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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 11:58 PM
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Desert runner EX?

Thinking I might try to take my EX and make something fun... Anyone else do anything like this yet, any pictures, and anything I should know before I start thinknig about this more in depth.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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I think it would be a really cool project. The only downside is the weight, so make sure the shocks (3 or 4 per wheel) are good and extra gusseting is done for the suspension and frame. I'd love to see it!
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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Anyone have any ideas where I should start or any pics of anything like this? I can't be the first one to try this...
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 12:01 PM
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I'm thinking more of a Baja truck really sorry Something like this:

Canidae Racing Trophy Truck Team Ready to Take on Baja! : Lucas Oil
 
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01 Baja 1000 Ford Excursion Drivers Side Photo 1

 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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^^^ That! But a little more EXtreme

Looking for something I can run from the zombies with... or anything else I might need to.
 
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^^^ That! But a little more EXtreme

check out the link they have a lot of pics of the mods
 
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Didn't notice it was a link Checking it out now
 
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Hummm...I aways thought it was cool...Avalanche killer..

Just found a PSD x on Craig's list for 3000 and I have a dead supercab in the yard, plasma cutter and a welder.....Oh if I had the time..
 
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Hummm...I aways thought it was cool...Avalanche killer..

Just found a PSD x on Craig's list for 3000 and I have a dead supercab in the yard, plasma cutter and a welder.....Oh if I had the time..
Where are you located?!? I have 3k
 
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That thing is ugly as ****! Just looked at the link again and missed the truck bed part
 
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http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/3514953032.html

probably has New England rust.....
 
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Thinking I might try to take my EX and make something fun... Anyone else do anything like this yet, any pictures, and anything I should know before I start thinknig about this more in depth.
I think I win....
 
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Wow. That has to be the biggest WTF find Trey...
Why would someone try to make an EX look like a Chevy Avalanche...
 
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