not enough to concern myself with yet.... Its coming from the thermostat housing. See vid... this is exactly my situation...

 

[Ultra...Good]

ah, yes. that is one of a few situations where pressure testing is probably not necessary.

watched part of video. Will say to skip Teflon on bolts unless they are into the coolant channels. not necessary otherwise.

I never use rtv or whatever unless it is called for or cannot get gasket. not against it I just don't use it. if gasket needs to be held in place I use dab(s) of grease or soap. if necessary a contact type adhesive.

if the part is warped.....I forget about this because it is just another box I check. get a known flat surface, piece of glass-mirror works the best, easiest to get etc. also get a few grades of sandpaper, smoothest being about 200. put paper on glass, can secure with tape or hold, lay piece-sealing surface onto paper and make a few figure 8's with the piece.

look at the sealing surface and what is happening. from there you will understand where this is going if not already. finish surface with 200 grit, clean piece extremely well and rinse good. then clean it again and reinstall.

 

[lbhsbz]

Thanks .... I actually can see the water leaking ... its not enough to concern myself with yet.... Its coming from the thermostat housing. See vid... this is exactly my situation...

It's 2 bolts and if the gasket cost's more than $2 I'd be amazed. Mexicans in Mexico use rusty water instead of coolant, and since you're in mexico, you can do the same and spend that $10 on a 6 pack instead of wasting it on Fernando

 

[rrrr]

Ditch the cheap ass chrome water neck. Judging from the incredible amount of RTV that oozed out when the bolts were tightened, it's been leaking a long time.

 

[Willie B]

I'm still on the fence regarding re painting .... the new trend is to keep the Patina look and Fernando definitely has that rustic crusty look today. Us older generation dudes tend to want to make things look perfect and new while the youngsters are drawn to something older in appearance so I've noticed. I'm still fighting my need to make it loook "new."
That said I am giving in to doing the upholstery cause Im tired of adjusting a mexican blanket under my ass getting in/ out. Im not too sure Mexico's pricing is the bargain folks in states assume as it was years ago.... especially in a community such as Rosarito so close to border where gringos are here all the time looking for bargains. I'm paying $450 for seat re upholstered and new headliner. I went back twice trying to grind this Mexican down from his $500 quote.... I did get a quote for $300 but that guy disappeared whereas this guys shop is a short walk and I can sit in sun with a beer watching their work. I grinded him yesterday while his team did a new carpet, seats and headliner job for $650 on a older chevy truck. They also replaced the sound proofing mat and glued in well. Took out seat "frame" and spray painted it looking like new. Upholstery fit/ finish looked good. They have a good reputation for craftmanship I hear. We'll find out today.

… you know…in thinking about it …on the pricing being so much cheaper than in the US.,, I had stopped going to Mexico for upholstery in the late 70s… As I realized I wasn’t absolutely slaying it pricewise… started using upholstery shops in the North Hollywood area… And these guys had learned their trade it in Tijuana… probably could’ve saved 15 to 20% by going to Mexico… But it had just become not worth it..:
… never had a vehicle painted in Mexico… But I started researching it maybe 15 years ago.., communicated by telephone, and on the Internet… pretty much a first class shop… They were using chemical base, not water based PPG paint… basecoat clearcoat with hardner…
… the shop, belonged to a guy who was good friends with a neighbor I used to have… he would’ve driven the car down there… And stayed for three or four days with friends..:… the car was a 1971 Dodge something or other but it was a four-door… A big fat four-door… It was a ton of fun to drive around in… but I took it to Toluca Lake Bob’s big boy one Friday night… And some guys from London just had to have it… One of them had just come into the country the day before… So I loaded four or five guys into this big fat car and gave them a tour of Toluca Lake, a pretty good history lesson…So the guy who had just come into the country made me an offer I couldn’t refuse… Cash wise it wasn’t all that much money… but whatever it was…nice to see the car go to somebody with a good story

