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    Keep up the good work . Looking great.

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    Today I got the carbon fiber prototype "installed". I'll do a how-to soon. It was fairly easy to do. (Although I had it done). It just took a few minutes to do. I learned a few tricks during the install. When I get the final ones done I'll remove the prototype and install the complete four door set. The funny part...the installer wants me to make him a set of four.

    Yes, your votes got me to go with the carbon fiber.

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    door sill plates

    Here's my thoughts... Unlike the courtesy light mod this one was simple and straight forward. No pulling door panels. No drilling holes etc.

    Short version:
    Pull up the OEM bottom door sill.
    Run the two wires (into rectangle hole).
    Connect the two wires. Per courtesy light thread.
    Attach the illuminated door sill where you removed the OEM one.
    Open door. Door sill lights are on with dome light.
    Close door. Lights go off.
    Last edited by Merlin; 10-04-2015 at 08:34 AM. Reason: Added courtesy light link

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    Let us know the price merlin, how about orange shield with blue light? I like the CF. Or maybe white shield and orange script,, many possibilities, LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Merlin View Post
    Here's my thoughts... Unlike the courtesy light mod this one was simple and straight forward. No pulling door panels. No drilling holes etc.

    Short version:
    Pull up the OEM bottom door sill.
    Run the two wires (into rectangle hole).
    Connect the two wires. Per courtesy light thread.
    Attach the illuminated door sill where you removed the OEM one.
    Open door. Door sill lights are on with dome light.
    Close door lights go off.
    Nice. Well done Merlin and glad you went with my personal favorite. Just awaiting the cost.
    JBA Coffee & Cars 06/12/2016


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    I'm making a list of folks that are "interested".
    Cutoff is one week. Here's how to get on the list.

    Send me a PM with...
    Subject: Illuminated Door Sills - username

    Don't put requests in the PM. It's only for making a list.
    I will PM you back instructions on how to register.
    I don't have bottom line pricing yet. It depends?

    When you register, I'll keep you posted on costs, eta etc.
    There is no obligation. This is a "I'm interested" contact.
    The amount of folks will determine fabrication costs.
    Cut off date will be Oct 11 to send me your info.
    If enough folks are interested I'll do one run.
    I'll send out details to the folks on the list.

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    For those of you asking about cost...there are three separate Items to build these.

    Item1 : Fixed cost whether it's 1 piece or 101 pieces, it's the same price.
    Item2 : Fixed cost whether it's 1 piece or 101 pieces, it's the same price.
    Item3 : I don't have a quote yet. IMHO This IS the Big Dog on the porch!

    PM & Register ASAP, and hopefully I'll get the price quote by the end of this week.

    The Item3 price will probably vary depending...
    There's a certain amount of set up and labor for Item3.
    If I do 1 set of four (front & rear) it will probably be expensive.
    If I do 10 sets of four (or 2) this cost can be divided between all 10 sets.
    When I get the how-many # I can use that # to get a quote and divide it.
    That is why it's important to me to find out how many folks are interested.
    I'll send an email to folks that are registered as interested & describe Item3.

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    Im interested but price is major interest. Is there a ballpark? $200, $500, $1000

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    Quote Originally Posted by BlairTruck View Post
    Im interested but price is major interest. Is there a ballpark? $200, $500, $1000
    Agreed...as I stated above I'm still waiting on quotes for Item3.
    If I "guess" a high number and it comes in lower everyone's happy.
    If I "guess" a low number and it comes in higher nobody's happy.
    That's just human nature. - A little patience -


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    just a FYI

    I had a meeting with the person that has the ability to install Item3.
    He is going to do my set on Friday. Still no cost yet.
    He said "I'll do this set and let you know."
    I'll keep you informed on my progress.

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    These look awesome and sounds like you are bringing a plan together for the guys interested. Kewl!

    Mods=L&S Oil Sep, Blackwood trim & mirror caps, Navi ant' base, E-brake pedal, CAI, C&L Intake & Plenum, 95mm MAF tube, SBTB, 170 T-Stat, Predator+RWTD custom tune, 8# lower, PG Ti900.7 amp, JLA XR570-CXi & Stealthbox, FTVB, Finned Trans Pan, Line of Fire LED, J-Jent Grille, RotorPro Dimpled & Slotted rotors, LED taillights, chrome door strikes, billet locks & coat hangers, ChickenEars Engine Billet package #1&2+door sills, Metco billet aux idler bracket & pulleys, LFP E-Fan, Xenarc HID heads, clear corners, Roush HID fogs, Bedrug, L' 3rd, Kenwood DDX-7017 DVD+TV+Sirrius+RevCam, Lotek dual pillar pod with AutoMeter boost gauge & DynoJet WBC, fog switch mod, UPR billet window switches and door locks, FAST overlays, LFP 58" bars, Hotchkis TVS, Bilsteins, DblG Panhard, Cervinis Cobra R hood, BFG T/A KDW 2 tires, Hawk Ceramic pads, MGP caliper covers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 5.4 F150 View Post
    I vote for this one. Think it's super clean.
    I want this one with red lighting

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    Quote Originally Posted by BRIANV View Post
    I want this one with red lighting
    not a prob. I can make red for you.

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    Thank you everyone that registered.

    Quote Originally Posted by Merlin
    When you register, I'll keep you posted on costs, ETA etc.
    There is no obligation. This is a "I'm interested" contact.
    The amount of folks will determine fabrication costs.
    Cut off date will be Oct 11 to send me your info.
    If enough folks are interested I'll do one run.
    OK, here's the latest. I have the costs in for Item3
    This will require a minimum of five folks for pricing.
    If you're on the above list, I'll send you out an email.

    There are a few new technologies I will tell you about.
    One of them is spraying/coating the tops of the door sills.

    Announcing!

    Item3: - Immortal
    A new self -healing polymer. To me this is a very important part of this project.
    The door sills are prone to scratching unless they are the OEM black matte plastic.
    The metal ones I had on my truck were custom silk screened and they look awful now.
    Is Immortal indestructible? No, but it should keep your door sills looking good for many years.


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    Here's what the first set looks like...

    Front - lighted


    Rear - lighted


    Last edited by Merlin; 09-18-2017 at 02:47 PM. Reason: Added Video

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