Go Rila makeover...

[Sixpipes]

Makeover should be finished next month to go along with the new plate. :icon_mrgreen:

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/medium/dscn7821.jpg

[dboat]

Dennis, have you lost your GO?

Dana

[Flats Man]

Dennis, have you lost your GO?

Dana

It will still have the Go in it but it will sure be different! That is all the hint I can give you! lol :d

[Ohmsby]

I may have to make a low altitude pass over the Glenn compound and get some spy shots

Looking forward to seeing the changes

[Sixpipes]

I may have to make a low altitude pass over the Glenn compound and get some spy shots

Looking forward to seeing the changes

Not at the compound...hold up in a shop somewhere in North Texas. Saw the paint for the first time today in the sun. I likey. :cool:

[Mark #2]

Not at the compound...hold up in a shop somewhere in North Texas. Saw the paint for the first time today in the sun. I likey. :cool:
Maybe a Go-Rila silver back?

[Silver_2000]

this thread is USELESS without PICS:rll:

[dboat]

this thread is USELESS without PICS:rll:

:tu::tu::tu:

[Sixpipes]

I agree as well...:icon_mrgreen:

[Ohmsby]

I heard it was getting those cool stick on fender vents from Autozone

[98Cobra]

I heard it was getting those cool stick on fender vents from Autozone

You can never have enough portholes. :vomit:

[Mark #2]

Just another random guess with the sale of the nice bed cover and the paint, maybe a bed style change from the step side.

[Shiner1]

Just another random guess with the sale of the nice bed cover and the paint, maybe a bed style change from the step side.

Hmmmm!! That maybe a pretty good guess. I'd like to see that. Not just a fleet side bed though. Smooth out the steps so it flows better.

[Sixpipes]

Just another random guess with the sale of the nice bed cover and the paint, maybe a bed style change from the step side.

Ding, ding, ding...one of the less subtle changes; a total of 16 separate pieces to paint (not including the cab and bed). http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif

[RSVT]

We need pics!!!

[Mark #2]

Ding, ding, ding...one of the less subtle changes; a total of 16 separate pieces to paint (not including the cab and bed). http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif
If I count the trim/plastic parts the outside, I get 18 minus the 2 grills in your case=16.:D

[Ohmsby]

I am looking forward to seeing the changes.

Prior to owning an L Go Rilla and I would run each other on 380 from time to time. I had a black C-4 that really was not that quick. I did not know Dennis and we would occasionally meet on the road and run a little.

I would always tell everyone about the Go-rilla truck that gave me fits

It will be fun to see the transformation I have known the truck for some time

[Sixpipes]

I'll try to get some in-process shots tomorrow. Saw it for the first time with the new bed on today. :cool:

[Shiner1]

I'll try to get some in-process shots tomorrow. :cool:


Looking forward to this!!:D

[Sixpipes]

Not done yet, but getting close...

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/r1.JPG

Replaced the billet grille and Mickey Mouse ear mirrors. Updated the headlights a bit.

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/r5.jpg

Cervini roll pan, Street Scenes trim....

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/r6.JPG

Aftermarket tails and rear cab light....

[Sixpipes]

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/r7.JPG

Got to do an exhaust change before the last piece of trim goes on and I know what I want to do there, but it is pretty close to the finished look I wanted. Plan on Line-X treatment for the bed. Color is metallic(a) black. All sparkly in the sun and stuff. :cool:

[Sixpipes]

For the record...my oldest son thinks I messed up by putting the Styleside bed on, but when I bought the truck 11 years ago, the two things I thought Ford missed on was the bed and the 40/60 bench seat. Now the truck looks like I think it should have from the factory.

And now you know... the rest of the story. :cool:

[Mark #2]

Well, I like the front end, and the paint looks very nice.
Not sure I am sold on the bed change or the mirrors, but will reserve final judgment until I see it in person.:tu:

[FRDRCING]

Looks nice Dennis, BTW what mirror's are those?

