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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Since i've never made an actual "build" thread, i figured it was time. With a few more mods on their way. Much less ahve you guys seen much about my truck(s)

A little back story first. Got the truck when i turned 16, had 86k miles on it (just rolled 91k last week). I never had any intentions on modding it, until i started looking around the internet. After having it 2 years, my senior year of high school. got sideswiped on a monday at school. the follow friday, hit in front of our house. Great week none the less.

This is what i had to work with:




Nothing crazy, just alot of rake, and miss matched tires.

I ended up putting in the k&n cai. probably wasnt worth the money, but it was done and over with. Then some L heads. And a Lund Genesis seal and peel tonnaeu



I then knew i wanted some new wheels, and with a drop in mind for the future, i planned it out, and purchased the Enkei RT6's wrapped in Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 in a 255/55/18. Their a little wide, but thats how i liked them.



Ran around a few months like this, then the fun began.



the 3/4 Belltech drop kit was being installed. Finished project:





The chosen tires filled it in perfectly. Not the 20's everybody runs around with, but enough rim to look at, and give it a sporty look.

The truck sat like this for almost a year iirc


i needed some change. so i went with clear corners.



And other parts began to trickle in..


Expy console
Painted interior plastics
Custom seats
2 10's for my downfire box
Fiberglass tonnaeu (?)
Rollpan
Smooth bed rails
Smooth steps
Shaved tailgate/fenders
Hidden hitch (yes i still use it as a truck in the summer)
Aftermarket hood
Repaint
Built engine/trans
Possibly another 2 inches of drop


Now, onto my black truck.. Started as this:



Leveled, and had a Westin plow for it (not pictured). Trucked pushed it fine, stopping was ok. But you could tell it was hangin on the front end. Then it went to this:



I finally got around to ordering some wheels n tires for it:


Along with some custom 4x4 Blackout decals, and Black and red Ford ovals.

Then i got bored with it, and wanted the tonnaeu back on my lowered truck, soo..



The cradle for the snow plow has since been removed, im debating a brush guard (which i do have), or just a n-fab style street light bar. not too sure yet.

Enjoy.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Had some stuff in for paint

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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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got my new front end on.

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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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red truck looks dope with the new bumper/grille dude!
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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Well, i never got around to some good pics. So here ya go!





And a few with the other fiddy





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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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one for street play one for dirt play looks great!
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 10:20 PM
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Yea, thanks man. They both still got a bit more to be done. But im in no hurry to do it lol
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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the best mod you can do is hand me over the Scab
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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Only if that monster you got is on its way to my driveway
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 12:39 AM
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Both trucks look awesome man! Nicely done
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