Project: LOWrange

[83bagged]

well guys i hope you like it

1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL dash and gauges.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/dashproject006.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/dashproject019.jpg

it sat up too high for me. so i had to drop it. im going to graft it onto the doors and panels also, so i didnt want it to be too high abouve the window

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/dashproject030.jpg

cut the column hole out some to allow it to drop about an inch or so

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/dashproject051.jpg

i wanted to keep my defrost. so i cut the crap out of my stock top piece. making fillers inside the truck to keep those 4 screws alligned

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/dashproject049.jpg

i like the way i did this. i think it looks cool

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/dashproject059.jpg

much better

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/dashproject057.jpg

and i had to extend the drivers side 5/8"s

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/dashproject082.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/dashproject081.jpg

the gap by the door, i will be making it flow onto the doors. but thats later on. i think its comin out pretty good so far

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/dashproject078.jpg

[Fast Fords]

you sure went to town on this! it'll look pretty sick when its done, not to mention etremely unique! kick ass dude! :icon_cheers:

[Hazmat Ranger]

Damn those steel air bags are gonna hurt when they pop - LOL

That looks really good, can't wait to see it all smoothed out and painted. Nice Work

[83bagged]

Damn those steel air bags are gonna hurt when they pop - LOL

That looks really good, can't wait to see it all smoothed out and painted. Nice Work

LMAO! never heard that one before. well it never had airbags. its an 83 with only 32K ORIGINAL miles!!! and to bad im ripping that out and putting in a 302 with an automatic c4 lol

[83bagged]

you sure went to town on this! it'll look pretty sick when its done, not to mention etremely unique! kick ass dude! :icon_cheers:

thank you very much man. and i didnt weld this dash in, i can unbolt it and bolt it in. but i appreciate it man

:icon_welder: :icon_hornsup:

[valleyvinyl84]

Awesome!!! :headbang: Looks great man!

[rangergt89]

Nice work very nice

[83bagged]

its coming along

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/dashproject095.jpg

theres a good bit of tacking and grinding... but its working out so far

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/dashproject097.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/dashproject098.jpg

oh and the Sport Truck coverage from Lake Front Tour (March 09, Page 90)

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/dashproject099.jpg

[Confederate Forge]

Now thats bad ass! Cant wait to see it when its all done. Just goes to show anything can be done with the right amount of work and a welder. Good job man keep it up. I just saw them sell a Galaxy 500XL on Barret Jacksons tonight.:headbang::icon_thumby:

[Destroyer000]

that is extremely SWEET! props man!

[83bagged]

thanks guys. i have it bolted in for good (at least for a while) until i get my 302 and c4 in, and then ill start wiring up the galaxie guages. then ill do the doors, and body fill and paint it all

[Crazythingsido2]

what are you doing to the doors??
and dude i got some 20s changed my mind about going with steelies but yeah your trucks looking sick

[Mark_88]

Wow....just wow...

[pwrranger88]

that is awsome

[IRKillroy]

dude... your imagination is inventive... who would have thought to install that one?!

I'm looking to make a steel dash for my 88 (getting rid of the pleather... possibly wrapping the steel when I'm done) and this has pretty much sold me on it. Thanks for the inspiration.

[83bagged]

dude... your imagination is inventive... who would have thought to install that one?!

I'm looking to make a steel dash for my 88 (getting rid of the pleather... possibly wrapping the steel when I'm done) and this has pretty much sold me on it. Thanks for the inspiration.

haha, thanks man!

well im glad i could help

[83bagged]

what are you doing to the doors??
and dude i got some 20s changed my mind about going with steelies but yeah your trucks looking sick

well hopefully when i get the 302 in and moving under its own power, i will start the doors. i have a few ideas, but i cant give em all out yet.

so HOPEFULLY you should be able to see pretty soon

[mjonesjr]

That is awesome, keep the pictures coming!

[83bagged]

That is awesome, keep the pictures coming!

o yea for sure man! im glad people are liking it. i thought i might get mixed feelings, well right now im building my 302 for the truck. so i dont have any updates on the dash, but as soon as i get the v8 in and moving with its own power ill finish the dash.

but i do have a good bit of build pics that i could post

[mjonesjr]

Any picture of that truck would be great! Post all you have.