[Sixpipes]

Looks nice Dennis, BTW what mirror's are those?

Mirrors are Street Scenes directional. Regarding the bed change and mirrors et al; I know the Lightning purists out there aren't going to like it, but that's OK. Not really concerned if folks know it is a Lightning anyway. I also would never have done this if I was planning on selling it some day, which I'm not. :d

[dboat]

I like the mirrors.. since they are directional, any issues wiring them up?

I have the grills that were installed a little while back, I like em.. might I suggest painting the shiny stuff behind them black?

I would like to see it in regard to the bed too.. I am just so used to the flareside that it just different and I am not used to it..

Dana

[Moonshine]

:tu: on the front end, particularly the grills.
:tu: on the mirrors, too.

Can't say I'm sold on the bed, but I always liked the flareside. I never had a smooth flanked truck until I got the SD.

Either way, it looks like really nicely done work, so :tu: for keeping the 'Rilla alive and freshened up.

[Shiner1]

Can't wait to see this in person.

[Ohmsby]

:tu:

[BC Lightning]

Maybe a solid rear window would complete the look

Still looks great Dennis, I remember us talking about this project almost 3 years ago when I bought your old roll pan

[Sixpipes]

Maybe a solid rear window would complete the look

Still looks great Dennis, I remember us talking about this project almost 3 years ago when I bought your old roll pan

I was hoping to keep the sliding window, but after looking at everything else together, I agree; it just doesn't look right. But I'm in no hurry to jump on that one just yet. :cool:

[Mark #2]

I think you should do a NASCAR type exhaust on it.
The flat kind through the lower skirt.
I have considered this mod, always wondered how would it sound?

[99WhiteBeast]

Super clean and stealthy look Dennis. I think a very flat (low profile) sheet metal style bed cover would set it off.

[Ohmsby]

I like the bed cover idea

[Silver_2000]

Super clean and stealthy look Dennis. I think a very flat (low profile) sheet metal style bed cover would set it off.

Didnt Moonshine have a Flat almost recessed type cover ?

[Moonshine]

Didnt Moonshine have a Flat almost recessed type cover ?

Yes, he did, but don't ask him what brand it was, because he's slept since then. But it was very low profile and flush fitting.

[dboat]

Yes, he did, but don't ask him what brand it was, because he's slept since then. But it was very low profile and flush fitting.

dont third person answers make you a it uncomfortable? :evil

Dana

[Sixpipes]

I think you should do a NASCAR type exhaust on it.
The flat kind through the lower skirt.
I have considered this mod, always wondered how would it sound?

You should know how it will sound in a couple of weeks. :tex

http://www.drgas.com/news4.htm

[Silver_2000]

dont third person answers make you a it uncomfortable? :evil

dana

lol

[Mark #2]

You should know how it will sound in a couple of weeks. :tex

http://www.drgas.com/news4.htm

Cool.:tu::tu:
Might be another part that I copy from the Rilla like the Roush suspension, Lower Metcos, etc. but at least I got the KB first.:tex

[Silver_2000]

Flat covers

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/6030/medium/226Picture_009.jpg (http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/8747)

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/medium/3TMS_Oval_1.jpg (http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/9433)

somewhere I have a picture of Brians truck with the top - couldnt find it

[Moonshine]

Not the greatest pic of the lid, but the shot at TMS is my truck.

[dboat]

Not the greatest pic of the lid, but the shot at TMS is my truck.

brings back old memories doesnt it?

Dana

[dboat]

http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.aspx?attribute_value_string|Useful+Links=Spe cial+Offers&partfamilyid=1879

maybe something like this..

[Moonshine]

brings back old memories doesnt it?

Dana

That it does.


If Dennis is interested I've got some old pics saved to CD's, and I'm sure I've got some better pics of the lid in there.

[99WhiteBeast]

I was thinking along the lines of the one Terry had on the silver truck or the Checkmate FX like below

[Silver_2000]

Not the greatest pic of the lid, but the shot at TMS is my truck.
Yeah - I also have a closeup of the lid from the pits of one of the races we went to... Couldnt find it

[99WhiteBeast]

Yeah - I also have a closeup of the lid from the pits of one of the races we went to... Couldnt find it

Is it one of these trucks?

