August 2009 Gen 1 Truck Of The Month–Congrats Charles "Serious93L" Wells (NLOC#2699)

e9tac · 08-01-2009, 01:06 PM

August 2009 Gen 1 Truck Of The Month – Congratulations Charles "Serious93L" Wells (NLOC# 2699).

This month's Gen 1 TOTM hails from "Hotlanta." When you see Charles' truck you can't help but noticed the glossy paint and the lowered clean look...it just pops. Charles spent countless hours getting his truck to look the way it does today and it sure has paid off. Thanks for being a part of the Lightning community.

Read on to learn more about Charles' truck and join in congratulating Serious93L and his Lightning on being August's Truck of the Month!

1. What sparked your interest in the Ford Lightning?

I've always loved the body/shape of the '92-'96 F150. A friend from high school had a clean red '95 Lightning that I always saw passing me on the way to class. I fell in love with them then.

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

I've owned/built 4 mustangs and a Ford Probe. Shortly after my last mustang build ('87 LX Coupe w/306), I came across a trade for the truck I own now, a '93 SVT Lightning. Sadly enough, it was in rough shape but just seeing a Gen 1 in person brought back high school memories of me seeing that red 95 muscle pass my '93 Ford Probe, 4 banger slushbox. I just had to have it.

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

The truck is a '93 and when I took ownership of it, Ford's lack of clearcoat started showing to say the least. The body was pretty straight but I just couldn't get it to shine even with my high speed buffing skills. 3 weeks later I dropped the truck off with my buddy Scott at the Dent Wizard Collision Center facility in Alpharetta, GA. After a grueling 3 months in the body shop, the truck was finally done. I ended up going with PPG 9300 Black on the entire truck. Also added a marble pearl effect to the center of the hood along the crease line, as well as on the tailgate. Topped everything off with 4 healthy coats of clear. The truck has gone through a few sets of wheels to say the least.

Show:
Custom Paint (PPG Base/Clear)
DEPO Smoked Crystal Headlights, Corners, Parking Lamps
DEPO 89-91 style F150 taillamps
9,000K Hella retrofit HID's
99 Gen 2 Lightning Wheels
275/40/18 Goodyear Eagle F1's front
295/45/18 Nitto 555's rear
Summit Racing low profile roll pan
35% Suntek Tint on side windows, 5% rear window
DJM Dream Beams
DJM Hangers/Shackles w/ slappers and helpers removed
Belltech Nitro Drop II shocks front
Doetsch Tech 9000 shocks rear

Go:
14* Timing
Custom Powdercoated Cold Air Intake
MSD cap/rotor
MSD StreetFire wires
MSD TFI Blaster Coil
Smog Pump Delete
Optima Yellow Top Battery
Custom offroad h-pipe
Custom Magnaflow side exit catback
TCI 2600 Stall Converter
Jasper Built 94L Trans w/custom valve body
Royal Purple 75w140 syn. in the rear.

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

I was concerned with the truck when I first got it. Was wondering if it was worth all the time and effort I was about to throw at it. Turned out to be a diamond in the rough after paint and body.

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

I am a Master Detailer and do landscaping in my free time. I am on my way to becoming an ASE certified technician and working towards an associates degree in Automotive Technology. I love to play golf and most importantly tinker with my '93L. I met the love of my life, Jill in September of last year and enjoy spending all my time with her!

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 started using the NLOC in mid 2008. I joined the club earlier this year. I became a member because of the wealth of information and down to earth community this board has to offer. I know it takes money to operate this site and with the current state of economy, I want to do my part by being a paid member. It's basic courtesy my mother taught me.

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

Nothing. I'm a pretty computer savvy guy and know a rock solid vbforum when I see one. It works great.

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

I had a vision for a top notch "serious" first Generation Lightning when I purchased the truck. It's a '93. The name just makes sense.

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

Well, I've got a Downs Upper intake I will be putting on the truck in a couple weeks. And we all know what comes after a box upper. Boost. S-Trim, larger injectors, and either a Tweecer or SCT Tuning. I want to stay speed density on the stock shortblock. I could go on and on with the supporting mods. I'd also like a nice cowl hood.

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

I'd like to thank my girlfriend for putting up with all my crap and supporting my (habit) hobby. Also would like to thank the NLOC staff and all the members for the good info, parts, and tech advice!

Congratulations to Charles and his 1993 black Gen 1 Truck of the Month, August 2009!

SLVRLTNG · 08-01-2009, 06:47 PM

Congrats Charles, that's a beautiful truck

That should give Jeff something to strive for

Vern · 08-01-2009, 10:43 PM

Really nice Charles! Looks like you've done a great job with the L. Love the stance - and, of course, the color, especially with the touches you've added to it.