What are you plans for gauges?

[83bagged]

Any picture of that truck would be great! Post all you have.

What are you plans for gauges?

hahah you dont want all i have lol. i take ALOT! ill post you some, gimmie 2 minutes

[83bagged]

my 302 and c4 tranny that im building. yea it ran before, now i replaced head gaskets, lapped the valves, and bought alot of chrome. and painting it all frod red, silver, and black

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/th_302.jpg (http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/?action=view&current=302.flv)

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/TurkeyDrag08251.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/TurkeyDrag08107.jpg

gauges, my 64 galaxie ones :)

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/dash005-2.jpg

heres all my pics.
http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/?start=all

[IRKillroy]

for the break-away mirrors... the nylon backings get dry rotted and brittle... you have any ideas for replacements or reproducing them? it looks as though you might have done something there since you kept yours.

[mjonesjr]

I love the way that you body dropped the bed. I like the Ford tailgate portion being put into the drop.

[Jim Oaks]

Alright, I have to admit, I'm pretty impressed!

I like the FORD in the back of the bed and I really can't wait to see the dash when it's done.

I think it's awesome to see people think outside of the box and come up with something unique.

[dusto2]

the body drop with the ford logo in the bed looks sic:headbang:

[Xploda]

Nice work sir kudos :P

[83bagged]

thanks guys. yea im trying to stay very original but at the same time keep it looking fairly stock. you dont see any bagged trucks that arent shaved and in primer lol



oh and im going to replace the mirroes with new ones

[Captain Ledd]

I've never been much of a fan of the low riders but DANG!

That's some pretty slick fab work. You have my admiration sir.

I give it a 5 star thread and reputation, you got a pretty good idea of what you're doing.

[83bagged]

I've never been much of a fan of the low riders but DANG!

That's some pretty slick fab work. You have my admiration sir.

I give it a 5 star thread and reputation, you got a pretty good idea of what you're doing.

thnaks man! well i hoep to get some more work done on the dash. but i want that v8 in first now. :icon_hornsup:

[IRKillroy]

that's usually the case right?! haha.

it'll make it easier to do, since you're gonna have to calibrate the gauges... might as well do it with the engine you're gonna have in the rest of it's life.

[83bagged]

o yea, well that 302 should be so sick though! man i cant wait. im gonna start pulling my 2.3 and tranny sunday, i hope to get it all out. HOPEFULLY I CAN

how much would you ask for a really good 2.3 and tranny? yes it truley only has like 33K on it... no im not lying

[wvcat]

I'm with everybody else and love the fab work on the bed but to take it a little further I also love the fact of how stock looking it is. The bumpers, wheels and 2-tone paint really make it work. If I had to say anything negative it would be the fuel cell looks out of place and just doesn't flow with the rest of the truck. Awesome work man.

[PlumCrazy]

If you get a price on that 2.3 I'm interested

-plumcrazy

[IRKillroy]

depends on the tranny man.... which kind is it.... the 2.3 is a hot commodity now-a-days... I'd check the core prices at the local parts store and add 30%... that's a fair price me thinks... mind you that's assuming the accessories are not on it.

if you want to let those go you should price them all out seperately and take 40% off of the reman price... adding it to the engine price...

I hope this gives you a good base price...

oh yeah, the wiring harness and computer should be thrown in for a nominal charge... like free.

[83bagged]

I'm with everybody else and love the fab work on the bed but to take it a little further I also love the fact of how stock looking it is. The bumpers, wheels and 2-tone paint really make it work. If I had to say anything negative it would be the fuel cell looks out of place and just doesn't flow with the rest of the truck. Awesome work man.

o i know man. im replacing it with a "keg looking" cell when i get my 302 in. i hate the way it looks to

[83bagged]

depends on the tranny man.... which kind is it.... the 2.3 is a hot commodity now-a-days... I'd check the core prices at the local parts store and add 30%... that's a fair price me thinks... mind you that's assuming the accessories are not on it.

if you want to let those go you should price them all out seperately and take 40% off of the reman price... adding it to the engine price...

