Well i hope i can post this in the project logs section. This thread will be:
De-ghetto-ing my truck and building it up to some "Next Level" whatever that may be...

I have gotten a few things ordered and on their way to add to the truck.

As of lately, I have found myself spending more time in solo mode. Subsequently I am working on my ride a lot more.
Instead of trying to add multiple threads i will post most stuff into this one. I like taking pictures so it should be informative to some extent.
The following mods waiting to arrive or to be installed:

2002 sport track gauge cluster
amp and wiring kit
trim paint color and clear
3in Body Lift !!!

I also plan to repair the body damage i have acquired, hopefully doing all of the work myself from panel repair to paint. I would also like to add a set of edge flairs because Mazda's are stupid looking.
So for a few days this thread may suck but i believe once it gets going it should be cool. thanks

 

What are you painting the trim for?

 

Thank you for not posting 80 threads.... lets get some NOW pics!!

 

 

Post up the what is now before the change man

 

Forgot to mention a few things about this build,
Like most peoples the truck is my daily driver, so it will have to be a combination of working on and off.
Also i am going to be modding in a way to get the absolute best bang for my money (since i have a lot of other things to put my cash flow towards) So fare i have gotten really good deals on parts. hoping to keep that up

this is the trim i was talking about painting, i have not done any more since then




I decided to get a clear coat spray, basically going to try and match the tinted windows sheen effect to give the illusion of an all black window piece for the cab.

I returned the taller can, bought at Home depot. and kept the automotive based duplicolor clear.


In my rush to jump in, i was painting on a windy day and got tiny over spray on my front windshield and hood So i got some of this too fix that-
cleaned the window great! did not leave any after effects either.
also got this

More pics tomorrow of the body damage in question..

 

After the body lift i would like to have my cat back re worked to exit the pass side before the wheel, I want to have a really really big diesel sized tip put on 4-4.5 angled to the back of the truck. i would like to have a custom y pipe made to delete those resonators ^.

 

nice fender carnage, i have some myself but it just looks like my truck had a stroke lol (passenger headling slightly drooping)

 

dont go with 4-4.5 thats fing huge more like 3.5 is a nice size

 

You're going to need a little more then this:

To fix this:

When we say, "That'll buff right out", we don't always mean it....LOL

j/k man. Just thought I'd trailer your thread.

 

nah, either some adams, or zaino should fix that right up

good looking truck

 

haha thanks guys.
I guess my BL arrived at my uncles house, im in the middle of moving back to live there. Being younger and living on your own sucks monkey *****. Ive sorta made up my mind that i will be in the market for a used welder and that means some custom crap is gonna go onto this bad girl.
Ps: i know this thread is boring, im gonna try and work on that!

 

dont worry captain we'll buff out those scratches for ya!

 

Good news everybody !!!(in professors Farnsworth's voice) got the Body lift and gauge cluster !!! This sounds so dumb but when i was thinking about a bl I was like "man $200 for some spacers and bolts! rip off" but when i saw how much crap is included ie: brackets billet extensions hoses & thread Lock, i now know where my 119 went ! the gauges are very very nice, looks like Friday i will have a little time to work on them. Im going to find out the cost of a shop installing the bl. because i do not have a very good jack/time/friends to help HAHA.

 

looks good man! i like the silver/black theme u went with. u should try and find some black housing clear corners, and do the headlight mod, and it will look really badass. imma tell you right now, if i were you i'd really try and do the BL your self. you and your uncle could do it, because a shop is going to charge you a arm and a leg to install it, possibly both arms. but keep up the good work man.. lookin good!

 

Thanks Shane for the write up! Thanks everybody for your comments and ideas!

 

if you have a bl or the knowledge please chime in ! thanks so so much

I am wondering if the steering shaft extension will interfere with my headers. the reason for asking is because; for whatever reason the JBA headers on the driver's side are a closer fit than the stock manifold, my headers actually rub on the rubber grommet at full lock, subsequently the rubber ring is almost toast. thanks again.

 

Try and find some members on here that live by you and have done body lifts before. Im sure they will help you out without a problem.

 

well i ordered some night shade yesterday , i got it from summit because true or not i was told that ca had a run on the stuff and they are not really selling it any more, probably a legal issue. and i noticed i have too many pics takes days to load , sorry

 

Not to be a thread jacker but i just got a instrument cluster for my 99 ranger out of a 99 explorer. I read the how to on odometer change but does it have to read 70mph when you calibrate the speedometer thanks