Hobbies, Interests, talents and other member trivia.
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From: Bradenton, Fl. USA
Hobbies, Interests, talents and other member trivia.
I was wondering if anyone has any?
Hobbies, I have none really
Interests, anything car related, fixing up the old GMC, real estate (I am addicted), I have also always wanted to learn to play piano.
Talents, I know how to clog (dance) and I speak Spanish fairly well.
I also have a 7 month old Bassett Hound named "Flash" that replaced my 15 year old named "Peaches" that died in August
Anyone know of a really good self teaching piano course? I know the basics already. Am I better off taking lessons?
Hobbies, I have none really
Interests, anything car related, fixing up the old GMC, real estate (I am addicted), I have also always wanted to learn to play piano.
Talents, I know how to clog (dance) and I speak Spanish fairly well.
I also have a 7 month old Bassett Hound named "Flash" that replaced my 15 year old named "Peaches" that died in August
Anyone know of a really good self teaching piano course? I know the basics already. Am I better off taking lessons?
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Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Seacrow,
I can't sing, can't dance, and probably couldn't carry a tune in a bucket if it had a lid on it! But, I do enjoy driving my truck, building and repairing computers, pistol shooting, and reading posts on F-150 Online!
My dog is also named Flash! He's a border Collie, and probably lives up to his name a little more than your new pup! He's kinda like an F-150 on Nitro!
With the help of this site, I hope to enjoy my truck even more through the information I gain here! Just wish I had the money for all the toys I'd like to have!
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Paul... :-)
99 F-150 XLT SC Sport, 4.6L, Auto, Captain Chairs, Class III Towing Package, Sliding Rear Window,
White, 4X2, CD, Soft Factory Tonneau Cover, K&N Filter, Line-X Spray on Bed Liner
More to come
[This message has been edited by PaulT (edited 12-06-1999).]
I can't sing, can't dance, and probably couldn't carry a tune in a bucket if it had a lid on it! But, I do enjoy driving my truck, building and repairing computers, pistol shooting, and reading posts on F-150 Online!
My dog is also named Flash! He's a border Collie, and probably lives up to his name a little more than your new pup! He's kinda like an F-150 on Nitro!
With the help of this site, I hope to enjoy my truck even more through the information I gain here! Just wish I had the money for all the toys I'd like to have!
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Paul... :-)
99 F-150 XLT SC Sport, 4.6L, Auto, Captain Chairs, Class III Towing Package, Sliding Rear Window,
White, 4X2, CD, Soft Factory Tonneau Cover, K&N Filter, Line-X Spray on Bed Liner
More to come
[This message has been edited by PaulT (edited 12-06-1999).]
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Joined: Oct 1998
Posts: 191
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From: Kalamazoo, MI USA
Hobbies include:
Music (6-CD changer in new truck)
Racing (past traffic on freeway)
Climbing (up the molded cab step)
Off-Roading (with 4X4 option)
Girl-watching (out left window)
Art Appreciation (pix of other F-150 members' vehicles on this Board)
Art (adding custom touches to "Nick", my new truck)
Hiking (out to the ends of the parking lot to avoid cart-tracks)
Camping (20' Wilderness)
Motorcycling (two fit nicely in the bed)
Dog Training (Two Goldens can get into the back easy now with the fold-UP seat.)
Birds ("Scully", our Green-Cheeked Amazon likes to ride on our shoulders)
Ham Radio (Haven't punched the hole for the antenna yet - N8JG)
Family (First Grandchild, due in May, will fit nicely in the back seat)
Culinary Delights (It's fun to escape for lunch in a nice 'ride')
Dancing (The wife can get in "Nick" somewhat gracefully in an evening gown)
Yard-Sale Shopping (Those 'treasures' are easy to load with Ford's Soft Cover)
Gardening (New Trees are no problem with the 7700# capacity)
Winter Sports (SOOON -- first time with 4x4)
Traffic Control (Toreador Red seems to stop traffic)
Travelling (In STYLE !)
[This message has been edited by jgorka (edited 12-06-1999).]
