Been thinking of converting the front end to a 03 and was wanting some advice on this, I have done conversions before. But mostly on imports. I can buy everything I need for 250, question is would the 2000 look tacky?
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2000 to 03 Conversion
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Someone did a 2nd gen Navigator front clip on a 2003 Harley Truck (same front end as yours) and it took quite a bit of fabrication, especially to match up the moulding lines from clip to doors. I'll see if I can find a pic of it. But it looked pretty damn good!!
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Here's a link to his pics. Can't find the info on what was needed to finish the clip swap, but he said it wasn't that difficult. He went all out on the build though, so it's all relevant.
A SIX Page Scan of my Truckin' Magazine Feature! - National Harley Truck Owners Club
A SIX Page Scan of my Truckin' Magazine Feature! - National Harley Truck Owners Club
GAINMOB
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2nd gen wont work on 3rd...too much work to make it work
Thats what they said about doing a 95 240sx to a 99 Skyline conversion..
Doing the work isnt the problem, I just want to make sure that "AFTER" the work it looks good. Cause I have a few idea's.
Once I get my SC kit a 2 more days, I am going to get some Lightning badges, and replace the EB badging, since I cant find the manufacture of the rims installed I have talked to a metal shop and will have them make some, but with a twist, The word Ford will be etched out in the Lightning font and in behind that will be a small plate colored ( to match new paint job ).
In my mind it looks good but still wanting opinions
Plavin1991
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Idk but i do say if u try this i deff wanna see some pics...
uhhhhh yea man I plan on putting a fart can on it and a twin turbo w Nos setup..
NOT......
If I wanted a 03 I would have bought one, I dont like the whole new body change but I like the front end style. Thats the purpose of "making it yours" if you are to lazy to work on it and make it unique from everyone else, than why are you here and why do you bother.
This project will take months if I want it done right, I am not one of those 16 yr old morons who think a $10 fart can and a spoiler made from ply wood is cool.. So ricer comment kinda stupid... just saying....
TexasAngel34
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I agree, its your truck, do what you want not what others want you to do... at least your willing to customize it to you and do the work while others take the easy route... you go.... cant wait to see the outcome...
Question
Is it you're expy?
Are you paying anything for it?
And if you took the time to read the post, I was thinking about doing a conversion, So please stop being a forum troll and acting jealous cause some one came up with an idea that you thought of but couldn't do it cause mommy and daddy are broke.
Winning
Who said I was going to put it on the motor without rebuilding it? Again stop trolling if you have nothing to add that helps people than dont post. Dont assume you know what a person is doing, that shows your ignorance...
This forum is here to help people with issues, and for advice on project builds, the people here are fair and to the best of their abilities help those who want to be enlightened. So stop acting immature over a vehicle that is not yours.
sgtowing
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Okay guys, settle down. If Exia wants to do a conversion, good for him. If ***** wants to think its stupid, good for him. Opinions have been voiced, now lets leave that part alone.
sgtowing
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I agree with no fart cans but a twin turbo doesn't sound bad at all.
lol
Yea I dont want to kill myself, i'll stick with a SC.. As far as the exhaust I was thinking of a catback Borla system
GAINMOB
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part of the forum is to express one self and to show the good and bad decisions we make...regardless good or bad..however it may seem to us...everyone is entitled to do as they may with their vehicles..thats why i do what i do everyday...PROTECTING THE RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY, LIVES, and CHOICES off others with my life...
thats why people come to America...FREEDOM to do as they please...
with that said...what was this thread about? lol
thats why people come to America...FREEDOM to do as they please...
with that said...what was this thread about? lol
lol. It was about a 00 to 03 front end conversion. But its just in standby till I find out what all its going to take and how its going to look, I may load up 3D smax and do a render first.
dcarr
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im all for the making things yours, my past life was a minitrucker. i think the newer expy front end is wider than the first gen. you may end up having to work on the rear some to make it look equal.(kind of a wide body kit in tuner terms) depending on the style your going for(off road or street), you could pick up a 1-piece fiberglass front from glassworks for the f-150. the contours of the doors/fenders is also different i believe. the forming and fitting could take some serious man hours. but i am in no way saying not to attempt it, i would love to see how it looks once its lined up, smoothed, and molded properly. good luck if you decide to follow through. and give everyone something to look at that where they know something is diff but they cant figure out what.
GAINMOB
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it still is about the conversion...lol