Fixing up my extended cab..(wheels are painted)

[ZMan]

Some of you know I already painted and customized my '92 Extended cab Ranger nearly 4 years ago. Heres what it looked like in its prime..
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/7075/rock002ir8.jpg
It started to rust, welds started to crack, slave cylinder was going...and I just wasn't happy with the paint job/bodywork I did when I was only 17.

I picked up a new bed in August '06 (this is a current picture, I haven't done jack to it)
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3919/newbedkb7.jpg

Bought a new core support, and stole the lower a-pillar and inner fender from my buddies truck that got wrecked, because mine were damaged from a previous accident. I also stole the door and fender to replace the cheap chinese made crap that was on my truck.
old..
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_318_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_319_full.jpg
new..
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_334_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_335_full.jpg

[ZMan]

Then I cut a big hole in my roof for this thing..
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_327_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_328_full.jpg
Its called a Superdome, I bought it for $20 from a kid at Wyotech back in March of '06.

Heres the touched up bodywork..also did some sandblasting on some rust that was forming.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_329_full.jpg
Welded up the cab seam also..
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_330_full.jpg
In primer..
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_332_full.jpg

[PARKINGLOT]

looking good man! I always liked how your 92 looked....

[danger88ranger]

lookin good, keep us posted

[dude772]

wow... that brings back memories! hahaha. the shot of the rear portion of the cab reminds me exactly of when i painted my truck about 2 years ago... when i was 17!!:icon_surprised::icon_rofl:

looks great!

[85_Ranger4x4]

I am going to do something like that this fall, I have rust starting down at the bottom of the doorwell where yours is shiny. Trying to figure out how to sandblast it and not fill the interior with sand, I also think I need to reseal the gutter seam above the door. It won't get totally repainted for awhile yet, this is just to keep it in decent shape for when I get enough stuff rounded up to redo it (doors, bed, fenders and hood) The powertrain is my main priority, but my fairly rust free cab is jumping ahead in line for abit.

Are you staying with the same color? That is a nice color for a street truck.

[ZMan]

Are you staying with the same color? That is a nice color for a street truck.

heres a photoshop of what its gonna look like..
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/2748/blackrimslr9.jpg

[rickcdewitt]

is that ford deep jewel green met.?looks to be the same color as my 91.do you still do bodywork i cant stand the fumes and dust so i quit the industry.electrician suits me better.

[ZMan]

is that ford deep jewel green met.?looks to be the same color as my 91.do you still do bodywork i cant stand the fumes and dust so i quit the industry.electrician suits me better.

its Cayman Blue Pearl, colorcode DA. Ya I am a painter for a living, work at a collision shop now but I used to work at a Restoration shop specializing in Corvettes.

[hairyboxnoogle]

Man thats a clean lookin truck. I likes.

[Maverick]

That's gonna look pretty slick in that two tone sceme you've got going. Just my opinion, but I think that pin stripe might look better in some shade of silver. Either way it's goona be a bitchin street rig.

[samsonitesamsonite]

how much would you charge for a complete paint job?

[ZMan]

how much would you charge for a complete paint job?

that depends on what kind of work needs done.

[ZMan]

Some more work done....boy I wish I had been this motivated 6 months ago.

Sandblasted, epoxy primed, and seam sealed some almost mint '86 Bronco II doors I just happened to have. Just have to make my mirror mounts and I'll be able to cut em in and get them mounted.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_336_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_337_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_339_full.jpg
about 3/4 the way done with the hood.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_342_full.jpg
Up next..
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_340_full.jpg
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[PARKINGLOT]

wow...I wish I did paint and body work 1/4 that good...

[Cameron]

Would be sweet if you would shave those drip rails.....

Looks good!

[ZMan]

Would be sweet if you would shave those drip rails.....

Looks good!

seen it done and I really don't like how it looks on an extended cab, it makes the roof look too high.

[ZMan]

crap, now I'm forced to pull the windshield..it has a chip anyway but I wanted to hold off for a while. Previous owner had packed it with bondo, no wonder it leaked
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_343_full.jpg

[LIMA BEAN]

Do your BII doors have the wing windows? I had a cherry set with wings I put on my ranger I guess I am old school, I just like the wings. Keep the pics coming.