O'doyle · 08-01-2009, 11:55 PM

Congrats man!!! Amazing looking truck..

RhinoRacing · 08-02-2009, 12:33 AM

Truck looks great! Congrats

93ssdestroyer · 08-02-2009, 09:10 AM

All the hard work has paid off, congrats Charles!!

Chitown Willie · 08-02-2009, 12:22 PM

Beautiful truck

lokilightning · 08-02-2009, 12:46 PM

Great looking truck man!

89notchcrustang · 08-02-2009, 02:21 PM

Congrats Charles, you truck is beautiful!

blackluster · 08-02-2009, 06:34 PM

WOW!! Very nice truck you have there!! I hope my truck looks as nice as your one day.

giddyup · 08-02-2009, 06:46 PM

congrats!!

Mr. HP · 08-02-2009, 09:16 PM

Very nice Gen1, congrats.

jbbbeard · 08-02-2009, 10:19 PM

Thats a awesome G1. Perfectly done IMO. Love that truck!! Congrats man. Stance, paint, and the wheels are amazing!!

Serious93L · 08-02-2009, 10:56 PM

Thanks for all the comments everyone!

Scuba-Matt · 08-02-2009, 11:08 PM

Congrats

08-01-2009, 01:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
e9tac Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,455 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	August 2009 Gen 1 Truck Of The Month–Congrats Charles "Serious93L" Wells (NLOC#2699) August 2009 Gen 1 Truck Of The Month – Congratulations Charles "Serious93L" Wells (NLOC# 2699). This month's Gen 1 TOTM hails from "Hotlanta." When you see Charles' truck you can't help but noticed the glossy paint and the lowered clean look...it just pops. Charles spent countless hours getting his truck to look the way it does today and it sure has paid off. Thanks for being a part of the Lightning community. Read on to learn more about Charles' truck and join in congratulating Serious93L and his Lightning on being August's Truck of the Month! *1. What sparked your interest in the Ford Lightning?* I've always loved the body/shape of the '92-'96 F150. A friend from high school had a clean red '95 Lightning that I always saw passing me on the way to class. I fell in love with them then. *2. Do you have any interesting stories about previously owned vehicles, before becoming a Lightning owner?* I've owned/built 4 mustangs and a Ford Probe. Shortly after my last mustang build ('87 LX Coupe w/306), I came across a trade for the truck I own now, a '93 SVT Lightning. Sadly enough, it was in rough shape but just seeing a Gen 1 in person brought back high school memories of me seeing that red 95 muscle pass my '93 Ford Probe, 4 banger slushbox. I just had to have it. *3. What modifications have you made to your truck since you have owned it...both show and go?* The truck is a '93 and when I took ownership of it, Ford's lack of clearcoat started showing to say the least. The body was pretty straight but I just couldn't get it to shine even with my high speed buffing skills. 3 weeks later I dropped the truck off with my buddy Scott at the Dent Wizard Collision Center facility in Alpharetta, GA. After a grueling 3 months in the body shop, the truck was finally done. I ended up going with PPG 9300 Black on the entire truck. Also added a marble pearl effect to the center of the hood along the crease line, as well as on the tailgate. Topped everything off with 4 healthy coats of clear. The truck has gone through a few sets of wheels to say the least. Show: Custom Paint (PPG Base/Clear) DEPO Smoked Crystal Headlights, Corners, Parking Lamps DEPO 89-91 style F150 taillamps 9,000K Hella retrofit HID's 99 Gen 2 Lightning Wheels 275/40/18 Goodyear Eagle F1's front 295/45/18 Nitto 555's rear Summit Racing low profile roll pan 35% Suntek Tint on side windows, 5% rear window DJM Dream Beams DJM Hangers/Shackles w/ slappers and helpers removed Belltech Nitro Drop II shocks front Doetsch Tech 9000 shocks rear Go: 14* Timing Custom Powdercoated Cold Air Intake MSD cap/rotor MSD StreetFire wires MSD TFI Blaster Coil Smog Pump Delete Optima Yellow Top Battery Custom offroad h-pipe Custom Magnaflow side exit catback TCI 2600 Stall Converter Jasper Built 94L Trans w/custom valve body Royal Purple 75w140 syn. in the rear. *4. Do you have any interesting stories about your Lightning?* I was concerned with the truck when I first got it. Was wondering if it was worth all the time and effort I was about to throw at it. Turned out to be a diamond in the rough after paint and body. *5. Tell us about yourself, your hobbies, business or work, sports, family, etc.* I am a Master Detailer and do landscaping in my free time. I am on my way to becoming an ASE certified technician and working towards an associates degree in Automotive Technology. I love to play golf and most importantly tinker with my '93L. I met the love of my life, Jill in September of last year and enjoy spending all my time with her! 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 started using the NLOC in mid 2008. I joined the club earlier this year. I became a member because of the wealth of information and down to earth community this board has to offer. I know it takes money to operate this site and with the current state of economy, I want to do my part by being a paid member. It's basic courtesy my mother taught me. *7. What suggestions do you have to make the NLOC.net website easier to use and navigate?* Nothing. I'm a pretty computer savvy guy and know a rock solid vbforum when I see one. It works great. *8. Why did you pick your board user name (screen name)?* I had a vision for a top notch "serious" first Generation Lightning when I purchased the truck. It's a '93. The name just makes sense. *9. What are your plans for future changes to your truck?* Well, I've got a Downs Upper intake I will be putting on the truck in a couple weeks. And we all know what comes after a box upper. Boost. S-Trim, larger injectors, and either a Tweecer or SCT Tuning. I want to stay speed density on the stock shortblock. I could go on and on with the supporting mods. I'd also like a nice cowl hood. *10. Whom would you like to thank for help\donations\support for putting the truck together??* I'd like to thank my girlfriend for putting up with all my crap and supporting my (habit) hobby. Also would like to thank the NLOC staff and all the members for the good info, parts, and tech advice! Congratulations to Charles and his 1993 black Gen 1 Truck of the Month, August 2009! Last edited by Skritch; 11-18-2009 at 06:21 AM..

