99XLT - Build Thread (many pictures)

[barigyasi]

Decided to start a new build thread because the last one was an introduction.

I've had the truck for about a year now, here is the current mod list

--Performance
-Upgraded battery terminals
-AEM Brute Force intake
-Muffler delete from Cat-back
-Edge H/T

--Exterior
-Plasti-Dipped front valance
-Plasti-Dipped rear bumper
-Custom "Raptor" grill
-Handmade (by me) Projector Headlights
-Blacked out muffler

--Interior
-Ford seat cover
-In-Dash DVD/CD Player
-Two 15 inch Memphis Subwoofers
-2000w Jensen amp

--Future plans
- Small lift
- Bigger tires
- New wheels
- Tint

--Pictures from beginning to present day

 

[barigyasi]

 

[barigyasi]

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[barigyasi]

 

[EXPI2000]

Looks good so far...keep up the good work. Really like those headlights

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[sgtowing]

Love that grill. You wanna make mine?

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[Bowesmobile]

That's a +1 for a grille if you make one.

 

[D95turbo]

Nice ride!!

 

[JTKustoms]

Awesome build man, first off those headlights are awesome. And the homemade raptor grille is crazy, really like that a lot. Can't wait to see more

 

[barigyasi]

That's a +1 for a grille if you make one.

i could try y'all, the metal piece is 80 dollars shipped, and i have one more extra grill and could possibly get more, PM me if you are truly interested!

 

[barigyasi]

And thank you all for your words!

 

[00EddieExpy]

That grille is awesome! How do the FORD letters mount to it?

 

[215Expedition]

Dude I want a set of headlights like that!!!!!!! can you make me a pair? lol

 

[Canadian Expy]

Looks Good !!

 

[syntaxerror]

I would love to see a write-up on how you did the grill (parts needed, process,etc). That's sick.

 

[barigyasi]

I would love to see a write-up on how you did the grill (parts needed, process,etc). That's sick.

i bought the laser cut metal from a guy, PM me for the email, and i used to a dremel and an OEM grill from a junk yard, unclipped it, and got to town sanding and cutting, and basically eye measured everything, and i mounted it using JB Weld and SteelStik, i need to put support on the back side because the wind pushes it inward,

and about the headlights, i could maybe make a pair but they would be pretty expensive, PM me if you're interested!

 

[barigyasi]

So after having a problem with one of the halo's, i got a new one for free under warranty, and re-opened and replaced the halo, and i also painted the FORD letters fluorescent orange!

I love the way it looks with the amber halo's and blinkers!
my next step in this build is going to be lifting and wheels and tires, after that it will be paint and sound deadening the interior, thanks for looking!

the light in one of the pictures looks out of place because it is, i am testing some custom projector fog lights and had the wires out of one headlight, i also included an interior shot!

 

[QbanCgar]

looks good, really like the blacked out headlights w/ the Halo rings. do they blink when using your turn signals? i used to have Halos on a Tahoe i used to have & my mechanic wired them to blink, it was bad ass!

 

[barigyasi]

looks good, really like the blacked out headlights w/ the Halo rings. do they blink when using your turn signals? i used to have Halos on a Tahoe i used to have & my mechanic wired them to blink, it was bad ass!

nah i wired them to the parking lights instead of the signal wires. but thanks very much!!

 

[barigyasi]

Small Update -

So today i decided i am going to custom fabricating a front bumper, but not completely from steel as i do not really go wheeling in my truck, so it will be mostly for looks!

Today i went and grabbed another front bumper and some tow hooks for 44 dollars! so this project is starting off in the right direction. i will keep everyone updated once i get more supplies and i'll let everyone know what it will look like soon!

here's some pictures of the current set up.