Hey Guys,
I painted that damn fading plastic trim around the window. It should have come from the factory like that.

I don't know how to post so you will have to go to the zing address on my sig. to see it.(Sorry for the trouble)

Also, check out the police intercepter plate on the rear --- my cop friends hate it being on the truck.

One last thing, the Pro-m sure makes my truck run smoother, the truck should have also come with that.
Dogleg

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99 Lightning, 3.73 gear, full Bassani exhaust, Swanson Performance chip,powertube,undersized pully,Transgo shift kit, Pro-M MAS,cobra type hood with yellow stripes, best et. of 13.1, dyno'ed at 363rwhp.
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4294235379

 

Wow, you're right that does look nice.

 

Here we go.
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4294235379



[This message has been edited by sixpipes (edited 06-21-2000).]

 

Looks awesome!!!!

 

That looks great!

I have been trying to get a body shop here in Tucson to paint my bed rails and tailgate cap the same fastest silver color as my L. I have tried three of the best in town, all three say it is difficult, it won't last more than a year, the paint won't stick to the pebbly surface, if you more than touch it it most likely will flake off....

What special prep did you take and/or what did the body shop do? Cost?

Did you have to remove the part or did you paint it in place?

Thanks...

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Silver 2000, Delivered, 2Mar00!
NLOC Member #344



[This message has been edited by bobb (edited 06-22-2000).]

 

Dogleg,
It looks awesome. I am going to paint a bunch of engine covers and such how do you recommend painting that stuff. How did you go about painting that trim piece. What type of prep and paint did you use.....thanks

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• -1999 Ford F-150 Supercab Flareside ORP
• -4.6 Liter V-8, Auto, 3.55 LS Rear
• -Deep Wedgewood Blue
• -Lund Lighted Moon Visor (painted)
• -Lund Interceptor Bug Guard (painted)
• -Deflecta-Shield Window Rain Guards (painted)
• -Delecta-Shield Slotted Tail Light Covers (painted)
• -Manik Grille Guard
• -Ford Factory Cab Steps
• -Extang Soft Bed Cover
• -Yellow Under Car Strip Lights
• -Tinted Windows (5% totally illegal)
• -Pioneer P725R CD Player w/Flip Face Head Unit
• -Superwhite Headlight Bulbs (from Online Store)
• -K&N Air Filter
• -Air Box Silencer Removed, Tail Light Modification
• -Cranked Torsion Bars to Level Truck Out

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[This message has been edited by steveo (edited 06-22-2000).]

 

Dogleg
Awsome man, totaly love it. Would like to know duribilty of it and how long it will last and how much it was to do(if possible)

Steveo
If your gona do metal and espesiacly engine parts i would get them powdercoated, or if you dont have the money use high temp engine paint a local paint shop will have it the and also use high temp clear coat, the best way to apply it is to spray it. But powdercoating is nicer, IMO. I thing you have the longest profile on the forum!

Justen

Justen

 

Dogleg, looks great! But where can I get one of those police interceptor plate?

Thanks, Jerry

 

Hey dogleg:
Mighty fine looking rod !
Very good looking workmanship too. !
Could you please tell us were you got the "police interceptor" badge....gottohaveit.
Your Bolt looks vicious. That should scare some of those guys with bowties.
Georgia_Moon

 

Hey everyone.
In my browsing about found this place with all kinds of wild Police etc emblems and decals......
http://www.mustangparts.com/ppi_interior_exterior.html.

The neat emblem on dogleg's wicked truck looks just like the one from here.

Georgia_Moon

 

Dogleg
Looks very nice. I'd like to do the same on my L. I have a couple of question though. Does the texture show through the paint or did you "fill" it in? Also, does the trim piece come off or it part of the window?

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2000 Black Lightning, Snuglid, Custom Bed Carpet, Clear Corners, Lightning banner, Tinted Windows
delivered Apr 6. NLOC #377

 

Im pretty sure the housing is part of the rear window and it cannot be reomved seperatly.it is one piece.Its like bolted together.You need to unbolt to seperate glass

[This message has been edited by Lightningquick (edited 06-22-2000).]

 

The link to where you can buy the Police Interceptor emblem and a picture of it.

http://www.mustangparts.com/ppi_interior_exterior.html




[This message has been edited by Pacecar18 (edited 06-22-2000).]

 

Hey Guys,
Thanks for the kind words about the truck. It's one of those hate it or love trucks, this paint job does not leave many without an opinion. As to the paint. You are right about not painting plastic. It does not wear well which is why the rear handle on the tail gate is not painted. The trim should hold up fine as it does not take much ware. The plastic was first sanded smooth to help with the primer bond. And the rear window has to come out to pull the trim. I spent $450 to do this but I believe this is high. I just could not live with that trim fading to light gray.
Thanks for the kind words,
Alvin

PS Thanks for the help post the pictures Sixpipes!

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99 Lightning, 3.73 gear, full Bassani exhaust, Swanson Performance chip,powertube,undersized pully,Transgo shift kit, Pro-M MAS,cobra type hood with yellow stripes, best et. of 13.1, dyno'ed at 378rwhp. http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4294235379




[This message has been edited by dogleg (edited 06-22-2000).]

 

Alvin!
Ya finally did it! I thought it would look great and it DOES! Great job!

We need to make a plan to be at State Capital again, I'll either come in the 00L or my green mustang that is FINALLY back on the road. (11s on the motor?) I will be there next Friday, send me an Email and let's make a plan! Bring the wife, I'd love to see her car too.

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