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General Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Coralsnake on January 15, 2023, 01:48:35 PM

Title: When did Ford start using...
Post by: Coralsnake on January 15, 2023, 01:48:35 PM
Black primer for service sheet metal?

The earliest date I have found is 1980.

Title: Re: When did Ford start using...
Post by: Coralsnake on January 15, 2023, 05:11:06 PM
After further digging I found a black primer part as early as 1974 and red ox as late as 1982
Title: Re: When did Ford start using...
Post by: Bob Gaines on January 15, 2023, 05:32:58 PM
The red oxide have always been in the past perceived as more desirable at least on quarter panels for example because the later stamped black painted quarters suffered from the Ford stampings gradually wearing out and body lines not being as crisp. As your investigation points out that is not always the best indicator.
Title: Re: When did Ford start using...
Post by: J_Speegle on January 15, 2023, 05:36:45 PM
After further digging I found a black primer part as early as 1974 and red ox as late as 1982

Did you record the stamping plant as well as the date for the panels in your survey? 
Title: Re: When did Ford start using...
Post by: Coralsnake on January 15, 2023, 06:33:55 PM
I have a few pieces here and could do that....