February 2009 Gen 2 Truck of the Month-Congrats to Jose "jackal" Garcia! (NLOC #1505)

Skritch · 02-02-2009, 07:01 AM

February 2009 Gen 2 Truck Of The Month – Congratulations Jose (jackal) Garcia ! (NLOC #1505)

Jose, along with his Lightning, resides in Berwyn, Illinois. Most all his free time and probably most of his money are devoted to his truck, being single. As the pictures illustrate, Jose lavishes much of his free time on his Lightning keeping it looking “as new” while improving the performance Ford injected into the SVT truck from the factory. Have a read and a look at the personalization of yet another of the NLOC Lightning faithful.

1. What sparked your interest in the Ford Lightning?

At first I did not know what a Lightning was or what was special about them but I saw a few driving on the streets and fell in love with them right away.

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

Not really, the Lightning is my first performance-oriented vehicle.

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

Shaker hood painted flat black in a ‘69 Boss Mustang design, A pillar gauges, Avic F90BT head unit, 20x10 Boyd Coddington smoothie II's with 295-45/20 Continental UHP's, Pace Edwards bedlocker tonneau cover, billet door sills and billet pedals, Cervini's tailgate wing, Bedrug, HD upper grill, and a full Hotchkiss TVS lowering kit. I have a Flowmaster catback on the truck right now but I have a Bassani SS catback and catted midpipes ready to go when the weather gets better.

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

Everywhere I drive it there are people pointing and staring at the truck, from little boys and girls to older guys, and I like to think that it brings a smile to their faces when they see it.

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

As far as hobbies go not many. The main one is to wrench, wash, clean my truck, and polishing those Boyd wheels takes most of the time but I enjoy it.

Work: I am a supervisor at an oil refinery, not much to say there just that it burned down last month and we are in the rebuilding process right now

Sports: love football and soccer, but I live and breathe Baseball GO CUBS !

Family: I am single, just got a brand new GF last week. Fortunately I still have my Mom and Dad, two younger brothers and an older sister; the mother of my Godson Zachary.

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 on NLOC since March 2004, and I choose to become a member for the wealth of knowledge and the great people.

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

The mobile version of the site is not very good, that is why I almost missed on the TOTM opportunity. I can't check PM on my mobile device.

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

This might sound dumb but I am a big Bruce Willis fan and my favorite movie is the Jackal. I have used it in every website I register to.

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

I will start putting more money in the engine, I also have the Bassani mid pipes and catback to install, and I am working on getting the parts to do the Expy console mod.

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

Everybody at NLOC, especially to Andre, RIDE THE, 5point4, RaleighsL, and the whole ILLNESS gang !

Congratulations to Jose Garcia and his 2001 Red Ford Lightning for Gen 2 Truck of the Month, February 2009 !

REDSVT150 · 02-02-2009, 06:47 PM

Congrats on TOTM. Very nice looking Lightning.

lokilightning · 02-02-2009, 08:17 PM

Congrats on TTOM. That is a beautiful truck you have there.

five0drw · 02-04-2009, 02:48 PM

luv the shaker.. nice clean set up. congrates.

Andre · 02-05-2009, 07:51 AM

Congrats José !!!

Your truck looks great!
Love the pictures!

Very shiny and fantastic details on your Lightning!!!

Hope to meet you one day in person!

Thank you for all the magazines and pictures you sent me!

All the best,

André

SBL03 · 02-05-2009, 02:23 PM

Congrats on being selected as TOTM. Well deserved!

jackal · 02-05-2009, 08:13 PM

thanks guys

Scuba-Matt · 02-11-2009, 08:22 AM

Congrats

scampismith · 02-20-2009, 10:18 AM

Congrats very nice looking truck, have fun and be safe

George

Chitown Willie · 02-20-2009, 06:54 PM

Looks great!
Hope to see it in person at the NMRA NMCA Superbowl

wigginwilly00 · 02-22-2009, 09:42 PM

Jose, congrats man. Definately one of my favorite red L's..

flassh · 02-22-2009, 11:31 PM

Congrats Jose, I like all the mods, they are very tastefully done with nothing over the top like some people do with the J.C. Whitney Catalog (Smile). And thanks to the Moderator for asking the informative questions, the answers add a nice touch to the pictures provided.

RhinoRacing · 02-25-2009, 10:58 PM

Congrats Sweet Truck!

