The Evolution of Blackout FX4

[mblouir]

Figured it's about time to do this. You guys know me...I like pics, so be prepared. I thought about it a while back but never found time to put it all together. Still don't have time but I don't feel like studying. Just a quick overview of a few of the bigger things I've done to my truck.


So....on to the evolution. Be wary of subliminal links.

~Aug '08 I brought her home. Completely stock except for a pair of true dual Flowmaster 40 Series (no crossover):

Added a toolbox for a short period:

First mod was a 3" Air Force 1 CAI:

Next added an Edge Programmer:

Removed step rails:

Started the blackout process......

Painted exhaust tips and emblems:

Painted wheels:

VHTd stock tails:

Painted headlights and flares:

15% tint on front windows to match stock rears (18%):

Decals, inlays, overlays:

Leveled (with faded tires ):

~March '09--Wheels and tires!:

First audio setup (Kenwood DDX512, Alpine SPR-17S, MTX Sub):

5% tint on everything.....35% on windshield (5% has been taken off sides--back to 15%):

Rubberized undercoating:

5000K DDM HIDs:

 

[mblouir]

Bedcover and BedRug (with new VHTd LED Tails):

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Upgraded Edge Programmer to a custom-tuned Gryphon:

Exhaust Upgrade (True Dual Bullets, X-crossover, high-flow cats):
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Audio Upgrade--head unit and low end (Pioneer Z110BT, FoxBox, 2 x JL 10W3v3....LOVE the staging capabilities of the HU):

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Full Detail:

Painted and put step rails back on.....and tailgate light bar:

Window decals (TMC/Clemson):

Big 3 Upgrade:

I'm not done with mods yet......more to come later.......

 

[Bigredmariner]

I'll have to say Matt, your truck has really turned out nice. There are a ton of nice F-150's on here and yours is definitely in the top group. Very nice, I like it a lot.

 

[mblouir]

Thanks, J-Rod. Looking back I wish I hadn't painted the stock wheels (they were nice), but I wanted to see how it would look all blacked out. Turned out better with aftermarket wheels, hahaha.

Gotta run, study time. By that I mean nap for an hour then study.

 

[66nova]

BADASS truck man!! Looks great.

Did you do a write up or can you on how you painted your headlights and fender flares? I have a buddy at work that wants to do his.

 

[Darkanion]

Nice!

 

[mblouir]

Thanks!

Robert, I can link you to two very good ones, since I haven't done a write-up for those myself. It's pretty easy---the headlights are a bit of a pain but once you do the first one it's second nature. Fender flares weren't bad.....but I should have taken them off to make it easier (I just masked like crazy). They needed more sanding, too.


Flares
Author recommended using Bulldog Adhesion Promoter, which is supposed to make paint stick to about anything (he forgot). He also masked his, but many have taken their flares off. They sell the clips at auto part stores if he decides to take them off.

Headlights. Be sure he re-seals them with black (looks better) RTV sealant really well. I noticed some condensation after I first did mine so I had to re-seal them.

 

[66nova]

Thanks Matt

 

[700 sportsman]

Sweet

 

[NCSU_05_FX4]

Sweet! I might have to steal your idea if I can find pictures of the various stages of modding

What are those things on your vents?