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Old Nov 15, 2019 | 06:42 PM
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2004 6.0 XLT Makeover!!!

Working on a complete exterior makeover.
So far I have added a 2.5" leveling kit and delivered the X to the paint shop.

Here are a few pics, I will update as the process advances.

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Right after 2.5" Leveling Kit install.

Begining of bodywork prep

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Google pic of what im aiming for as a final look!!! Wish me luck!!!
 
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Old Nov 15, 2019 | 07:21 PM
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Nice.

Are you keeping the cladding?

Are you keeping it black?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2019 | 09:11 AM
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Good Morning 12valve,

Yes I'm going to keep the cladding, and keep the truck black. I am having all the chrome bumpers and cladding painted to black the entire truck out.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2020 | 03:50 AM
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Update.
Truck is done!!
I am very happy with the outcome.

I have posted a few pics of the process.

Enjoy!!










 
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Old Jan 7, 2020 | 06:17 AM
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Nice result, looks better than your google pic.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2020 | 07:24 AM
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I'll bet that you are happy with the finished product, that is a very nice looking wagon!
Good luck with it.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2020 | 08:09 AM
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Yeah, nice looking truck! Im contemplating getting mine painted. May need to do some rust repair first.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2020 | 08:18 AM
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That turned out great. How many hours of prep work?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2020 | 01:38 PM
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Turned out nice
 
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Old Jan 7, 2020 | 04:09 PM
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Thanks u guys.
it was in the shop for over a month. They were slowly doing things to it, but it finally got to the point that I had to say something to light a fire under them to get it done. Once they got busy on it it took like a week and a few days. I am happy with the Esthetics. However I am still struggling with some alignment and steering issues due to the 2" lifting blocks and leveling kit challenging the camber caster toe in tow out.Think I just about got it licked now, just ordered front and rear Hellwick sway bars to finish out the handling issues.

 
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Old Jan 7, 2020 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Jdubbb
Thanks u guys.
it was in the shop for over a month. They were slowly doing things to it, but it finally got to the point that I had to say something to light a fire under them to get it done. Once they got busy on it it took like a week and a few days. I am happy with the Esthetics. However I am still struggling with some alignment and steering issues due to the 2" lifting blocks and leveling kit challenging the camber caster toe in tow out.Think I just about got it licked now, just ordered front and rear Hellwick sway bars to finish out the handling issues.
came out nice, l am local to los angeles where did you get it painted ?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2020 | 10:20 PM
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I have a guy over in Lynwood that does excellent work. Very detailed.

Let me know when you are ready and I will fwd you his info.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 05:57 AM
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Update.
Truck is done!!
I am very happy with the outcome.
Is your rear wiper motor broken in that position? If not it'll wipe down over the paint when you use it since it's parked backwards. It swipes to the left, then parks to the right.



 
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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 08:10 AM
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Nice work!!

I saw the wiper too....looks like they mounted it 180 out...
 
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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 12:13 PM
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You are absolutely correct, I had not caught that. Thank you!!!

Body shop did it.

Good Eye!!!
 
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