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Mad skills Dave.

Sorry to sidetrack your thread but I have a technical question if you will. I have an aluminum lift gate on my expedition . There's a small spot that is peeled and oxidized. After I sand it smooth, is there something I can spray to keep it from bubbling back up before I paint it

I would think a good quality 2K epoxy prime would be a good start but I would research it to be sure there isn't a better foundation for aluminum.

Thank you. Your work is incredible. Love these threads

Are you positive that the lift gate is Aluminum. I didnt think the Expeditions are using aluminum body panels on the expedition until 16'. the f-150 are the first aluminum bodied trucks out. everything else comes after that. I know my sisters expediton has paint coming off the rear hatch as well and looks like its oxidzed aluminum but think its actually steel. What year is your expedition?

I can't speak to lift gates, but Ford has been using aluminum skins on some of their hoods for years. I had a 2000 Ranger with an aluminum hood skin and have seen late 90's and early 2000's E series vans with aluminum hood skins, too.

frikken awesome Dave !

Cab lights, yes or no?






I primed the box and doors tonight. Epoxy.

Uh Dave that is canned water.......... and not even good water at that!

I'd vote no on the cab lights. I used to like them back in the day, but anymore, I favor clean lines and simplicity.

Dave;
My goodness it's coming along nicely - thanks so much for taking the time to shoot the fine crisp photos and share them with us.

As far as the clearance lights go I'll enter a dissenting or no vote as they seem to be the first place to rust out and/or leak. This just might be an heirloom project you two are building and less spots for moisture to enter will be better two decades from now.

Of course that's just one short, bald fellow's opinion on them sir and nothing more.

Thanks so much again for the most enjoyable thread and Happy Easter to you all.

Dwayne

No on the cab lights. Keep it clean the way Henry intended. Looks good!

I vote no on the cab lights.

Great work on the truck so far. Looks like it's coming along nicely. I still remember working on my first truck with my dad when I was in HS. I can't wait to do the same when my son is old enough. Thanks for letting us follow the build.

Greg

Cab lights would distract from the paint, I like your paint

Old school thought and mine too is no lights. Classic.

However, this is the young man's ride. He has to look good for the ladies. Give the kid some bling.

One vote here for the cab lights. I know you know how to seal them and they will look bad ass.

Dave,

Just checking in and it looks like some wonderful progress and as usual, wonderful attention to detail.

It appears there is either a poll about the top clearance/cab lights or folks just decided to comment. Personally, I'm a fan.

Also, although not a Ford guy, I think I've seen cab visors on Fords as well as GMs. While this one's not a great example, I think they give a truck a little different look.



Awesome work as always, it's going to be an awesome beast!

I would not put them on.

The truck looks better with out them.

Another vote for no on the cab lights. but then I'm a fan of clean, no trim or emblems for me.