August 2008 Gen 1 Truck Of The Month–Congratulations Matt "Blurry94" Cass(NLOC# 1152)

e9tac · 08-01-2008, 12:27 PM

August 2008 Gen 1 Truck Of The Month – Congratulations Matt "Blurry94" Cass (NLOC# 1152).

This month's Gen 1 TOTM features a very nice white '94. Matt’s truck is the recipe many L owners look for in their trucks…a clean looking truck that not only looks good, but is fast too. Thanks for your contributions to the club Matt and congrats for being Augusts’ Truck of The Month!

1. What sparked your interest in the Ford Lightning?

Most of the vehicles I’ve owned have been trucks and when the GEN 1’s rolled out, I knew I had to have one. I eventually purchased a '94, from my brother, in '97 with 23k miles on it.

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

My dad just purchased a brand new F-350 Powerstroke and said he wanted me take it down the track. Well, I did, a few times, and the rear tires have never been the same. I could've put it in 4wd to get a better launch, but he was afraid it would brake something so each run was alot like the pic below.

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

My list of modifications:
Pickrel Performance Vortech SQ w/ PSD intercooler Circle D billet converter w/2800 stall
Pickrel Performance headers and exhaust
FMS MA kit w/ Pro-M Universal MAF in a blow-thru application
42lb injectors
PSD trans cooler
B&M deep pan
Rancho Bars
Eaton LSD

I’ve installed all of the parts and do my own tuning with SCT advantage software and datalog with EASE Diagnostics. For show, I’ve installed a PSD front bumper and a vinyl bed cover.

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

I have quite a few actually. The stories I have from driving, racing, showing and wrenching on this truck have made owning this it an awesome experience. However, the day I loaded 17 cases of beer had to be one that does stick out. I work at a brewery, part time, and I picked up some free beer for me and two other coworkers. I drove about 10mph below the speed limit and took it nice and easy around the corners. I don't think I've ever been that gentle on my L.

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

I’m a former Marine of 6 years, and work for the Army Corps of Engineers at a hydro-generation plant here in northwest Georgia. I also work for Anheuser-Busch on some weekends and holidays, as an electrician. My wife and I (Heather) have two kids; our daughter is 9 and our son is 5, and we’re expecting another in November.

Matt and his children

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 became a member in Jan of ’03.

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

Not a thing, this site is great!

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

I think the below picture says it all...when the truck is moving everything else is a blur, hence Blurry94.

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

I have a set of GEN 1 wheels that have been widened and I’ll wrap them in some M&H drag radials here soon. Otherwise, I have no immediate plans for future changes, unless something catastrophic happens to it.

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

I’d like to thank Dave Pickrel for building some of the finest go fast goodies these trucks have ever seen. And also the folks at SCT for helping me work through the transmission bugs associated with the FMS kit; their customer service and support have been excellent.

Congratulations to Matt Cass and his 1994 White Gen 1 Truck of the Month, August 2008!

RhinoRacing · 08-01-2008, 11:30 PM

Congrats Man! Well deserved and thanks for the help over the years

WickedSVT · 08-02-2008, 10:57 AM

Congrats.

SLVRLTNG · 08-03-2008, 10:10 AM

Congrats, I really like the White Gen 1's

sstock · 08-03-2008, 10:20 AM

Killer truck Matt!

Enjoyed having you around all these years and thanks for all the contributions you have made on the nloc.

giddyup · 08-04-2008, 12:54 AM

congrats matt!

MaxPower · 08-04-2008, 08:22 AM

BEAUTIFUL Gen 1!!! Incredibly clean! Nice job!!!

RED93#3324 · 08-04-2008, 10:39 PM

Congrats!

Chuck

NewbRand · 08-05-2008, 07:45 AM

Awesome Truck, Matt !!!! Congrats!

Randy

huffentuff95 · 08-05-2008, 03:54 PM

Nice truck, looks like another well deserved GEN 1 with a story behind it for TOTM .. WAY to GO Matt!!! Man I can't wait to feel that Vortech power again~~~

scott sanderson · 08-07-2008, 03:14 AM

Good choice in color.

