Herculine hood and insert

[Marlin]

Two thoughts... What are you planning to do with the corners of the hood insert? Looks kinda of weird to have them still black/dark gray/gray right next to the herculined sections. And the second is I don't think I would fill in the middle section, but I do think a logo there would definitely improve the look.

Btw, does herculiner always look that wet? Or is that just after the initial application? If it fades it would be nice to see updated pics. (Hint hint)

The corners are where the tape was, I still need to take the insert off and finish it. Yes it always looks that wet No fading, I am putting UV protectant over it. As for the symbol, a first gen Zu emblem might be just right. I will look into that. Another good idea...you are on a roll. I would have painted today, but spent 2 hours doing brake lines and pads. Now I am beat, why do those damned tires have to be so heavy? I think I might actually start the cladding tomorrow as well. No more maguires back to black...sounds like a good door prize at Moab being that I have two bottles of it left.
I am hesitant though, the drips on the cladding just peel right off. I will have to 60 grit it all first...there is no going back from this project. Such is life, just jump in, like I usually do.

[vt_maverick]

...Another good idea...you are on a roll.

Comes from spending as much time contemplating mods as you spend actually doing them lol.

[Marlin]

Comes from spending as much time contemplating mods as you spend actually doing them lol.

Bring that pretty foxfire with you on your next trip down here, I will get to work...I will have her trail ready in under a week, just spot me about 1000 for parts, and you are on your own for tires. That gets you new ball joints with a flip, front locker, OME lift, and some judicial scratches and dents to give it that "ripped jean" look

[JoFotoz]

I'm in!!

just spot me about 1000 for parts, and you are on your own for tires. That gets you new ball joints with a flip, front locker, OME lift, and some judicial scratches and dents to give it that "ripped jean" look

...for $1K....locker and flip (& an OME lift!)...and new ball joints....
.....(I've already got the scratches thanks...do i get a discount?)

On the stoop...year 2011....room 111...you'll find me!

Bring it....I'll have cash.

jo

[vt_maverick]

Bring that pretty foxfire with you on your next trip down here, I will get to work...I will have her trail ready in under a week, just spot me about 1000 for parts, and you are on your own for tires. That gets you new ball joints with a flip, front locker, OME lift, and some judicial scratches and dents to give it that "ripped jean" look

Wouldn't mind some of that (flip and OME lift) but based on that last part I'm not sure I'll bring her any closer than across the street for fear of a Marlinstein attack.

I'm with pbkid, just do the whole vehicle. IMHO this is one of the toughest looking VX's out there:

[Marlin]

I had a reason for doing it. The VX was in an accident back in 04, drivers fender is not the original, it is a much lighter after market, you can tell by knockin on it. They did an awesome jobon the paint match, but the paint itself is cheap. It chips if you look at it, and I was just tired of touching it up. No more touch ups for me. I will have to post a distance picture, its actually not so bad. I do need to finish the insert and start on the cladding.
I think the Linex version looks pretty sweet,minus the PVC pipe on the front and the dryer conduit snorkel, but hey, with our trucks, you gotta fab your own stuff.

[Marlin]

Here are the distance shots, like I said, it doesn't look bad at all. Please note that my lawn is a little bit greener than the neighbors.

[Marlin]

Wouldn't mind some of that (flip and OME lift) but based on that last part I'm not sure I'll bring her any closer than across the street for fear of a Marlinstein attack.

I'm with pbkid, just do the whole vehicle. IMHO this is one of the toughest looking VX's out there:

What is that rear tow hook mounted to? I want one...

[vt_maverick]

What is that rear tow hook mounted to? I want one...

Maybe the rear bumper bar behind the cladding, and he just drilled a hole through the cladding to attach it? I can't think of any other place to mount one that would be that high up.

[VX KAT]

IMHO this is one of the toughest looking VX's out there:

WHOA! Never saw this one before! Now THAT is a true TONKA TRUCK!!

BigMeat comes in as next best Tonka Truck!

[Triathlete]

And now we know where you really got your inspiration from!

[Mile High VX]

And now we know where you really got your inspiration from!

He just needed the short yellow bus...

[RickOKC]

1) Why are you licking the side of that pick up?

2) Hmmm, I always imagined you would be taller.

[RickOKC]

I'm with pbkid, just do the whole vehicle. IMHO this is one of the toughest looking VX's out there:

I'm really starting to warm up to flat and satin paint jobs. That looks just plain EEE-vil! Hmmmm, don't they make Line-X in various colors? I think Isuzu picked some great colors and I bet a maroon/black or dark green/black VX would be pretty amazing.