[Project] Slow Motion...

[AJ]

Alright, well I thought I'd start a thread since I've been doing little things at a time to the truck.

Well, last summer I got my first vehicle. I was super happy to get it and I had no idea about S-10's.

What it looked like at first:



After awhile I wanted something better, so I decided to get some rims.

With Rims:


Then Tint:


Then I just started getting small stuff like a lil system. I was completly unaware of what could be done to one of these trucks until i was driving around and saw a lowered S-10 with a decent paint job. That enspired me to look up some things and I found this forum. Since then, I've been emptying my pockets to this truck, lol.

Little Soundstream and sub box I had in there:


Tail lights before:


After:


Uh, I asked around about the little mods I could do. After awhile I mananged to rack up a few parts:
-roll pan
-ss mirrors
-clear corners



Haven't had the time to install the roll pan and mirrors but I will soon...

I got pretty bored and the grille was fading so I did some research on the forum and found that I wanted to paint the grill.

Before:


After:




I recently ordered a billet grill so that should be pretty cool. Oh yeah, most importantly...I just order my lowering kit and shocks a few days ago. Can't wait to get that in. It's a 4/5 McGaughys drop kit and I got Belltech Nitro Drop shocks.

So right now, it's gonna continue to have small mods but It will soon be how I want it....until I want something new that is, lol. Ill keep ya'll updated if you'd like! Back to messin up my truck for now....

[AJ]

Yeah, well....what do yall think?
Any suggestions?....be honest, I won't cry (not too hard atleast...lol)

should i chrome the bumper?

[INFAMOUS]

nice man...

[INFAMOUS]

or paint it white.. its up to you. im not to BIG on chrome, but its what you like..

[bnkrpt311]

nice and clean, white bumper ftw

[MurderedS10]

yea, looks like a real clean truck man.

also another clean mod you can do and it only involves a hacksaw or a sawzaw. get under your truck and cut off your exhaust. right after the first (closest to the back) exhaust hanger. and it will clean up the back alot when you put on that rollpan.

and you can also clear your 3rd tail light. i didnt because i'm shaving it but you can buy a clear lense.
http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...B01&c=EX&m=all

[Kovz]

looking good. that is gonna looks real nice when you get it lowered and the mirrors on.

[AJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by DailyDraggerz

or paint it white.. its up to you. im not to BIG on chrome, but its what you like..

thanks....idk, i like the chrome bumper but dont know if it would look good

Quote: Originally Posted by MurderedS10

yea, looks like a real clean truck man.

also another clean mod you can do and it only involves a hacksaw or a sawzaw. get under your truck and cut off your exhaust. right after the first (closest to the back) exhaust hanger. and it will clean up the back alot when you put on that rollpan.

and you can also clear your 3rd tail light. i didnt because i'm shaving it but you can buy a clear lense.
http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...B01&c=EX&m=all

thanks, i was lookin at those 3rd brake lights earlier...i might end up orderin one tonight and i got hack saw so ill probably cut the exhaust tonight too

and i like your "murdered" look...mine is kinda the opposite with all white, hah

Quote: Originally Posted by kovz34

looking good. that is gonna looks real nice when you get it lowered and the mirrors on.

thanks, i hope so man...i tried installin the mirrors, wasnt happenin...i couldnt get the door panel off first, then i found a way around that and i couldnt get the freakin bolts out, lol

[Kovz]

well dont break your door panels or other mirrors. it's really easy. do a search in the interior section on how to remove door panels. Those 3 bolts holding the mirrors on just need a deepwell socket or an extension. Piece of cake...

[AJ]

yeah, im tryin not too...bout to go try again maybe

[AJ]

Mirrors Installed!

I love it...makes a big difference!

[Ease]

Mirrors look great.
Might have to order up a set myself.

I've been busy working on installing my lowering kit tonight. Looking forward to seeing yours installed.

BTW I think the chrome bumper would look good with the white.
I'm putting chrome on mine when I get the kit installed too... but mine's cherry red / red primer.

[Kovz]

see, told ya it wasnt that hard! haha. Good job. It looks much better now

[96s10on20s]

DroPp It

[AJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ease

Mirrors look great.
Might have to order up a set myself.

I've been busy working on installing my lowering kit tonight. Looking forward to seeing yours installed.

