Back from paint

[z168]

So after nearly 3months of waiting, finally got it back from the paint shop

First order of business was to delete the roof bars and rails. Since I dont load anything on the roof, it just makes cleaning and waxing the roof easier

 

[Flexpedition]

That really looks good. Like that style of Lightning wheels. I put the same 2004 F150 Heritage model amber signals on my old one years ago, along with the clear head lights, I still like that look - well done. The yelow fogs kinda clash, but overall the truck is pretty good looking. I wanted to get the F150 Harley or STX lower front bumper and paint it body color years ago, never did. Again, that is one sharp truck - not overdone - I like it.

 

[z168]

That really looks good. Like that style of Lightning wheels. I put the same 2004 F150 Heritage model amber signals on my old one years ago, along with the clear head lights, I still like that look - well done. The yelow fogs kinda clash, but overall the truck is pretty good looking. I wanted to get the F150 Harley or STX lower front bumper and paint it body color years ago, never did. Again, that is one sharp truck - not overdone - I like it.

Thanks for the kind words. I was going for the SVT look (front end anyway less the engine). Already have the grille & headlights but decided to just keep it as is. I know what you mean about the yellow fogs (Im a fan of french lights)

 

[Norexp]

It looks awsome! Like its straight from factory. You should be very proud over such a nice vehicle.

 

[devincox]

Wow! Just wow!

 

[AbbadonTD]

I have my doubts on the bright yellow fogs. Beyond that, itis gorgeous.

 

[AbelNavyvet]

DUDE! DAMN! it looks BEAUTIFUL!

 

[Norexp]

Would be nice to see some more pics

 

[z168]

Thanks for the kind words.

just installed the painted turn signal mirror covers. Pics to follow

 

[z168]

Ive waited for years to put these on. Finally got the turn signal mirrors on. Still have to wire them but for now its on

pics






Rear exhaust tip looks ugly. But I dont like the fat bolt on tips that I see around. I hope to find a chrome sleeve just to cover it at some point

 

[ExplorerTom]

 

[reece146]

Are the yellow fogs bespoke lenses/lights or is it film over the factory lights?

Mine are all hazy and pocked and I like the yellow as well (different look plus technically yellow works better in fog - less glare for this old man's eyes).

 

[z168]

Are the yellow fogs bespoke lenses/lights or is it film over the factory lights?

Mine are all hazy and pocked and I like the yellow as well (different look plus technically yellow works better in fog - less glare for this old man's eyes).

film over the lamps. The lamps are made by Depo which have clear lenses to match the Heritage clear headlamps. Then I added 3000K HIDs to it to make it a really yellow hue

I like the french look too. However with functionality, it seems only the french believe that it works better in fog.

OT - Both Germany and the US after a series of tests concluded that its no better than white. Which probably explains why after the 90s France dropped this regulation

 

[AbbadonTD]

" However with functionality, it seems only the french believe that it works better in fog. "

That's how they feel about the French language too.

 

[reece146]

I always found the glare / bounce back easier on the eyes.

 

[z168]

I always found the glare / bounce back easier on the eyes.

I agree. If our expe had 2 separate high beam lamps they would be frenched too

Laminex has good color hue and thicker gauge but pricey. Some sellers in ebay are more orange than yellow. I was going to paste the link where I bought mine but for some reason it doesnt come up anymore. Anyway if it helps I can send you a small sample of what I eventually used