Newbie from Canada

pedrossplash · May 23, 2008

HI, my name is Pedro and I am building a street/track 5.0L ranger.
I've owned this truck since I was a teenager and this is my first rebuild/conversion. I am doing a full frame up restoration of my 1994 Ford Ranger splash.

I am a welder-fitter with a little mechanical experience. But I am not a mechanic and I will need some help. I am so glad to find this forum. I am hoping that this forum will help me learn along the way.

Roadkill · May 24, 2008

Welcome Pedro. You came to the right place. There are several on here from Canada that have built 5.0 rangers. Even more that do a lot of work on RBV's.

Kona · May 24, 2008

We won't hold any of that against you!

Boggin · May 24, 2008

welcome, where do you live?

Mark_88 · May 24, 2008

Yes, welcome to TRS...plenty of info...and I will start by giving you some advice that could save you some money right off the bat...since you are doing a frame-off restore...
:icon_welder:

DON'T try to cut the body bolts with a torch unless you're sure you can do so without destroying the rubber mounts...unless you've got a line on some replacements or are thinking of replacing them anyways...

OEM mounts can cost well over $600 if you buy them from Ford...I learned the hard way... :icon_surprised:

Anyways, ask questions freely and I'm sure you will get the right answer or someone on here who will direct you if you need help... :beer:

or

if you don't drink beer!

red85 · May 24, 2008

Welcome Pedro. I'm a Canuck too. I've spent a tonne of time around V8 Rangers both building and fixing them. Feel free to ask questions; the 5.0L and I are old friends LOL.

Roadkill · May 25, 2008

Just keep red away from your head gaskets. LOL

red85 · May 25, 2008

Roadkill said:
Just keep red away from your head gaskets. LOL

F-ing Finn and his twisted sense of humour. Those gaskets were haunted and he knows it!

pedrossplash · May 25, 2008

Thanks Guys. I live in Ontario.

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