[ZMan]

No they're the one piece glass. I'm putting third gen mirrors on it anyway though so the wing window woulda been a waste.

[AgPete139]

Looks good Zman...keep us posted with pics...

[ZMan]

I got my windshield cutter today. I got the windshield out quicker than I got the slider out, the hacks that worked on this truck before put the sucker back in with butyl (for those of you who don't know manufacturers haven't used butyl since the 70s.) No wonder it leaked right above the rearview mirror.

[Taragon]

heres a photoshop of what its gonna look like..
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/2748/blackrimslr9.jpg

Now, this is only my opinion and doesn't count for squat...it's your ride, and therefore what you like....

But I don't like it.

Have you looked into a sliver bottom to go w/ the black top, or vice-versa???

[ZMan]

Now, this is only my opinion and doesn't count for squat...it's your ride, and therefore what you like....

But I don't like it.

Have you looked into a sliver bottom to go w/ the black top, or vice-versa???

over done and I want to keep the stock color incorporated with the scheme.

[Shoeboy]

I would personally reverse the colours, green top and black bottom. I know what you're saying about keeping some of it "stock". Mines the same way.

[ZMan]

I would personally reverse the colours, green top and black bottom. I know what you're saying about keeping some of it "stock". Mines the same way.

I did a poll on it when I first came up with the scheme about a year and a half ago, 99% of everyone said black on top. Dunno, I just like the darker color on top, seems to be how most two-tone jobs are.
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3339/zmanmnabbjr5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I've already got all the paint for the job anyway, so I'm pretty much set lol.

[goldxlt]

man that is a tough call but i think the black on top would be better bec ause it would hide your "sunroof" better

[ZMan]

Heres some pictures of the rust I fixed behind the dash. This is a VERY common problem with the 83-92 Rangers..

before..
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550351_large.jpg
after..
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550348_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550349_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550350_large.jpg

some primer, seam sealer, maybe a little paint, and some undercoating it'll be almost good as new. At least I won't have wet carpet when it rains, unless I leave the top off LOL.

[ZMan]

and it seems I didn't post any pictures of this little mod..
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550346_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550347_large.jpg

[ZMan]

and since my doors don't have speaker mounts, I got some component kick panels.

Got the kick panels, Pioneer Component set (5 1/4" woofer and 7/8" tweeter), and a Pioneer 10" sub for $160. Cardomain was having a sale and it was all 75% off. YES, cardomain sells car parts!

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/4412/componentkickshk8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Chic N Stew]

my dads a bodyman/painter for 25 years, he did most of the paint work on mine but i wanted to do some jsut to say i did, i know a lot about body work, but going to wyotech after high school

[ZMan]

my dads a bodyman/painter for 25 years, he did most of the paint work on mine but i wanted to do some jsut to say i did, i know a lot about body work, but going to wyotech after high school

I did the wyotech thing. I liked it alot and definitely be sure to get yourself into a well paying job, school loans SUCK (stay away from Sally Mae lenders!!!!)

And thanks for the compliments guys, it keeps me going, albeit a bit slow.

[Natedog]

I did a poll on it when I first came up with the scheme about a year and a half ago, 99% of everyone said black on top. Dunno, I just like the darker color on top, seems to be how most two-tone jobs are.
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3339/zmanmnabbjr5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I like your paint scheme. Looks like you do awesome body work....I hate doing body work. Keep em comin! Dang your truck had some serious RUST.

[ZMan]

I like your paint scheme. Looks like you do awesome body work....I hate doing body work. Keep em comin! Dang your truck had some serious RUST.

Thanks. Ya its definitely rusty, but its not even half as bad as my daily driver is, I don't even want to bother with it! I just leave the carpet out because I get lakes on the floorboards when it rains lol.

[86ford]

i also live in northern ohio and agree completely. to heck with fixing the rust on the DD's because they will rust out faster than you can fix it!

86

[CUracing]

Hey Zman, You are going to have a lot of hours in that truck, but it will look good after you get done. I know because I've been doing body work/painting for 18 years and know what it takes to do restoration work. I like the two tone with the black on top, but I don't like the black wheels, just my two cents.