I hope this gives you a good base price...

oh yeah, the wiring harness and computer should be thrown in for a nominal charge... like free.

hmmm thanks dude. well i want to sell all of it. the ac compressor is bad, but everything else works perfect. and i dont have any computer or harness really. i have a 1 barrel carb lol. runs fine.

oh, and check out my v8 thread, i took out my driveshaft, and the yoke slid right into the C4 tailshaft. so would that mean that its a C5 tranny? i know that was the automatic tranny offered in 83. they didnt offer the A4LD until like 85?

[83bagged]

If you get a price on that 2.3 I'm interested

-plumcrazy

ok no prob dude. but i imagine shipping would be rediculous. but when i do get the motor and tranny out ill take some pics and post em up

[PlumCrazy]

Thanks, I didn't even think to look at your location. Maybe I will make it a vacation and drive down.lol

-Plumcrazy

[snoopjonnyjon]

Interesting to find this thread, as I am about to section down a 63 savoy dash to fit into my 92!

[83bagged]

Interesting to find this thread, as I am about to section down a 63 savoy dash to fit into my 92!

lol.

sounds sick bro! post up some pics when you start, i have TONS of pics of this thing.

[Scrambler82]

NICE...

Do you do this type of work or is this just for fun ?

How's the 302 swap and what kit, if any, are you planning on using for the swap.?

[83bagged]

NICE...

Do you do this type of work or is this just for fun ?

How's the 302 swap and what kit, if any, are you planning on using for the swap.?

well id love to do this as my only job, but i work on a pipeline. ive worked in fab shops alot and went to trade school for welding. after that i started college and did 3 years in a construction degree, but wanted to start making money to get a house and this truck out of the way! lol hehe

well after this ill go back and finish my last year of college, and HOPEFULLY do this alot on the side then


oh and no kit on the swap. ive just been buying parts that im sure ill need. here are you some pics

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/302064.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/302069.jpg

oh and yes im going to clean ALL of that mess up! the fluid has been gone, but right now im working on the firewall and frame. motor mounts are already off, and the blower box is half out lol

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/302054.jpg

i have more parts now, but no pics yet

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/302057.jpg

and then the motor almost done

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/302048.jpg

[valleyvinyl84]

WHATT!!!! Everything is so nice and shiny and your vacuum advance looks like it went down with the Titanic.

Lookin' good yo!

[83bagged]

LMAO! yea i know. i just odered a chrom one and i still havent got my new MSD cap and rotor yet. thats coming after i get it in the truck though

[Scrambler82]

Looks good.

Luck with it

[IRKillroy]

if you're looking for some nice trick stuff, check out a hydro-booster... it'll get rid of the vacuum brake booster, and free up a lot of space on your firewall. it's pretty cool, you may need to upgrade the power steering unit, but stock PSP suck anyway.

[snoopjonnyjon]

lol.

sounds sick bro! post up some pics when you start, i have TONS of pics of this thing.

I won't be touching the dash area for a while... probably next winter. But here's the build thread for the rest of the truck so far. I was planning to use the stock dash, but it got crushed by the frame last month... so might as well go vintage. Its what I always wanted in it anyways.

http://therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26793

[irishblessing]

as much as i hate to see old cars ripped apart for there parts i love the truck its a nice different touch you should try and keep the stock gauges from the galxie too and use those NICE WORK

[baxtej44]

wanna take my truck for a year and just have fun with it?

well, the offer is on the table :icon_thumby:

[Ranger Leo]

update?

[Ranger Jake]

wow. you have more guts than I do to try something like that.

[83bagged]

wanna take my truck for a year and just have fun with it?

well, the offer is on the table :icon_thumby:

LOL, well come on down man!

here ya'll a little update

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/65.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/69.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/59.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/48.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/46.jpg

:icon_bounceblue:

[83bagged]

man i guess everyone forgot about me :(

[mjonesjr]

I really like what you have done so far.

