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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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That bumper looks way better than the Cirvinis one, I like it.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Skelton
You guys should have bought earlier. They were a flop. It looks like SMC, the OEM, has finally discontinued them also.

I picked up a spare before Tire Rack shelved them.
All good things must come to an end. Well, I guess the L boys are more into the "rap rim" look. If you need to unload them Tim, you please let me know.

Anxiously awaiting some daytime pics of your beast's new look.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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Yeah looks tidy, not to sure on the dam it's very low and maybe catch a few lumps & bumps.
The wheels look good and set the truck off nicely.

But what is a Porter Cable ?? does you mean Extension Lead?

Ricki
 
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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I prefer the Cervini's Cobra R style, I'm pretty sure I'm going to get one if doesn't screw up my clearance too much. I think it'll look pretty trick when I put the L next my Cobra, that's the main appeal to me.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricki F-150
. . . maybe catch a few lumps & bumps. . .
In less than 24 hours, I have scraped the hell out of the underside. But you can't see it unless you are kneeling down.

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. . . But what is a Porter Cable . . .
It's an American thing. Porter-Cable 7424 random orbit polisher.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Skelton
In less than 24 hours, I have scraped the hell out of
the underside. But you can't see it unless you are kneeling down.
That's just the way it is, ole buddy ... You can't have a macadam scraper
and not hit everything. Speed bumps KILL me. My Oil Pan scrubs when
I go in for an alignment ...

But man this S.O.B. can corner .... < grin >

Cliff

PS... and Black doesn't show "Cone Flesh" as much as the Red does ... < grin >
 

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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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I might suggest some Griots under carriage spray for the wheel wells. It make the rubber/plastic black again instead of grey. Buy it by the gallon. You won't regret it.

BTW I liked your truck better before, but I didn't pay for it or drive it so, enjoy.
I Amourall my the rubber wheel wells every time I wash my truck, which is weekly.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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Here are a couple of daylight shots. I took them on the way out the door this morning. They suck and the truck is dirty as hell. It's an embarassment -- like answering the door in a stained t-shirt, I tell ya.

The light is all wrong (to the back of the truck). The first one is brightened so it's not all black. The second one has been Photoshopped with the ducts black and the HE darkened to simulate the effect of the black grill over it. The wheels turned make the dam look off center. It's not.



 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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Ah, it's starting to grow on me.

I WANT those weels damn it!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 07:28 AM
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Hay Tim, she does look mean! I think the opening in the lower grill area will do well for airflow to the HE which will help keep your air induction a bit cooler during your laps. Well done!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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That is quite a change and it seems to work well with the wheels. When you add the grills, this will give a much more integrated look to the front end. I'm sure it will look great when its all done.

How was the Sir Mike pan install? I had to do a ton of modifications on mine to make it fit?

TB
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by TrackBeast
. . . How was the Sir Mike pan install? I had to do a ton of modifications on mine to make it fit? . . .
The bodywork was done by a former Sir Mike employee, so it fits about as well as any I've seen. I don't like the gaps between the pan and end caps. I'm looking for some thin c-channel moulding or seam molding to fill the gap.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Tim Skelton
The bodywork was done by a former Sir Mike employee, so it fits about as well as any I've seen. I don't like the gaps between the pan and end caps. I'm looking for some thin c-channel moulding or seam molding to fill the gap.
My pan was installed by a fabricator and they had to add metal to properly fit the gaps. A brace was added to the caps to tighten them in. Needless to say that they basically completely rebuilt it and the install cost me a bundle. It now fits perfectly but has little in common with the original.

Tb
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by TrackBeast
My pan was installed by a fabricator and they had to
add metal to properly fit the gaps. A brace was added to the caps to tighten
them in. Needless to say that they basically completely rebuilt it and the
install cost me a bundle. It now fits perfectly but has little in common with
the original.
Tb
Yeah, my body shoppe guy did a great job on the install. It cost a few
extra dollars but the final product looked great. (Til I backed into the
pole at LightningFest in front of like 40 people!) Now the right side is
a tad off ... < grin >
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Skelton
It's an embarassment -- like answering the door in a stained t-shirt, I tell ya.

Hmm I am not quite sure how to take that


Truck looks good mate.
 
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