BRR's newest project: Project Stepchild

[RuStYpNuS]

Lmao dude I ain't taking free air from that damn place. Walmart has all I need for cheap

[RuStYpNuS]

I also removed the factory trans cooler about an hour ago and installed this 18,000gvw Ford Racing unit. I called Paul the Punisher off NLOC and he helped me figure everything out. Im picking up a trans temp gauge to monitor for awhile. Between this cooler, the 2800-3k stall, Derale Cooling pan and Circle D valvebody, my temps should be in check. If not then ill go with a royal purple MaxATF and if further cooling is needed then ill source a better cooler option. I also eliminated the radiator cooler as well.

[RuStYpNuS]

before i lowered it

new bumper and lights installed front end stripped out


frame stripped and painted as best as i could with what i was working with. also sprayed the fender lining with krylon fusion plastic paint.

[RuStYpNuS]

front end lower 3 inches. still waiting on new lower chin spoiler



now its time for the ass end to come down, what i started with

stripped and painted frame.....again best i could do with what i was working with

[RuStYpNuS]

western chassis kit going in



and how she sits now



i still need to figure out what degree pinion shim i need and am still waiting on the shocks from bilstein for the rear. Hope you guys enjoy as much as i do. The truck has come MILES from when i first picked it up 2 years ago especially since it sat for a year after i bought it.
here are a few more pics
NEW bushings FRONT to BACK except for the cab mounts

[RuStYpNuS]

needless to say 3/4 isnt enough for me......i feel the front needs another inch so 4/4 it is.....Going to order a pair of drop springs and then figure out whether i can get away with rolling the fender lips to run the 255s or if ill have to settle for the 245/65/17 STIIs instead. sucks because these things are BRAND NEW
how she sits now




couple engine shots

[fordracing19]

Like polishing a turd.

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[RuStYpNuS]

if you want to see more pics and a little more detail of the thread the first page or two here: http://www.nloc.net/vbforum/gen-1-li...nderway-2.html gives more info.

Ive been driving it more here lately and got her inspected today....80 bucks well spent lol

regardless i still need Charles to work his magic with the tune and then I can start hammering on it......... and for a teaser, this will be strapped in sometime soon hopefully. still need to upgrade the fuel system, crank pulley and injector and MAF first but i should have the kit in a couple weeks.

One off custom M122 gt500 blower kit made by a fellow lightning owner out of california.

[RuStYpNuS]

Like polishing a turd.

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haterz gonna hate

[Pooter]

Always dug those first gen lightnings(much better than the later body).

Nice build! Looks way better lowered, they even look great with the stock wheels when lowered.

[fordracing19]

I just lifted mine today.

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[RuStYpNuS]

time to update the sig oldaker........and yes im a sucker for polished stock gen 1 wheels. CJs f100 had em and i was hooked

[JC316]

I love the 1st gen lightnings. Not a fan of lowering any truck though.

[RuStYpNuS]

heres a few more of my x pipe being welded in and a better stance shot

[BMCSean]

Looks awesome.