New to the game...

[MurderedOutSVT]

Interesting mods, and good luck, sounds like a fun chore to do.

#BlackRaptorsMatter

 

[CoronaRaptor]

My current scheme is to keep buckets, modify an f150 center seat to accommodate rear vents and electrical out lets, switch to a column shifter (easier said than done I know), And relocate switch panel to headliner or somewhere else, the make an aluminum panel for center hump to protect duct/wires.

Gonna need a grill, right headlight, prob both fenders, I do have the filler panel, but its in two pieces so it will get plastic welded back together.

I am really torn between stock fenders and something else, so no answer there yet...

There was a guy selling both front tuxedo black fenders on here, just a couple weeks ago, check the garage sale section, he might still have them?

 

[MetalMadScience]

I tried to reach out, no word yet...

 

[smurfslayer]

In for the progress on this one.

Profound thanks for rescuing this Rap.

 

[raptr1]

Welcome! I too bought a “wrecked” 2013 tuxedo black raptor. A trip or two to ford and some stuff from CL and eBay and the truck passed inspection no problem. Was amazed to see it got “salvaged” when all I did was unbolt a few items and bolted the new items back in….. kinda felt like legos.

 

[Blu Bug]

Switching to column shift? Are you going to add paddles for manual shift mode?

 

[MetalMadScience]

Paddles would be ideal, but have a few ideas if it proves too problematic.

 

[MetalMadScience]

So... after looking for OEM grille, I have now begun toying with the notion of making an aluminum replacement, I’ll prob throw some pics up once I get some ideas on paper, until then here is another grill that I have been playing with as proof that I may not be as crazy as I sound!

 

[MetalMadScience]

What is the consensus on fiberwerx oem style fenders? Worth it or not? Currently leaning that direction to get this project inching forward.

 

[MetalMadScience]

Figured I would drop an update if anybody was curious…
Ordered a bunch of parts, got frame straight, got it aligned and slapped new tires on it.
Still need to get airbag stuff sorted and a little bit of paint and body work.

BUT, i have taken it out a bit, I absolutely love this thing!