I guess I would have to say that I am a DARKSIDER; With all the cookies we have around to eat we'll never go hungry. Don't ya just love it;
Darksider Head count
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 116
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From: SE IA
48 F1 will stay stock. 49 F1 will be modified. Haven't made my mind up on my F5. Putting chevy parts on any of my FORDS just isn't going to happen. I've been the local Ford fanatic for so long I wouldn't be able to live it down!!!
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,527
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From: Grande Prairie, Alberta
The darkside, is a cult of cootie-bobbers who's mission is to rid a ford truck of its identity(chop tops, shaved doors, tilt hoods) and remove its soul(swap engines and suspensions.)
The stock side is truly where its at. The trucks on the stock side don't have to deal with the consequences of their owners sick mind in 10 years when the trucks modifications look dated. Stock trucks are timeless. Most stockers appreciate fuel injection, disc brakes, tilt wheels, and leather seats, we just save lots of time and money and purchase new vehicles for those amenities.
All is not lost with out darkside brothern, they provide many unwanted parts, and often save trucks to far gone to be stock ever again.
The stock side is truly where its at. The trucks on the stock side don't have to deal with the consequences of their owners sick mind in 10 years when the trucks modifications look dated. Stock trucks are timeless. Most stockers appreciate fuel injection, disc brakes, tilt wheels, and leather seats, we just save lots of time and money and purchase new vehicles for those amenities.
All is not lost with out darkside brothern, they provide many unwanted parts, and often save trucks to far gone to be stock ever again.
. Most of the Darkside stuff I've seen on here is far from being cootie-bobbed and takes a lot of imagination, skill and tallent (my work not included).At any rate being a Darksider at least "We have COOKIES"
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 699
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From: fillmore calif.
I represent that comment....I think the term cootie-bobber as you relate it to the Darkside is a little harsh. Most of the Darkside stuff I've seen on here is far from being cootie-bobbed and takes a lot of imagination, skill and tallent (my work not included).
At any rate being a Darksider at least "We have COOKIES"
. Most of the Darkside stuff I've seen on here is far from being cootie-bobbed and takes a lot of imagination, skill and tallent (my work not included).At any rate being a Darksider at least "We have COOKIES"
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,138
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From: Marietta, Ohio
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Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,344
Likes: 11
From: I live in Leitchfield, KY
Definitely dark on my side of the road. I like it that way.
While I can truly appreciate the timelessness of the stock truck, I always wanted a hot rod. I could have rodded anything, but, IMHO, the 56 F100 is to trucks what the deuce is to roadsters.
I'm not trying to offend anyone. I'm just being the bad boy I always wanted to be. If I had enough hair to grease and comb straight back, I would. But rolling up a cigarette pack in the sleeve of my T-shirt will just have to do.
While I can truly appreciate the timelessness of the stock truck, I always wanted a hot rod. I could have rodded anything, but, IMHO, the 56 F100 is to trucks what the deuce is to roadsters.
I'm not trying to offend anyone. I'm just being the bad boy I always wanted to be. If I had enough hair to grease and comb straight back, I would. But rolling up a cigarette pack in the sleeve of my T-shirt will just have to do.
How's this Randy?
Postmaster
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 1
From: oh
The darkside, is a cult of cootie-bobbers who's mission is to rid a ford truck of its identity(chop tops, shaved doors, tilt hoods) and remove its soul(swap engines and suspensions.)
The stock side is truly where its at. The trucks on the stock side don't have to deal with the consequences of their owners sick mind in 10 years when the trucks modifications look dated. Stock trucks are timeless. Most stockers appreciate fuel injection, disc brakes, tilt wheels, and leather seats, we just save lots of time and money and purchase new vehicles for those amenities.
All is not lost with out darkside brothern, they provide many unwanted parts, and often save trucks to far gone to be stock ever again.
The stock side is truly where its at. The trucks on the stock side don't have to deal with the consequences of their owners sick mind in 10 years when the trucks modifications look dated. Stock trucks are timeless. Most stockers appreciate fuel injection, disc brakes, tilt wheels, and leather seats, we just save lots of time and money and purchase new vehicles for those amenities.
All is not lost with out darkside brothern, they provide many unwanted parts, and often save trucks to far gone to be stock ever again.
If the truck remained near useable -many would be saved.
For me---I may build a 302 or 351--but never amputate the body like some do....yuck!!!
If it looks stock -I like it....Bill
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 3,337
Likes: 165
From: Harpswell Maine
My 49, Willard, has been dark since before 1962 with the installation of a 56 Buick nailhead sometime between 1956 and 1962 (no records available prior to 1962). I have restored and owned a number of originals (and still do). However Willard will stay dark, just a little darker.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 25,310
Likes: 5,348
From: Central PA
Oh no! I knew about the darkside, but never thought it captured so many. I will never give in to the darkside! This headcount makes me even more determined to stay stock!! Someone must preserve history!
It all depends on your definition of beauty and it might depend on the history and condition of your truck. You guys know my history fo it was a no-brainer. Also, I think staying stock is cheaper and easier....
It all depends on your definition of beauty and it might depend on the history and condition of your truck. You guys know my history fo it was a no-brainer. Also, I think staying stock is cheaper and easier....
Logistics Pro
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,644
Likes: 55
From: Moro Bay, AR
No offense, but I don't think I could agree with that statement, I can restomod one much cheaper than a restoration, and a rat rod can be built with whatever you have laying around
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,138
Likes: 2
From: Marietta, Ohio
Why is it ???
OK, I've ben watching this since it started and jumping in every once in a while. I have come to notice that so far not one Darksider has criticized the purists. On the other hand, the purists have used almost every posting they have made to complain about and criticize what we Darksiders do. Go figure...
Later Folks...
Later Folks...