IBleedMusick Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Finally starting a build log for my 1996 Ford Explorer XLT V8. Quick back story on this Explorer, it was purchased brand new back in '96 by my aunt who then sold it to my father who then gave it to me about 3 years ago. Due to the cost of gas I only drove this a handful of times before it just sat in the yard and had plants growing around it. I decided to give it to my brother since he likes SUV's anyway so I have spent the last few weeks getting all new parts for it and cleaning it up. The truck has 89,000 original miles on it and still runs very strong for its age. As of now I have doneNew TiresNew HeadlightsNew TaillightsNew Front GrilleChanged the BrakesTune UpRadiator FlushA/C RechargeOil ChangeAlignmentAll LED Interior lightsTruck runs and feels like new has a Code Alarm, alarm w/ auto start (I need to correct the sensitivity because it chirps whenever someone comes close to it and it's annoying the hell out of me). There are a few issues I need to address like the fact that when I step on the gas real hard the Check Gage light comes on but when I take my foot off the gas it goes off . I also want to have the carpet swapped out because it is badly stained and my brother is going to put in some seat covers. I will also be changing the exhaust on the truck (the current one is rather rusted). Truck will eventually be painted sometime in May.I will post pics of what has been done so far and begin posting pics little by little as things progress. I should start the enclosure build pretty soon once I know how it will end up looking. 2013 Dodge Charger Build Log 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0Build Log 2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe Build Log SMD SUPER SELLER!!!!My Selling Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBleedMusick Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 The trim panels were faded and ugly So I cleaned them down, taped the off, and sprayed them gloss black 2013 Dodge Charger Build Log 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0Build Log 2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe Build Log SMD SUPER SELLER!!!!My Selling Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBleedMusick Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 I am expecting the subs in a few days and then I will start building the enclosure to get those in. We are trying to get them into the side panel in the rear hatch (There use to be a sub fiberglassed there that was pulled out a while back). 2013 Dodge Charger Build Log 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0Build Log 2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe Build Log SMD SUPER SELLER!!!!My Selling Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter99 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 I'm in. Let's get this thing figured out! Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 give that paint a rub man! THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBleedMusick Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 give that paint a rub man! I am I am going to give the car a full detail after I sand the trim panels and apply another coat of paint. This thing hasn't been washed in 2 years so trust me it needs some TLC. 2013 Dodge Charger Build Log 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0Build Log 2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe Build Log SMD SUPER SELLER!!!!My Selling Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBleedMusick Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Okay well it's been awhile let's go ahead and bump this with some updates. Sooooo since the beginning a lot of things have happened and a lot has changed. The truck is now here: 4 Obsidian Audio OAv1 12's 2 Power Acoustik a3000db (each at .5 ohm gain matched) Enclosure is 6 cubes tuned to 32hz D3400 up front 2 D3100 in rear All Sky High Wiring 4 Soundstream 5x7 2 Soundstream SS Super Tweets 2 Soundstream Ref 8" subs (Midbass) Custom Center Console (Building now) Soundstream STL6.620 Matte Black Plasti Dip Paint 2013 Dodge Charger Build Log 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0Build Log 2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe Build Log SMD SUPER SELLER!!!!My Selling Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBleedMusick Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 RCA's made by Scooter99. 2013 Dodge Charger Build Log 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0Build Log 2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe Build Log SMD SUPER SELLER!!!!My Selling Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Socks and sandals. Who does that THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBleedMusick Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 After a long day of work it was a little cold out so we kicked our feet up and through some food on the grill. Chillin by the fire (used scrap wood from the builds ) 2013 Dodge Charger Build Log 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0Build Log 2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe Build Log SMD SUPER SELLER!!!!My Selling Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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