I have an '88 F-150 XLT Lariat edition. It has the 351 Windsor engine, and I'm in the process of sanding out the minimal rust it has. I am trying to decide if I should go with the original TWO-TONE gray with the Ford factory red pinstripe, or if I should go a different way with it and do a completely different color. I want to get the most money for it when I sell it next summer. What do you reccomend I do to get the most for it when I sell it. Mind you it currently has only 62,000 original miles. and I do not plan on putting to many miles on it in the next year (the price of gas). But thank you in advance for the advice on what I should do regarding the paint.
Thanks,
Jake

 

Your return on investment on an 88 is so minimal, that it is probably a negative return. I'd go cheap. Single color, original dominant color, meaning whatever the color of the inside of the fenders and box are now, paint it that color. Use a Entry level single stage, (non base coat clear coat) paint. Go to your local body shop supply store and get thier entry level paint. Whatever you invest in it, you will not get back when you sell it, so keep your costs down as much as you can.

 

I would at least stay with a ford colour that way it will not be obvious it has been repainted.

 

2 tone colors always appeal to more buyers.