[ZMan]

Well I figured out that I get alot more stuff done when I'm working at someone elses house. So since I don't have any room in my shop anyway, I took my bed over to my Uncle's house. His shop is heated too so that makes it even nicer! I'll have some pics on Sunday..

[05level2]

I think this is the first time I saw your truck. Looks great in that first pic, im sure it will look even better when your done. You do great work.

[97BlackBetty]

Heated shops I think are what make the difference between a progressive winter job and a mess in the spring.

I have always liked your truck. Its one of the few that really makes me want to have a street truck. Cant wait to see more pics.

[dude772]

and it seems I didn't post any pictures of this little mod..
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_346_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_347_full.jpg

I was going to do this when i put new doors on my truck with 93ish taurus mirrors. But i decided not to because of what happend with my origonal big mirrors.

They were the big ones with the aluminum frame that bolts on half way down the door and up at the top. tried to get into a tight parking spot and snapped it off when i was backing out. So now i like the little ones that can tuck in.

[red85]

Geez, Lee. That sunroof is awesome. Another cool mod. Where do you come up with this stuff?

[ZMan]

Heated shops I think are what make the difference between a progressive winter job and a mess in the spring.

I have always liked your truck. Its one of the few that really makes me want to have a street truck. Cant wait to see more pics.
Thanks! Ya heat is definitely nice. We put in a double barrel wood burner earlier this winter, and while it does get warm, our shop still isn't full insulated so it doesn't get as warm as it could, its just too damn big (30x30 steel) to heat efficiently untill we get it all insulated.

I was going to do this when i put new doors on my truck with 93ish taurus mirrors. But i decided not to because of what happend with my origonal big mirrors.

They were the big ones with the aluminum frame that bolts on half way down the door and up at the top. tried to get into a tight parking spot and snapped it off when i was backing out. So now i like the little ones that can tuck in.

that must have been a tight spot! I've squeezed my buick in some tight spaces, and its definitely harder to park than either of my rangers.

Geez, Lee. That sunroof is awesome. Another cool mod. Where do you come up with this stuff?

I just fall upon this stuff, don't ask me how I do it lol. Probably my best deal to date I would say.

this is the first one I saw...about 3 1/2 years ago..
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/172/20040919image0003.jpg

[Hardwareman]

That looks good! I can't believe I have'nt seen this thread before. Maybe I just was'nt paying attention because it's been around a while now. When I was younger I loved street trucks. Not really anymore but yours is an exception. Just goes to show when you have good bodywork/fab skills the craftsmanship shows. Good work!




Allen

[hbyhrs87]

Hello,
Z-man, I'd like to see more pictures of this mirror mod you'r doing. I'd like to do this on my B2. Just wondering how you are going to dress up the inside of the mirror mod plate. Thanks in advfance for any info.

[ZMan]

Hello,
Z-man, I'd like to see more pictures of this mirror mod you'r doing. I'd like to do this on my B2. Just wondering how you are going to dress up the inside of the mirror mod plate. Thanks in advfance for any info.

I haven't come up with a good solution for that yet to be honest. I think I'm just gonna glue some black felt to it.

[ZMan]

some pics from today that my cousin snapped for me.

Got the tailgate aligned, which I spent alot of time on! Opens perfectly, which I never bothered to do when the truck was together lol. Turns out the right bedside was replaced at one time, also someone had done some work to the left side, and had way more mud in it than they needed, and had also drilled a bunch of holes :/ ..
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550352_large.jpg
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[86ford]

if i ever find a vehicle i care about in terms of body work you will have yourself a customer. in terms of paint, if the B2 keeps going i mite be looking to get a paint job slightly better than rattle can in some goofy color.looks to be coming along slow but good.

86

[rickcdewitt]

lol. Turns out the right bedside was replaced at one time, also someone had done some work to the left side, and had way more mud in it than they needed, and had also drilled a bunch of holes i don't know why but rangers seem to attract that kind of bodywork :icon_confused:

[ZMan]

couple more pictures from wednesday and thursday. Got the left bedside sanded down to the original paint, and got the rollpan welded on. My cousin is on top of taking pictures for me since I keep forgetting my camera, lol. Don't mind his slander on my tailgate.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550356_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550358_large.jpg

[Evil_s10]

any updates lee?

