October 2006 Gen 1 TOTM - Congratulations to Ray "LGHTSPD" Johnson (NLOC#68)

madramper · 09-30-2006, 07:08 PM

...October 2006 Gen 1 Truck Of The Month – Congratulations Ray (LGHTSPD) Johnson! (NLOC #68)

Ray has one sweet ride with his turbocharged and stroked 94 Lightning! His truck is super clean and is a prime example of what a well engineered machine can do. His power packed combo is knocking on the 9 second door with a best time to date of 10.00 @ 139mph!

1. What sparked your interest in the Ford Lightning?

I have always loved trucks and I hate to admit it, but the Chevy SS was the first performance truck to catch my eye. It just so happened my younger cousin bought me a magazine one day comparing the Lightning and Chevy. I went from not even knowing the Lightning existed to "I gotta have one"!

2. Do you have any interesting stories about previously owned vehicles, before becoming a Lightning owner?

I had a few hot rod Chevy Nova's when I was younger, but I seemed to get myself into a lot of trouble. I decided to try and stay out of trouble so I built a 4x4 and enjoyed slinging some mud around with a couple of friends who already had trucks. Unfortunately there was no getting around tickets...I ended up with everything except speeding tickets. At that point in time I decided I was going to buy and build a fast pickup truck.....I wanted the best of both worlds.

3. What modifications have you made to your truck since you have owned it...both show and go?

I have done many different modifications over the years, but my current setup is by far the best.
410ci stroker motor with a PT-88 turbo from Dave Pickrel with a TSI built C6 and 3.73 in the rear.

4. Do you have any interesting stories about your Lightning?

The day I bought my truck. It was a Saturday before the long 4th of July weekend in 95. Signed all the papers and was proudly driving it off the show room floor when the truck stalled half way out the door and wouldn't stay running. I ended up having to leave it and pick it up on Tuesday. Longest weekend of my life.

5. Tell us about yourself, your hobbies, business or work, sports, family, etc.

I'm 37, and married to my wife Jennifer. We have 2 dogs, a bird, and 2 horses, which is my wife's hobby and the reason why she lets me get away with my truck (lol). As for work, I own a small Heating and Cooling business in the western suburbs of Chicago and I'm a third generation tin man.

6. How long have you been a user of the NLOC.net and when did you become an NLOC member?

Since 97

7. What suggestions do you have to make the NLOC.net website easier to use and navigate?

None, I have always found it and the members very helpful.

8. Why did you pick your board user name (screen name)?

LGHTSPD is my personal license plate that my wife came up with back in 98. Not Lightning Speed but Light Speed!!.

9. What are your plans for future changes to your truck?

I really don't have any plans but to try and get this current setup to run a solid 9 second pass and just enjoy the truck.

10. This is where you link favorite websites, your website, family pictures and add any other comments.

I would like to thank this site. With this site I have gotten a ton of information and made many new friends along the way.

Blue Oval Forever · 09-30-2006, 07:48 PM

Chip this is a bit early.

Ray, Congrats you deserve it. You had to bust you azz @ WFC and L-Fest to repair that broken header and still always made it back to the line

REDSVT150 · 09-30-2006, 08:08 PM

Ray, congrats on the recognition. You have one nice truck.

Brad

madramper · 09-30-2006, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Oval Forever

Chip this is a bit early.

I'm out of town. I had to put it up while I had the chance. Its only a few hours early anyway.

Blue Oval Forever · 09-30-2006, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madramper

I'm out of town. I had to put it up while I had the chance. Its only a few hours early anyway.

Maybe on the east coast.

Brian Baskin · 09-30-2006, 09:33 PM

Congrats Ray!

BTW, what front bumper is that?

Blue Oval Forever · 09-30-2006, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Baskin

Congrats Ray!

BTW, what front bumper is that?

Brian it is a fiberglass bumper. The trim is from a Power Stroke diesel.

Tenacfan · 10-01-2006, 12:18 AM

Congrats Ray,

Hope to pick up my new (to me) 93 this week, found it here on the board. What hood do you have metal/glass? Nice looking truck.

jj

RhinoRacing · 10-01-2006, 01:41 AM

Congrats Ray!

EZ SPEED · 10-01-2006, 11:39 AM

Congrats !!!

Skritch · 10-01-2006, 03:44 PM

Ray, congratulations on a VERY FINE example of the Gen 1 Lightning ! Truly a WELL prepared truck. Was great to see it and you at L Fest 4.

Scott

WickedSVT · 10-02-2006, 11:21 AM

Congrats Ray, you got one clean, bada$$ truck.

Chris

five0drw · 10-02-2006, 12:39 PM

Truck rocks congrats Ray....

AlotOjunk · 10-02-2006, 12:40 PM

congrats Ray, nice truck.
& a real nice guy too, thanks for all the info.

Josh

cultfreak69 · 10-02-2006, 12:44 PM

woo hoo! Really nice truck, and nicer guy! very desrving of this. Hopefully he will get that 9 second pass soon!

