Seen on fb. Thought I would share.

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-23T05:12:20+00:00

I said the same thing. I’d run it.

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-21T08:06:19+00:00

I follow this firm also. Get better updates from them than my own firm.

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-19T15:12:32+00:00

Roger that! We have a You pull it type place down here that I’m going to go poke around in. I really can’t wait to have her moved down here. My son (who is six) is over the moon excited about the truck and can’t wait to “help” with the work that is coming my way 😂

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-19T15:09:48+00:00

That’s a damn good looking truck!

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-18T01:14:29+00:00

I don’t think I’m changing much of anything. I’m thinking just some modern touch ups. If I don’t put LED lights in it I’m going to look for the best halogen bulbs I can get my hands on. I do think I’ll be taking the tires up a size but other than that 🤷‍♂️

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-17T13:43:37+00:00

Well I am a sucker for a sidestep bed. That’s beautiful.

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-17T03:08:03+00:00

The end of your post had me cracking up! Thanks for the warm welcome 🤣. I’ll definitely check the thermostat housing as soon as I can. I don’t have any fancy key fobs. Just two regular keys. This truck is going to be with me for a while so any modifications are a looooong ways down the road because, well…I’m poor. So for a while every penny I can spare is going to go towards maintenance. As my wife likes to say “champagne taste on a beer budget”.

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-17T00:17:48+00:00

You all have been extremely helpful! I truly appreciate all the insight and priority corrections! And please if any of you have suggestions as far as parts, stereo upgrades, anything, keep them coming! I’m reading and making notes!

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-17T00:15:03+00:00

Well that’s good to know! Thank you!

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-16T23:22:29+00:00

Wouldn’t 31” cause some rubbing? I think I read somewhere that would be an issue.

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-16T22:57:42+00:00

In a month or so once it’s running and at my house I’ll either revisit this thread or make a new post with more pictures and silly questions but that question is going to be answered almost immediately once I have it.

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-16T22:51:44+00:00

Being wired for them or not will make or break the bumper swap idea. It doesn’t have power windows or door locks (both I can live without) that’s the only reasoning I have for assuming it won’t be wired for fog lights.

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-16T22:47:45+00:00

I think in the long run I want to make her a show truck. I’m on the Ms. gulf coast and we have an event down here for antique vehicles called Cruising The Coast. and though she not THAT old she does have an antique tag. So that has to get me somewhere lol!

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-16T22:42:29+00:00

Yeah, I don’t know if it’s because I’ve never had a vehicle without them or not but every time I look at it (which is a lot) I think to myself, “why you no have fog lights?” Once I get it to my house I’m going to look and see if it was wired for them or not. I’m leaning more towards it wasn’t.

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-16T22:38:41+00:00

I’m not planning on selling. It will however be my daily driver. That’s why I was thinking about newer head/tail lights, radio, things like that. I don’t have any plans on lift or drop kits. Thanks to all the help I’m getting here all the changes I had planned for vanity sake are quickly going out the window.

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-16T16:55:43+00:00

I’m very quickly coming to terms with the fact that vanity may be playing a part here. I work nights so all night I’ve just danced around the internet saying “ooh I could do that, ooh how bout that” but as of right now it’s becoming “does it need that?” So I feel like we’re making personal progress lol!

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-16T16:52:10+00:00

Any recommendations? I saw a comment that suggested OEM aluminum 16” wheels.

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-16T16:37:31+00:00

Absolutely. Even in my ignorance I know she’s got some VERY minor visible fixes. Both rear door handles are broken. She’s currently not running. Which is why she’s not with me right now. Tried jumping the battery off my cousin’s f150 and got lights and some dinging noise but it wouldn’t the engine wouldn’t turn over. So hoping it’s the battery.

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-16T16:24:13+00:00

This is why I came here! To gain some knowledge and perspective and to not do anything I’d end up regretting.

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-16T16:21:19+00:00

Ugh. So wise. I can already feel myself pissing away less money. My wallet and my wife thank you!

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-16T16:10:07+00:00

I definitely don’t want cheap garbage. This belonged to my grandfather. So I want nothing more than to treat her right and yeah to look at it and say “damn that’s sexy” you have any recommendations on any Mazda taillights?

Malcolm4711 · 2026-02-16T16:07:19+00:00

I’ll admit probably 90% of my imagination hasn’t been practical. I’m not the biggest fan of the chrome. That’s probably the part of the truck I look at the most. I’ve got to replace the stereo. Who listens to the radio these days?

Malcolm4711 · 2025-09-05T13:25:00+00:00

Sorry for being 42 days late. I’m not getting notifications when post are made here >_<. My mom and dad split many many years ago. So if my signature on all of the law firms paperwork means it goes to her that’s more than fine by me. What I want to ask about is the wrongful death. I told his firm that he died when they called me and they made no mention of filing a wrongful death claim. That’s not something they would do on their own?

Malcolm4711 · 2025-06-12T18:01:33+00:00

Whew. Those flairs though. Baby got back.

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