For those of you that don't venture into the Lightning section:
http://home.tampabay.rr.com/tampasvt...th/smooth3.jpg
http://home.tampabay.rr.com/tampasvt...th/smooth1.jpg
http://home.tampabay.rr.com/tampasvt...th/smooth2.jpg
http://home.tampabay.rr.com/tampasvt...th/smooth4.jpg

Still putting on billet step inserts from Roger and color matched mirror fronts in the next couple of weeks. Other than that, we're done.(for now...)


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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. Super Chip. K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, Sir Michael's roll pan, smooth corners and steps, clear corner lenses, tow package, cd changer, cover, Phantom boost gauge, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX 200w. subs. 5-channel 500w. Clarion amp.(APA5241), (4)Polk Audio 3-way, 130w. DX 7's, Muth signal mirrors, Soundproofed cab, BedRug, etc. Build #2755
TampaSVT@Tampabay.rr.com

http://home.tampabay.rr.com/tampasvt...th/smooth3.jpg
1999.5 Expedition XLT

 

Sorry. Here are the pics.

 

how did you smooth out the steps on the side of the truck. Did you buy some typ of insert or did you fill it yourself. Let me know what how and was it expensive to do. By the way your truck looks great.

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1998 F150 XLT extra cab white,4.6 with off-road package
tint,rhino-lining, white face gauges, clear front marker lights, stull billet grille
16" lariat 5 stars with dunlop radial rover
285/75/16

 

Kmmon:

Thanks....

All the parts are molded fiberglass/steel. You can buy the front steps from a Florida body shop and the bumper and corners are from Sir Michael's. http://www.sirmichaels.com.
Price breakdown is at https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/001915.html



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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. Super Chip. K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, Sir Michael's roll pan, smooth corners and steps, clear corner lenses, tow package, cd changer, cover, Phantom boost gauge, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX 200w. subs. 5-channel 500w. Clarion amp.(APA5241), (4)Polk Audio 3-way, 130w. DX 7's, Muth signal mirrors, Soundproofed cab, BedRug, etc. Build #2755
TampaSVT@Tampabay.rr.com

http://home.tampabay.rr.com/tampasvt...th/smooth3.jpg
1999.5 Expedition XLT

 

Thats one sweet lightning man, im in the TampaBay area as well. Your whole truck ties together very nicel, except you need to get that tailgate handle color matched . And maybe some clear flareside tail lgihts, there now avaiolable in the new products section of this bulletin board. Sweet truck man, what dealer did you buy it from?

 

Jackal:

I snagged my SVT Lightning from Brandon Ford last August. It was just sitting there freshly delivered. You wouldn't believe the horror stories from the other 99.99999% of Lightning owners that actually had to special order one. Fate?.....

Not too sure about the clear tail lenses. If you look at the last picture in the post, it almost looks as if they're clear. Compare it to the first picture. I personally like the red better but thank you for the suggestion.

Next is a 4/2 suspension drop!!!!

Hey, we're talking about putting a West Florida group together. Lightnings and non-Lightnings, too. Will let you know.




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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. Super Chip. K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, Sir Michael's roll pan, smooth corners and steps, clear corner lenses, tow package, cd changer, cover, Phantom boost gauge, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX 200w. subs. 5-channel 500w. Clarion amp.(APA5241), (4)Polk Audio 3-way, 130w. DX 7's, Muth signal mirrors, Soundproofed cab, BedRug, etc. Build #2755
TampaSVT@Tampabay.rr.com

http://home.tampabay.rr.com/tampasvt...th/smooth3.jpg
1999.5 Expedition XLT

 

Very Nice, TBL!

I agree on the tailgate handle (as I am looking to do this to mine too -- it really bugs me that FoMoCo doesn't put one on stock). You mentioned the mirror fronts, so you;ve got that covered. If you're sure you won't get sick of RED, I might suggest a color matched hard tonneau cover -- but you may like the soft better for ease of use?

Anyway, your truck definitely shows that you take good care of it!

BTW -- how did you soundproof your cab?

Jim

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'99 F-250 LD 5.4L SC XLT 2WD 3.73LS in White/Silver (w/ EVERYTHING 'cept leather and engine block heater) --
Drivetrain Mods: SuperChip FlipChip, K&N filter w/ 3" Induction Tube Airbox Mod., IAS shocks, Flowmaster-70 3" cat-back exhaust, Mobil 1, & Bosch +4 plugs
Other Mods: SnugTop Hi-Liner & carpet kit, Donnelly electrochromatic/compass mirror, & SuperWhite 9007 bulbs
More mods to come... (Westin side bars, electric fan, and silver fender/wheel flares are next)

http://hometown.aol.com/jimorama/myh...ollection.html

[This message has been edited by JHerron (edited 03-05-2000).]

