1967 Ford Squire wagon restoration

Hey, you may want to check some of those parts and find out whether some should indeed be black or if they're supposed to be 'natural' or 'phosphate' or whatever. You can get some coatings from Eastwood or other vendors that will make those pieces look natural and stay that way.

Just a thought, but you'll be happier, I think, when you see some contrasts of different finishes under there. It really will set it off and make your hard work that little bit more satisfying.

It's not about going concours or anything like that, but since you're doing a whole tear-down, and you have to coat those bits you're blasting, it's the difference of one can of spray or another.

And hang in there...can't wait to see your progress!

 

I agree with you on the different shades and finishes under the hood. I have already purchased a bunch of paint from Eastwood.
Satin extreme chassis black
Under hood black for the pulleys and brackets
Zinc
The tri color coating to give a cad look to the brake booster
Alumablast
I have been collecting different pics of some original wagons and they all appear to have a satin finish on most under hood parts especially the inner fenders.
I have never been a fan of gloss black on everything. It just does not look correct.

Thanks for the support.

Dr B

 

Here's the Official Engine color detailing paint color codes:
http://www.lovefords.org/tech/Vin/paint/engine.htm

Other Paint color codes:
http://www.lovefords.org/tech/Vin/default.htm

And the source site:
http://www.lovefords.org/tech/default.htm

 

Oh yeah. Almost forgot. Complete article specifically about Engine Compartment detailing a Ford.

http://links.vintage-mustang.com/FAQ/engine_compartment_detailing.html

 

We have made a lot of progress in the last few weeks. Here are some pictures of the wagon after it was picked up from Rocky Mountain Garage in New Stanton Pa. Jeff soda blasted the entire car. Including the undercarage and interior. The wagon was then painted in epoxy primer and sent on its way to Johhny Mocks Auto Body in Monroeville Pa for the next steps.

Now the fun begins.

 

By the way, the wagon will be getting all new body mounts, so yes the frame will likely come off.

 

Epoxy Primer, eh? How many coats? What brand? Was it baked too or air-dried?

It makes sense. A good tough finish will minimize the scrapes and knicks poking back to bare metal while you reassemble.

 

she's gettin close

 

It looks really good

 

Norm,
All great questions, but no answers from me. However, these guys are pros, so it was done right.

Dr B

 

OK, I'll dig around the WWW and a local body shop supplier. Thanks though.

 

Stopped down to Johnny Mocks Auto Body in Turtle Creek / Wilkins Township PA to check on the wagon.

Check out the custom fabrication of the lower rear quarters!



Custom fab replacing rotted floor for rear spare tire.



Found anotherer hole to patch!

 

This car is staying in the Family, I can tell. Wow! You don't fool around! Well done!

 

Keep the pix comin'! Love the progress.