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

… you know…in thinking about it …on the pricing being so much cheaper than in the US.,, I had stopped going to Mexico for upholstery in the late 70s… As I realized I wasn’t absolutely slaying it pricewise… started using upholstery shops in the North Hollywood area… And these guys had learned their trade it in Tijuana… probably could’ve saved 15 to 20% by going to Mexico… But it had just become not worth it..:
… never had a vehicle painted in Mexico… But I started researching it maybe 15 years ago.., communicated by telephone, and on the Internet… pretty much a first class shop… They were using chemical base, not water based PPG paint… basecoat clearcoat with hardner…
… the shop, belonged to a guy who was good friends with a neighbor I used to have… he would’ve driven the car down there… And stayed for three or four days with friends..:… the car was a 1971 Dodge something or other but it was a four-door… A big fat four-door… It was a ton of fun to drive around in… but I took it to Toluca Lake Bob’s big boy one Friday night… And some guys from London just had to have it… One of them had just come into the country the day before… So I loaded four or five guys into this big fat car and gave them a tour of Toluca Lake, a pretty good history lesson…So the guy who had just come into the country made me an offer I couldn’t refuse… Cash wise it wasn’t all that much money… but whatever it was…nice to see the car go to somebody with a good story

 

[Willie B]

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… nice… couldn’t tell at first whether it was blind stitched… maybe not???…
… you did what I did on my Buick… 3 inch wide flat, pleats…

… couldn’t tell much about the headliner or carpet???…

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

… nice… couldn’t tell at first whether it was blind stitched… maybe not???…
… you did what I did on my Buick… 3 inch wide flat, pleats…

… couldn’t tell much about the headliner or carpet???… View attachment 1335652

Naw just told em keep it as was old school and cheap... true to era look.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

… you know…in thinking about it …on the pricing being so much cheaper than in the US.,, I had stopped going to Mexico for upholstery in the late 70s… As I realized I wasn’t absolutely slaying it pricewise… started using upholstery shops in the North Hollywood area… And these guys had learned their trade it in Tijuana… probably could’ve saved 15 to 20% by going to Mexico… But it had just become not worth it..:
… never had a vehicle painted in Mexico… But I started researching it maybe 15 years ago.., communicated by telephone, and on the Internet… pretty much a first class shop… They were using chemical base, not water based PPG paint… basecoat clearcoat with hardner…
… the shop, belonged to a guy who was good friends with a neighbor I used to have… he would’ve driven the car down there… And stayed for three or four days with friends..:… the car was a 1971 Dodge something or other but it was a four-door… A big fat four-door… It was a ton of fun to drive around in… but I took it to Toluca Lake Bob’s big boy one Friday night… And some guys from London just had to have it… One of them had just come into the country the day before… So I loaded four or five guys into this big fat car and gave them a tour of Toluca Lake, a pretty good history lesson…So the guy who had just come into the country made me an offer I couldn’t refuse… Cash wise it wasn’t all that much money… but whatever it was…nice to see the car go to somebody with a good story

Pretty cool insights into the Mexi vs States work on a vehicle.....I bet as you say those SoCal based painters learned trade down here .... Painting vehicles is an art regardless. [As are boats as well.... I try not to forget we're a boating forum) the Mexicans are the fastest growing population in the USA and they come with skills so us Americans best get on it. Unfortunately these vehicle oriented trades will all go to robots shorty
But I gotta say I stayed on these guys watching them today and they were gonna put that fresh bench seat on that carpet in Fernando without vacuuming out 37 years of shit on the original carpet. If I wasn't there they'd have bolted the new seat right on top..... But all good and he ain't trying to get more money just yet.... Friday he does the headliner.