[Psychopete]

man i guess everyone forgot about me :(

:(

Just noticed this today, pretty bad ass man. Is that rear suspension the way it's been, or is it something you've been working on? You get your 5.0L in yet?

Pete

[blackwidow67]

shhhweeettttt

[83bagged]

:(

Just noticed this today, pretty bad ass man. Is that rear suspension the way it's been, or is it something you've been working on? You get your 5.0L in yet?

Pete

no its just been COMPLETELY re-done!

from the engine crossmember back, 2x3x1/4" steel, all new body mounts, new triangulated 4-link, motor is in, new tranny crossmember, new solid motor mounts, and i have SN95 FEAD and SN95 rear discs to put on

[mike123]

well hurry up and get some more done on that dash im ready to see it

[83bagged]

hahah, man i gotta get the frame in por15 then paint it all along with the suspension to match. then re assemble, bend my stainless lines, do new brake lines, fuel line, then mount the cab and bed for the ladt time, then get it runnin... THEN the dash will be finished ROFL

[83bagged]

more updates

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/72.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/73.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/74.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/77.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/75.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/76.jpg

[Andres629]

This is actually my favourite lowrider I have ever seen, good work man! I'm not usually a fan of lowered trucks, but this... this is a horse of a whole 'nother colour!

[stegomon]

wow that is awsome...glad that you are not useing big rims...

[BDAB]

wow that is awsome...glad that you are not useing big rims...


when you have a tire blow because you have pulled the tire over at 100 mph in a 40 mph corner you will understand the big rims with the low sidewalls.

[blackwidow67]

awesome work, but wheres the updates of the dash?????

[Downey]

dude sweet stuff. i helped my best friend put a 50s fairlane dash in a 67 fairlane. it wasnt to bad.

[83bagged]

awesome work, but wheres the updates of the dash?????

LOL, gotta have the frame powdercoated first... then get it all a rolling frame again.

then ill knock the dash out, and paint it up for yall

dude sweet stuff. i helped my best friend put a 50s fairlane dash in a 67 fairlane. it wasnt to bad.

cool deal man, those cars are almost shaped the same, i know it took some work though, but you take a 60's dash and put it in a 80's truck, COMPLETELY different, it made me mad at first, and i thought about NOT doing it, but i REALLY REALLY wanted it lol

[83bagged]

wow that is awsome...glad that you are not useing big rims...

o no... im trying to keep it look as stock as possible. but small changes here and there LOL

i had the dash in at the last show, and a guy asked me if that was the stock dash! lmao

when its aired up and im driving it (when i drive it it looks like it has about a 4/5 drop) id like to to look just like an average ole truck you know? pull up at walmart and no one looks, then PSSSHHHHTTTTTTTT WTF!?!?!?!?

:icon_confused:

[stegomon]

when its aired up and im driving it (when i drive it it looks like it has about a 4/5 drop) id like to to look just like an average ole truck you know? pull up at walmart and no one looks, then PSSSHHHHTTTTTTTT WTF!?!?!?!?

:icon_confused:

:icon_thumby: best part

[Adreenaleen]

:icon_thumby:Can't wait to see more of the dash. Amazing work!!!:headbang:

[baxtej44]

how much money will be in the drop alone in the end?

[Chance]

I love this truck & build... but I think it should be moved out of the "interior" forum lol

I wanna see pics of the completed dash though :D

[83bagged]

you mean in the airbag suspension? well it was a complete frame, 2x3x1/4 tubing

parts? well the compressors, tanks, valves, line, bags, brackets, four link, switch box, water traps, (im going all stainless 3/8 line so line and fittings ALONE are like $600) a bunch of crap is like $2,000

then to build a frame like that? about $3,500

considering i bought the truck for $800 and IT RUN FINE AND ONLY HAD 29,000 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT! i kinda feel dumb! lmao, but hey, its cool as crap man

you can bag a truck (one of these rangers) for like $2,500 (you doing it, its not THAT hard)



well if a mod could move it to the "lowrider" section and rename it like Project: LOWrange id appreciate it

ill keep ya'll posted on the dash fellas! lol

[erocka1982]

thats sick man....i have that minitruckin with your truck in it somewhere...lol
heres my old truck i was so proud when i opened that minitruckin and seen it in there. i wish i still had it....the truck and that copy of minitruckin lol

http://www.minitruckinweb.com/ridinaround/2007/0708mt_custom_mini_trucks/index.html

[83bagged]

hahah nice job dude...

once i get the frame in powdercoat i heard that mulligan may shoot it for blood sweat and gears for sport truck... id REALLLY like a mini truck underconstruction feature!

can a mod move this to the lowrider section PLEASE?

