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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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Opinion: Change paint or not?

I've been looking at my truck a lot lately and wishing it didn't have the beige two tone. I got this truck from my dad and I'm not really diggin the beige on white. This would probably get done after I get my lift and wheels/tires. I want to know which option ya'll would choose out of these that I've come up with:

A) Get all of the beige part painted white w/ black or grey FX4 fender flares

B) All of beige painted darkstone grey

C) All of beige painted black

D) Keep it the way it is!
 
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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Can you post a picture of the truck in its current state? Might help us decide, also some good photoshop people could probably make you a picture with your different options so you could get an idea of the end result
 
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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I would choose "A" without a doubt in my mind. Go all white, then black fenders, blacked out windows and black rims on a lifted truck. Looks SWEET!

P.S. Nice looking truck already (IMO). How are those Mud Grapplers holding up? by far the best looking tire out there. Looking into getting some for my pick-up. What kind of mileage have ya put on em? Also, glad to see you taking it out to get dirty. Isn't that the whole point of a 4x4? Not to just pound the pavement! good for you and good luck with your rig!
 

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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MercedesTech
I would choose "A" without a doubt in my mind. Go all white, then black fenders, blacked out windows and black rims on a lifted truck. Looks SWEET!

P.S. Nice looking truck already (IMO). Also, glad to see you taking out to get dirty. Isn't that the whole point of a 4x4? Not to just pound the pavement! good for you and good luck with your rig!
that would kicka$$
 
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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What color is your interior? Beige?

I'm pretty sure it is than I'd go with all white.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MercedesTech
I would choose "A" without a doubt in my mind. Go all white, then black fenders, blacked out windows and black rims on a lifted truck. Looks SWEET!

P.S. Nice looking truck already (IMO). How are those Mud Grapplers holding up? by far the best looking tire out there. Looking into getting some for my pick-up. What kind of mileage have ya put on em? Also, glad to see you taking it out to get dirty. Isn't that the whole point of a 4x4? Not to just pound the pavement! good for you and good luck with your rig!
Yeah I've already got the 3 back windows 5% tinted now i just need to get the two front ones from 35 to 10. And I totally agree with you on the black rims and lifted white truck...looks sick as he**!

I've put about 11,000 miles on the Mud Graps and they're wearing pretty fast. The thin stock wheel is probably contributing to that a lot though. I'm hopefully getting 37" Toyo M/T's when they wear out. And yeah my truck does go offroad...unlike some other guy's trucks around here that are lifted and have offroad tires and never go off the pavement

I'll try to get some new pics up soon. I've taken the chrome step bars off and added a black brush guard.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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What color is your interior? Beige?

I'm pretty sure it is than I'd go with all white.

Yeah it's beige and that's what I was thinking too. I really like the look of the all white with black flares.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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Oh and by the way Thump- I've never gotten a chance to tell you this before but your truck is the best looking one I have ever seen!!

(Except for that God awful Gator head on the back. GO VOLS!!!)
 
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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Don't do the Black, it'll clash way too much with what you've got. Do all white.

Thanks for the compliment but who is VOL?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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Don't do the Black, it'll clash way too much with what you've got. Do all white.

Thanks for the compliment but who is VOL?

Who is VOL? I think you'll know after September 15
 
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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Lariat Man, I see you have the leveling kit with 35" tires. Was there any rubbing issues you dealt with? Any Trimming needed? That set-up looks very very nice. you off-road so i want your opinion. Is it gunna rub at full lock in some off-camber situations? Thanks (sorry to jack your thread from you)

THUMPER truck is awesome.
here's to all of you who treat their F-150's like, well, TRUCKS!
 
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Thanks MercedesTech!

Originally Posted by 4x4LariatMan
Who is VOL? I think you'll know after September 15
Talk is cheap.

PS: Looks like you guys will be in the SWAMP!! It sucks when coaches can't communicate with the players!
 

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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MercedesTech
Lariat Man, I see you have the leveling kit with 35" tires. Was there any rubbing issues you dealt with? Any Trimming needed? That set-up looks very very nice. you off-road so i want your opinion. Is it gunna rub at full lock in some off-camber situations? Thanks (sorry to jack your thread from you)

THUMPER truck is awesome.
here's to all of you who treat their F-150's like, well, TRUCKS!
There is definitely some rubbing. No trimming though. If you off road a lot I would suggest getting a lift and new wheels. That is exactly why I'm gettin the Fabtech with DL's. And well of course I want it to sit higher. But for what I took it through it did pretty darn well. Made it up a whole mountain in 2wd while two other chevy's were in 4wd.

Thump- Yes I agree talk is cheap and yes ya'll will probably beat the crud out of us the way we played against Cal. But I just think back a few years ago when we beat ya'll 34-32 in the "SWAMP" and I feel a little better
 
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4LariatMan
Thump- Yes I agree talk is cheap and yes ya'll will probably beat the crud out of us the way we played against Cal. But I just think back a few years ago when we beat ya'll 34-32 in the "SWAMP" and I feel a little better
Yeah man, I'm only pulling your leg. I hate when people get too into it and get offended. I just like to think about how we steam rolled WKU! Not to mention our last game is against FSU in the Swamp.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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Yeah no kidding about people getting offended...I think some people even got killed at a UT UF game down there a few years ago. But anyway...back to the original topic lol.
 
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