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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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I am looking for ideas, I always like to try the wild ones. If there is anything you can think of that is something you've seen on a SEMA truck or just something that gave you a big "Ohhh Ahh" post it here if you don't mind so I can grab some ideas. I try to keep it classy and don't like Neon colored underglow underneath my truck. All I will consider is probably white. If you are worried about me taking the idea it's fine I will understand.

I am currently working on designing an in floor ice chest you can follow. I'm looking to do something with actuators next (possibly raising and lowering a tonneau, unless you have a better idea). Anyhow, I like to dream and I'm sure you do too, throw some neat ideas you've seen or had at me if you don't mind. I'm also into the glimmering fiber optic starlighting you see in the ceilings of limo's. Might consider that under the tonneau or in the cab.

I have some new lighting mods I think a lot will like, will have to post them when I get a decent camera. The last thread I posted people bitched
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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A straight front axle swap.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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I know in those newer trucks theres not a lot of room, but if your up for a challenge, why not make your rear window up and down?

Making a tonneau would be cool. I saw a ultimate tailgaters truck that had a tonneau that lifted and had 5 TV's on motorized brackets that folded down from it. 2 on each side and one bigger one in the back.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 02:24 AM
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fantastic ideas. I have to say no to the solid axle for now. I just don't have the money to deal with the steering, front shaft, and transfer case/electrical issues as far as locking the hubs goes. Not to mention the misc costs (balljoints, leaves, etc). If I do that I want to do it real nice.

Sundevil! I had the idea about the window a while back, but I am just not too sure how to seal it correctly, I would flip out if there was a constant buffeting or whistling breeze.

I am considering the TV option, and lifting and lower the tonneau like they do on the truck you are talking about (instead of opening like a lid). TV's in the bed is a huge idea I am gravitating towards. Keep them coming.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 03:32 AM
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paintjob... you jeed a paintjob that is unforgetable.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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paintjob... you jeed a paintjob that is unforgetable.
Yup that makes or breaks a truck for sure
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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This is a great thread. Subscribed. No ideas out of me besides the rear window one already mentioned.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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ice chest.. how bout a built in bbq pit while your at it! flame thrower exhaust! stacks! neon lights! hybrid conversion!
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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Flamethrower exhaust would be sick. I plan on doing that to my mustang once its done.

This is just fuggin sweet...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm8ErD0Wgr8
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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while your at it a 3 valve 6.8 V-10 swap would be awsome with a 6 speed automatic torqueshift trans
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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how bout this?

 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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satellite tv.
front and rear cameras.
GEARS. i no you need gears. lol
supercharger.
E-fans
underdrive pulleys
front and rear sunroof
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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front and rear cameras is an excellent idea.



i have a rear camera and it makes things so much easier
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by styxnpicks
paintjob... you jeed a paintjob that is unforgetable.
Have you ever seen what he does with his truck?? A custom paint job wouldn't last 30 seconds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGi0mppGa4E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJVARw23dMM

Josiah i vote for a custom sound system. You need one.
 

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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Full air suspension, I want to lay frame.
Maybe some black 22's
Nice sound system with two 10's in a stealth box under back seat
Full exhaust. LT Headers, Maggie High Flows, X-Pipe, Maggie 14" SI/SO's
Whipple Blower
Completely Built Engine with every bolt on
6 speed trans
Shift Kit
DYNO tune
Maybe some nitrous
All LED lighting
HID's
Sweet tonneau, probably a custom made one.
Remote Start
Carriage Works Lower Grille


The list goes on and on, also this is assuming it's my FX2, but,
basically low and fast
 
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