Ok, maybe I don't do quite as much as some people, but I think my truck has come quite a long way in the past 7 months (Since Sept 2000).

Before:




After:



Whatcha all think?

[This message has been edited by lariat4wd (edited 05-02-2001).]

 

Nice truck. I like the lightning rear lights and the clear corners. The dual exhaust looks great too. Just on thing - take that damn SVT logo off the back. Just doesnt look right.

Otherwise, nice truck, cant complain even though im partial to stylesides!

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1997 F-250LD Super-Cab Styleside 4x4

• Bright Red Clearcoat Metallic
• 5.4/L V-8
• Heavy-duty everything
• 3.73 Rear End
• Manual 4x4 floor shift for increased reliability
• Soft tonneau cover
• All-Star Bedliner
• 5th Wheel Hitch
• Keepin it stock! ;-)

Future Mods:

• Superchip
• Goodyear Wrangler AT/S Tires
• K&N FIPK
• Super-White Headlights (when the current ones go bad)
• Lighted Ford Logo for the front Grille
• Ford Hitch Cover
• In-dash CD reciever, upgraded speakers

Other Toys:

• 1994 Kawasaki Bayou 220
• 1997 Yamaha Zuma-II Scooter
• 1978 Arctic-Cat Jag 3000 F/A

My Collection of Funny Pictures and other Various Humor related items!

Contact:
rockerc@mediaone.net
AND
on AOL: LeAdFoOt415

 

I like my SVT badge. It's always strikes up conversation.

"Is that some sort of new SVT project or something?" "No dumba$$!!, it's $15 from Ford, and I like it".

I will never put "Lightning" badges on it though.

 

Lariat,

Looks great! I especially like the darker charcoal instead of the light bottom panels. Ford should take note of that color scheme.



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(Gots)
98 SC 4x4 ORP
4.6L
3.55 LS
Raider Vagabond Cap
Bedliner
Westin Chrome Steps
Chrome Brush Gaurd

Dime size door ding in P side door courtesy of some uncaring B#$t@&d (soon to be fixed)

(Ordered)
Airaid FIPK

(Wants)
Ravin 55 SI/SO

 

The truck looks great, but that IS a Lightning badge. Same reason I didn't put a L bumper on mine. Respect to the King. lol.

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1997 XLT Reg. Cab, 4.2L V6, 5spd, Superchipped, '99 Lightning Grill, '99 White Bumper w/Fog Light Kit, K&N Air Filter, Lund Deflector, Dash Mat, Clear Corner Lenses, MagnaFlow Muffler, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Edelbrock Shocks, Duraliner, Extang Saber Tonneau, Painted Tailgate Handle, Bell-Tech 2" Rear Drop, Amer. Rac. Atlas Wheels Clad in 275/60/17 Eagle GTII. Likes straightaways, loves twisties.

 

Yeah, and the tails aer Lightning tails too. What's your point? I'm also buying 2001 Lightning heads and corners soon too.

 

I don't see why people get their panties in a wad every time they see something off a Lightning on another truck. Don't take it personal people. Lightnings are great, just not very practical for some people who are needing the supercab and/or 4X4. Don't get pissed off that other trucks have the same badges or lights as your, just be glad you have a truck people want their's to look like.

I like the mods lariat.

 

EXACTLY!!! Thank you.
Lightning owners should be flattered that others want their trucks to look like theirs. Not everyone can have a Lightning, or like you said, it's just not practical.
Do what you want, within reason.

[This message has been edited by lariat4wd (edited 04-16-2001).]

 

Whoa whoa, easy guys. I can only speak for myself, and im not po'ed about it! lol. Just saying that IMO its kinda goofy to put different badges on a truck where they shouldnt belong. I don't dare put a Triton V8 on mine. (Although it's a free country and I would if I darn well please.) Opinions are like.... p.s. Your truck does look great.

[This message has been edited by Frank S (edited 04-16-2001).]

 

I've been meaning to ask you to do some before and after pics! Nice! What's the best way to get those stickers/pin stripes off?

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* 2000 F-150 XLT Black FS; 5.4L; 4x4 ORP
* Da Flip Chip! * 3.55 Limited Slip * Stepups
* Sliding Rear Window * 6-Way Power Seat
* Remote Keyless Entry
* Lund Trident Bug Shield * Custom Exhaust
* Fumoto Oil Drain Plug Valve (a must for do-it-yourselfers!)
* Wise Bedrug

So many mods, so little cash! On the up side, no wife to create a filibuster.

 

Let it either sit in the sun for an hour or so (if it's over 70 degrees) or use a hair blow dryer to heat up the decals and peel them right off. Took about 30 minutes to get all of them off, and after about 5 or 6 good wax jobs, the outlines of the decals will be almost gone. I am putting charcoal ORP and Lariat decals on, and looking for a good stripe to use on the lower portion that can bring the 2 colors together without taking away from the scheme. I don't do "ugly" mods...IMO.

 

I think the truck looks a lot better, I like the darker lower paint and the lights they sure do get a lot of attention. It's your truck and if you like the SVT badge on it thats ok with me, I know I will catch some flack from the "L" guys for this. HEHE

Hey just enjoy it and do what you want.

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SILVER 2001 LIGHTNING
Built 02/14/01
Picked up 03/03/01
Sportmasters tonneau
Bedrug
Alpine head unit and six disk changer.
JL Audio speakers
Magnaflow muffler
JDM BigMouth Filter.

http://members.tripod.com/donf150/Welcome/id7.html

 

Thank you.

Anyone wanna sell their BedRug? Or trade for my Pendaliner and some $$$???

 

Lariat4WD, very nice. As everyone said, that charcoal bottom looks really good.

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2001 SuperCrew ORP 5.4L Gen I
MODS-Ramsey Brush Guard and Pro Plus 9000 winch, MAAP steps, Airaid, True Duals w/ 50 series muffs, Line-x, and huskyliners.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1508480&a=11420452&f=0

 

How in the H-E-L-L could you stoop so low as to put an SVT emblem on your truck?!?!?!?!?
Uh.....wait a minute......I only have mine because it matches my Police Interceptor emblems!! Nice truck!! Doc

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2000 F-150 4x4
4.2L, 5-speed,
3.55 Limited Slip,
reg. cab, short bed,
ORP package (added),
Fog Lights (added),
Super-flip-chipped

POLICE INTERCEPTOR on the sides
& SVT on the rear

...much more to come....

Wife: 2000 Ranger Trailhead Package



[This message has been edited by doc_f150 (edited 04-16-2001).]