1997 - 2003 F-150

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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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"Texas Edition" is usually on XLT and those are the emblems they used on the 04-08 models most likely someone just stuck them on there. Its nothing special really IMO I'd take them off.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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Do NOT put HID's in those crappy projectors. I did and I would see better with a flashlight. I had a pair like them. If you want them, they are sitting in a box in my garage.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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Do NOT put HID's in those crappy projectors. I did and I would see better with a flashlight. I had a pair like them. If you want them, they are sitting in a box in my garage.
The HID's or the headlights?

I think i've decided against the HID's and just gonna stick with the regular bulbs.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Justin_w32
"Texas Edition" is usually on XLT and those are the emblems they used on the 04-08 models most likely someone just stuck them on there. Its nothing special really IMO I'd take them off.
No, they make/made an 03' Texas Edition, i've looked it up, just still dont know what is so special
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Smitha6
No, they make/made an 03' Texas Edition, i've looked it up, just still dont know what is so special
Several dealers in Texas just collaborated together to get some pinstriping and badges. Nothing else was done. Its very common for dealers to do this to help sales.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Smitha6
The HID's or the headlights?

I think i've decided against the HID's and just gonna stick with the regular bulbs.

Not sure what they are like with regular halogen bulbs. They were not made for HID and I think that what was the problem. If you want them for $100 they are yours.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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i'm trying to figure this "custom but stock look" out..how does one achieve this? after you start changing stuff it doesn't look the same when it rolled off the lot...
Patman is probably the best example of this.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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For customized stock effect

Harley grille
Different airdam
Navigator exterior door handles.
Expedition/Navigator full length center console
Harley or lightning gauge cluster.
Factory mirrors with turn signals on them
 

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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 01:00 AM
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Lose the bugshield. New air dam. Harley or billet grill. Clear corners. Lightly smoke tails. Ptm the tonneau cover. And if u have to do the chrome handles, do the centers only. Not the buckets. Just the centers will look more factory and be a lot cleaner. Just my op. Good luck with everything.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 02:26 AM
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x3 on the 3 most previous posts
 
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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I would say do whatever you you think looks best. But like everyone elses said dont go crazy with the chrome you'll regret it later. By the way nice looking truck.
 
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