Newbie here P-15 questions.

[68fastwilliams]

Hello, this is my first post here. I have been lurking for the last few days what a great site.

To my point:

My Dad has a '48 P-15 convertible that is nicely restored. It has been gone through all except the engine bay. He has tasked me with its' restoration. Seeing as this is my first P-15 I could use some advice.

Here are some pics of his car.

Stable mates

I was able to find the chart on engine finishes on this site. It was very helpfull. Can you recomend paints (por 15, Krylon...) for the block, manifolds and semigloss black. The goal is to make the car as close to stock as possible.

Here are some pics of my work. I know, I know it's a Ford.

Before:

After:

[Allan Faust]

Do you have any pictures of the engine bay???

Allan

[billwillard]

I don't think you need any advice. Great job you have done on your mus.

[JerseyHarold]

Welcome to the forum. Great looking cars and excellent craftsmanship.

What type of floor coating did you use in your shop? I'm looking for ideas for my garage. Thanks!

Harold

[68fastwilliams]

Alan,

I don't have any pictures yet. I will get some and post them.

Bill,

Thanks for the compliment!

[68fastwilliams]

Harold,

Thanks for the kind words. The shop belongs to my father, I believe the coating is a heavy duty epoxy. It looks nice but it is just for show as it has no grit in it. When it's wet it is very slippery.

[BobT-47P15]

What a good looking convert. Of course, I like the wire wheels....a man

after my own heart.

Engine....basically silver with black accessories and black fender wells.

Is that body color supposed to be Sumac Red (an original color available only on converts & wagons)?

[Captain Neon]

I've always wanted a P15 convertible. I'd gladly swap you for my '92 LeBaron.

[Heavy Flat Head]

I've always wanted a P15 convertible. I'd gladly swap you for my '92 LeBaron.

Hay I would like to get in on this bid. I will raise you, a 2003 Dodge Mini-Van. Only driven by little older mother with kids (wife & kids). And to show how good ao a deal this is, van is almost paid off; what a deal.

Ed.

[fireman_033]

I will see your van and raise you a rusted out p15 four door non running and 3 yes 3 only 2 have titles and one runs trans ams 2 78 one 80. of course none are roadworthy.

[68fastwilliams]

Nice vert yourself!

The color is indeed sumac, it does not look quite right in the pics.

Thanks for the engine shot. What are the best paints to use for the correct colors and finishes?

Thanks

You guys can keep your vehicles, but if you have a '56 Plymouth 2 door, I'll take it.

This needs a home,

[wayfarer]

Your Orders Are To Pillage And Plunder, And Take No Prisoners With That 426....

[Young Ed]

Here you go. Silver high heat spray can paint. Cant say it lasted that well though. The valve for the heater leaked and wrecked the paint on the head.

[68fastwilliams]

Actually, she's a 472:D !

[68fastwilliams]

Are both the intake and exhaust manifolds suppsed to be silver?

[Dennis Hemingway]

Hey, that engine would look good in my 48 Plymouth.

Dennis

[BobT-47P15]

Yes.....manifolds silver also.

I've had good luck with this paint. I used to use the spray cans of high

heat aluminum (don't recall what brand), but they did not hold up as long

as this stuff. I applied it with a brush. About $15 for this size can. Others

on here have their favorites as well.