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  1. chuckdlightning

    Feeler: 1999 Lightning in GA

    I have been wanting to sell my L for a while now.. Trying to gauge interest. Details: 1999 Black SVT Lightning, 170,xxx miles, daily driven. Tow-package, Hotchkiss springs, Borla SS cat-back, 4lb-lower pulley, shift-kit, decent tires in all 4 corners (approx 75% life left), black painted...
  2. chuckdlightning

    Need *1* 295/45/18 Used Tire

    If anyone has a used 295/45/18 sitting around I could pick up for cheap; I'm in need of one. I picked up a nice nail in my left rear tire Saturday afternoon. I'm currently trying to sell my truck; so I'm not exactly into throwing a bunch of $$ down for a new tire. I just need something go get...
  3. chuckdlightning

    Wrecked the L :-(

    Well... Like the title says; she's been wrecked. I got rear-ended by a dope driving a 2wd F250 with a cow-catcher push-bar. The virtical bar smacked and pushed the bumper in, crunching up the bed side shown below. No, the wreck was not my fault in any way shape or form; but yes, I'm getting...
  4. chuckdlightning

    LED blulbs / flashers

    Hey.. I'm thinking about swapping my brake lights and rear turn signals w/ LED bulbs.. do you have to get a different flasher for them to work correctly? I've heard mixed reviews. Anybody ever done this swap?
  5. chuckdlightning

    WTB (2) 295/45/18's (used/roadworthy)

    I'm in need of a pair of tires pretty quickly. Hoping for something to get me through until I can get a new set. I live in north GA; willing to drive some or pay a little bit of shipping. Please email me at [email protected]. If you PM me on here; it could be a while before I am able to...
  6. chuckdlightning

    E-Fan won't turn off

    Hey Everybody, I've got a 97 and my e-fan will not shut off. It JUST started doing this. Any ideas? All my fuses seem to be ok. Thanks in advance for any advice.
  7. chuckdlightning

    My trans is screaming at me

    Not sure what the heck is going on with my L. Out of the blue; it started acting up. It wouldn't shift from 1st to 2nd gear unless I backed almost all the way out of the throttle. I assumed that my valve body was sticking or something of that nature.. after about 45 miles of driving; this...
  8. chuckdlightning

    Chip Foose Show

    Hey guys... Just seeing if anybody was planning on going to the Chip Foose show at Year One this weekend in Braselton Ga. We normally draw a HUGE crowd and 300+ cars; but the weather is looking kind nasty this weekend. I'm not sure how the turn-out will be. It would be cool to see some L's at...
  9. chuckdlightning

    2 issues

    Finally got around to changing my plugs the other day. Truck ran great... then started sputtering and I could hear an exhaust leak. No CEL or anything.. I pulled over and one of the hoses (the back one) had popped off the DPFE valve. WHY? Whenever I go WOT it comes off. I mean; I know I can put...
  10. chuckdlightning

    need some tires ASAP

    Anybody got a pair of throw-away/used 295/45's I could get for a reasonable price? Got slashed at a bar last night... Thanks in advance. Please email me @ [email protected] Chuck
  11. chuckdlightning

    wtb 2 294/45/18's

    wtb 2 295/45/18's Some useless, chicken-$h!t F@#$er slashed my two rear tires. (not sure who I pissed off or what I did to deserve that) I'm broke... hook me up with some used ones please....somethin CHEAP!! I can give up to $200-$250. I'm in GA so something in-state would be easiest; but I'm...
  12. chuckdlightning

    Trying to find orig. owner of my L

    What's the best way to go about finding the original owner of your vehicle? I got my truck used form a dealership... you know how that goes; they don't know ANYTING. I got this truck in March of 2007 from Gwinette Place Ford in Georgia. I would really like to know how the truck is tuned. Any...
  13. chuckdlightning

    Snow performance methanol kit

    Anybody running a Snow Performance meth kit? I've came accross a great deal one. Just wondering what kind of gains to expect. Any positive or negative feed back would be cool. Thanks
  14. chuckdlightning

    HOLY CRAP 110 is high!!!

