November 2007 Gen 1 TOTM - Congratulations to Ross "RLSVT" Lentini! (NLOC #516)

madramper · 10-31-2007, 09:56 PM

November 2007 Gen 1 Truck Of The Month – Congratulations Ross (RLSVT) Lentini ! (NLOC #516)

This truck is another prime example of the performance level one can achieve with a pickup bed! Ross has transformed his white 94 Lightning into a serious contender with single digit time slips! Ross is committed to his family, but found the time to build one heck of a Gen 1!

1. What sparked your interest in the Ford Lightning?

Seeing one for the first time and noticed it was basically a foxbody Mustang wrapped up in a truck shell.

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

I have owned a few Mustangs. One was a 1968 I bought for 200 dollars and sold for 4000 2 months later. Another Mustang I had was a 1965 drag car it had a 1969 Boss 302 motor in it.

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

Where do I start.. The first mod I did was a throttle body and that got the ball rolling. Now it's a carburated 412ci windsor with a C6 transmission. It has an AJE front suspension and runs 9's in the 1/4 mile. As for show, it's kind of ugly right now. It needs some paint work.

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

The day I bought it, I had been looking for one for a while. I test drove a bunch of red and black ones, but I really wanted a white one. I gave up looking and was about to pick up a 93' notchback. The day I was going to get the Mustang, I left work for lunch and went driving past a Lincoln dealer only to find a white Lightning sitting outside the dealer. Next thing I know my boss was asking me why I took a two hour lunch.

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

Well I have two beautiful daughters and a very beautiful and understanding wife. They all help me work on my truck and they come to the dragstrip and cheer me on. I definitely wouldn't be where I am at today if it wasn't for them. I also have good friends that have helped me with my truck, especially my big brother. I'm a plumber by trade. It may sound dumb but it's something I always wanted to do. It pays the bills. As for hobbies, I just got back into hunting and our deer season just started.

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

I have been around since it was a news letter newsletter. I sent in pictures and the cash to become a member. I really haven't been on the site for that long. I never had a computer growing up until I bought my own house. I joined for the community. Makes me feel like I belong to something small and exclusive.

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

Where is spell check? Uploading and posting photos is kind of tough. I'm kind of computer illterate

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

RLSVT, Just something easy. My initals and the SVT.

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

My plans are a full cage and just to try to beat my best time. Oh and run down my bud, LGHTSPD

10. Whom would you like to thank for help\donations\support for putting the truck together?

I want to thank my wife Tiffaney and my two daughters, Lilian and Ava, for supporting me and helping me get the truck together. I also want to thank Ray (LGHTSPD) for always helping me in the garage to get the truck done at the LAST minute

And thanks NLOC for all the close friends you have brought together with this website.

e9tac · 11-01-2007, 12:31 AM

Congrats Ross

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I enjoyed meeting you and seeing that truck of yours run at LFest.

RhinoRacing · 11-01-2007, 01:35 AM

Congrats Ross!

plum360415 · 11-01-2007, 01:50 AM

Ross, nice L, and really nice 1/4 mile times...
Kerry

Skritch · 11-01-2007, 03:58 AM

A GREAT BIG CONGRATS to you Ross !

Scott

REDSVT150 · 11-01-2007, 06:31 AM

Congrats Ross you have done a great job with the truck.

Brad

WickedSVT · 11-01-2007, 11:37 AM

Congrats Ross!!!!!!

EZ SPEED · 11-01-2007, 12:08 PM

Congrats !!

NewbRand · 11-01-2007, 04:42 PM

Congratulations, Ross!

Awesome truck!!!

Randy

captnhowdy · 11-01-2007, 05:08 PM

Nice Truck Ross Congratz

YellowLightning · 11-01-2007, 05:30 PM

Congrats Ross!!!! Def one of my fav trucks!

StruckBy · 11-01-2007, 05:54 PM

alright Ross!!man you did alot of work in a short period of time and made it look great too!!

Congrats buddy!!

EE

LW93Rcode · 11-01-2007, 06:02 PM

Awesome Ross!!! Wickey Wicky Whaaaaat!

lightning_2000 · 11-01-2007, 06:18 PM

very nice.

Scuba-Matt · 11-01-2007, 06:23 PM

Congrats

10-31-2007, 09:56 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%	November 2007 Gen 1 TOTM - Congratulations to Ross "RLSVT" Lentini! (NLOC #516) November 2007 Gen 1 Truck Of The Month – Congratulations Ross (RLSVT) Lentini ! (NLOC #516) This truck is another prime example of the performance level one can achieve with a pickup bed! Ross has transformed his white 94 Lightning into a serious contender with single digit time slips! Ross is committed to his family, but found the time to build one heck of a Gen 1! *1. What sparked your interest in the Ford Lightning?* Seeing one for the first time and noticed it was basically a foxbody Mustang wrapped up in a truck shell. *2. Do you have any interesting stories about previously owned vehicles, before becoming a Lightning owner?* I have owned a few Mustangs. One was a 1968 I bought for 200 dollars and sold for 4000 2 months later. Another Mustang I had was a 1965 drag car it had a 1969 Boss 302 motor in it. *3. What modifications have you made to your truck since you have owned it...both show and go?* Where do I start.. The first mod I did was a throttle body and that got the ball rolling. Now it's a carburated 412ci windsor with a C6 transmission. It has an AJE front suspension and runs 9's in the 1/4 mile. As for show, it's kind of ugly right now. It needs some paint work. *4. Do you have any interesting stories about your Lightning?* The day I bought it, I had been looking for one for a while. I test drove a bunch of red and black ones, but I really wanted a white one. I gave up looking and was about to pick up a 93' notchback. The day I was going to get the Mustang, I left work for lunch and went driving past a Lincoln dealer only to find a white Lightning sitting outside the dealer. Next thing I know my boss was asking me why I took a two hour lunch. *5. Tell us about yourself, your hobbies, business or work, sports, family, etc.* Well I have two beautiful daughters and a very beautiful and understanding wife. They all help me work on my truck and they come to the dragstrip and cheer me on. I definitely wouldn't be where I am at today if it wasn't for them. I also have good friends that have helped me with my truck, especially my big brother. I'm a plumber by trade. It may sound dumb but it's something I always wanted to do. It pays the bills. As for hobbies, I just got back into hunting and our deer season just started. 6. How long have you been a user of the NLOC.net, when did you become an NLOC member, and why did you choose to become a member of NLOC? I have been around since it was a news letter newsletter. I sent in pictures and the cash to become a member. I really haven't been on the site for that long. I never had a computer growing up until I bought my own house. I joined for the community. Makes me feel like I belong to something small and exclusive. *7. What suggestions do you have to make the NLOC.net website easier to use and navigate?* Where is spell check? Uploading and posting photos is kind of tough. I'm kind of computer illterate *8. Why did you pick your board user name (screen name)?* RLSVT, Just something easy. My initals and the SVT. *9. What are your plans for future changes to your truck?* My plans are a full cage and just to try to beat my best time. Oh and run down my bud, LGHTSPD *10. Whom would you like to thank for help\donations\support for putting the truck together?* I want to thank my wife Tiffaney and my two daughters, Lilian and Ava, for supporting me and helping me get the truck together. I also want to thank Ray (LGHTSPD) for always helping me in the garage to get the truck done at the LAST minute And thanks NLOC for all the close friends you have brought together with this website.

11-01-2007, 01:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
plum360415 Mopar and Fords!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canton, IL Posts: 1,993 View this user's gallery iTrader: 5 / 100%	Ross, nice L, and really nice 1/4 mile times... Kerry __________________ Former Gen1 owner..... 1994 #1665 5-sp gen 1 L.... Replacment 97 Cobra #799

11-01-2007, 06:31 AM	#6 (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%	Congrats Ross you have done a great job with the truck. Brad __________________ 2002: 541RWHP/586RWTQ 11.45@122.79 Something even more wicked this way is coming

11-01-2007, 11:37 AM	#7 (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 Ross!!!!!! __________________ 2002 Lightning Silver #2315 of 4726 TOTALED RIP 69 Coronet Superbee (project car) 2005 Mustang GT (wifes) 13.78@ 103 stock

11-01-2007, 06:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
LW93Rcode Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Merchantville, NJ Posts: 3,938 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	Awesome Ross!!! Wickey Wicky Whaaaaat! __________________ Laurence Weiler NLOC #339




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11-01-2007, 12:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
e9tac Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,455 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	Congrats Ross . I enjoyed meeting you and seeing that truck of yours run at LFest.

11-01-2007, 01:35 AM	#3 (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 Ross!

11-01-2007, 03:58 AM	#5 (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%	A GREAT BIG CONGRATS to you Ross ! Scott

11-01-2007, 12:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
EZ SPEED Boost Kills !!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oxford, Alabama Posts: 2,640 View this user's gallery iTrader: 24 / 100%	Congrats !!

11-01-2007, 04:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
NewbRand Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Windsor, CT Posts: 749 View this user's gallery iTrader: 2 / 100%	Congratulations, Ross! Awesome truck!!! Randy

11-01-2007, 05:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
captnhowdy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MARENGO IL Posts: 65 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nice Truck Ross Congratz

11-01-2007, 05:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
YellowLightning Junker to Runner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: south of nawlins Posts: 404 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats Ross!!!! Def one of my fav trucks!

11-01-2007, 05:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
StruckBy Electric Edward Join Date: May 2000 Location: Orlando,FL. Posts: 6,432 View this user's gallery iTrader: 36 / 100%	alright Ross!!man you did alot of work in a short period of time and made it look great too!! Congrats buddy!! EE

11-01-2007, 06:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
lightning_2000 Stroked & Blown Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: McMinnville, Tn Posts: 3,190 View this user's gallery iTrader: 21 / 100%	very nice.

11-01-2007, 06:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Scuba-Matt Boosted by Whipple Paid Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South East Florida Posts: 4,149 NLOC member #: 2117 View this user's gallery iTrader: 15 / 100%	Congrats

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