Music (6-CD changer in new truck)
Racing (past traffic on freeway)
Climbing (up the molded cab step)
Off-Roading (with 4X4 option)
Girl-watching (out left window)
Art Appreciation (pix of other F-150 members' vehicles on this Board)
Art (adding custom touches to "Nick", my new truck)
Hiking (out to the ends of the parking lot to avoid cart-tracks)
Camping (20' Wilderness)
Motorcycling (two fit nicely in the bed)
Dog Training (Two Goldens can get into the back easy now with the fold-UP seat.)
Birds ("Scully", our Green-Cheeked Amazon likes to ride on our shoulders)
Ham Radio (Haven't punched the hole for the antenna yet - N8JG)
Family (First Grandchild, due in May, will fit nicely in the back seat)
Culinary Delights (It's fun to escape for lunch in a nice 'ride')
Dancing (The wife can get in "Nick" somewhat gracefully in an evening gown)
Yard-Sale Shopping (Those 'treasures' are easy to load with Ford's Soft Cover)
Gardening (New Trees are no problem with the 7700# capacity)
Winter Sports (SOOON -- first time with 4x4)
Traffic Control (Toreador Red seems to stop traffic)
Travelling (In STYLE !)
[This message has been edited by jgorka (edited 12-06-1999).]
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From: Wilmington, NC
my hobby is drawing and painting, mostly flowers in charcoal. I drew the plans for our home and then built it. Enjoyed that too. Can't sing, can't play anything except the invisible stuff. I really enjoy my truck and sometimes will just go for a drive for the heck of it.
jgorka: you should really give your wife a medal for being able to get in and out of the truck in an evening gown. I've done it, but it sure wasn't gracefull.
jgorka: you should really give your wife a medal for being able to get in and out of the truck in an evening gown. I've done it, but it sure wasn't gracefull.
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From: Michigan Rocks and then some too!!!
I'm in to "fabrication"
Stories: reading or writing them.
building stuff: Stuff that I want, but can't find to buy. (I'm lazy, but determined) I built a dresser because I didn't like the color of the styles I liked or the style of the colors I liked. I built a rabbit cage when I had them. It was indestructable, when the time came to remove it, it was too heavy to lift and too well built to take apart, so I had to use a chain saw. I hand stained and trimmed my kitchen with real wood and made shelves to match the cupboards, shaping everything to fit agianst the slightly uneven walls.
Cooking: No recipies or measuring cups, I just throw stuff in there. I also make and used to sell chocolates. I still have the molds including some x-rated ones. I did custom wedding cakes too.
Sewing: I make what ever I want with out a pattern. I was Xena one year for halloween. Only a few saw those pics! Most people thought I rented it!
Last winter I got so sick and tired of being cold that I made my own "Super Duper" Coat! Two layers of wool that goes all the way down to my knees. (it doubles as a blanket lol) I never could figure out why the coat makers make winter coats that stop at the waist. Whats up with that, our butts aren't suppoed to get cold?
Computers: I rebuilt one and modified another.
Excersize: Roller blading and Weight lifting and Martial arts. I even had to fabricate a bracket on my "Total" gym to hold more weight, because this machine uses your body weight.
My Truck: well I'm always working on it!
I can't dance or play the piano, but I probably have a chance at learning the piano!!
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"Moonlight Blue" 98 F150 SC XLT 2WD 4.6, 3.55 LS Tow Pkg. SUPERCHIP, K&N Airbox mod. w/ "Cool" intake, Mobil One Oil, Bosch +4's. Lund Fastback, Lighted visor, Runninng Boards, Crome Taillight covers, Polished Steel Fenderwell Moldings, Smoked Bug and Rain guards, Shelf-it, Carpet dash cover, Red Wings license plate in front, Red Wings license plate frame in back, Little Detroit Viper hanging from mirror, Oh yeah, and one "Blacked-out" grill.
Gonna get my Bed rails back on, Finally!
Couldn't find the right Polished steel design, so once I modify the powercoated ones I just bought, I will paint them.
Q: who wants my chrome ones? Price:cost of shipping or gas and maybe lunch if you live in S/E MI.
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/daytona/843/
[This message has been edited by Andthensometoo (edited 12-06-1999).]
Stories: reading or writing them.
building stuff: Stuff that I want, but can't find to buy. (I'm lazy, but determined) I built a dresser because I didn't like the color of the styles I liked or the style of the colors I liked. I built a rabbit cage when I had them. It was indestructable, when the time came to remove it, it was too heavy to lift and too well built to take apart, so I had to use a chain saw. I hand stained and trimmed my kitchen with real wood and made shelves to match the cupboards, shaping everything to fit agianst the slightly uneven walls.