BTW I think the chrome bumper would look good with the white.
I'm putting chrome on mine when I get the kit installed too... but mine's cherry red / red primer.

thanks, i cant wait to have the truck lowered either.

i wanna see your truck though, i think i am goin to get the chrome bumper.

Quote: Originally Posted by kovz34

see, told ya it wasnt that hard! haha. Good job. It looks much better now

yeah, it was pretty simple....i was just being a lazy bum before....lol but when i actually tried and looked at it...i felt dumb, haha

Quote: Originally Posted by 96s10on20s

DroPp It

ummm, dont know if youve read the first post but it says that i ordered the kit and it should be lowered soon....

[TuckaBlaze]

Paint those mirrors!

Trucks looking WAY better then the first picture!

[AJ]

thanks bro,
idk...im thinkin about gettin a paint job, the guy will color change it and shave everything i want for 2500....but i like the white. The paint now has small cracks and scratches and the body needs alittle work....

should i go ahead and get a color change or keep the white and just get a touch up? i know its my choice but i want some suggestions....


AND...I cant get this roll pan on....the fender walls collapsed in alittle, i bent em out to have it fit but its still alittle tight. i got it in but its bolt on and didnt come with and bolts, whats best to use?

[TuckaBlaze]

Self taping screws id guess... i dunno...

Ask me about welding one on i could tell ya...

[AJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by MurderedS10

also another clean mod you can do and it only involves a hacksaw or a sawzaw. get under your truck and cut off your exhaust. right after the first (closest to the back) exhaust hanger. and it will clean up the back alot when you put on that rollpan.

right before the axle?
will this cause it to be louder? or cause any other problems?

[AJ]

NVM....did some researching and exhaust pipes are cut!

[Merritt]

have you looked into tinted tails, or painted tails

it's really up to you but IMO the tails would look better either stock tinted or painted euros

here's some threads to look at:

tinted tails:
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f72/tint-tails-341605/

painted euros:
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f3/can...nd-gen-356104/

[Kovz]

keep it white and just shave the truck and get a full paint job. no touch ups. you want it all to match perfect and all look brand new, dont ya?

[AJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by Merritj2417

have you looked into tinted tails, or painted tails

it's really up to you but IMO the tails would look better either stock tinted or painted euros

here's some threads to look at:

tinted tails:
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f72/tint-tails-341605/

painted euros:
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f3/can...nd-gen-356104/

i like the clear lights in the back.....thats why i bought em....but why dont you like me?

Quote: Originally Posted by kovz34

keep it white and just shave the truck and get a full paint job. no touch ups. you want it all to match perfect and all look brand new, dont ya?

i like the white too but i dont want it lookin stock, want something alittle different, any ideas white paint...but keepin it white at the same time?

[Kovz]

white pearl or white with metallic flake?

[AJ]

yeah, ill look at some stuff....anyone have pics of a s10 with chrome door handles?

i think im about to order some...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-05...mZ140250247651

[Kovz]

lame. you will get flamed for buying those... just an FYI... but hey, it's your truck. Paint them to match or shave them.

[AJ]

dang, whats wrong with them? lol i thought they were pretty cool....has anyone done it?

[OneLowSdime]

looks cool as hell

[Kovz]

Quote: Originally Posted by ajskip4

dang, whats wrong with them? lol i thought they were pretty cool....has anyone done it?

do a search in exterior for chrome handles... see what you find.

did one for ya:
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f72/door-handles-295135/

[AJ]

dang that sucks, i really thought they were nice....im still gonna buy em, i really dont think they could be that bad...ill get the stck ones painted too so if i dont like em ill just switch em out....oh well if people "flame" me over it haha....no pics of em though?

[AJ]

Updates to come in the next 2 or 3 weeks.
-Shaved; antenna, tailgate, and 3rd brake light
-Billet grille
-New paint job; white
-Chrome door handles (I know some don't like me much but I think it will be fine, if not I'll put the white handles back)
-4/5 drop

Gonna be a busy couple of weeks......but I'll keep updating.

[blazed00]

clean

[Ease]

Quote: Originally Posted by ajskip4

thanks, i cant wait to have the truck lowered either.

i wanna see your truck though, i think i am goin to get the chrome bumper.

Sure, here's a pic with the new bumper + 2/3 drop (Warning, I'm about to dirty up your clean thread!!).




Just noticed it's covered in fingerprints in that pic... Like I said, dirtying up your thread.