 

Jim:

Thanks.
The soundproofing was done by completely gutting and Dynamatting.
Here's the link explaining the process...
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/001604.html

I know what you mean about too much red. I may go with the Pace Edwards rolltop in black. I have an extra aux. button on the remote for one more thing(remote start already there) so I may remote control a rolltop bed cover. I think it'd be cool.....




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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. Super Chip. K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, Sir Michael's roll pan, smooth corners and steps, clear corner lenses, tow package, cd changer, cover, Phantom boost gauge, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX 200w. subs. 5-channel 500w. Clarion amp.(APA5241), (4)Polk Audio 3-way, 130w. DX 7's, Muth signal mirrors, Soundproofed cab, BedRug, etc. Build #2755
TampaSVT@Tampabay.rr.com

http://home.tampabay.rr.com/tampasvt...th/smooth3.jpg
1999.5 Expedition XLT

 

Sounds cool, id love to see your truck in person, i checked the link you posted about dynomatting the inside, what size speakers are those behind the seats, who made the box, whats the box made out of? Ok so no clear tail lense's but how about a color keyed tailgate handle and that ultra sleek cobra hood they make for the f1 *drool*.

 

Jackal:

MTX makes the Thunderform out of solid plastic. Mine contains 2 - 200w. model 5000's I think. I also put 4 Polk Audio DX7's (5x7's) in back and rear. Looking to replace the subs with Polk MoMo's soon(soon as I can find them under $700.00 a pair on E-bay).

I think the colored tailgate handle sounds good. Maybe I'll do it when I get the hood painted. I personally like the steel cowl-type more that the F-1, but everybody has their own tastes. The F-1 was my second choice. Maybe first choice if I can't find the right cowl.

We're trying to put together a meeting in St. Pete. this month. I'll give you the $5.00 tour of the L if you want.

Rich

 

Sounds like a date. Im sure whatever you do to that truck its never going to look anything but sweet. I am a caraudio buff myself and worked part time for a caraudio shop when I was in high school in new port richey. JJust an opinion but ive never heard a better sub then the one's Eclipse makes, they require a descent amount of mounting depth (not allot of airspace thogh) but you should ahve enough, theese subs are the ones with the all aluminum cone, plus they look totally trick, esp in a sporttruck.

 

Awesome looking truck there TampaBayLightning. I just lowered mine with a 3/5 drop and I already had colormatched bumpers and mirrors, but I still want more colormatched stuff. Is there a specific bodyshop or chain where those steps are available from. I am in Jacksonville, but a trip to Tampa could be made if needed. Also what kind of mirrors are you switching to. I was thinking about taking mine apart and having the black parts painted white, but not sure if this would work. Am also considering the street sceene mirrors.

If you check truckin' magazine, a company called "Specialtiy Covers" already has a motorized roll top cover like the Pace-Edwards and the truck in the add is a stepside. This might be just the thing for you if you want to control it with your remote.



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Chris Thomas
1998 F-150XLT Flareside STX Sport Package, 4.6L Auto 3.55 Oxford White/Gray interior, Factory Anti-theft system
Picture: http://216.147.104.171/Y2K/members/ChrisT/christ1a.jpg
Homepage: Chris & Brandi's Universe
Mods: A.R.E. Decklid/Oxford White with gray fabric liner, K&N filter with Airbox Mod (removed silencer), Lowered 3" front/5" rear, Tinted Windows, GTS sloted taillight covers (painted Oxford white to match), Removed STX stickers
Audio: Kenwood Truck speakers with 10" woofers, Rockford Fosgate and Alpine Amps, Ford 10 disk CD changer
Future Mods: 20" rims and tires, True duals with Supertrap tunable mufflers, Superchip, Supercharger, Jacobs Ignition, and whatever else I can think of!!!

 

Chris:

Thanks for the info. on the cover.

I'm keeping the original mirror housings with the Muth mirrors. Just want to have the front caps colormatched. Spent too much on the Muth's to switch to Street Scenes anytime soon.

Contact Dave @ (727) 847-4268. The shop is actually in Port Richey, FL.

Expect to pay around $150.00(prepped for paint only). If a few more people are interested, he'll probably discount. Give him your paint code, and he'll prep, paint and ship them finished. This guy does superior work! Sir Micheal's is the one that put me in touch with him.

Let him know I sent you. I may want to have him do some custom work for me later.

Good Luck!

Rich

 

Thanks for the info. I think I will probably just have mine prepped and painted for the time being until I decide exactly what I want to do with the exterior body mods.

 

Nice truck! I like it just the way it is, maybe a little lower, but that's it. How did you get the pictures to post? If you don't mind me asking!

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98 Triton XLT Extended, Captains, CD, bug shield,billet grille, bumper grille, PIAA ultra white bulbs,Clear front corners,K&N,Flowmaster,dualed w/3.5 stainless turndowns at rear bumper. Black nurf bars, ClassIII hitch, Viper alarm w/ auto window roll up, 3% tint, 2" drop w/17X8 MB Motoring wheels on 275/55 Dunlop rubber,Smoothed tailgate. Black/Gray