98SCREAMER,

I see. Good luck finding the match.

 

2002gray-ghost

Thanks, Yep the out side is red (E-4) I just wanted a little color inside.

 

Okay, the color is starting to grow on me. I just sanded and primed the door switch plates. They are much easier to get smooth, only took about a half hour to sand both of them. I am stopping with the three pieces I have done already, don't want to go over the line, either.,,,,,98


This weekend I get to find out if it passes the sig. other test. If she hates it, I guess I'll be buying new dash and door pieces, lol!

 

That guy with the tailgate handles wrote me back takes 2 weeks $59 for locking and $69 for non locking plus 3 dollars shipping. You just place the order and he sends you one out in 2 weeks then if you send him your handle back he will send you a check for $7.50 for it. I think I will just paint mine myself. I already have all the paint and stuff and won't have to wait the 2 weeks.

 

,Here is the E-mail that I got from him seems more than fair and if I screw mine up I will go with him.

200 Old Mill Creek Road, Longview, WA 98632 360 636-2250

Hi Paul,

Thanks for your inquiry about my color-matched tailgate handles.

To make you a custom Color-Matched Tailgate Handle I will
need to know your Paint Code and Locking or Non-Locking Style.
You can pay with either a BankCheck, Postal Money Order or
with PayPal.

These handles are hand-finished and the quality is first class.
I use the best quality paint materials. I use clear coat over the
finished handle. They are genuine Ford Handles. Their glossy
finish will look terrific for years to come.

I have found color-matching paint for most of the basic colors
of our F150 trucks from '97 through '02. Some colors are not
available yet .... like True Blue Metallic. However, I can have
it specially mixed. Cost for special colors: $40-$50 extra.

Please Note: The reason I can do this so inexpensively
is because my price is based on getting your core handle.
I will send you a check for $7.50 for your old handle. Just
ship it back to me in good condition, including the locking
"C" clip. Include your name and address and I'll send
you a check for your core.

[See the attached file]
Picture of Red Tailgate Handle (for aol users).
First, you will need to tell me your truck's exact Exterior Paint Code.
You'll find a small white sticker with your VIN Number and other
information. Down at the very bottom/left corner of the sticker is
abbreviated: Ext. Pnt. E4 (is my exterior paint code for my
Cardinal Red Pickup).

Please send the following information to the address below:

1. The model year of your truck: (2001)
2. The color of your truck: (Cardinal Red)
3. The Exterior Paint Code: (E4)
4. Choose Non-Locking Style (without a key-lock hole) . .$69.95 plus $3.50
5. Or, choose a Locking Style (with a key-lock hole) . . . $59.95 plus $3.50
6. Or, choose a Tailgate Handle Conversion from
Non-Locking to Locking Style. (Note: You will have
to take the new key-lock to your local locksmith and
have him key the lock to your ignition key). . . . . . . .$139.95 plus $4.95

Note: I about fell over when I found out Ford wants $12.50 more for the
non-locking handle, than for the locking style, with at hole. Go figure!!

It takes about 20 minutes to remove and replace the tailgate handle. I will include instructions that will make the job easy. The conversion from a non-
locking to a locking style handle is easy too.

I am doing this little business out of my garage as a hobby for my F150
and Lightning friends. Please allow two weeks for delivery, because I am
finishing these the hard way (by hand), and I have to wait for new handles
from Ford.

I accept good checks or use PayPal to: bvoyles@peoplepc.com Send
your order and check, along with a good shipping address to:
Bill Voyles
200 Old Mill Creek Road
Longview, WA 98632

360 636-2250
bvoyles@peoplepc.com

Thanks for your inquiry

 

so even if you screw yours up you can get one done.(if you do it like your dash then that should not happen) with so much grey plastic you could be busy for days

 

Switch plates are done!!

 

98 whats next? maybe some ghost flames on the new painted swithes

 

98Screamer.....Looks great!! I like the color difference between the interior and switch plates/Dash.

 

98,

Looks great. I wish Ford would have put some color on the doors somewhere on the '97-'98 models. Did you paint your door-sills also?

 

Crazed,

That what I am thinking. It should not be much of a problem. I mean I could always buy one from him if I had to. I think the next stuff to try is some plastic under the hood.

 

there is alot under there. tb cover, fuse box cover.....alot would you need high temp paint?

 

I don't know I am gonna just try it and see. as long as you don't actually try painting part of the motor itself I would think it would be fine. I see all kinds of people with painted plastic parts in the engine bays and it seems to hold up OK. I mean it's not hot enough for any of the plastic to melt or warp or anything so I can't see why paint would be any problem.

 

Nope, no paint on the door sills, even at 6' 1" I have to stand on them to wash the roof. I don't think any paint would hold up long under foot. I can't decide if I want anything painted under the hood, I'm thinking I will get a few billet pieces and leave it at that.,,,,98


Maybe a red top Optima battery?

 

98,

Nice screwdriver what did you use to paint the blue on there? I like the little bit of contrast with the red Looks good