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Old 11-16-2014, 08:55 PM
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Thanks. It's slowly becoming what I had invisioned when I bought it. I'm not really sure where to go from here.

I don't have that problem yet...the list of things I want/need to do on mine just keeps growing.
 
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Old 11-16-2014, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Fastback460
I don't have that problem yet...the list of things I want/need to do on mine just keeps growing.
There's always something. I think wheels and tires or maybe a spray in bed liner need to be next. I have too many expensive hobbies so my truck does get the back burner sometimes.

Figuring out a way to have more power is always on my list too. The 300 leaves a lot to be desired.
 
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Old 11-17-2014, 06:03 AM
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Jarryd it looks so nice just driv'er........... or sell it & get a new project with a V8
 
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Old 11-17-2014, 07:22 AM
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Jarryd it looks so nice just driv'er........... or sell it & get a new project with a V8
If I get a new project, it will be a powerstroke. Then I'd make it look like this one only bigger and much faster.

I have considered building an engine in my free time to drop in here though.
 
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Old 11-17-2014, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Jarryd
I feel the need to mod something but I don't know what.
Swap the front for a diesel bumper with the air holes? That's about all I'd do.

Oh, also put on a pre '92 rear bumper. It has a black rubber insert that matches the front bumper. It is not period correct, but in my opinion they look better.

Nice looking truck!
 
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Old 11-17-2014, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by LeoJr
Swap the front for a diesel bumper with the air holes? That's about all I'd do.

Oh, also put on a pre '92 rear bumper. It has a black rubber insert that matches the front bumper. It is not period correct, but in my opinion they look better.

Nice looking truck!
I've been trying to find one of those fronts or I may do the 08 superduty bumper swap. If I do the 08 bumper, I'll get a roll pan for the back, if I go with the bumper with holes, I'll figure something out with the rear.
 
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Old 11-17-2014, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Jarryd
I've really been considering some black cab lights. I didn't know if I'd look like a douche putting them on a half ton.

Would I need a headliner to hide the wires?
I dont like them on half tons but to each their own, kinda like when they get put on rangers lol
but it never looks bad on an obs

no if done right you dont need to hide anything with a headliner

here is a writeup from brad
"How-to" Install Cab lights - PowerStrokeNation : Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
 
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Old 11-17-2014, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by BiGGreen350
I dont like them on half tons but to each their own, kinda like when they get put on rangers lol
but it never looks bad on an obs

no if done right you dont need to hide anything with a headliner

here is a writeup from brad
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If I installed them, I'd bebadge it to draw attention away from that. fortunately with an obs, they all look the same.
 
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Old 11-17-2014, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Jarryd
If I installed them, I'd bebadge it to draw attention away from that. fortunately with an obs, they all look the same.
yeah like i said never looks bad on an obs in my opinion as long as its not lowered,
my bronco will more than likely get oem ones but its also has one tons and a diesel for it
 
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Originally Posted by big-ugly
My '95 XLT also has power everything.. interesting..
I have an 89 XLT Lariat, and it has manual everything...funny how it went from baseline to luxury in one model change. Next thing ya know, XL is gonna be the King Ranch
 
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Originally Posted by Jarryd
I've really been considering some black cab lights. I didn't know if I'd look like a douche putting them on a half ton.
To be sure, better call the douche expert.

Originally Posted by BiGGreen350
Beat me to it.





 
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Originally Posted by michaelleiterman
I have an 89 XLT Lariat, and it has manual everything...funny how it went from baseline to luxury in one model change. Next thing ya know, XL is gonna be the King Ranch
My 88 XLT lariat has power windows and locks, and ac. Seems like things were more individually optioned then, or something.
 
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Originally Posted by Jarryd
There's always something. I think wheels and tires or maybe a spray in bed liner need to be next. I have too many expensive hobbies so my truck does get the back burner sometimes.

Figuring out a way to have more power is always on my list too. The 300 leaves a lot to be desired.
I like your wheels and tires. I'd leave the truck alone. The front bumper may be cool to replace but I saw in this thread or somewhere you wanted to change the tires and wheels, and I wouldn't do that. Just saying. Looks good the way it is
 
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Old 11-17-2014, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by choate
I like your wheels and tires. I'd leave the truck alone. The front bumper may be cool to replace but I saw in this thread or somewhere you wanted to change the tires and wheels, and I wouldn't do that. Just saying. Looks good the way it is

I just want the same wheels but wider with a little more offset to keep my tires from hitting my radius arms.
 
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No roll pans, I dont think they're in style, bumpers never go outa style, just my .05
 

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