 |
|
05-15-2015, 06:39 PM
|
#1
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Posts: 1,668
|
Cherried the wife's Explorer...
Just in time for it to rain.
Le ****.
Not bad for 16 year old paint.
It only took 6+ hours of washing, claying, polishing and waxing.
__________________
1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
|
|
|
|
|
05-15-2015, 07:56 PM
|
#2
|
|
Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Millstone Township, NJ
Posts: 6,387
|
Looks great. In for the direct sun shots! 
__________________
97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
'17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
'17 Lex LS460
|
|
|
|
|
05-15-2015, 08:47 PM
|
#3
|
|
Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 12,573
|
Wait a second.
Does this truck have an aftermarket exhaust?
|
|
|
|
|
05-16-2015, 05:03 AM
|
#4
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Posts: 1,668
|
WTB: Not yet, 100% stock so far. The exhaust has a missing hanger or two, so I'm looking at a Gibson cat-back for it. No other options as far as I can find, aside from stock replacement. Does it look like an explorer you recognize?
Blackbirdws6: Why, you want to see if I made any nifty holographic swirl action?  Pretty sure I didn't. Was interesting doing the job on an SUV in my car-sized garage under the house to keep out of the sun.
__________________
1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
|
Last edited by The_Bishop; 05-16-2015 at 05:51 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
05-16-2015, 06:20 AM
|
#5
|
|
Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,368
|
Ain't even purple 
|
|
|
|
|
05-16-2015, 06:26 AM
|
#6
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Posts: 1,668
|
When I hit the lottery I'll have it painted.
__________________
1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
|
|
|
|
|
|
05-16-2015, 08:20 AM
|
#7
|
|
^^^Lover of bad cars^^^ Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Whitehouse Station
Posts: 2,271
|
Wait for the flowers to start making love right above it....
__________________
1986 Honda VFR750 - 89.3HP to the wheel
2000 Trans Am M6 - Mods: Yes.
2026 Tesla Model Y - lol
|
|
|
|
|
05-16-2015, 08:43 AM
|
#8
|
|
Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 12,573
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Bishop
WTB: Not yet, 100% stock so far. The exhaust has a missing hanger or two, so I'm looking at a Gibson cat-back for it. No other options as far as I can find, aside from stock replacement. Does it look like an explorer you recognize?
Blackbirdws6: Why, you want to see if I made any nifty holographic swirl action? Pretty sure I didn't. Was interesting doing the job on an SUV in my car-sized garage under the house to keep out of the sun. |
Big time.
A good friend of mine's dad used to own a twin of that Explorer with a Mufflex exhaust on it. Right down to the pinstriping. Do you remember buying it locally?
|
|
|
|
|
05-16-2015, 10:15 AM
|
#9
|
|
Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Millstone Township, NJ
Posts: 6,387
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Bishop
Blackbirdws6: Why, you want to see if I made any nifty holographic swirl action? Pretty sure I didn't. Was interesting doing the job on an SUV in my car-sized garage under the house to keep out of the sun. |
Black and direct sunlight separate the men from the boys. 
__________________
97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
'17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
'17 Lex LS460
|
|
|
|
|
05-16-2015, 01:08 PM
|
#10
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Posts: 1,668
|
WBT: Bought it from a used car dealer in Belvidere, NJ. Claimed one owner and garage kept. Certainly seems to be true from what paperwork I can find and the condition of the truck. It's ridiculously clean.
Thor: Already happening, at least it has some wax protecting it now.
Blackbirdws6: I guess we'll find out if I'm a man or a teenager, then?! I'm a little rusty on the orbital but not completely blind.
__________________
1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
|
|
|
|
|
|
05-16-2015, 05:04 PM
|
#11
|
|
Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,368
|
When you hit the lotto, you better hit that thing with a wrecking ball! 
|
|
|
|
|
05-16-2015, 06:06 PM
|
#12
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Posts: 1,668
|
Too much jelly in here!
__________________
1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
|
|
|
|
|
|
05-17-2015, 08:00 AM
|
#13
|
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
Posts: 13,598
|
Looks damn good!
__________________
2/20/2013: They Day the ****s Stopped
|
|
|
|
|
05-17-2015, 03:23 PM
|
#14
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Posts: 1,668
|
Thanks!
__________________
1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
|
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2015, 12:07 PM
|
#15
|
|
American Road Warrior
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wastelands of NJ
Posts: 6,116
|
At least it looked good before the rain. Looks like the kind of vehicle that would have guys in black suits, dark Raybans, and an earpiece riding in it. Or just Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith.
__________________
unstable bob gable: LEGENDARY LEGEND,
ICONIC ICON, AND AMERICAN BAD AZZ!!!
1991 Dodge Spirit R/T: Gran'pa lookin' 150+ mph turbo rocket.
2013 Dodge Avenger RT: Wastelands cruiser.
2008 Crown Vic Police Interceptor: 'Nuff said!
THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS WORSE THEN IMPORTS ARE RICED OUT IMPORTS!!!
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2015, 12:12 PM
|
#16
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Posts: 1,668
|
I actually toyed around with the idea of stripping off all the emblems and the pinstriping to make that impression more.
__________________
1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
|
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2015, 12:24 PM
|
#17
|
|
American Road Warrior
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wastelands of NJ
Posts: 6,116
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Bishop
I actually toyed around with the idea of stripping off all the emblems and the pinstriping to make that impression more. |
Nice x 100!!!!!
__________________
unstable bob gable: LEGENDARY LEGEND,
ICONIC ICON, AND AMERICAN BAD AZZ!!!
1991 Dodge Spirit R/T: Gran'pa lookin' 150+ mph turbo rocket.
2013 Dodge Avenger RT: Wastelands cruiser.
2008 Crown Vic Police Interceptor: 'Nuff said!
THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS WORSE THEN IMPORTS ARE RICED OUT IMPORTS!!!
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2015, 12:25 PM
|
#18
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Posts: 1,668
|
Maybe like this:
Decisions, decisions.
How hard can it be to remove that pinstriping?
__________________
1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
|
Last edited by The_Bishop; 05-18-2015 at 12:26 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2015, 01:20 PM
|
#19
|
|
Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,368
|
Not worth it!
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2015, 01:56 PM
|
#20
|
|
Admin.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 20,165
|
must be nice to have time on your hands!
__________________
Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2015, 02:10 PM
|
#21
|
|
Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Millstone Township, NJ
Posts: 6,387
|
Def leave it on. I'd guarantee the paint is a different shade under there.
__________________
97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
'17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
'17 Lex LS460
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2015, 02:40 PM
|
#22
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Posts: 1,668
|
Bonzo, that second pic was a five minute 'shop with the clone stamp tool.
This one isn't though.
MiB Status:
It took longer to clean up the few scraps of glue and buff it in than it did to pull off the pinstriping.
The truck was garage kept, so the paint fade was minimal. Once it was polished in, it's just about unnoticeable. If you look closely you can see where the striping was, but you need to be less than a foot away. I think the truck looks a lot more 'modern' without the 90's pinstriping.
Bonzo, the only reason I have time on my hands is I'm on vacation for 4 days from my primary job, and my second one is closed today! 
__________________
1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
|
|
|
|
|
|
05-18-2015, 06:37 PM
|
#23
|
|
Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,368
|
You don't have a third job? You bum
|
|
|
|
|
05-19-2015, 08:34 AM
|
#24
|
|
Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 12,573
|
Two job? I got fifteen job mon.
|
|
|
|
|
05-19-2015, 09:38 AM
|
#25
|
|
Admin.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 20,165
|
^^^the headlys!
__________________
Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
|