Cooking: No recipies or measuring cups, I just throw stuff in there. I also make and used to sell chocolates. I still have the molds including some x-rated ones. I did custom wedding cakes too.
Sewing: I make what ever I want with out a pattern. I was Xena one year for halloween. Only a few saw those pics! Most people thought I rented it!
Last winter I got so sick and tired of being cold that I made my own "Super Duper" Coat! Two layers of wool that goes all the way down to my knees. (it doubles as a blanket lol) I never could figure out why the coat makers make winter coats that stop at the waist. Whats up with that, our butts aren't suppoed to get cold?
Computers: I rebuilt one and modified another.
Excersize: Roller blading and Weight lifting and Martial arts. I even had to fabricate a bracket on my "Total" gym to hold more weight, because this machine uses your body weight.
My Truck: well I'm always working on it!
I can't dance or play the piano, but I probably have a chance at learning the piano!!
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"Moonlight Blue" 98 F150 SC XLT 2WD 4.6, 3.55 LS Tow Pkg. SUPERCHIP, K&N Airbox mod. w/ "Cool" intake, Mobil One Oil, Bosch +4's. Lund Fastback, Lighted visor, Runninng Boards, Crome Taillight covers, Polished Steel Fenderwell Moldings, Smoked Bug and Rain guards, Shelf-it, Carpet dash cover, Red Wings license plate in front, Red Wings license plate frame in back, Little Detroit Viper hanging from mirror, Oh yeah, and one "Blacked-out" grill.
Gonna get my Bed rails back on, Finally!
Couldn't find the right Polished steel design, so once I modify the powercoated ones I just bought, I will paint them.
Q: who wants my chrome ones? Price:cost of shipping or gas and maybe lunch if you live in S/E MI.
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/daytona/843/
[This message has been edited by Andthensometoo (edited 12-06-1999).]
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From: Baton Rouge, La
Well I'm addicted to messing with my truck. My wife even calls it "The Big Red *****". Cause I play with it so much!! LOL I hunt a lot (Deer,sqirrel) I golf too. For some reason My wife hates it when I do any of these things. She hates me being out without her. I tried to get her to go hunting, excuse "Too Dangerous" She's just chicken. Golf- Boring to her. Truck- Rather see me spend that $$$ on her. Oh well I guess I'll just play with myself. LOL
Dog- English Bulldog named "Winston". Was given to me free but I'm spent a butt load on vet bills. Minor stuff luckly. Great dogs, as long as you dont expect them to do anything special.
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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55, 5 Speed, Superchip, 2 Superchip Decals (I Think They Add 5 HP Each), 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors,Air Box Mod, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam ,2 Kc DayLighters, Back Up Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. And Coming Soon: 3 Inch Body Lift Kit, 16.5 x 9.75 American Racing Baja Wheels Wrapped With 35x12.5x16.5 BFG All Terrains
Pics @ <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/la2/ccla
" TARGET=_blank>http://www.angelfire.com/la2/ccla
</A>
Dog- English Bulldog named "Winston". Was given to me free but I'm spent a butt load on vet bills. Minor stuff luckly. Great dogs, as long as you dont expect them to do anything special.
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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55, 5 Speed, Superchip, 2 Superchip Decals (I Think They Add 5 HP Each), 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors,Air Box Mod, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam ,2 Kc DayLighters, Back Up Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. And Coming Soon: 3 Inch Body Lift Kit, 16.5 x 9.75 American Racing Baja Wheels Wrapped With 35x12.5x16.5 BFG All Terrains
Pics @ <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/la2/ccla
" TARGET=_blank>http://www.angelfire.com/la2/ccla
</A>
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From: Kansas side of the greater KC area
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From: Manhattan KS
I really dont have any hobbies, I love to hunt, sometimes fish, go mudding, racingm go on trips, farm, raise cattle, working on cars, and help friends build motors for their vehicles. I love to wash my truck and playing with it and showing it off is fun too.
