It seemed time to kick it back and give recognition to the model that started it all….The 2000 Harley Davidson. SO…no better fine example of one truly tastefully modded truck belonging to none other than NHTOC member #525 Mike (mikesudds) Sudduth and his 2000 Harley Davidson #6787. Mike’s been a member here since March of 04 and been steadily modding his 2000 ever since. Although no project ever seems to be finished…this frame laying, eye catching one of a kind paint scheme and exquisitely done ride is definitley deserving of this month's TOTM honor for April!
Now onto the info and pics!
Question # 1: What sparked your interests in the Harley trucks? Specifically your HD Truck?
It was 1999, I was a junior in high school and I picked up a car and driver magazine. it had an article about the 2000 model Harley F-150. I remember thinking I’d never be able to afford it, fast forward 4 years and I found one on a lot! I had to have it!!!
Question # 2: Any interesting stories behind the history of vehicles you've owned leading up to the HD truck or how you got it?
I have never been into trucks before this one. i'd only seen 2 or three of them when I bought mine. I had a nitrous’d Acura Integra and a few Nissan 240 SX's. I saw the truck and I traded my Integra in on it. I Almost sold it a few years back, but Harley 356 talked me into keeping it. Glad I listened to him!!!
Question # 3: Give me a rough list of the mods that have been done to your truck. I know you've got a lot done, so you can just list your favorites if you'd like!
Exterior
Shaved door handles, antenna, rear steps, rear ford emblem, smoothed bed rails, smooth front steps, 2003 Harley F-150 grill, lower valence, j-jent lower grill, gold base coat with HOK candy wine paint, matrix clear, break up line is silver base coat with candy wine paint. Front/back side to side air ride also with an oasis compressor and digital psi read out
Interior
Suede inserts front and rear, suede headliner, embroidered visors, custom center console housing a diamond d6 10" sub, d6 component front’s and d3 co-ax’s in the rear, diamond audio amps and custom door panels.
Engine
No cats, flows, lightning exit exhaust and 4.10 ford racing gears.
Question # 4: Tell us a little about yourself. Your other hobbies, your job, your favorite past time, whatever!
I work in a custom car audio shop. I get to design and mock up custom enclosures, as well as sell wheels/tires.
Question # 5: You've been a member on the site for a while now, what is one of the best things you like about the site that keeps you around?
I’m on 20+ forums, and this is the only one i feel "at home"
Question # 6: What is one suggestion to help make the site a better place?
Make the classified ad's appear in regular threads!
Question # 7: This is where I normally ask about where you decided on your screen name and any specific reason for choosing it?
My nickname has always been Sudds, first name's mike, lmao
Question # 8: Almost at the end, what is in the future for your truck?, so what’s the next plan of attack for your trucks future?!
Painted engine pieces, Vortech supercharger install, re-tub front and rear for the truck to lay frame on the new 22's! To get featured in a major magazine!
Question 9: Last and final question, just an open end question for if you had anything else you wanted to mention that I didn't have a question for...here's the place to go at it! Your web site link, a plug for something, etc. etc. whatever you want to throw in!
Check out my shop pics and some pics of the hooptie @ myspace.com/mikesudds or SiteBuilder Admin
Congrats and well done sir
