Body side molding

Faltura · Post by **Faltura** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:19 pm

I have a 69 F-250 camper special that I'm looking at redoing. The body is boxwood green and white with several places of surface rust, especially on the hood. Personally, I like a plain jane body with no chrome. However, If I do restore it, there is a side of me that likes the to do it back original. I would have to take the truck somewhere to have the bodywork done. Can any of you experienced guys tell me if it is much more of a problem to fill in the holes and make it plain or would it be about as much work to put the chrome back on. (one piece of chrome is missing and another dented) If I just got one piece of chrome would it stand out too much against the old? Any advice would be appreciated.

Supermike · Post by **Supermike** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:01 pm

I'm not experienced, but I will chip in my

I like the molding, esp. on the camper specials. It takes you back to the days when cars/trucks had personality and weren't just moving chunks of fiberglass and plastic. If you are keeping the two-tone, I'd definitely replace the molding. Replacing it up and down both sides would be pricy, but might be worth it for the shine alone.

Faltura · Post by **Faltura** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:40 pm

Thanks guys. I have owned a few old fords and enjoy piddling with them. However before I jump into this truck headlong, I want to have a pretty good Idea what I'm getting into. I would like to take it apart piece by piece and redo it but I don't think my time will permit that and I would hate to get half way through and get over my head, run out of time and $. My thought is to redo the mechanics and then the body.

Big D's 69 · Post by **Big D's 69** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:54 pm

Faltura wrote:Thanks guys. I have owned a few old fords and enjoy piddling with them. However before I jump into this truck headlong, I want to have a pretty good Idea what I'm getting into. I would like to take it apart piece by piece and redo it but I don't think my time will permit that and I would hate to get half way through and get over my head, run out of time and $. My thought is to redo the mechanics and then the body.

That is the best way to do it especially if your not setting it off the rails. Get it mechanically sound then do the body work along the way in stages and then you can stop if you need too.

bluef250 · Post by **bluef250** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 6:22 pm

I bought a complete used set of 1 5/8" (1 1/2") chrome trim for less than $100. I picked it up as the shipping for the large bed pieces is pricey. Watch and see if the trim is available on eBay or ask on parts section to see if someone has a set. The trim paint can be refresh and polishing the aluminum will make a big difference in the looks.