Hey Guys - I need your advice. I just started modifying my '97 Expy and I have a problem. I very quickly ran out of money. My question to the masses is if anyone knows of appearance modifications that take more time than money. I have plenty of time and patience. I just want your ideas to help my truck look great while I build up my cash flow. Thanks in advance

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Bigworm
'97 XLT Expedition 4X4
4.6L V8, BFG 265/75R16 A/Ts & Lots of dreams

http://wormington.homestead.com/truck.html

 

Find the front clips of a Navigator piece by piece at insurance junkyards and bolt it on. That should keep you busy for a while.... :-) I know what oyu mean about the money... so far, I bought the lumilogo, clear corners, and stainless trailer ball and cushioned hitch, and earlier I ordered my brush guard and first set of lights... There goes a quick grand! Time to start working some more overtime.... ;-)
-Joe-


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98 Explorer (Lemon Law Case in Progress)

'00 F-150, X-cab, 4x4, Lariat, Off-road, Trailer Tow, Holandia Sunroof, built 11/99 picked up 10/00!
List of planned mods: Clear corners and tails, CB wiring, Stainless brush guard, at least 1 set of KCs (probably more!), custom radar detector mount, color matched trailer hitch with stainless steel ball, torsion bar tweak, bug deflector, spray in liner, and a tonneau of some sort...

 

Tell me about it. I just got married. Yikes. Been a month and a half already. I just ordered my brush guard and a few other little things to go with my new Westin step bars... . I just bought clear corners, slotted tail light covers, and am just waiting to put them on. They both cost me $65 together. Kind of a cheap mod, but look good. Visit my web site and see my truck...and my other stuff...like, wedding, and jokes pages. See sig. below. Good Luck Bigworm. There are many of us in the same boat as you, trust me. I would love to get a Kenne Bell SC, but my new wife doesn't think I should spend $5K on something that may void my $33K truck that's warranty that's 2 months old. Maybe she's right.....naaaa.


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2000 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Flare Side 4x4 Lariat
5.4L;auto;3.55LS;Black/Silver;Off-Road;remote keyless entry;floor shift 4wd;Class III

Installed accessories so far:
Lund X-Terminator bug shield; Vent Shade Vent Visors; GTS headlight blackouts; Westin Black nerf bars; Pendaliner bedliner
Pending
Genuine Steel Products (Longtek Engineering) black Grille/Brush Guard; Crank torsion bars to level truck; Trail Blazer II Slotted taillight covers; Clear corner lenses
Wish list:
Roll bar; Lots of lights; Flowmaster 40 or 50 Series single to dual exhaust; Aluminum dash kit; White gauges; Optima red top battery; Hidden winch; Custom backup lights; Kenwood TV/CD/AM/FM/DVD system; Viper alarm w/ remote start; Rancho RS9000s; PIAA front air dam; Super charger; Lightning emblems (after super charger); Custom tonneu cover to fit around roll bar; Custom backup lights; A 18' - 25' boat to tag along behind


Please visit My Web Site (Just Updated)
or e-mail me lariat4wd@yahoo.com

[This message has been edited by lariat4wd (edited 11-13-2000).]

 

Thanks guys - Keep those ideas coming - I am taking notes
Lariat - Love those bumper lights, I don't think I have the courage to cut the bumper. Second that wife motion, just broke a year and we have a brand new baby boy - changes those priority - My truck moved down the list quite a bit

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Bigworm
'97 XLT Expedition 4X4
4.6L V8, BFG 265/75R16 A/Ts & Lots of dreams

Bigworm's WebSite
Bigworm's Photos

 

nevermind

[This message has been edited by bomber (edited 11-14-2000).]

 

I need some more pics so I can show this one,but painting the outer edges of the headlights and corners semi gloss black looks pretty sharp. I'll try to post some pics soon. It may take a while,as I am packing to move again(do it once a month)I posted a topic on this a long time ago,but never shot any photos of it yet.
I'll get them done this week and post them,,,,,,,98

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Euro tails(Altezza style)
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper 500HF Security system
On the way/wheels,tires,air dam, etc..etc.......
doin the monochromatic boogie
on the front end.Billet grilles on order
www.my-f150.com Still want to lift it,YESSS!
FENDER GUITARS,ROCK!!!
http://www.bigsandy.net
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com

WOW,what a cool site!

 

What about stripping the black paint off of your side and tailgate emblems to make them solid chrome looking? I haven't done this (opted to replace them with LOBO badges), but others on this board have done it. Looks pretty sharp and shouldn't cost a cent.

 

What are LOBO emblems?

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Bigworm
'97 XLT Expedition 4X4
4.6L V8, BFG 265/75R16 A/Ts & Lots of dreams

Bigworm's WebSite
Bigworm's Photos

 

Thanks for all the help guys. When I finish some, I will be sure to post some pictures. Thanks again and keep those ideas coming.

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Bigworm
'97 XLT Expedition 4X4
4.6L V8, BFG 265/75R16 A/Ts & Lots of dreams

Bigworm's WebSite
Bigworm's Photos

 

 

O.K. - What does "LOBO" mean? Who made those emblems?

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Bigworm
'97 XLT Expedition 4X4
4.6L V8, BFG 265/75R16 A/Ts & Lots of dreams

Bigworm's WebSite
Bigworm's Photos

 

Ford made those emblems.
Lobo means 'Wolf'.
Lobo is also what the F150 is called down in ole Meh-he-coe.

 

Thanks for the info!!

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Bigworm
'97 XLT Expedition 4X4
4.6L V8, BFG 265/75R16 A/Ts & Lots of dreams

Bigworm's WebSite
Bigworm's Photos

 

That's what my dad's wolf is named. Raoul is right on!

 

I did a double take the first time I saw an F-150 when I was in Cozumel. Can you order those from the American dealers,or do you have to go to Mexico to get them?
They would look good with the black paint stripped off. What can you use to take the paint off,without melting the plastic?

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Euro tails(Altezza style)
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good]
Viper 500HF Security system
On the way/wheels,tires,air dam, etc..etc.......
doin the monochromatic boogie
on the front end.Billet grilles on order
www.my-f150.com Still want to lift it,YESSS!
FENDER GUITARS,ROCK!!!
http://www.bigsandy.net
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com

WOW,what a cool site!