Jamie R · 08-10-2008, 06:29 PM

Congrats fellow Ga. brother!! That is a nice looking '94 and we need to see some pics of the M&H Dr's on the widen wheels. Better yet I might just need to drive up there one weekend so I can see those tires and wheels in person!

Jamie R.
'93 Vortech'ed Lightning

five0drw · 08-12-2008, 09:33 AM

What can i say that has not already been said .. clean set up.. very nice congrates.

Scuba-Matt · 08-16-2008, 07:02 PM

Congrats

Blurry94 · 08-18-2008, 09:37 PM

Thanks guys. It's been a pleasure to be a part of the GEN 1 community!

08-01-2008, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
e9tac Moderator Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,157 NLOC member #: 1441 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	August 2008 Gen 1 Truck Of The Month–Congratulations Matt "Blurry94" Cass(NLOC# 1152) August 2008 Gen 1 Truck Of The Month – Congratulations Matt "Blurry94" Cass (NLOC# 1152). This month's Gen 1 TOTM features a very nice white '94. Matt’s truck is the recipe many L owners look for in their trucks…a clean looking truck that not only looks good, but is fast too. Thanks for your contributions to the club Matt and congrats for being Augusts’ Truck of The Month! *1. What sparked your interest in the Ford Lightning?* Most of the vehicles I’ve owned have been trucks and when the GEN 1’s rolled out, I knew I had to have one. I eventually purchased a '94, from my brother, in '97 with 23k miles on it. *2. Do you have any interesting stories about previously owned vehicles, before becoming a Lightning owner?* My dad just purchased a brand new F-350 Powerstroke and said he wanted me take it down the track. Well, I did, a few times, and the rear tires have never been the same. I could've put it in 4wd to get a better launch, but he was afraid it would brake something so each run was alot like the pic below. *3. What modifications have you made to your truck since you have owned it...both show and go?* My list of modifications: Pickrel Performance Vortech SQ w/ PSD intercooler Circle D billet converter w/2800 stall Pickrel Performance headers and exhaust FMS MA kit w/ Pro-M Universal MAF in a blow-thru application 42lb injectors PSD trans cooler B&M deep pan Rancho Bars Eaton LSD I’ve installed all of the parts and do my own tuning with SCT advantage software and datalog with EASE Diagnostics. For show, I’ve installed a PSD front bumper and a vinyl bed cover. *4. Do you have any interesting stories about your Lightning?* I have quite a few actually. The stories I have from driving, racing, showing and wrenching on this truck have made owning this it an awesome experience. However, the day I loaded 17 cases of beer had to be one that does stick out. I work at a brewery, part time, and I picked up some free beer for me and two other coworkers. I drove about 10mph below the speed limit and took it nice and easy around the corners. I don't think I've ever been that gentle on my L. *5. Tell us about yourself, your hobbies, business or work, sports, family, etc.* I’m a former Marine of 6 years, and work for the Army Corps of Engineers at a hydro-generation plant here in northwest Georgia. I also work for Anheuser-Busch on some weekends and holidays, as an electrician. My wife and I (Heather) have two kids; our daughter is 9 and our son is 5, and we’re expecting another in November. Matt and his children 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 became a member in Jan of ’03. *7. What suggestions do you have to make the NLOC.net website easier to use and navigate?* Not a thing, this site is great! *8. Why did you pick your board user name (screen name)?* I think the below picture says it all...when the truck is moving everything else is a blur, hence Blurry94. *9. What are your plans for future changes to your truck?* I have a set of GEN 1 wheels that have been widened and I’ll wrap them in some M&H drag radials here soon. Otherwise, I have no immediate plans for future changes, unless something catastrophic happens to it. *10. This is where you link favorite websites, your website, family pictures and add any other comments.* I’d like to thank Dave Pickrel for building some of the finest go fast goodies these trucks have ever seen. And also the folks at SCT for helping me work through the transmission bugs associated with the FMS kit; their customer service and support have been excellent. Congratulations to Matt Cass and his 1994 White Gen 1 Truck of the Month, August 2008! Last edited by Skritch; 10-28-2008 at 03:55 AM.