[Moonshine]

Is it one of these trucks?

Nope.

[99WhiteBeast]

Here's a few more. One is Terry's from SVT OnTrack 2002-TMS), the other unknown (SVT OnTrack event 2000-Cresson). The second is the Checkmate cover. I like the fit of it but I've heard the finish is less than desirable.

[Silver_2000]

its a white truck with a lid like the last black one

[Moonshine]

The one on Terry's truck is a Retrax roll top that I later bought from him. I have some better pics of that. The Checkmate name isn't ringing any bells for me, but from what I can tell of that truck it looks the same as my first lid (just different color). The finish on mine was good. Also, i just remembered that I sold that lid to someone on the TALON board. It was a guy who lived in the Silvercreek addition of Desoto and he was going to put it on a regular F150, but he found it off our for sale section.

[Moonshine]

Ah, found the thread in the For Sale section. http://www.talonclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3

Mine was a Slim Top brand. No pics of it in there, but I'm sure Al Gore's internet will come through.

[Sixpipes]

Ah, found the thread in the For Sale section. http://www.talonclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3

Mine was a Slim Top brand. No pics of it in there, but I'm sure Al Gore's internet will come through.


Looks like it to me....What would we have done without Al Gore?


http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.aspx?partfamilyid=438

[Silver_2000]

Ah, found the thread in the For Sale section. http://www.talonclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3

Mine was a Slim Top brand. No pics of it in there, but I'm sure Al Gore's internet will come through.
Thread number 3... WOW
Im getting old

[kirkmears]

truck looks sharp-way to be different :bows

[Moonshine]

Thread number 3... WOW
Im getting old

Surely that wasn't the third thread on the board. Perhaps third thread in the For Sale section? And you're not getting old. WE ARE OLD.


BTW, a quick search on good ole' Al's web indicates the Slim Top is out of production and no longer available.

[Silver_2000]

Surely that wasn't the third thread on the board. Perhaps third thread in the For Sale section? And you're not getting old. WE ARE OLD.


BTW, a quick search on good ole' Al's web indicates the Slim Top is out of production and no longer available.

Yep its the 3rd thread in this version - We went through a few short lived versions before this one -

[Sixpipes]

I'm in no hurry for a cover so I will probably get the Line-X treatment and look around until I find something I like. It is defintely something I am going to have to see in person before I buy it. The paint is turning out really nicer than I expected. :cool:

Funny comment from a guy over at NLOC; "you should've sold your truck and bought a regular cab superduty and cut it down to a short bed with a gen 2 Lightning motor". :rll:

[Silver_2000]

that guy owns a Harley truck and a Lariat Supercab ...

Sorta explains the response ... I loved the guy who was obsessed with the tail lights - I think they are fine ...

[L8 APEX]

The internet is always good for a laugh. More *******s and opinions than stars in the sky.

I say a sheet metal bed cover with some down bars from the cage... A sort of nascar back half car theme.

[Chewby]

You should put a rocket in the bed... That would rock... Or an actual gorilla. Nobody would mess with you.

[Mark #2]

Funny comment from a guy over at NLOC; "you should've sold your truck and bought a regular cab superduty and cut it down to a short bed with a gen 2 Lightning motor". :rll:

Nope you should have bought one of these a year before the L, as some of these are now selling for more than Ls. It also might have already had a Roush suspension.

http://www.fordf150.net/specialeditions/nascar.php

[Sixpipes]

Nope you should have bought one of these a year before the L, as some of these are now selling for more than Ls. It also might have already had a Roush suspension.

http://www.fordf150.net/specialeditions/nascar.php

Yeah, I've seen one of those before. Kind of cheesy without any real performance upgrades to speak of IMO. :cool:

[dboat]

I just dont care for that look at all.. but thats me..