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Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 554
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From: Trixters-Playground
Driving, Modifying, and Racing Fords. (mostly F-150's)
Boating
Skiing (water and snow)
AutoCAD
Web design (my first attempt)
LASER experimentation (HeNe)
Electronics
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'98 4.6 5-sp F-150
We've come for your Tundra.
http://www.mcmullenargus.com/gallery...ge=1165&pub=12
trixters-playground@excite.com
www.truckinweb.com
Boating
Skiing (water and snow)
AutoCAD
Web design (my first attempt)
LASER experimentation (HeNe)
Electronics
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'98 4.6 5-sp F-150
We've come for your Tundra.
http://www.mcmullenargus.com/gallery...ge=1165&pub=12
trixters-playground@excite.com
www.truckinweb.com
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Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 547
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From: La Mirada CA. USA
I like to:
Go fishing
go snow skiing
watch motorsports
collecting Hot Wheels
I hate:
washing and waxing my truck ... but it sure turns heads when I'm done.
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1999 Lariat Super Cab, S.B. 5.4L, 3.55 LS
and everything but the leaky slider window.
Bright red w/ gold 2-tone, Leather Captain's Chairs
Mods: Duraliner bedliner, Bugflector II, Hide-a-hooks.
& a leeetle chrome tip on the exhaust.
[This message has been edited by Indyfan (edited 12-07-1999).]
Go fishing
go snow skiing
watch motorsports
collecting Hot Wheels
I hate:
washing and waxing my truck ... but it sure turns heads when I'm done.
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1999 Lariat Super Cab, S.B. 5.4L, 3.55 LS
and everything but the leaky slider window.
Bright red w/ gold 2-tone, Leather Captain's Chairs
Mods: Duraliner bedliner, Bugflector II, Hide-a-hooks.
& a leeetle chrome tip on the exhaust.
[This message has been edited by Indyfan (edited 12-07-1999).]
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Joined: Jan 1999
Posts: 11
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From: DeWitt,AR,USA
well, I'm in school so i don't have alot of time for hobbies, but I do like to:
--Drive around in my truck, or anything...i just love to drive
--putting model cars together(I like to customize them)
--drawing...I attempt to design new cars, but they all resemble Mustangs, go figure...
--collecting NASCAR memorbilia(especially diecast models...it's sort of a fetish i think)
--I also try to spend as much time with my friends as i can...if I learned anything after high school(it would have to be after, cause I sure didn't learn anything while I was in it)is that things change very quickly...
--playing video games...I'm probably a little old for that, but it's fun...I have an addiction to racing games, the more realistic the better...
Wow, when I write it out I do a lot more than I thought...
--Drive around in my truck, or anything...i just love to drive
--putting model cars together(I like to customize them)
--drawing...I attempt to design new cars, but they all resemble Mustangs, go figure...
--collecting NASCAR memorbilia(especially diecast models...it's sort of a fetish i think)
--I also try to spend as much time with my friends as i can...if I learned anything after high school(it would have to be after, cause I sure didn't learn anything while I was in it)is that things change very quickly...
--playing video games...I'm probably a little old for that, but it's fun...I have an addiction to racing games, the more realistic the better...
Wow, when I write it out I do a lot more than I thought...
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From: Canada's TROPICAL paradise
I like -
A - travli'n by aircraft, or my 5th wheel (towed by my F150) of course!
B - golf - twice a week - summer & winter
C - reading - spy stuff mostly
D - renovating (current project - kitch., l.r. & d.r.)
E - listening to jazz - Dixie, big band, Django Reinhardt & Stephan Grappelli
F - play'n with my Ford
G - being "on line"
H - computer games & "others" - with my G/F
I - new dog - Ginger, the Shelty - replacing my old Shelty, Shadow of 15 years
J - cooking - make up my own "concoctions"
K - chatting with my kids & G/K's - on line (5000 mi away)
L - writeing poetry - when the mood strikes me
M - watching Nascar
N - fishing for Salmon - fishing in general
O - walking in the woods, or the beach - anywhere quiet
P - havi'n a drink - now & then
Q - boati'n thru the Gulf Islands
R - seeing - " old Pals"
S - talking about "The Good Old Days"
T - getting a long distance "phone call" - from anyone!!!
U - getting up early, on a summer morn.