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

awesome work!!!!!! i really like the paint job man looks so classy!!!
and that dash....couldnt be cooler

[holyford86]

very nice work.

[jhammel85]

Definitely one of the nices trucks on here! Very good work!

I really like the style you are going for. Can't wait to see it done

[SnC RangeR]

by far the badest droped ranger i have ever seen! :headbang:

['95 ranger]

did you go to turkey drag in tyler, tx?

[kris97ranger]

im not a fan of lowerd trucks in any way but i do respect the amount of detail and work in every truck i see. that being said this is an awsome truck and id rock it. haha i love the dash and the ford emblem in the body drop. if i were u i would try and find a way to have it say ranger on the dash on the pasenger side liek the galaxy name was
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[Qeegan]

im not a fan of lowerd trucks in any way but i do respect the amount of detail and work in every truck i see. that being said this is an awsome truck and id rock it. haha i love the dash and the ford emblem in the body drop. if i were u i would try and find a way to have it say ranger on the dash on the pasenger side like the galaxy name was

I have to agree ... I'm not a fan of the low-rider either but I have to give two thumbs up for putting your style and personal touches into your truck

[Robert_1967]

Very nice, I'm also glad to NOT see the large rims under it.

want to do my 88 super next ???

Robert

[84stealthranger]

Very nice, I'm also glad to NOT see the large rims under it.

want to do my 88 super next ???

Robert

yea +1 to the big rims and the pullin in to walmart with a stock looking truck and dropping it. its gonna be a sleeper with that 302

[SnC RangeR]

i luv your tuck im dieing to see the dash finished.

[gjm4l]

Man I'm not a lowrider fan but I absolutely love the stock yet totally not look of yours. That's just gnarly!! I love it!

[TS6034]

Dane, nice job on winning STOTM. Not bad for a special needs guy. Keep it up little buddy!

Oh, and get your ass in here and thank these people for saying nice things to you! LMAO!!!! :)

[83bagged]

thanks guys! im on rps also, and ^ TS let me know that i had won TOTM!

THANKS YOU GUYS! i didnt even know that i had been nominated.

i will post you some update pics and go back and answer all of your questions. but first i have to take the lady out to eat and watch a movie for V-Day

THANK YOU!

[ZMan]

I went ahead and moved this to the build threads forum.

[83bagged]

well here are a few other random pics.

ive been swapping radius arm bushings over to 3/4" heims and workin on these sweet double shear mounts.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/5-2.jpg

my bag of 316 Stainless Swagelok fittings for my 3/8" SS hardline air line (dont ask how much it cost me :( )

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/fittingslayout.jpg

my plumbing layout pretty much

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/fittingslayout1.jpg

trying out my new bender with some CHEAPER copper 3/8 hardline

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/practice1.jpg

its only surface rust and itll be going to powdercoat soon where itll all be sandblasted also

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/practice.jpg

im also reworking the rear upper shock mounts. i have some bent tubing that im going to make this happen tomorrow

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/shocks.jpg

and no the sharpie is ONLY temporary rofl

[83bagged]

now i also set my headers up and i had to cut the collectors off, im buying 2.5" - 2" collector reducer then i have to make the 2" exhaust fit through my tranny member. once thats done wrap the headers, weld up a few exhaust hangers, wrap the entire exhaust, finish the rear shock tabs, plate the tie rod notches, and weld my new battery tray on the rear. then i can strip it for powdercoat.

then once i get it back, i have ALL new calipers, SN95 rear disc setup, new rotors, bearings, seals, shocks, tie rods, ball joints, and no telling what else. then i have to put the front belt drive bracket stuff on my motor along with my new polished edelbrock performer intake and holley 600 carb. and then i should have a NICE rolling motor and chassis for a show or two

whats the smallest wheel that will clear the SN95 rear discs?

heres my battery tray i made, i also have a polished optima mount that will bolt down to this after powder coat

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/photo7.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/photo4.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/photo3.jpg

[Kyle M.]

