The "Everyday show truck"

[slmann]

The title might not be the best but here we go. I want my truck to be almost show quality but something that is practical to drive everday. So I need to find a few more unique features that will help my truck stand out from the crowd. I probably won't be doing anything right away but would like to start getting a plan together. I want people to say "wow" when they see my truck and then really make them say "wow" when they see the fine detals.

Let me here your ideas and suggestions.

 

[O'Rattlecan]

I believe you have about 10 years worth of wrecks saved up to drive around safely for a long time. You'd have to do something with the paint... I'd say some kind of soft gold clear coat over your blue.

Ryan

 

[bowtiehatr]

are you gonna be on a budget or not? do you want mild or wild? how bout post a pic of your truck to help out

do you want a daily driver that you can still move furniture, haul stuff etc?

 

[slmann]

are you gonna be on a budget or not? do you want mild or wild? how bout post a pic of your truck to help out

do you want a daily driver that you can still move furniture, haul stuff etc?

I plan on keeping this truck for a long time so time and budget aren't really a big thing. Some of the more expensive items will take longer to do.

I want mild as I am not a real wild kinda guy. Check the pick and you should get a good feel for my taste.

I do still want to be able to use it as a truck and haul stuff or pull stuff with it. I currently have a plastic bedliner that was in it when I purchased it. A spray in bedliner is planned for the future though.

 

[slmann]

You can't really tell but I have the Harley headlights, smoked tailights, and smoked third brake light.

 

[bowtiehatr]

well i would go with a grille and matching insert for the bumper from trenz. they do awesome billet grille and quality is #1. i was going to say projector headlights and led tailights but you have already done lighting mods. i would go for a line x bed liner because i want to say they have more color choices.also you could do another set of rims maybe no more than 20's for the sunny months. also get a air bag setup and you can get a better ride stance to go with those 20's and jack it up for winter months.

also paint wise, i would either do a purple pearl or a blue pearl. to me gold might clash with the chrome goodies.

 

[CaFordDude]

How bout some ghost flames and a picture of a big skull on the hood. I mean those two things right there say "You had better respect me!"

Swap out the paddle mirrors for a set of the tow mirrors. I think they add to the big truck mistique.

If chrome was your thing you could do the billet door handles, gas cap, grill and even chrome out the badges. I think a little accetone will polish them up real nice.

 

[lil_dq]

Hood Scoop, neons, remove decals, grill, lift, tires, Black out windows, AND SOME FTF STICKERS!!!!!!

 

[mrfixit]

I think it could use some LED running lights from here:
http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts.aspx/partfamilyid/1439/subcategoryid/315/categoryid/26
maybe some steps and body effects from here:
http://www.lundlook.com/lund_truck.aspx

 

[mrfixit]

Ghost flames are cool.... but even better when you apply this over them!
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/nitelites.html

 

[slmann]

Thanks for all the ideas and keep them coming.

 

[6L PWR]

BUMPERS!! Nothing over done, but a nice looking one that doesn't hide the grill, but protects and looks beefy. Both front and back.

Maybe one like the following:

 

[mrfixit]

OF COURSE, nothing will make your truck look so good to your WIFE as to get her that Mustang...

 

[Brian_B]

Do something...two-tone, stripes, painted (pearl) ghost flames and re-clear...something to break up the solid paint color. There are a lot of solid color trucks around. You want to stand out from them.

You better sign the paperwork on that stang first though.

 

[slmann]

yeah, she really wants that Mustang.

 

[Blue Goose]

Hell Scott, I think the local dealers are running a sale on red and white convertibles. Ford shipped a bunch in for the Cardinals to ride into the stadium on....go on in and getcha one!!!

 

[slmann]

Hell Scott, I think the local dealers are running a sale on red and white convertables. Ford shipped a bunch in for the Cardinals to ride into the stadium on....go on in and getcha one!!!

that won't work. She knows exactly what she wants and that isn't it.

 

[blacksnapon]

I have seen only once (on an older corvette) Custom fabricated lookalike WOODEN bumpers. The man went to a woodworker, and had him make front and rear bumper, wooden beer keg centers, and steering wheel. They were gorgeous!

 

[03Explorer]

OF COURSE, nothing will make your truck look so good to your WIFE as to get her that Mustang...

I like the way you think.

yeah, she really wants that Mustang.

I will get it before you get your next new truck.

Hell Scott, I think the local dealers are running a sale on red and white convertibles. Ford shipped a bunch in for the Cardinals to ride into the stadium on....go on in and getcha one!!!

Red is not really my color. I tend to have a lead foot. I don't really want to draw too much attention to myself. If you know what I mean.

that won't work. She knows exactly what she wants and that isn't it.

I do know exactly what I want. I have the picture on my computer and I will be taking it to the dealer when I order mine!!!!

 

[Brian_B]

Uh oh...I smell a special order coming up. Get ready to fork out lots of $$$$

I sort of did that with the 89 ranger I bought new. I got a dealer brochure, picked out everything I wanted (paint colors, interior, engine, trans, t-case, wheels, etc.), then started calling dealers.

They all made me the same offer on a truck that was in licking MO. I knew where it was.

Anyway, a dealer in Little Rock messed up and gave me a lot lower price. I picked it up in licking and drove it to Little Rock to buy it. Heck of a test drive!!!!

Now...go hunt down your special mustang.