Lightning Rod F-150

[TXlightning]

Does anyone have information on the Lightning Rod truck?
Power ratings or chance of production?
I found a site with some nice pics of it:

http://www.staphonline.com/la2002.html

The pictures are on the 4th row

 

[JohnnyBzCCRT]

Gen 3 Lighning?

Looks like it may be the next iteration of the F-150. However, like the new Ram, it's going to take some "getting-used-to".

I definately like the new wheels though.....

 

[Bimota Guy]

It has been around at least a year. Stock Lightning engine. I hate the front.

 

[NateLightning]

Other than the front and from what I seen the seats it dont look too bad.

 

[BLoG]

I don't think the lightning rod had any bearing whatsoever on ford's future trucks. And except for the clean bed design, i'd much rather just have a plain old gen2 for looks.

 

[ktodd]

Yeah, whatever. I'll take two. Also, check out that orange car with the white racing stripes . It's a raced-out ZX-2! That thing looks friggin' rowdy. Put that pony in my stable, Santa Claus. I'm also quite partial to those Aston Martins . Someday Kevin, someday...

-Kevin in AZ
'93 #3904

 

[Lightningfastsvt]

I'd like it if it had the step side and different interior. And of course 3v heads! I would buy one if it had these options.

 

[4D THNDR]

Sux without the flaresides.

 

[LightningkillerRT]

MAN.....and I thought the new RAM was Ugly...I dont think i COULD get used to that.

 

[Ken Thompson]

The new Ram IS alot of ugly!
After seeing one, about two weeks ago, I suffered short term blindness! Now my sites back. But Damn, that is one ugly truck!
Ken

 

[ultimatesurfa]

The new Ram IS alot of ugly!
After seeing one, about two weeks ago, I suffered short term blindness! Now my sites back. But Damn, that is one ugly truck!
Ken

I am glad ya can see now.....Shit with an L yu better be able to go boogie and see

But hey man remember,,,Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and there are alot of guys including me that think that truck is nice(awesome lookin)They just upped the anti on the bulge hood cause Ford(not to flame) copied with their f350's....And f250's(?? not sure on the 250's if they bulge the hood and deviate from f150 platform)
..People like that look>>Even the Big rigs are sportin the look...

its gonna be here awhile so ya better get a filter for your eyes when ya drive.........We need ya around here.......... so protect yur self

 

[Ken Thompson]

I have a good eye doctor here in GA if you are ever interested! Let me know. I'll set you up an appointment!
Ken

 

[JohnnyBzCCRT]

Sux without the flaresides.

What, is the step-side box supposed to be lighter than the standard box? If so, I could see that for saving weight. Otherwise, I'd take functionality (box volume) over vanity (cuteness) any day.

 

[SpeedRules2]

I agree Johnny!!!!! Later Jeremy

 

[4D THNDR]

What, is the step-side box supposed to be lighter than the standard box? If so, I could see that for saving weight. Otherwise, I'd take functionality (box volume) over vanity (cuteness) any day.

Flaresides(GM makes stepsides) are fiberglass as opposed to metal on the stylesides. If there is a weight difference I don't know. I do know if it doesn't get into my garage it is irrelevant.

 

[JohnnyBzCCRT]

Fiberglass? Didn't realize that. Then corrosion resistance would be a plus for the "flair-" (style- or whatever) side box. All I know is those narry-ass boxes look funny, especially if a cap is put on.

 

[maxboxa]

hmmm, all i have to say is the Viper chick is hotter than the Ferrari chick...

 

[dlbia]

Personally I really like the look of the new Rod. I've been wondering if anyone has put a flareside box on a Gen 1 L? But Im gonna have to agree... the viper chick is hotter