08-02-2009, 12:33 AM	#5 (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%	Truck looks great! Congrats __________________ 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

08-02-2009, 09:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
93ssdestroyer Back in Black Paid Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Milan, IL Posts: 324 NLOC member #: 2661 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	All the hard work has paid off, congrats Charles!! __________________ 1993 Ford Lightning #3403 -Struckby mass air, fan controller & bat. cables -Cam Research custom grind cam -Trick Flow twisted wedge heads -1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers -Bassani equal length 1 5/8" headers -30lb injectors w/ recal'd Ford 80mm meter -EGR delete w/ 2" billet spacer -2800 stall converter w/ shift kit -cold air intake -LFP bars

08-02-2009, 12:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
lokilightning AUTOBOTS...Roll Out Paid Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between cajuns & coonasses Posts: 410 NLOC member #: 2671 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Great looking truck man! __________________ ItsBuiltToGoThatFastOssifer PORTED THIS, PORTED THAT, LOUD EXHAUST, LOWERED, 22s

08-02-2009, 02:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
89notchcrustang Certified Ford Freak! Paid Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 1,499 NLOC member #: 2681 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats Charles, you truck is beautiful! __________________




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08-01-2009, 06:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
SLVRLTNG Moderator Paid Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Redmond, Wa Posts: 6,197 NLOC member #: 714 View this user's gallery iTrader: 6 / 100%	Congrats Charles, that's a beautiful truck That should give Jeff something to strive for

08-01-2009, 10:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vern Moderator Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 2,954 NLOC member #: 0072 View this user's gallery iTrader: 2 / 100%	Really nice Charles! Looks like you've done a great job with the L. Love the stance - and, of course, the color, especially with the touches you've added to it.

08-01-2009, 11:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
O'doyle Will it ever end? Paid Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 2,500 NLOC member #: 2415 View this user's gallery iTrader: 24 / 100%	Congrats man!!! Amazing looking truck..

08-02-2009, 12:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chitown Willie Crash Test Dummy Paid Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,767 NLOC member #: 1359 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	Beautiful truck

08-02-2009, 06:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
blackluster Beware, it's coming! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 862 View this user's gallery iTrader: 5 / 100%	WOW!! Very nice truck you have there!! I hope my truck looks as nice as your one day.

08-02-2009, 06:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
giddyup Moderator Paid Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Charles LA Posts: 4,581 NLOC member #: 2230 View this user's gallery iTrader: 14 / 100%	congrats!!

08-02-2009, 09:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mr. HP Made in Detroit! Paid Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 140 NLOC member #: 2405 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Very nice Gen1, congrats. __________________

08-02-2009, 10:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
jbbbeard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 20 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thats a awesome G1. Perfectly done IMO. Love that truck!! Congrats man. Stance, paint, and the wheels are amazing!!

08-02-2009, 10:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
Serious93L sick with it Paid Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 518 NLOC member #: 2699 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks for all the comments everyone! __________________ - C 93 SVT Lightning SOLD Build #2462

08-02-2009, 11:08 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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