Anyone care to see my truck?
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From: Asheboro, North Carolina
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Already looks 1000 times better without the windsheild sticker. IMO; keep up the good work. I can deal with the light bar. Nice looking truck!
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From: New Hampshire
Now I have a question for you. What are you running for a head unit ? From what I can see it looks like you can plug a USB cable rigt into the face of it. I like that idea, pretty slick.
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I'll give you my opinions one at a time instead of lumping into a blanket statement.
Can you space those lights out evenly? It would make it look a bit cleaner but if you have spots in the middle and have them focused on a point then leave them. I've almost thought about making one of those front light bars because I lose a lot of my beam to the cab of the truck. Haven't decided if I like the look yet.
Like the tires. Kinda wished I could have afforded them but my cooper ATRs have me beyond impressed already. Also like those rims since they go with the foot bars and the general look of your truck.
What size shell ya shootin' there lefty? The shotgun and AR are cool but I've always liked a properly made wood stocked rifle.
The subs are pretty cool. A friend of mine had a pair of 15" squares and just one could blur your vision at about 20 feet...maybe that is why his truck is for sale and falling apart. Fun while it lasted!
Why is the PA in the bed? Put it under the front where it is supposed to go. Mine fits up front just fine, can't even see it unless you actually look for it. I can send you a pic tomorrow of where I mounted it if you want.
Run the Tom Tom wire along the trim so you can't see it. That would bug the chit out of me. If you are running to the truck for power then run it along that tweeter line. I dont think they will interfere.
Mount the radar detector and Ipod low and run the wires below the dash. Or put the Ipod on your console or cup holder. Hanging it there is not a very good place for fragile electronics (trust me). Might be able to route the wires behind the head unit. Oh and I like that head unit, pretty sweet.
For running wires I've started using this stuff when applicable. Makes wiring look nice and neat.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...equestid=35344
You put a bunch of wires in it then put a loop of black electrical tape every few inches.
But if you dont need that get the electrical zip ties. You get a nice sized package for really cheap and they have so many applications.
Also, I think either a white CB antenna (or just paint it white with a rattle can) or a bull whip antenna would look a little bit better than the black fiberglass. They look good on dark trucks like mine but I dont like how they look on white trucks. I've seen every combination you can come up with and the white or metal will look the best for the truck.
Oh and I'm also glad you took the writing off your windshield. Looked like a 1st grader with a giant crayon wrote it.
If I come up with anything else I'll let ya know.
Can you space those lights out evenly? It would make it look a bit cleaner but if you have spots in the middle and have them focused on a point then leave them. I've almost thought about making one of those front light bars because I lose a lot of my beam to the cab of the truck. Haven't decided if I like the look yet.
Like the tires. Kinda wished I could have afforded them but my cooper ATRs have me beyond impressed already. Also like those rims since they go with the foot bars and the general look of your truck.
What size shell ya shootin' there lefty? The shotgun and AR are cool but I've always liked a properly made wood stocked rifle.
The subs are pretty cool. A friend of mine had a pair of 15" squares and just one could blur your vision at about 20 feet...maybe that is why his truck is for sale and falling apart. Fun while it lasted!
Why is the PA in the bed? Put it under the front where it is supposed to go.
Mine fits up front just fine, can't even see it unless you actually look for it. I can send you a pic tomorrow of where I mounted it if you want.Run the Tom Tom wire along the trim so you can't see it. That would bug the chit out of me. If you are running to the truck for power then run it along that tweeter line. I dont think they will interfere.
Mount the radar detector and Ipod low and run the wires below the dash. Or put the Ipod on your console or cup holder. Hanging it there is not a very good place for fragile electronics (trust me). Might be able to route the wires behind the head unit. Oh and I like that head unit, pretty sweet.
For running wires I've started using this stuff when applicable. Makes wiring look nice and neat.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...equestid=35344
You put a bunch of wires in it then put a loop of black electrical tape every few inches.
But if you dont need that get the electrical zip ties. You get a nice sized package for really cheap and they have so many applications.
Also, I think either a white CB antenna (or just paint it white with a rattle can) or a bull whip antenna would look a little bit better than the black fiberglass. They look good on dark trucks like mine but I dont like how they look on white trucks. I've seen every combination you can come up with and the white or metal will look the best for the truck.