[Maverick]

Them Speedglass helmets sure are nice aint they?

[ZMan]

any updates lee?
as soon as my cousin sends me the pictures from tonight :icon_thumby:
Them Speedglass helmets sure are nice aint they?

hell ya, this is the "cheaper" one too, just one darkness setting, but its so fast and you can see trough it alot better when its off than most I've used. I've used the $300 one, thats what prompted me to buy this, glad I did.

[ZMan]

well he seems to be taking a while emailing me those pics, so here some cell phone pics I got this week.

Welded the Aerostar gas door in on Wednesday, warpage isn't horrible. I can get to the backside so it won't be an issue. Isn't done in this picture obviously
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550360_large.jpg
stripped my tailgate on Thursday, it was rusting a bit so some sandblasting is in order.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550361_large.jpg

[Black'03LevelII]

hey zman when ya go to put it all back together let me know if ya need a hand since I'm not to far from ya.

[rickcdewitt]

is the areostar door for a second gas tank?you probably don't need to worry about it on a ranger thats not a work truck but you might weld up the seam on the top of the bed rail where the bedside meets the front bed panel so it doesn't pull apart or start cracking.the last ranger i did i used fiber fill on the tops of the bed rails since it holds up better to abuse.its a pain to sand compared to regular filler but is much tougher.one last question,is that one of the cheap stud guns? i see you have the good box of studs but does the cheap gun work well?

[ZMan]

is the areostar door for a second gas tank?you probably don't need to worry about it on a ranger thats not a work truck but you might weld up the seam on the top of the bed rail where the bedside meets the front bed panel so it doesn't pull apart or start cracking.the last ranger i did i used fiber fill on the tops of the bed rails since it holds up better to abuse.its a pain to sand compared to regular filler but is much tougher.one last question,is that one of the cheap stud guns? i see you have the good box of studs but does the cheap gun work well?

ya, its a $50 Harbor Freight special, lovenly known as the stud wedler.
http://a205.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/54/l_49d6f8d735facb3d1217f25693ea816c.jpg

Works fine, doesn't have quite as much power as a good one, have to hold the button a little longer. The slide hammer that comes with it kinda sucks too, but I deal with it. Overall it was worth the $50.

Thanks for the advice on the bedsides, I noticed on my old bed that is moves alot there and started to rust, so I'll go ahead and weld it up. As far as filler I like to skim over welds with All-metal, then I use Rage gold and USC icing.

The gas door is for the only gas tank. I took out the 19.5 gallon front tank and am just running a stock rear tank from a dual tank Ranger. Having to fill up every 200-250 miles doesn't bother me THAT much.

[rickcdewitt]

ya, its a $50 Harbor Freight special, lovenly known as the stud wedler.
Works fine, doesn't have quite as much power as a good one, have to hold the button a little longer. The slide hammer that comes with it kinda sucks too, but I deal with it. Overall it was worth the $50.

As far as filler I like to skim over welds with All-metal, then I use Rage gold and USC icing.

The gas door is for the only gas tank. I took out the 19.5 gallon front tank and am just running a stock rear tank from a dual tank Ranger. Having to fill up every 200-250 miles doesn't bother me THAT much.hell i'll have to get one of those harbor shite specials to have around.the shop i worked at for a few years used all martin senour paints and fillers(napa brand).actually not bad stuff with no come backs on the paint or fillers and a discount price through the business account.is the all metal a reinforced filler?the napa stuff is called fiber strand and is some tough stuff that holds on well even after the idiot customer goes out and wrecks their car again right away.i used the napa glaze putty on plastic bumpers after the heat gun and plastic welder and it adheres pretty well actually,never used the glaze on bodies very much.why the rear tank?handling and weight distribution?

[ZMan]

hell i'll have to get one of those harbor shite specials to have around.the shop i worked at for a few years used all martin senour paints and fillers(napa brand).actually not bad stuff with no come backs on the paint or fillers and a discount price through the business account.is the all metal a reinforced filler?the napa stuff is called fiber strand and is some tough stuff that holds on well even after the idiot customer goes out and wrecks their car again right away.i used the napa glaze putty on plastic bumpers after the heat gun and plastic welder and it adheres pretty well actually,never used the glaze on bodies very much.why the rear tank?handling and weight distribution?

All-metal is a reinforced filler, it has aluminum shavings in it. even with 36 grit its a bitch to hand-sand, I usually knock it down with a DA.

I'm going with a rear tank because someday I would like to put airride on the truck, and the stock tank would be in the way. I also wanted full use of the inside of my bed, so I figured a stock tank in the stock location from a dual tank ranger would be the best bet, plus the easiest to hook up. lets just hope my sending unit never fails, as new ones are not available. Though there is a place around here that rebuilds them.

[Jim Oaks]

So other than the bodywork, what else do you need to finally finish this truck? Any other mods? Using factory tail lights/head lights? What else?

[ZMan]

So other than the bodywork, what else do you need to finally finish this truck? Any other mods? Using factory tail lights/head lights? What else?

just body work for now. technically using stock lights, the rears are full clear taillights (not altezza) that I'm going to paint candy red, and the fronts are the euros I have. Need to finish the front bumper also, which has the plate frenched in like my tailgate.

[Evil_s10]

Looking good, although I think everyone wants to see the glass roof/back window thingy. Cause god only knows there arent many people that have them.

[lil red]

thats just awosome

[kozak]

Great progress so far. Can`t wait to see the end result.

[ZMan]

Looking good, although I think everyone wants to see the glass roof/back window thingy. Cause god only knows there arent many people that have them.

seen 2 total in person. 1 was that S-10 I posted, 1 was a first gen standard cab Ranger I saw at Summit Racing last summer. One other guy had one on RPS, he bought it back in like '89 for his 88 Ranger. So far I haven't seen an extended cab with one. Apparently the Superdome company just had poor marketing. Its a great product, from what I've been told the model I have (velcro straps secure it) doesn't leak a drop when it rains. Guess they just didn't have their name out there that well.

[Evil_s10]

sounds good, it'll look sweet with that topper on there.

[ZMan]

got some sandblasting done on my tailgate today, but don't have any pics, later on this week I'll get some.

Heres some better pictures of my fuel door.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550364_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550365_large.jpg

The funny part about the fuel door is its off of my mom's Aerostar. She bought it NEW in 1990. First black car she ever owned, and first new car she ever bought.

[Evil_s10]

looks good, that round gas door will look very nice, definitely gonna be different.

[ZMan]

got the stake pockets welded up..
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550368_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550369_large.jpg

used studs to hold the fillers while I tacked them in..
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550367_large.jpg

[BlackBII]

I bet that thing is going to be smooth as a boob when finished, body work is fun aint it?

[mikes06cbr]

Anymore Pics????

[ZMan]

Anymore Pics????

not much to show. Just got the other bedside sanded down, and put some all-metal over the welds over the weekend.

[compleckz]

progress?

[Branman]

Some of those pics aren't showing up but other than that it looks great.

[ZMan]

progress?

ya I got the bed primed yesterday, but left the camera there, haha.

[ZMan]

Some of those pics aren't showing up but other than that it looks great.
You can view all the pictures here: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/327655/9


Got my camera back...I also completely forgot to get good digital pictures of it before I primed it. Oh well.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/327000-327999/327655_370_full.jpg
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[Branman]

Thanks.

[Snowplow]

Starting to think your never going to finish your truck.

Still better then me though, I hardly started.:D

Post some damn updated pics already.

[ZMan]

Starting to think your never going to finish your truck.

Still better then me though, I hardly started.:D

Post some damn updated pics already.

there are no updates! Haven't really done anything since June when I primed the bed. While its warm this week I am going to finish up redoing the mud work on the tailgate and get it in primer. Then hopefully my friend can spray the backside of it with Rhinoliner.

[Snowplow]

Going to have him do the entire bed eventually or what?

[ZMan]

Going to have him do the entire bed eventually or what?

someday. Still undecided whether or not I want to bag the truck. If I decide to bag, then it will be after that.

[dirtraider]

someday. Still undecided whether or not I want to bag the truck. If I decide to bag, then it will be after that.

baggggg it, bags are the shit.

[ZMan]

Well the tailgate is all done and in primer. I got the backside all prepped so my friend can rhinoline it sometime soon.

click on the picture for bigger versions.
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[CopyKat]

You need to post more pictures on teh tail gate handle relocation. I'm looking to do one but have never seen pictures of how it's done. I've heard guys explaining how easy it is and what to cut. Just want to make sure I understand it.

Thanks Lee

[ZMan]

You need to post more pictures on teh tail gate handle relocation. I'm looking to do one but have never seen pictures of how it's done. I've heard guys explaining how easy it is and what to cut. Just want to make sure I understand it.

Thanks Lee

I just bought a kit from sir michaels, apparently its not available anymore though...

Mar-K sells a better kit anyway.. www.mar-k.com

[ZMan]

Just an update...I put the dash back in Saturday. Today I tried to finish my gas lines up but I have a leak, need to get some different parts tomorrow to take care of that. Fuel pump pumps (had to hit it with a hammer to free it up though, it was a seized from sitting). But it cranks and should run once I take care of the lines. Hooray.

After I get it running I have to pull it outside and use a come-along to pull the core support over a 1/2" or so. I have the hood latch adjusted all the way to the right but it still drags the hood over slightly when it latches, no big deal.

[ZMan]

Since I've never posted a picture of the rear gas tank, here it is all hooked up.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550382_large.jpg

My guages are a little funky, I think I have a bad ground in the engine bay. Also, 1st gen sending units don't read correctly with 2nd gen electrics, I only have about a gallon in the tank.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550381_large.jpg

My rhinolined tailgate, friend of mine did it for a hell of a deal back in January.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550383_large.jpg

[ZMan]

Well, a few friends (Combs_Customs, fordguy64, and another friend) came up this weekend and helped me a bit with my truck.

Wilton (Combs_Customs) and Rob (fordguy64) installed my l/s and new ford racing 3.55 gears. In exchange I made a shaved tailgate and installed a rollpan on Wiltons Ranger. I forgot to snap a final picture of the tailgate and rollpan! Oops. I'm sure Wilton will get one for me. We also flipped my shackles back over to stock, when the axle goes back in its going in with a flip kit to level the truck out.
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs145.snc1/5374_123775490140_734125140_3312454_2552225_n.jpg
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs145.snc1/5374_123775495140_734125140_3312455_5498735_n.jpg
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/5458/dscn0321c.jpg
http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/5310/dscn0330htm.jpg
unfortunately those clear gearz covers aren't as strong as they advertise, you can't really see it, but this cracked in a bunch of places. Just normal street driving, 12k miles.
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/8715/dscn0322o.jpg
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/8462/dscn0324i.jpg
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8838/dscn0325v.jpg
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/9649/dscn0326w.jpg

[Combs Customs]

Have to get you a pic in a day or two. Got the plate light wired up. It looks sweet. I am going to grind a little more off that lip on the bottom of the gate, it barely rubs the rollpan, but it took paint off. And yay, it still starts :yahoo:

[ZMan]

welp, other than my rear calipers...I've got everything I need to put on my Cobra disc brakes!
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/6821/discbrakeparts.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/discbrakeparts.jpg/)

[ZMan]

dunno if anyone still watches this anymore, but I'll keep updating anyway...

New girdle to replace the jank cleargearz cover..
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/8895/3276550385large.jpg (http://img174.imageshack.us/i/3276550385large.jpg/)
started putting my rear discs on. Just need bolts for the calipers. I had to notch the caliper mounts so that I could bolt them do the backside of the flange. I also flipped them from left to right.
http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/8959/3276550386large.jpg (http://img79.imageshack.us/i/3276550386large.jpg/)
last bits of bodywork..
http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/3014/3276550384large.jpg (http://img79.imageshack.us/i/3276550384large.jpg/)
Just need some new seamsealer on the spots I ground, and I can cut the hood in..
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/166/3276550387large.jpg (http://img195.imageshack.us/i/3276550387large.jpg/)

[DangerRanger3]

keep it up man, i'd like to see the finished product

[TS6034]

Nice work! I just read the entire thread. I like that style ranger.

[mattpresley]

why would you wld the stake pockets. I really wish my 99 had them. tying things down is a bitch without em

[ZMan]

why would you wld the stake pockets. I really wish my 99 had them. tying things down is a bitch without em

Well I'll add tie-down points to the inside of the bed so I can at least take my motorycle somewhere if I need to. It looks a lot better without the stake pockets.

[mattpresley]

Well I'll add tie-down points to the inside of the bed so I can at least take my motorycle somewhere if I need to. It looks a lot better without the stake pockets.

Ok I get it. I guess me being in construction the inside tiedowns piss me off when I gotta fill up the bed with moldy asbestos drywall and make a landfill trip. It will work well for you and looks clean:headbang::headbang:

[pwrranger88]

hey i'm also swapping in a b2 tank in to my truck and was what you did for the fuel lines?

[nate09]

just curious why didnt you swap in an explorer rear if youre switching to discs and doing a flip kit on it anyhow? great work otherwise!

[ZMan]

just curious why didnt you swap in an explorer rear if youre switching to discs and doing a flip kit on it anyhow? great work otherwise!

2 reasons.. 1. Because I'm using Mustang brakes. These Rotors are 11.6" and vented, and have an integrated parking brake in the caliper. 2. An Explorer axle is 3" wider than my axle, I don't want to run into clearance issues with my wheels/tires. I'm going with 13" Cobra parts up front, so I want the rear to be equally as beefy.


Heres an update, got my windshield in a couple of weeks ago, figured it was time, since its been ready for months, lol.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550393_large.jpg

Got my wheels painted!!!
primed and sanded..
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550394_large.jpg
Red on the bead, it has pearl in it but you can't really tell.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550395_large.jpg
I sprayed the silver on the inserts, but it was not cooperating. I let it dry overnight, and it still peeled off when I tried to tape it.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550396_large.jpg
So I just sprayed them completely black..
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550397_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550392_large.jpg


What do you guys think? Should I still spray the inserts silver, or should I just leave them black?

[Chance]

I'm likin just the black and red...

[91rokkrawler]

Black and red for sure. Love the slammed ex cab style. My next build will be similar

[MAranger]

Looking good Zman.

Do you have some vids up on youtube of you ripping in this thing?

[ZMan]

Looking good Zman.

Do you have some vids up on youtube of you ripping in this thing?

Thanks.
The only video I have up is this one..
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=3112658

[jaymegriffiths]

Thanks.
The only video I have up is this one..
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=3112658

all i can say is trac lok. not a fan of the one tire fire. just seems more rezzz kinda move then a ranger power burnout

[ZMan]

all i can say is trac lok. not a fan of the one tire fire. just seems more rezzz kinda move then a ranger power burnout

well yaaaaaa, look up the page a bit at the post I made at the beginning of July. The only cool thing about that burnout is that was with 3.08 gears and that little 205 was spinning 35mph. :yahoo:

[mtnrgr]

I would keep the black/red combo on the rims. That will look better and look different from what others have out there. You been working on this Ranger for along time now. Any idea when it will be done???

[ZMan]

I would keep the black/red combo on the rims. That will look better and look different from what others have out there. You been working on this Ranger for along time now. Any idea when it will be done???

hopefully this summer, but I've been saying that the past 3 summers.

[Combs Customs]

Better be done this summer. We got shows to go to.

[Evil_s10]

this better be done or the chop top.

[jaymegriffiths]

well yaaaaaa, look up the page a bit at the post I made at the beginning of July. The only cool thing about that burnout is that was with 3.08 gears and that little 205 was spinning 35mph. :yahoo:

nice nonetheless ur truck is saweet!!! i love it. needs a 2-9 HO tho haha

[ZMan]

nice nonetheless ur truck is saweet!!! i love it. needs a 2-9 HO tho haha

oh man you're killing me. I've owned 1 too many 2.9s, never again, never again.

[ZMan]

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1311/3101/3276550398_large.jpg

[ForOffRoadDriving]

sweet, im really diggin that red stripe!