Newby with a ??

[spudsmania9]

Hello from central Arkansas. I've been reading the HAMB for a long time, decided to join.

Current project is a '65 F100. I'm getting the frame back from the sandblaster tomorrow. Also have a '67 Fairlane and a '61 Comet.

I bought the Fairlane from my brother 'cause its got a hot 289 and a toploader. I intended to swing the motor/trans into the truck for a quick and dirty P/U project. But I ended up rebuilding the FE engine that was in the truck and keeping the Fairlane together. You know how it goes, couldn't stand to see the truck with a rusty frame, it needed new cab mounts, etc.. So now I'm rebuilding the truck from the frame up. I still don't know why I bought the Comet. But it looks cool.

I will use the F100 to haul stuff that's too big or dirty to carry in a car trunk. So I want a tough finish. A shiny finish will show my shortcomings as a body man so I want a matte or flat finish. What kind of primer & paint should I use?


Brent

[Muttley]

Welcome to the HAMB. Rustoleum Satin (http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp?frm_product_id=19&SBL=1) is the best stuff IMO.

[52 panel]

Hello from Kingsland AR., where exactly are you? Welcome and see ya around.

[spudsmania9]

Muttley, thanx for the tip on rustoleum
I'm gonna run the ?? on the general forum as well.
52 panel, I'm near Ward, AR. Looks like you're southwest of Pine Bluff

[johnboyrox]

I used some tractor enamel from my local Orschelin's (TSC, farm store). I think It was John Deere's brand or something. It is holding up OK, but I wouldn't expect it to last too long on your bed if used un-protected.