Braden Vanderschee,
Edmonton, AB
2012 Ram 1500,
5.7L SXT
Mods to date:
Vararam CAI, Magnaflow muffler with resonator delete, E-Cutout, 35x12.50x20 Durun trail graps w/ 20x9 Fuel pumps, 2.5 HBS levelling kit, Stock fender flares, 4 hella 500ffs with HIDs, Custom made projector headlights with HIDs halos and switchbacks, 2 rear facing 7.5" LED light bars, colormatched LED taillights, Icon rear reservoir shocks, Icon rear coils.
Mods being built:
Rock sliders,
Addictive desert designs prerunner bumper
Mods to come:
BDS 6 inch lift,
21.5 LED light bar mounted in bumper,
10000lb winch
Bilstein 5100s @2.1
37x13.50x17 toyo MTs
17x9 Fuel wheels
Diablo trinity tune
I'm Currently a 20 year old university student at Grant MacEwan in Edmonton, AB, taking Police Studies with aspirations to one day work for the Edmonton Police Service. Ever since day one of getting my truck I've been modifying it and adding things to really make it one of a kind. My favorite part about my truck is that everything that has ever been done or put on my truck has been done by my own two hands. Over the year of owning my truck I've learned many things, and cannot wait to learn even more. I've learned a lot about wiring and electrical (still my biggest headache though!) I've also learned a lot about suspension, how things are connected and what parts do what. Ive learned to take apart different parts of my truck, and put them together again. I'm pretty sure I hold the world record for removing the grill and taking out the headlights! I go into every project not knowing exactly what to expect, but I like to learn what to do on the way. I dont get the help of anyone more knowledgable then I at taking the stuff apart so it takes alot of reading and asking questions to make sure I know what I'm doing! Most of the time projects take me way, way, way to long, since I learn all the tricks by myself along the way. Even when I get frustrated with the project, its still all worth it when I finally button it all up, take a step back and admire the work that I've done myself. Nothing feels better then finally seeing the headlights light up, or the headunit turn on, or hear the engine roar when opening up the exhaust cutout.
The truck is my daily driver, but I've probably spent more time with the hood up changing things then driving it. Everyday it seems like theres something that needs to be changed a bit to be perfect. I have big plans for the truck and I dont see slowing down any time soon. Although my girl friend might think im a little bit crazy, because every time I'm with her im constantly checking the forums, watching videos on new products, researching new products or even just looking at pictures of trucks id like to have! I've always put pride into the work I do on my truck and i like to make sure its perfect the first time, the thing i hate most is having to do a job twice, id rather take 2 times longer the first time then have to come back to it again.
I like to consider myself a hard worker, ever since a young age I've always saved up and worked for the things I've wanted. When i was 14, just barely old enough to hold a job, I worked at a grocery store as a cashier. I worked 8 hours a week, making $9.10 an hour (seemed like a great wage at 14, since minimum wage was $8.40) Well I saved up $1500 to buy a Dean Razorback DimeSlime guitar. I still cannot believe that I saved up that much money, and didn't spend a dime, to save up for that guitar. But I dont regret that purchase one bit, since I still play that guitar 6 years later, and I know i'll be playing it 20 years from now as well. But the feeling I got the first time I got that guitar, shipped fresh from Dean, nothing will beat that!
I'm always looking for car shows to come to Edmonton, I love seeing the exotic cars, the new trucks and the modded out vehicles you wont see any where else. I remember 3 or 4 years ago going to the car show with my Dad, when I first started being interested in vehicles, and seeing the new Ford Raptor coming out. Fell in love with the truck then, have always liked it since, But nothing will ever beat a dodge! That car show is coming back here in April and you better believe I'll be there representing the Mopars!
My dream for my truck is to make it a truly capable off road machine, I want fantastic suspension, strong bumpers, protective skid plates, and some sturdy rock sliders for when you get deep in those pits. My most anticipated mod for me is definitely my custom built bumper from Addictive desert designs, the wait is just killing me! But once I get it, I know the look of my truck that I've always wanted will truly start coming together. Inside that bumper will be a winch tray thats going to need a 10000lb winch for ease of mind when getting dirty. It will also have a cut out for a 21.5 inch LED light bar, that light combined with my Hella 500s, will make it possible to keep mudding into the night!
I believe you should choose me because you can rest assured that I will always be adding more to my truck, and I wont stop until i have the badass rig in Alberta! I cant wait to keep adding more and more to my truck to make it completely unique, I know I will continue to do all my own work, making it truly my vehicle. I hope to be considered for this sponsorship, it would be an amazing opportunity. Thanks for reading!