Dana

[Shiner1]

Looking good Dennis. Can't wait to see it in person.

[Sixpipes]

Picked it up this afternoon...

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/e1.JPG

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/d1.JPG

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/c1.JPG

[Sixpipes]

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/b1.JPG

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/a1.JPG

[dboat]

very nice and stealthy..

Dana

[Mark #2]

Need a better picture of the exhaust. How does it sound?

[Sixpipes]

Exhaust side...can't tell much difference in the sound through mid-RPM range, but its got to sound different at higher RPM. Just haven't got there yet. May not be able to tell much from the driver's seat. :cool:

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/z.JPG

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/y.JPG

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/x.JPG

Definitely not showy, but functional at least. Window tint installation today really made a mess. :cool:

[gbgary]

anyone coming up from behind will be in for a biiiiig surprise. :tu:

[Silver_2000]

sleeper


Nice

[Flats Man]

Very nice Dennis! Glad you got it back home! Looks like you put Gorilla on a diet. :D

[Mark #2]

Exhaust side...can't tell much difference in the sound through mid-RPM range, but its got to sound different at higher RPM. Just haven't got there yet. May not be able to tell much from the driver's seat. :cool:

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/x.JPG

Definitely not showy,

In my best 6er voice, Sweeet.:tu::tu:
I want one, need some underside pics, so I can copy.;)

[ZeusSVT]

LOVE IT!!! :tu:

[99WhiteBeast]

clean and the signature 'rilla' hood

[Moonshine]

Very nicely done. :tu:

[Ohmsby]

Look really good:D

[Shiner1]

Very nice... three thumbs up:tu::tu::tu:

[Ohmsby]

I think I just spotted a Gorilla on 380:tu:

[Sixpipes]

I think I just spotted a Gorilla on 380:tu:

Dang, I hope not. I thought it was in the driveway. :icon_mrgreen:

[Tobbun]

I really like the look... who cares what Levi thinks... he has bad taste. :)

The suggestion of the solid window was really good and complete's the look. I agree with the others that a low profile bed cover would look good. Bluto has one it (in Florida awaiting some attention) but Flatsman could send some pics.

Looks like you could put a number on the side and race it on the track Friday nights with the Nascar trucks...

Tobbun

[Sixpipes]

In my best 6er voice, Sweeet.:tu::tu:
I want one, need some underside pics, so I can copy.;)

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/dscn7849.jpg

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/dscn7848.jpg

A little detour around the traction bars, but not a problem for Bobby Gentry's. :)

[Mark #2]

Did you get some CATS?

[Sixpipes]

Did you get some CATS?

Nah...its was easier to find an inspection station that wouldn't look under the truck. :icon_mrgreen:

[dboat]

Nah...its was easier to find an inspection station that wouldn't look under the truck. :icon_mrgreen:

and cheaper?

[TXLIGHTNING]

SWEET! I love the look!

[Silver_2000]

Saw the truck in person yesterday.

As expected the paint looks GREAT in the sun.
Very deep - cool metallic color

Its a really cool project that has come together real nice.
You should be proud Dennis
:tu::tu:

[Beaudee]

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/dscn7849.jpg

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/dscn7848.jpg

A little detour around the traction bars, but not a problem for Bobby Gentry's. :)

I like the exhaust outlet,needs a spring loaded flapper:DMaybe a noise maker too.I thought of something similar.I like it!! BTW got a pic from the R/H side lookin @ exhaust exit??

[Shiner1]

Go back to page 5 beau. There is a nice shot of it there.

[Beaudee]

Exhaust side...can't tell much difference in the sound through mid-RPM range, but its got to sound different at higher RPM. Just haven't got there yet. May not be able to tell much from the driver's seat. :cool:

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/z.JPG

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/y.JPG

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/x.JPG

Definitely not showy, but functional at least. Window tint installation today really made a mess. :cool:

Nice,should have looked through the whole thread.Looks Great:tu:

[Beaudee]

Flapper door would be cool:d:tu: