For my 1000th Post, I Unveil...OPTIMUS!!
11-30-2006, 03:40 PM
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I take it by doing this you've given up on the super singles?
If I had everything on my truck black I'd probably walk right into the side of it at night, or lose it in a parking lot.
11-30-2006, 04:04 PM
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For my 1000th post (in only 5 months of posting!), I thought I would show a pitcure of what my truck should look like in the next two weeks or so. Here is a Photoshop of what it will look like with the lift, the new tires, the black-chromed wheels, and my custom grille. Also notice that I eliminated the Amber from the headlights either by going with the '07s and getting rid of the side reflector or taking my '06s apart (assuming it is possible). I know the P-chop is not the best quality, but it gives a rough idea of what I am going for! I will also have the Stage 3 Water/Meth injection done, the 96" Red LED Big Rig Lights, the LED cab lights, the ATS Arc Flow Intake, the BD Intercooler, the GDP 392 Comp. Kit, the Diamondback Cover (in black), the CB Antennas, the exhaust jet-coated black, and maybe even the Road Armor installed. Enjoy and thanks for being so helpful over the past few months. Without your help; my rig would be nothing!
11-30-2006, 04:08 PM
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Thanks guys! And yes, I am giving up on the Super Singles ONLY because of how the wheels look. They just are so **** boring that even in black chrome I think they would detract from the vehicle. If only they looked like my regular Alcoas!
I though $250 wasn't bad either given the size of the wheels.
I though $250 wasn't bad either given the size of the wheels.
11-30-2006, 10:17 PM
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11-30-2006, 10:44 PM
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I have to say, that I hate things that are done for looks, in my mind, if it works, it looks good.
That being said, the only word I can think of to describe this truck is forbidden on the forums (in a good way).
I LOVE THAT TRUCK!!!!!
although I know I have no say in it, I think the logo on the grill could be a little over the top, but, your truck, your dime, you enjoy it!
Never seen black chrome, but I love black rims!
& I do think that that thing would look just ungodly with the long bed conversion!
That being said, the only word I can think of to describe this truck is forbidden on the forums (in a good way).
I LOVE THAT TRUCK!!!!!
although I know I have no say in it, I think the logo on the grill could be a little over the top, but, your truck, your dime, you enjoy it!
Never seen black chrome, but I love black rims!
& I do think that that thing would look just ungodly with the long bed conversion!
11-30-2006, 11:09 PM
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I have to say, that I hate things that are done for looks, in my mind, if it works, it looks good.
That being said, the only word I can think of to describe this truck is forbidden on the forums (in a good way).
I LOVE THAT TRUCK!!!!!
although I know I have no say in it, I think the logo on the grill could be a little over the top, but, your truck, your dime, you enjoy it!
Never seen black chrome, but I love black rims!
& I do think that that thing would look just ungodly with the long bed conversion!
That being said, the only word I can think of to describe this truck is forbidden on the forums (in a good way).
I LOVE THAT TRUCK!!!!!
although I know I have no say in it, I think the logo on the grill could be a little over the top, but, your truck, your dime, you enjoy it!
Never seen black chrome, but I love black rims!
& I do think that that thing would look just ungodly with the long bed conversion!
12-01-2006, 01:52 PM
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These wheels are Black powder Coated wheels over Chrome base... Not Black chrome but pretty close. Black Chrome can be done it is just a whole lot more expensive. The other way to get the look of black chrome is like what we did to the grill on this truck. It is a stainless steel grill by DJ Motorsports and we painted a few coats of black candy over it till we got the desired effect.
12-01-2006, 04:28 PM
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Thta Chevy looks very nice (for a Chevy). The wheels are painted black but the grille is my infamous BLACK CHROME!!
I will have to take a close look JD at those wheels to see if enough could be done.
I will have to take a close look JD at those wheels to see if enough could be done.
12-01-2006, 09:45 PM
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Very Nice
Man, I cannot wait to see a true pic of your truck. Looks very nice in Photoshop. I am also wanting to go with a Thuren Fab suspension, but alas the funds do not allow this right now. I am sure that you will be very happy once it is all done. Good Job D.Wiggs!!!
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12-01-2006, 10:03 PM
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Man, I cannot wait to see a true pic of your truck. Looks very nice in Photoshop. I am also wanting to go with a Thuren Fab suspension, but alas the funds do not allow this right now. I am sure that you will be very happy once it is all done. Good Job D.Wiggs!!!
Kevin
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12-02-2006, 09:58 AM
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Constipated Potato? I haven't heard that one but here is a set of 2.5"s machined down to 22" and then the rear axle narrowed 9" to fit the wheelstire combo in the wheel wells.
These wheels are Black powder Coated wheels over Chrome base... Not Black chrome but pretty close. Black Chrome can be done it is just a whole lot more expensive. The other way to get the look of black chrome is like what we did to the grill on this truck. It is a stainless steel grill by DJ Motorsports and we painted a few coats of black candy over it till we got the desired effect.
These wheels are Black powder Coated wheels over Chrome base... Not Black chrome but pretty close. Black Chrome can be done it is just a whole lot more expensive. The other way to get the look of black chrome is like what we did to the grill on this truck. It is a stainless steel grill by DJ Motorsports and we painted a few coats of black candy over it till we got the desired effect.