    I like to run about 1/4-1/2 a tank of 110 mixed with 93 every time I do an oil change.. So, after I changed my oil yesterday; I went to the Chevron up the road and 110 is $8.50/gal!!! How much is it where you guys are?
  15. chuckdlightning

    "Trucks" on Spike TV

    I was watching Trucks on the Powerblock this weekend (I hope everyone knows what I'm taking about) and they were at some sport-truck shoot-out thing in VA I think it was. There were TONS of SS454 Chevys, SRT10's, and 1st-gen L's there. I did not see 1 2nd-gen L at the whole place. Anyone else...
  16. chuckdlightning

    WTB stock bed cover

    What's up folks... I'm kinda looking for a stock-style bed cover. If anyone is getting rid of one and can make me a decent deal, let me know. Thanks in advance. [email protected]
  17. chuckdlightning

    Who attended the Year One Experience?

    Hey Folks, I was working at the track (Road Atlanta) this weekend for the Y.O. EXPERIENCE. I saw a few L guys cruizin in. Since I was working the event, I didn't have a chance to take a look at anyone's trucks or talk to anybody. Just curious to see if ya'll had a good time... if you got to go...
  18. chuckdlightning

    Hood Insulation?

    What's up folks.. I haven't had my truck for very long. The paint is far from flawless. BUT, I was able to clean it up and make it look presentable with the Mcquire's paint cleaner then a nice wax... My hood keeps coming back through with oxidation and chalkiness..(i hate black vehicles) I...
  19. chuckdlightning

    Ram Air ?

    What's up everybody... Well, like an idiot, I allowed a friend of mine who was going through some hard times use my truck for 2 days (i have a commuter car also). He brought it back to me filthy and with a busted driver's side fog light. Needless to say i was PISSED! Ya try to help a friend out...
  20. chuckdlightning

    What product to use ??

    Hey Guys, I searched the HOW-TO thread b/c I knew i had seen a detailing your truck post in there... but it did not mention the seats.. What do you use to clean the suede? Any special technique? Thanks.
  21. chuckdlightning

    truck threw 5 codes...cool

    Great...I'm havin a crappy day. My truck threw 5 differnt codes at me. P0135 - heated 02/ heater circuit malf. (Bank 1,Sensor1) P0155 - same as above (bank 2, Sensor 1) P0443 - Evap emission system purge control circuit malfuntion P1409 - EVR control circuit malfunction P1451 - Emissions...
  22. chuckdlightning

    fog light mod

    Hey Guys, I tried searching for this mod, but had no luck. I'm wanting to know how I can get my fogs to automatically come on. What's the use in having automatic h/l's if you have to turn the switch and pull for the fog lights to come on anyway. I saw a thread a long time ago where someone was...
  23. chuckdlightning

    wtb wheels

    Hey guys.. this is kindof an off the wall request, but I just aquired a 29 model a ford that i'm going to be building a rat-rod out of.. I need some 14-16" 5x5.25 bolt pattern wheels. I would prefer 16's, but i'm lookin for anything right now.. cheap and fast. any ideas?? I DON'T CARE WHAT THE...
  24. chuckdlightning

    Squeaky pulleys on cold mornings

    I'm pretty sure that it's my idler pulleys that are making all the noise, but I was just curious if anyone else has had this problem. It's annoying as hell!! They squeak like crazy when the weather is a little chilly, then once the truck gets to like 110* it stops. Any way to fix this??
  25. chuckdlightning

    Crazy Dirtlegs!

    So I pulled into the bank this morning; as I was getting out of my truck i notice an 02-03ish Harley truck hauling a$$ up beside me... I looked at his truck a second (Those are nice looknin trucks) and started into the bank.. He gets out of the truck and IMMEDIATELY says.. "ookkkaay.. let's...

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