V - life - in general
W - missing my 2 "best" friends RIP
X - missing my best friend, my wife of 30 years
Y - smelling the roses, with my new girl
Z - being "still alive" - after 2 heart attacks
Much more - but i'm out of the alphabet
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98 F150 S/C 4.6 2wd Vermillion/Silver,HD Tow Pkg, Boards, Vents, Bug Chaser, DIY "breezer" Tailgate, 5th whl hitch, Tool box, 16" OEM Mag's,
Mobil1 /Wix Oil filter/ K&N / air box mod.
In looks & go - Chevy - like a rock.
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A - travli'n by aircraft, or my 5th wheel (towed by my F150) of course!
B - golf - twice a week - summer & winter
C - reading - spy stuff mostly
D - renovating (current project - kitch., l.r. & d.r.)
E - listening to jazz - Dixie, big band, Django Reinhardt & Stephan Grappelli
F - play'n with my Ford
G - being "on line"
H - computer games & "others" - with my G/F
I - new dog - Ginger, the Shelty - replacing my old Shelty, Shadow of 15 years
J - cooking - make up my own "concoctions"
K - chatting with my kids & G/K's - on line (5000 mi away)
L - writeing poetry - when the mood strikes me
M - watching Nascar
N - fishing for Salmon - fishing in general
O - walking in the woods, or the beach - anywhere quiet
P - havi'n a drink - now & then
Q - boati'n thru the Gulf Islands
R - seeing - " old Pals"
S - talking about "The Good Old Days"
T - getting a long distance "phone call" - from anyone!!!
U - getting up early, on a summer morn.
V - life - in general
W - missing my 2 "best" friends RIP
X - missing my best friend, my wife of 30 years
Y - smelling the roses, with my new girl
Z - being "still alive" - after 2 heart attacks
Much more - but i'm out of the alphabet
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98 F150 S/C 4.6 2wd Vermillion/Silver,HD Tow Pkg, Boards, Vents, Bug Chaser, DIY "breezer" Tailgate, 5th whl hitch, Tool box, 16" OEM Mag's,
Mobil1 /Wix Oil filter/ K&N / air box mod.
In looks & go - Chevy - like a rock.
[This message has been edited by roadrunner (edited 12-07-1999).]
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Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 389
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From: Milford, OH
Hobbies:
My truck(of course
Truck stereo-in process of creating a nice system
computers
hunting-especially deer
golfing
softball
reading
Of course I am only able to indulge in my hobbies when I am not working which it seems I always am.
My truck(of course
Truck stereo-in process of creating a nice system
computers
hunting-especially deer
golfing
softball
reading
Of course I am only able to indulge in my hobbies when I am not working which it seems I always am.
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Joined: Jan 1999
Posts: 38
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From: Homestead, Fl
Where do I start?
Doing vinyl graphics on vehicles
Racing my gas r/c car
Riding our quads (Honda 300ex mine, Suzuki 160 wife)
Watching and playing hockey (FL Panthers)
Our birds: yellow nape "Bingo" Timneh gray "Taz", Mexican Red Head "Gizzmo", Senegal "Beezer", Blue Crown "Scooter"
Tweeking the truck
Collecting Nascar diecast
Drinking Miller Lite (Go Rusty!)
Building model cars/trucks
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98 Nastruck, air box mod, tps set, k&n filter, superchip, shaved throttle blade shaft,silencer removed, hellwig rear sway bar, flowmaster, lowered 4", undercover strobe kit, 5" autometer silver face tach, motorsport headers, electric fan, front window tabs, rear glass straps, nascar rear spoiler,autographed dash by Rusty wallace........Bluedefens@aol.com
Doing vinyl graphics on vehicles
Racing my gas r/c car
Riding our quads (Honda 300ex mine, Suzuki 160 wife)
Watching and playing hockey (FL Panthers)
Our birds: yellow nape "Bingo" Timneh gray "Taz", Mexican Red Head "Gizzmo", Senegal "Beezer", Blue Crown "Scooter"
Tweeking the truck
Collecting Nascar diecast
Drinking Miller Lite (Go Rusty!)
Building model cars/trucks
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98 Nastruck, air box mod, tps set, k&n filter, superchip, shaved throttle blade shaft,silencer removed, hellwig rear sway bar, flowmaster, lowered 4", undercover strobe kit, 5" autometer silver face tach, motorsport headers, electric fan, front window tabs, rear glass straps, nascar rear spoiler,autographed dash by Rusty wallace........Bluedefens@aol.com