scott sanderson · 02-26-2009, 02:26 AM

Sweet truck,congrats

Bird_Jenkins8 · 02-26-2009, 09:40 PM

Good lookn truck...........congrats

02-02-2009, 07:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Skritch Moderator Paid Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The socialist kingdom of Washington State Posts: 4,460 NLOC member #: 1461 View this user's gallery iTrader: 6 / 100%	February 2009 Gen 2 Truck of the Month-Congrats to Jose "jackal" Garcia! (NLOC #1505) February 2009 Gen 2 Truck Of The Month – Congratulations Jose (jackal) Garcia ! (NLOC #1505) Jose, along with his Lightning, resides in Berwyn, Illinois. Most all his free time and probably most of his money are devoted to his truck, being single. As the pictures illustrate, Jose lavishes much of his free time on his Lightning keeping it looking “as new” while improving the performance Ford injected into the SVT truck from the factory. Have a read and a look at the personalization of yet another of the NLOC Lightning faithful. *1. What sparked your interest in the Ford Lightning?* At first I did not know what a Lightning was or what was special about them but I saw a few driving on the streets and fell in love with them right away. *2. Do you have any interesting stories about previously owned vehicles, before becoming a Lightning owner?* Not really, the Lightning is my first performance-oriented vehicle. *3. What modifications have you made to your truck since you have owned it...both show and go?* Shaker hood painted flat black in a ‘69 Boss Mustang design, A pillar gauges, Avic F90BT head unit, 20x10 Boyd Coddington smoothie II's with 295-45/20 Continental UHP's, Pace Edwards bedlocker tonneau cover, billet door sills and billet pedals, Cervini's tailgate wing, Bedrug, HD upper grill, and a full Hotchkiss TVS lowering kit. I have a Flowmaster catback on the truck right now but I have a Bassani SS catback and catted midpipes ready to go when the weather gets better. *4. Do you have any interesting stories about your Lightning?* Everywhere I drive it there are people pointing and staring at the truck, from little boys and girls to older guys, and I like to think that it brings a smile to their faces when they see it. *5. Tell us about yourself, your hobbies, business or work, sports, family, etc.* As far as hobbies go not many. The main one is to wrench, wash, clean my truck, and polishing those Boyd wheels takes most of the time but I enjoy it. Work: I am a supervisor at an oil refinery, not much to say there just that it burned down last month and we are in the rebuilding process right now Sports: love football and soccer, but I live and breathe Baseball GO CUBS ! Family: I am single, just got a brand new GF last week. Fortunately I still have my Mom and Dad, two younger brothers and an older sister; the mother of my Godson Zachary. 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 on NLOC since March 2004, and I choose to become a member for the wealth of knowledge and the great people. *7. What suggestions do you have to make the NLOC.net website easier to use and navigate?* The mobile version of the site is not very good, that is why I almost missed on the TOTM opportunity. I can't check PM on my mobile device. *8. Why did you pick your board user name (screen name)?* This might sound dumb but I am a big Bruce Willis fan and my favorite movie is the Jackal. I have used it in every website I register to. *9. What are your plans for future changes to your truck?* I will start putting more money in the engine, I also have the Bassani mid pipes and catback to install, and I am working on getting the parts to do the Expy console mod. *10. Whom would you like to thank for help\donations\support for putting the truck together?* Everybody at NLOC, especially to Andre, RIDE THE, 5point4, RaleighsL, and the whole ILLNESS gang ! Congratulations to Jose Garcia and his 2001 Red Ford Lightning for Gen 2 Truck of the Month, February 2009 ! Last edited by Skritch; 04-02-2009 at 06:20 AM..

02-02-2009, 06:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
REDSVT150 MADMAN Paid Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 5,849 NLOC member #: 1291 View this user's gallery iTrader: 42 / 100%	Congrats on TOTM. Very nice looking Lightning. __________________ 2002: 541RWHP/586RWTQ 11.45@122.79 Something even more wicked this way is coming

02-11-2009, 08:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Scuba-Matt Boosted by Whipple Paid Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South East Florida Posts: 4,105 NLOC member #: 2117 View this user's gallery iTrader: 15 / 100%	Congrats __________________ ...........04 DSG, Built 9/02/03 #53/3781........... ............Tuned by JDM, 10.42 @129.72............. ......2007 Moroso Truck Series Champion......

02-26-2009, 09:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bird_Jenkins8 The Demon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 13 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Good lookn truck...........congrats __________________ 2001 Built Red Lightning - FOR SALE 463 rwhp/551 rwtq HOOK'EM HORNS

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02-02-2009, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
lokilightning AUTOBOTS...Roll Out Paid Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between cajuns & coonasses Posts: 406 NLOC member #: 2671 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats on TTOM. That is a beautiful truck you have there.

02-04-2009, 02:48 PM	#4 (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%	luv the shaker.. nice clean set up. congrates.

02-05-2009, 07:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Andre euro Lightning Paid Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hannover/Germany Posts: 599 NLOC member #: 1863 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	Congrats José !!! Your truck looks great! Love the pictures! Very shiny and fantastic details on your Lightning!!! Hope to meet you one day in person! Thank you for all the magazines and pictures you sent me! All the best, André

02-05-2009, 02:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
SBL03 Gunship Mechanic Paid Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ft. Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 432 NLOC member #: 2391 View this user's gallery iTrader: 3 / 100%	Congrats on being selected as TOTM. Well deserved!

02-05-2009, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
jackal Megan Fox FTW. Paid Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Berwyn IL. Posts: 1,263 NLOC member #: 1505 View this user's gallery iTrader: 3 / 100%	thanks guys

02-20-2009, 10:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
scampismith NLOC #542 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orrington,Maine USA Posts: 1,018 View this user's gallery iTrader: 1 / 100%	Congrats very nice looking truck, have fun and be safe George

02-20-2009, 06:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chitown Willie Crash Test Dummy Paid Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,757 NLOC member #: 1359 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	Looks great! Hope to see it in person at the NMRA NMCA Superbowl

02-22-2009, 09:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
wigginwilly00 Built Block Coming Soon! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, TX... Posts: 460 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Jose, congrats man. Definately one of my favorite red L's..

02-22-2009, 11:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
flassh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 6 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats Jose, I like all the mods, they are very tastefully done with nothing over the top like some people do with the J.C. Whitney Catalog (Smile). And thanks to the Moderator for asking the informative questions, the answers add a nice touch to the pictures provided.

02-25-2009, 10:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
RhinoRacing Team Vortech Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Raymore MO Posts: 2,586 NLOC member #: 387 View this user's gallery iTrader: 7 / 100%	Congrats Sweet Truck!

02-26-2009, 02:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
scott sanderson Registered User Paid Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: palmer,alaska Posts: 461 NLOC member #: 1310 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	Sweet truck,congrats