09-30-2006, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
madramper Supporting Vendor Paid Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alloway, NJ Posts: 11,493 NLOC member #: 937 View this user's gallery iTrader: 43 / 100%	October 2006 Gen 1 TOTM - Congratulations to Ray "LGHTSPD" Johnson (NLOC#68) ...October 2006 Gen 1 Truck Of The Month – Congratulations Ray (LGHTSPD) Johnson! (NLOC #68) Ray has one sweet ride with his turbocharged and stroked 94 Lightning! His truck is super clean and is a prime example of what a well engineered machine can do. His power packed combo is knocking on the 9 second door with a best time to date of 10.00 @ 139mph! *1. What sparked your interest in the Ford Lightning?* I have always loved trucks and I hate to admit it, but the Chevy SS was the first performance truck to catch my eye. It just so happened my younger cousin bought me a magazine one day comparing the Lightning and Chevy. I went from not even knowing the Lightning existed to "I gotta have one"! *2. Do you have any interesting stories about previously owned vehicles, before becoming a Lightning owner?* I had a few hot rod Chevy Nova's when I was younger, but I seemed to get myself into a lot of trouble. I decided to try and stay out of trouble so I built a 4x4 and enjoyed slinging some mud around with a couple of friends who already had trucks. Unfortunately there was no getting around tickets...I ended up with everything except speeding tickets. At that point in time I decided I was going to buy and build a fast pickup truck.....I wanted the best of both worlds. *3. What modifications have you made to your truck since you have owned it...both show and go?* I have done many different modifications over the years, but my current setup is by far the best. 410ci stroker motor with a PT-88 turbo from Dave Pickrel with a TSI built C6 and 3.73 in the rear. *4. Do you have any interesting stories about your Lightning?* The day I bought my truck. It was a Saturday before the long 4th of July weekend in 95. Signed all the papers and was proudly driving it off the show room floor when the truck stalled half way out the door and wouldn't stay running. I ended up having to leave it and pick it up on Tuesday. Longest weekend of my life. *5. Tell us about yourself, your hobbies, business or work, sports, family, etc.* I'm 37, and married to my wife Jennifer. We have 2 dogs, a bird, and 2 horses, which is my wife's hobby and the reason why she lets me get away with my truck (lol). As for work, I own a small Heating and Cooling business in the western suburbs of Chicago and I'm a third generation tin man. 6. How long have you been a user of the NLOC.net and when did you become an NLOC member? Since 97 *7. What suggestions do you have to make the NLOC.net website easier to use and navigate?* None, I have always found it and the members very helpful. *8. Why did you pick your board user name (screen name)?* LGHTSPD is my personal license plate that my wife came up with back in 98. Not Lightning Speed but Light Speed!!. *9. What are your plans for future changes to your truck?* I really don't have any plans but to try and get this current setup to run a solid 9 second pass and just enjoy the truck. *10. This is where you link favorite websites, your website, family pictures and add any other comments.* I would like to thank this site. With this site I have gotten a ton of information and made many new friends along the way.

10-01-2006, 11:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
EZ SPEED Boost Kills !!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oxford, Alabama Posts: 2,640 View this user's gallery iTrader: 24 / 100%	Congrats !!! __________________ SOLD - 2003 Lightning # 1180 SOLD - 1993 Lightning # 5173 2005 Pontiac GTO 2004 Mustang Mach1 2004 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 CrewCab Diesel

10-02-2006, 11:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
WickedSVT I Yem Sofa King Wetadid Paid Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 2,390 NLOC member #: 2102 View this user's gallery iTrader: 2 / 100%	Congrats Ray, you got one clean, bada$$ truck. Chris __________________ 2002 Lightning Silver #2315 of 4726 TOTALED RIP 69 Coronet Superbee (project car) 2005 Mustang GT (wifes) 13.78@ 103 stock

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09-30-2006, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blue Oval Forever Gen 1 Salvage Yard Owner Paid Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Gretna,Louisiana U.S. Posts: 12,304 NLOC member #: 500 View this user's gallery iTrader: 50 / 100%	Chip this is a bit early. Ray, Congrats you deserve it. You had to bust you azz @ WFC and L-Fest to repair that broken header and still always made it back to the line

09-30-2006, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
REDSVT150 MADMAN Paid Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 5,865 NLOC member #: 1291 View this user's gallery iTrader: 42 / 100%	Ray, congrats on the recognition. You have one nice truck. Brad

09-30-2006, 09:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Brian Baskin Rikutsu-poi Paid Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Harford County, MD Posts: 8,021 NLOC member #: 658 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	Congrats Ray! BTW, what front bumper is that?

10-01-2006, 12:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tenacfan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Warner Robins GA Posts: 132 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats Ray, Hope to pick up my new (to me) 93 this week, found it here on the board. What hood do you have metal/glass? Nice looking truck. jj

10-01-2006, 01:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
RhinoRacing Team Vortech Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Raymore MO Posts: 2,588 NLOC member #: 387 View this user's gallery iTrader: 7 / 100%	Congrats Ray!

10-01-2006, 03:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
Skritch Moderator Paid Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The socialist kingdom of Washington State Posts: 4,507 NLOC member #: 1461 View this user's gallery iTrader: 6 / 100%	Ray, congratulations on a VERY FINE example of the Gen 1 Lightning ! Truly a WELL prepared truck. Was great to see it and you at L Fest 4. Scott

10-02-2006, 12:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
five0drw Moderator Paid Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,410 NLOC member #: 354 View this user's gallery iTrader: 3 / 100%	Truck rocks congrats Ray....

10-02-2006, 12:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
AlotOjunk Sprayin it till its dead Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hammond, In. Posts: 351 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	congrats Ray, nice truck. & a real nice guy too, thanks for all the info. Josh

10-02-2006, 12:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
cultfreak69 wrecking Ed's garage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 5,780 View this user's gallery iTrader: 7 / 100%	woo hoo! Really nice truck, and nicer guy! very desrving of this. Hopefully he will get that 9 second pass soon!