08-01-2008, 11:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
RhinoRacing Team Vortech Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Raymore MO Posts: 2,322 NLOC member #: 387 View this user's gallery iTrader: 7 / 100%	Congrats Man! Well deserved and thanks for the help over the years __________________ http://www.nloc.net/vbforum/truck-mo...loc-387-a.html Shawn NLOC #387 White 94 #2703 462.4hp & 559.3tq Tuned by SS TwEECer

08-02-2008, 10:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
WickedSVT I Yem Sofa King Wetadid Paid Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 2,252 NLOC member #: 2102 View this user's gallery iTrader: 2 / 100%	Congrats. __________________ 2002 Lightning Silver #2315 of 4726 TOTALED RIP 69 Coronet Superbee (project car) 2005 Mustang GT (wifes) 13.78@ 103 stock

08-04-2008, 08:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
MaxPower Built User Paid Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,810 NLOC member #: 2122 View this user's gallery iTrader: 8 / 100%	BEAUTIFUL Gen 1!!! Incredibly clean! Nice job!!! __________________ REBUILT! Stage II Heads/Cams, 8# Lower, Stiegemeier Stage III Ported/Polished Eaton & Plenum Featured on Gateway Raceway! Video!

08-04-2008, 10:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
RED93#3324 Chuck Green Paid Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Marrero, Louisiana Posts: 3,518 NLOC member #: 1790 View this user's gallery iTrader: 14 / 100%	Congrats! Chuck __________________ Red '93 #3324 R.I.P. @ 201,000 miles (2-25-07) Best Time: 13.94 @ 99.25 New 357ci coming soon!




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08-03-2008, 10:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
SLVRLTNG Support our troops Paid Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Redmond, Wa Posts: 5,727 NLOC member #: 714 View this user's gallery iTrader: 6 / 100%	Congrats, I really like the White Gen 1's

08-03-2008, 10:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
sstock Student of Horsepower #2 Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Washington State Posts: 9,822 NLOC member #: 343 View this user's gallery iTrader: 14 / 100%	Killer truck Matt! Enjoyed having you around all these years and thanks for all the contributions you have made on the nloc.

08-04-2008, 12:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
giddyup Registered User Paid Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lousyana Posts: 2,997 NLOC member #: 2230 View this user's gallery iTrader: 14 / 100%	congrats matt!

08-05-2008, 07:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
NewbRand Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Windsor, CT Posts: 750 View this user's gallery iTrader: 2 / 100%	Awesome Truck, Matt !!!! Congrats! Randy

08-05-2008, 03:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
huffentuff95 S. STOCK Tuned by Tweecer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rosenhayn N.J. Posts: 6,444 View this user's gallery iTrader: 5 / 100%	Nice truck, looks like another well deserved GEN 1 with a story behind it for TOTM .. WAY to GO Matt!!! Man I can't wait to feel that Vortech power again~~~

08-07-2008, 03:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
scott sanderson Registered User Paid Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: palmer,alaska Posts: 391 NLOC member #: 1310 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	Good choice in color.

08-10-2008, 06:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jamie R Registered User Paid Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Moultrie, Ga. Posts: 139 NLOC member #: 1416 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats fellow Ga. brother!! That is a nice looking '94 and we need to see some pics of the M&H Dr's on the widen wheels. Better yet I might just need to drive up there one weekend so I can see those tires and wheels in person! Jamie R. '93 Vortech'ed Lightning

08-12-2008, 09:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
five0drw Moderator Paid Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,310 NLOC member #: 354 View this user's gallery iTrader: 3 / 100%	What can i say that has not already been said .. clean set up.. very nice congrates.

08-16-2008, 07:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Scuba-Matt Boosted by Whipple Paid Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South East Florida Posts: 3,379 NLOC member #: 2117 View this user's gallery iTrader: 15 / 100%	Congrats

08-18-2008, 09:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
Blurry94 Matt C. Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calhoun Georgia Posts: 2,072 NLOC member #: 1152 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks guys. It's been a pleasure to be a part of the GEN 1 community! __________________ Supercharged, Intercooled and SCT/PRP tuned!

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