[AJ]

^cool

so i got the drop kit in but the truck will be in the shop for 2 weeks gettin body work done and paint....ahhh, cant wait....its gonna be a long 2 weeks waitin for the truck

[Kovz]

so what did you decide to do with paint? full paint job? keeping it white?

also, if you don't mind me asking... how much did that run you. You can PM if you don't want to put it on here...

[AJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by kovz34

so what did you decide to do with paint? full paint job? keeping it white?

also, if you don't mind me asking... how much did that run you. You can PM if you don't want to put it on here...

i dont want to spoil it, its a custom two toned though.....it ran about 2500 for cleanin up the body work, shavin, and custom paint

[Kovz]

awesome. not too bad at all then. just wanted to have an estimate of what mine is going to run me.

[AJ]

oh, yup..not too bad.....cant wait to have it back or see the progress of it.
what are you doin to yours? what kind of bed cover is that you have?

[Kovz]

Quote: Originally Posted by ajskip4

oh, yup..not too bad.....cant wait to have it back or see the progress of it.
what are you doin to yours? what kind of bed cover is that you have?

check the project thread in my sig. Basically just waiting on paint now. I already shaved the gate, im going to shave the antenna and hood squirters (i want to get a noma hood), weld in and smooth the sides of my rollpan, and paint the whole truck the same color red but with a metallic flake in it (just to be a little different than stock). Also have a bunch of the interior pieces painted at the same time.

The bedcover will be painted as well. It is a checkmate. Sold from checker pro. I bought it used from NOX on the forum.

[AJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by kovz34

check the project thread in my sig. Basically just waiting on paint now. I already shaved the gate, im going to shave the antenna and hood squirters (i want to get a noma hood), weld in and smooth the sides of my rollpan, and paint the whole truck the same color red but with a metallic flake in it (just to be a little different than stock). Also have a bunch of the interior pieces painted at the same time.

The bedcover will be painted as well. It is a checkmate. Sold from checker pro. I bought it used from NOX on the forum.

cool cool, i planned on gettin the tailgate shaved but i dont have the kit so i guess ill be leaving it.....antenna is gone....the guy is smoothing in my rollpan. i like that cover though, your truck looks good though.

[Kovz]

Quote: Originally Posted by ajskip4

cool cool, i planned on gettin the tailgate shaved but i dont have the kit so i guess ill be leaving it.....antenna is gone....the guy is smoothing in my rollpan. i like that cover though, your truck looks good though.

thanks. I'm really looking forward to seeing yours after paint too. Next thing you should save for is to lower it a lot more

[AJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by kovz34

thanks. I'm really looking forward to seeing yours after paint too. Next thing you should save for is to lower it a lot more

more after a 4/5?
whats the most ppl do on these static?
or are you sayin i should bag it?
lol

[Kovz]

naw, 4/5 is a good drop for a static daily IMO
5/6 is the typical lowest people go, but it is possible to get 5/7 with 2" spindles, 3" coils, 4" blocks and 3" leafs with a bolt in notch.
Take your time and research for a while if you decide to bag it. I studied stuff for over a year before I started buying.

[AJ]

yeah, the static lowerd look is all i need for now....ill look into some stuff, after it gets back from paint and all im gonna attempt to do this lowering kit....

[Merritt]

Quote: Originally Posted by ajskip4

i like the clear lights in the back.....thats why i bought em....but why dont you like me?

just personal preference, there's only a couple of euro style tails that look good to me, but it's your truck so don't change it just cause i don't like em, lol

nice progress

[AJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by Merritj2417

just personal preference, there's only a couple of euro style tails that look good to me, but it's your truck so don't change it just cause i don't like em, lol

nice progress

alright, thanks for the suggestions though...im up for any suggestions since yall know best on some stuff, but i want to keep my taste in it a bit

[AJ]

The guy that is doin the work is keepin me posted on the progress so I thought I'd update here too.

Start of tear for body work and paint.










So as of right now, he said he has painted the door jams. Now he is starting the shaving and body work.

[96s10on20s]

looking good man .. i like those wheels

[AJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by 96s10on20s

looking good man .. i like those wheels

thanks, i didnt really like em at first....i didnt have a choice really....my parents got em for me without my consent...but they are okay to me now...once i get moved out in a few months then im gonna be lookin for some new ones and maybe sell or trades those.

[AJ]

Rollpan welded in and smoothed
&
Working on dents and rough spots