 

[Willie B]

Pretty cool insights into the Mexi vs States work on a vehicle.....I bet as you say those SoCal based painters learned trade down here .... Painting vehicles is an art regardless. [As are boats as well.... I try not to forget we're a boating forum) the Mexicans are the fastest growing population in the USA and they come with skills so us Americans best get on it. Unfortunately these vehicle oriented trades will all go to robots shorty
But I gotta say I stayed on these guys watching them today and they were gonna put that fresh bench seat on that carpet in Fernando without vacuuming out 37 years of shit on the original carpet. If I wasn't there they'd have bolted the new seat right on top..... But all good and he ain't trying to get more money just yet.... Friday he does the headliner.

… what fun… That was the rule in the 60s… Watch em like a hawk…
… it really does look good…

… got my 56 Chevy Nomad done probably in 1965…Headliner… carpet…seats …door panels…kick panels…$120
Beautiful job.., Tijuana Trim… right on the main street in Tijuana… no real shop sort of an outdoor thing with a little bit of covering where the guys had their sewing machines…
… my how the times have changed…

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

… what fun… That was the rule in the 60s… Watch em like a hawk…
… it really does look good…

Thanks .... very pleased so far.... he even got lost on the $ and I might've saved a few $

Funny thing.... was driving it after seats today with headliner out wondering if I even want it .... but I reckon it'll absorb sound and warm interior a bit.

 

[Willie B]

Thanks .... very pleased so far.... he even got lost on the $ and I might've saved a few $

Funny thing.... was driving it after seats today with headliner out wondering if I even want it .... but I reckon it'll absorb sound and warm interior a bit.

… what I used to do to help absorb sound was put jute carpet pad under the carpet before it went in…very effective… and never glued the carpet in

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

… what I used to do to help absorb sound was put jute carpet pad under the carpet before it went in…very effective… and never glued the carpet in

Yup... I watched em do a Chebby truck prior to mine where all carpet was yanked out to bare metal and they put that Jute sound absorbing stuff glued to metal then layed carpet down. Fernandos 37 yr old carpet still looks good so no necessita

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Fernandos big bro sighting.... 4X4.... thats the desired cartel theft vehicle to drop bodies in hard to reach spots.

 

[Willie B]

Fernandos big bro sighting.... 4X4.... thats the desired cartel theft vehicle to drop bodies in hard to reach spots.
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… the exact reason… I really don’t want to take my 97 dodge ram, extra cab, 4 x 4 into Mexico……

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Bumping Fernando thread .... I was gonna do the rattle can tailgate paintin next week when out of nowhere my landlord is downstairs painting one of the units in white and I say, "Hey can I steal some of that paint if you have any left over and I'll need the brush and roller to if ok?" He says sure I'll bring it down to you in garage at 2. So here's results from around 15' after 2 coats. i needed a 3rd coat but he took off on me with stuff when I was letting it dry. Bitchezzzzz

Now that I've learned about the new Turbo Rattle can stuff I may just gently hand sand these two coats down and try to find a better color match in a rattle can to better hit this oem Ford 37 yr old color. So much for not being a perfectionist.

 

[Willie B]

Bumping Fernando thread .... I was gonna do the rattle can tailgate paintin next week when out of nowhere my landlord is downstairs painting one of the units in white and I say, "Hey can I steal some of that paint if you have any left over and I'll need the brush and roller to if ok?" He says sure I'll bring it down to you in garage at 2. So here's results from around 15' after 2 coats. i needed a 3rd coat but he took off on me with stuff when I was letting it dry. Bitchezzzzz

Now that I've learned about the new Turbo Rattle can stuff I may just gently hand sand these two coats down and try to find a better color match in a rattle can to better hit this oem Ford 37 yr old color. So much for not being a perfectionist.

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… that is pretty much a refrigerator white… Like Chevy would’ve used in the 70s… The Ford Wimbledon white is not such a pure white
… don’t know much about House Paints these days… but what you’ve already put on the tailgate… I hope it adhears … and I hope you’re more correct Wimbledon’ish white will it here to the house paint…

 

[lbhsbz]

Now you’re a local….fucking house paint on a truck…