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It doesn't seem like it sometimes! Having the truck body ( camper shell excluded ) all the same color is a big milestone. I will probably tinker with the truck forever, but this was probably the biggest single mod on the truck. After stretching/sectioning the fenders getting the entire truck...

I'm gonna do some photo shopping of the truck to see what to do with the colors. I was thinking instead of painting the lower part of the body....maybe a long vinyl sticker or something? Maybe a monochrome background scene or design? The vinyl would also help protect the lower part of the...

Oh don't worry, I don't usually take the easy way out too often....stupid sectioned fenders for 38" tires with no lift!

I would love something like that, but there are definitely some design challenges while trying to build a system like that into my Dodge chassis.

Thank you! I have some plans for a new rear bumper. It just isn't at the top of the list yet. I have been toying with building it to house a rear mounted winch. That idea then has started to evolve into having a rear mounted winch be able to pull front AND back without having to have a...

Thanks! The big tires make it work right too. The larger tire lets the 7000lb truck float in the sand and gives it enough clearance under the axles so the large center sections on the axles are not always hanging up. The key is getting the larger tires to fit without having to lift the truck...

Thank you. I hope its going to look ok with the new black wheels I have coming. Seeing it all in one color really helped my motivation. If it wasn't dark out I would probably be working on it :) While I don't think it will ever be 'done' it is definitely getting closer. I'm going to be really...

New sneak peak! Its not the best picture since it was like 8:30 when I took it.... I figured all the people that watch the thread deserved to see something at least. I ran out of light to do the other side, but this is what it looks like in all one color! Its kinda looks like that newer...

I just ordered a set of 4 pitbull maddog radials in 38.5x13.5x17 through Filthy Motorsports here in Colorado. They gave me the 'old' price that Discount Tire couldn't even come close to matching. ( tires are rated to 4000lbs+) Then I ordered a set of Crager 17x9" soft 8 satin black steel wheels...

I would go to 17" wheel if you can. That is pretty much the standard now. Still looking....

Thanks for the link. I have looked at just about EVERYTHING two or three times. Its just a cost vs gain thing. I don't want to double the value of the truck with a new set of tires. I'm trying to get a price match deal from Discount Tire Direct on a set of 37" goodyear mtr kevlar tires with...

OF COURSE!!!!! They do not have any 38.5x13.5x16 Pitbull maddog radials in stock anywhere. They do have the 16.5 and 17 version but if I have to buy wheels I might as well look at other tires again.... DANG IT!

Thanks! I'm going to try the 8" wheels. I may break down and get 10's but one of the reasons to use the pitbull was that it comes in 16" so I don't HAVE to buy wheels. I think they are going to be tall enough that I can get away with the 8" wheels since they are a radial. Hopefully the tread...

I couldn't find a strip tease smiley to use.... I'm painting it with a simple siphon feed paint gun and my small roll around craftsman compressor. Its dry enough here I don't have to worry about water. I'm just using Rustoleum Professional in a color I can get in a spray can and quarts/gallons...

Sneak peak.... Come on FedEx! I need my door weatherstriping package...

Thats the plan. The maddogs should be like a caddy compared to the XML's. They are also like 30lbs lighter per corner! I'm going to keep the best XML for a spare tire I think. I found a local shop that can balance the new tires too, that should help a little bit. I was pretty happy with the 3...

Ok......I'm getting tired of sanding and painting...... I'm still waiting on my new door seal and window channel kit. The vent window gaskets showed up yesterday. My gauges from Autometer ( thanks Cuz ) are on there way too. I got an EGT gauge, electric fuel pressure, and 0-60psi boost...

Your not the first person to recommend those. After seeing them in person on Teleturn's dodge a few weeks ago I just gotta say pass. They where about 1-2" shorter than the worn out Michelin's even at 40psi vs 25-30psi. The H1 tires just aren't big enough for me really..... The 2nd problem is...

While I own a Dodge, I would go for the Ford just for the aftermarket and replacement parts support.

I thought about those, I want a set for my Willys project :) With them being so wide I think I would have to buy wheels, my 8" wheels just are not wide enough. They are also a fairly light load range C tire..... Thank you for the suggestion on something.