Oh and I'm also glad you took the writing off your windshield. Looked like a 1st grader with a giant crayon wrote it.
If I come up with anything else I'll let ya know.
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Maybe you can run the wiring for the winch up the hood, in the window, across the cab and plug it into your cigarette lighter. I mean, Hey, whats 1 more wire.
I know your proud of your truck and you should be. But Jesus man, clean it up a little. You have wires running every which way from Sunday in there. I apologize for being rude, but it looks like **** !
The KC light are nice but look incredibly tacky up there on the roof with that cheesy light bar. If you want to save money for something, get a nice a roll bar and move the lights over onto it.
And Lose that stupid printing across the top of your windshield. that is one of the tackiest things I have ever read.
Never in my life have I seen a vehicle that screamed, I am a 16 yr old immature redneck, more then your truck does.
We all started somewhere, but take one mod at a time and do it tastefully and correctly. Take one accessory at a time and install it in a quality fashion. You have a nice expensive truck there (or had) give it the respect it deserves.
I don't mean to be rude or insulting towards you and I apologize for being brutally honest, but somebody needs to.
I know your proud of your truck and you should be. But Jesus man, clean it up a little. You have wires running every which way from Sunday in there. I apologize for being rude, but it looks like **** !
The KC light are nice but look incredibly tacky up there on the roof with that cheesy light bar. If you want to save money for something, get a nice a roll bar and move the lights over onto it.
And Lose that stupid printing across the top of your windshield. that is one of the tackiest things I have ever read.
Never in my life have I seen a vehicle that screamed, I am a 16 yr old immature redneck, more then your truck does.
We all started somewhere, but take one mod at a time and do it tastefully and correctly. Take one accessory at a time and install it in a quality fashion. You have a nice expensive truck there (or had) give it the respect it deserves.
I don't mean to be rude or insulting towards you and I apologize for being brutally honest, but somebody needs to.
Least your taking the advice. Lots of people would just say screw you but your smart, your listening. It does look much better with the simple removal of the decal on the windshield and definitely, clean that interior up, holy mother of god man you could get into an accident with all that stuff hangin' around there. All in all it's a descent looking rig
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That's a deterrent for someone who is NOT persistent, but what happens when he's out with the boys having a drink and someone takes what's valuable to him, or even takes the gun...just think about it...a good alarm will be better than the gun is, unless of course your standing there when it happens, gun in handed, loaded and ready to shoot the bastards
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That's a deterrent for someone who is NOT persistent, but what happens when he's out with the boys having a drink and someone takes what's valuable to him, or even takes the gun...just think about it...a good alarm will be better than the gun is, unless of course your standing there when it happens, gun in handed, loaded and ready to shoot the bastards
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From: Clemson, SC
Kudos to you for that.
Lately too many people get pissy and defensive when others try to give advice, even if it comes off as badgering. Thanks for being chill about it. We're all here to help. Nice truck!
Lately too many people get pissy and defensive when others try to give advice, even if it comes off as badgering. Thanks for being chill about it. We're all here to help. Nice truck!
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From: NorΩCal - East Bay
To the OP, there's no harm in taking some advice, your truck is still unique and all yours.
Keep it up, and less IS more...
but in all seriousness, tough times call for tough measures...a gun being a given
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From: Oklahoma
the only difference between his truck and everybody elses leveled super crew on this forum is the windsheild lettering... 
who gives a hell if its a mess on the inside. light bars arent any worse than those big ol fender flares
who gives a hell if its a mess on the inside. light bars arent any worse than those big ol fender flares
Last edited by alex7191; Nov 2, 2010 at 01:34 AM.
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From: Georgia
Good move on the windshield sticker, huge improvement. I like the overall look and stance of your truck. Not crazy about the roof mounted light bar, but it may work for you. Hide those wires, which I think you are on to, and I believe you will have her all shaped up.
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From: Floresville, TX
doesnt do much... even with a bunch of 30-06 deer rifle shells on that dash tray thing while my truck was parked in front of my house, someone still had the ***** to do this:
