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12-01-2007, 08:30 AM
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| Supporting Vendor Paid Member  | December 2007 Gen 1 TOTM – Congratulations Alex "redlightningssf" Bernal! (NLOC #647) December 2007 Gen 1 Truck Of The Month – Congratulations Alex (redlightningssf ) Bernal! (NLOC #647) The stance of Alex's red 93 with the Gen 2 wheels grabs your attention and makes you want to look closer. When you pop the hood, take a deep breath! The engine bay is just sick looking with the huge 871 blower sitting atop his powerplant. Together, Alex has built an awesome truck that looks great and performs!  1. What sparked your interest in the Ford Lightning? Back in 1995 my friend John had a Black Lightning that just looked better than any truck I'd ever seen. I asked him to take me for a ride. That's all it took for me to want one. I sold my 93 Fatboy and bought my red 93.  2. Do you have any interesting stories about previously owned vehicles, before becoming a Lightning owner? My first car back in 1974 was a 69 Mach l. I have had other Mustangs as well. One was an 85 GT I drove for 12 years and had a B&M roots blower. I sold it when I bought my Lightning. I come from a Ford family. Mom drove a 66 Mustang for 30 years. My brother and his son have restored the 66 to a V8 with all the goodies. My brother drives a 66 Ford Fairlane rag top.  3. What modifications have you made to your truck since you have owned it...both show and go? The first thing I did back then was to lower it with springs. Then came the Kenne Bell blower followed by heads and cam. I had to replace the trans to the upgraded 95. I have had other blowers on the truck but none look as impressive as the 871.The paint had to be redone and the leather seats made it easier to clean.  4. Do you have any interesting stories about your Lightning? It always seems to attract attention everywhere I go. I love to see the expression on peoples faces when I pop the hood and they see that 871 hiding underneath.  5. Tell us about yourself, your hobbies, business or work, sports, family, etc. I work as a driving instuctor, so I'm on the road 7 hours a day. Having a work car lets me keep the Lightning garaged. In the past 6 years I have only put 17,000 miles on my Lightning. I played volleyball for like 20 years but after my hip replacement I had to stop playing impact sports.  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 joined back in 2001, I have never been in a car (truck) club before so it seemed like the thing to do at the time. I have made some good friends being a member of NLOC. All the guys here in BALA, and I can't forget the mention the SOCAL guys, are a great bunch of guys. Every time we drive down for the Knotts show we are in for a good time.  7. What suggestions do you have to make the NLOC.net website easier to use and navigate? I too miss spell check. All in all I like the website.  8. Why did you pick your board user name (screen name)? I have a red lightning and I lived in South San Francisco. That's how I became Redlightningssf.  9. What are your plans for future changes to your truck? I need some bigger fuel pumps to be able to run more boost. I have been wanting to do the big drop for a while now. Right now I'm very happy with the way shes running at 370 HP on 5 # of boost. I think I'll take the advice of my friend and fellow Lightning owner Roy (SuperCabL) and just enjoy driving it.  10. Whom would you like to thank for help\donations\support for putting the truck together? I can't forget the thank my brother for helping me cut and fabricate the adaptors for my blower. My other family (BALA) are a great bunch of guys too... Roy, Paul, George, Phil, Jason, the other Alex, gone but not forgotten Jeff Sparkman, Joe, Chester, Don, Robert, and the other new members.  Last edited by madramper; 12-02-2007 at 08:10 AM.. |
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12-02-2007, 09:34 AM
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| S/C 5IVE.4OUR  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Winter Park ,FL
Posts: 739
View this user's gallery iTrader: 19 / 100% | Very Nice L! 
__________________ 6 lb /Ported Heaton/C&L Plenum/FTVB/ K&N/NGK tr6 /E-Fans/Bassini hi-flo cats and catback.428/528 Tuned by JJ@WMS |
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12-02-2007, 12:24 PM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Washington State
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View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100% | Congrats and great looking truck Alex .I too like the stance and the sleeper look by hiding that big 871 under the hood...nice job.
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12-02-2007, 09:05 PM
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| Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Merchantville, NJ
Posts: 3,938
View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%  | Congrats Alex! That 8-71 is freakin awesome under there!!!!
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12-03-2007, 12:22 AM
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| S. STOCK Tuned by Tweecer  Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rosenhayn N.J.
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View this user's gallery iTrader: 5 / 100% | Well deserved, Man that truck is a fine example of engineering. I love the custom hood scoop totally fits the truck. I want one like that. I never realized that truck looked so good. Congrats Totally awesome |
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