My new F450 work truck! (pic heavy)

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I've had the truck for a bit, but wanted to do an update on it once some of the core mods were done. We like to buy a new truck every 5 or so years and I was pumped to pick up this 2012 with the 6.7 and custom Reading box recently. Had to have Reading custom make this one since they only stock white trucks in most cases, but their turn around time was good.
Picked up the truck on November 17th. I worked with my good friend Sam owner/lead designer at Fat Punk Studio (West Coast Customs, Meguiar's, Ride Snowboards, among others) and designed this custom wrap with a few twists of my own ideas.
Designed and welded my rack from scratch. 2x3x1/4" angle with 2x2 legs and 1.5"x3" center cross bars. I had to add a cover (of course) and thought giving it the illusion of hovering would look pretty cool. Haven't seen anyone else with a rack like this.

Enough type. Picture time!

I know it needs wheels and tires and a few other touches. I'm working on it. The truck and current mods set us a back a bit. It'll earn it's keep soon enough and then we'll be rollin on some AF's hopefully ;)

Day 1
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Day 2: Debadged, Recons, and tint
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Day 7: Wrapped up! Matte black rocker with ghosted logo repeat.
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Rack being built up:
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Rack painted:
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Attention to detail is our game- custom black grommets and black rope:
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Completed truck (for now :naughty:) :
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Hope you all like!
 
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Whats your plan for wheels and tires? Polished or black?
One day I want black the next I want polished. I keep going back and forth. I think either would look really good. But I don't want to do black and than create a "blank" look. Ya know? Pretty tough decision.
Awesome Nate! Nice job on the rack fab too!!
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Thanks bro!
Stock 19.5s in chrome would look great!
I agree man. That's definitely an option to consider.

Thanks for the kind words guys. I'll keep updating as I do more!
 

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i agree that i think some stock 19.5s would look really good, plus they are pretty functional as far as ride and load rating.


Whats your plan for the front fender flares? Still doing a chrome grill?
 

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i agree that i think some stock 19.5s would look really good, plus they are pretty functional as far as ride and load rating.


Whats your plan for the front fender flares? Still doing a chrome grill?

Flares will stay for now because they blend well with the wrap. I still am on the hunt for a chrome grille, yeah :thumbup:
 

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Another vote for stock 19.5's , those and a chrome grille! That would look sick. Or if you manage to find a set of the 19.5's off a harley 450. I like those a lot

Looks great though! Always a fan of companies who take pride to have more than just a run of the mill work tru k
 

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