Can't picture if Screw looks better with or without a topper. If anyone has one, please post a picture.

Thanks.

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firstimeFord
99 SC 4x4 5.4 3.73LS

 

If you do a search or just look back through some old posts about a month or so ago I posted and got some good pics.

I just got my ARE Z series cap on my supercrew and it looks great. I am glad I chose this cap it lends itself very well to the supercrew and has already come in handy.

I really like the ARE fit and finnish.

Check out some back posts and you should be able to find what you are looking for.

Paul

PS. Have you been looking at tops and if so what brands. I had heard some bad stories about the leer for the supercrew and that is one reason I decided to go with the ARE.

 

Oh as soon as I get some pics I will post them for you to see.

I just got the cap on yesterday so it will probably be a while before I get some pics.

 

Here's my SCrew with an ARE Z Series:



I think it looks better. There are lots more pics if you follow the link in my signature.

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Gen III 2001 Screw 4x4 XLT
Arizona Beige/Wedgewood Blue Tu-Tone
Captains Chairs w/Power Drivers Seat & Autolamp
6 Disc CD Changer, 4.6L, 3.55 LSD, Moonroof
Cab Steps, 17" 10 Spoke Wheels, Skid Plates, Trailer Tow Group, Sliding Rear Window

Mods:
ARE Z Series Cap
BedRug
VentVisors
Catch-all Floor Mats
Lund Interceptor Hood Deflector (Painted to Match)
Ford Mud Flaps
***Truck Pictures***

 

Wickman - VERY nice truck, like the the color combo.

ARE seems to be the top of the line choice. However, I have previously owned a Raven, as have many friends, and these are very good toppers for less than $1000. I haven't priced recently, but I bet the ARE is $1300-1500?

Anyways, thanks for the pics...definitely looks good with a topper.



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firstimeFord
99 SC 4x4 5.4 3.73LS

 

Here are some pics of mine. Yep, it is A.R.E. Z-series cap with nomadic sports rack system on top.




- SeaMark

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2001 F150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew (Gen.III), Dark Highland Green, 4.6L, 3.55 Limited Slip Diff., Towing Pkg., cab steps, Line-X bedliner, A.R.E. Z-series cap w/ nomadic sports rack

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

 

One thing you must realize prior to placing a cap on your pickup is the reduced visability out the back and from the sides. I put a cap on the back of my Ranger so band equipment wouldn't get wet and for the added security over a tonneau cover. I regretted it almost immediately, but got used to driving with it. For my S'Crew on order, I'm getting a flat, hard lid.... hopefully one that comes off without too much of a hassle. The S'Crew bed is deeper than the Ranger bed, so band equipment shouldn't be a problem; I'll also have the back seat for added storage.

I too figure if you're going to get a cap put on an S'Crew, especially for looks, you might as well get an Expedition... but the dog explanation does make sense. My advice though.... is to get in the driver's seat of one with a cap and know what you're getting into regarding obstructed visability.

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

 

Yeah, the dog thing is a good point, and the visibility thing is a biggie too. I had a 92...ugh, Chevy...long bed reg cab with a "cab-high, no window" cap on it. It looked good, but couldn't see a damn thing. I realize the bed is 2x as long, but same idea.

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

 

Well, I like the look of the SUV but I grew up with pickup truck all my life.

Pls answer with "SUV" or "S'crew":

1) Which one will haul bushels of oysters? S'Crew!

2) Which one will haul firewoods? S'crew!

3) Which one will haul trophy bucks? S'crew!

4) Which one will haul all those wet towels, bathing suits, coolers covered with sand? S'crew!

5) Which one will haul manure for garden and stuff? S'crew!

6) Which one will haul mountain bike covered with mud? S'crew!

and the list goes on..

 

Agree with seamark. You really can't compare the SCrew to a Expy. I used mine this weekend for camping and boating and loved being able to lock things up and not have to smell the wet towels, dirty laundry, BBQ stuff etc. all the way home.
http://photos.f150world.com/NewScrew/BedRug3.jpg
http://photos.f150world.com/NewScrew/Driver%20Side.jpg
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2001 F150 SuperCrew XLT
White 4x4 5.4L V8 3.55LS
Class III Tow Pkg
Slid Plates
Sliding rear window
Bed Extender
Mods:::::::::::::::::::::
Huskey Liners
Westin Steps-Black
BFG AT KO's 285/75/16
AirForce 1 FIPK
Flowmaster 40 delta series muffler
BedRug
ARE Z series cap

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

 

Actually an excursion would be the closest thing to a Screw w/ a cap. And how many people would rather have an excursion over thier screws? Those are some good pics guys.

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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, bugflector, and huskyliners.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1508480&a=11420452&f=0

 

Wickman, your truck looks awesome.

-- Jim

 

SEAMARK, that is one beautiful pickup!!!! I love the color!!!

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99 F150, 4x4, SC, ORP, 3.55, 4.6l, auto

 

Those look great, but I have one question.

Don't flame me for this or anything, but why buy a SuperCrew and put a topper on it? Why not just buy an Expy? Maybe a little shorter, but looks the same. I like the Pickup look, not the SUV, but to each his own.

Nice trucks though.

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--Lariat4WD--

2000 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Flareside 4x4 Lariat
5.4L;auto;3.55LS;Black/Charcoal;ORP;remote keyless;floor-shift 4wd;Class III;AM/FM/SingleCD
Mods so far:
Lund X-Terminator bug shield; Vent Shade Vent Visors; Westin Black step bars; Pendaliner bedliner; GSP black Safari Grille Guard; Clear corner lenses; under hitch backup lights; 2 KC Hilites Daylighter 6" 150W black round; Cranked torsion bars; 2 Polk Audio EX10 10" subs under rear seat; Sony XM754HX amp; Viper 300ESP alarm; NR Auto white/black gauges; changed silver 2-tone to dark charcoal, warranty paint work on bed sides and roof; removed all Lariat striping...for now. Body shop reapplying new ORP decals; 2001 Lightning tail lights; Husky catch-all liners; Custom 5.4L badges; Flowmaster 40 Delta Series SI/DO exhaust w/ dual 18" chrome angle cut tips out back
Pending
99 Z-28 chrome tips
Warranty Paint Work Pending
Hood being repainted due to acid rain damage
Wish list:
More lights; 2001 Lightning head lights & corners; Optima red top battery; Remote start & Prox. sensor; Custom center console housing 6.8" LCD and TV tuner & PS2; VCP; GPS; BedRug & Roll bar; Aluminum dash kit

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2000 VW Cabrio GL (Wife's)
2.0L, auto, pw, pdl, pm, tilt, cruise
Green ext, black cloth int
Am/Fm/Cass w/ CD cgr
Subs & Amp pending.

Auto Lease Authority

 

Well I understand what you are saying, but there are lots of reasons.

I like the utility of a pickup bed and being able to take the hose and wash it out, but I also like being able to lock things up in the back of my truck.

I have 3 dogs and also like to take them with me places and I will not let them ride in an open pickup bed.

Also some wet dogs can really stink up the inside of a car or suv and this way I can put them in the back and air it out later and it is not in my upholstery. I really like the look of my truck with the ARE cap on and it is very useful. I do not haul a lot of stuff, but I do like the bed when I need it.

My two cents
Paul