updates on my 1989 ssp

[28HopUp]

Originally Posted by calimustang

what color is correct to black out the 10 hole rims?

I don't have a paint code to give you, but the correct wheel color is Satin Black. I'll let others chime in on your remaining questions.

[calimustang]

many thanks!

Originally Posted by 28HopUp

I don't have a paint code to give you, but the correct wheel color is Satin Black. I'll let others chime in on your remaining questions.

[GSPI]

There is a PPG paint code from Ford of 9381 which is their blackout color for 1989 and they call it "Flat Black" which my guess is the correct color as their finishes are a semi-flat when actually applied. Check with your paint supplier to see the finish consistency of their mixture using this paint code.

[mac88chp]

Using an original, always been kept in the trunk spare black SSP ten-hole for comparison, the powdercoaters I used for my wheels determined that it best matched the sheen of Krylon Semi-Flat Black spray paint. The results look spot-on to me.

[GSPI]

Powder coating is great and durable but do you guys have any issues with the cap on the 10 holes causing any chipping?

[mac88chp]

Originally Posted by GSPI

Powder coating is great and durable but do you guys have any issues with the cap on the 10 holes causing any chipping?

For me not so far but that's because in 9 years I've never had them off the wheels. Have enough miles (about 5k) to warrant a tire rotation but the tires are also just about timed out so I guess I may find out when they get changed for new ones in the near future.

[calimustang]

ok i'll hold off the paint on rims until it gets totally painted, it might be this september... whoo! i cant wait. so far i got flowmaster exhaust system, headers, new cobra spec radiator (aluminum), BBK shorty ceramatic headers (damn they look real good), also got new SSP coolant hoses set and I'm very glad i found them!

Now it's on the process to get it hooked up and fire her up after many years of not being on road as i believe since 2005 or longer .. then i can test drive her and fix any issues to make sure she's all good as mechanically sound then take it apart and.....

get heater core replacement done.. it's the fawking GREMLIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it's what destroyed the passenger side floor pan but how can the previous owner who drove this on a daily basis neglect the leak and let it flood??????

so far the mechanic friend said my clutch on fan isnt good.... plus overflow canister looks ugly. more to come soon....