Actually I've lived in the Southeast for a while, and saywhat IS known around these parts.... especially in MS where I used to live AND in FL where I currently live. His Ranger gets much respect from the SPL competitors in the southeast.
As for your truck, I actually like it. I don't see any problems with it. People think its ghey because it has lots of chrome? Come on, that's a flat out personal opinion... I won't call a shaved street rod ghey because it has too much yellow paint, I'd say I don't like the color. I'm sure the truck gets plenty loud and grabs a ton of attention which is exactly what it was built for. I think the overhaul was more expensive than it should have been, but why should I care if they spent $300K? Its a good-sized company and the money has already been spent, so what's the point in *****ing about someone else spending their money? Its fuggin ridiculous how some people try and tear down every custom job that has more time and money involved than their own rides.