I'll be watching this one!! Great work!!!

[ChrisR1S]

Congrats on TOTM dude, awesome truck! Deff my favorite lowered truck on the site.

Curious question: what are you wrapping the exhaust in? I like the idea but When i bought my '86 F-150 the guy had the headers wrapped in some stuff from the autoparts store that i wasnt too impressed with at all..

[83bagged]

3/16" shear loqad gussets to weld over the 2x3 joints, had them made into the ford logo

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/sheargussets.jpg

bent tubes do make me some slick shock mounts.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/newmounts.jpg

and this is what i turned it into :D

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/newmounts1.jpg

now the shock is straight!

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/newmounts3.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/newmounts2.jpg

i like it, i think it looks ALOT better. now i just need someone to give me a 100% for sure measurement on a 215/35R18 tire on a 7" wheel. i have 1.5" of clearance right there. :(

now once i mirror this on the other side, mirror the radius arm mount, get my exhaust mocked up enough so i have the hangers welded up, weld in my new battery mount. i can then strip it for powder coat FINALLY!

[83bagged]

Congrats on TOTM dude, awesome truck! Deff my favorite lowered truck on the site.

Curious question: what are you wrapping the exhaust in? I like the idea but When i bought my '86 F-150 the guy had the headers wrapped in some stuff from the autoparts store that i wasnt too impressed with at all..

i have some greyish blackish titanium wrap from speedwaymotors. supposed to be real good (they say it is anyway lol)

[Robert_1967]

that shock hanger looks very sharp, good work.

Robert

[Kyle M.]

a 215 tire is 8.5 wide. what is the back space on the rim? That is the determining factor.

[83bagged]

well the tire calculator says that the section widt is like 8.5" and the height is 23.9". but i measured one mounted on a 18x8 and the height was 23.25" which is PERFECT for me and the width was 8" even. id rather a 7" but thatd make the tire taller, i dont need that lol. but 7" would also make it a bit wider. the tire calc is ABOUT but when mounted its different

backspace/offset, idk yet. NO ONE can give me a straight answer, they all say o well i believe mine ar xxx but his are xx. so IDK! i need to know with a 18x8 and a 18x7. im gonna run the same on all 4 so that i can rotate them.

so if ANYONE knows the backspace with a 8" wheel on beams to tuck, PLEASE let me know. or even a 7" wheel. i believe that on a 7" its 5" BS and an 8" itd be 5.4-5.6"? idk

[PlumCrazy]

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/practice.jpg

Bet it will run with a bit of a miss unless you invest in some new plugs.lol

[PlumCrazy]

Is it common to use soft copper for hard lines? I have heard when copper (any thing from copper tubing to solid wire) is used in a automotive application it becomes very brittle due to the vibrations, so it cracks really easy. It happens fast enough that most experienced electricians and plumbers dont carry bulk rolls of copper tubing or wire in there vans because it will crack/break when you try to unroll it.

[Robert_1967]

Whats wrong with the rims and tires that you are running now?? I think it looks great as it is when it comes to the wheels, if they are 14"s i could see you going to a 15", but I think the whole look of your truck would be a little lost with a 18", but that is just my opinion, and you know what they say about opinions, they are like butts, eveyone has one and they all stink.

my vote is for the 14"s or 15"s that is on it now.

Robert

p.s. it's still a niffty little truck.

[Robert_1967]

Is it common to use soft copper for hard lines? I have heard when copper (any thing from copper tubing to solid wire) is used in a automotive application it becomes very brittle due to the vibrations, so it cracks really easy. It happens fast enough that most experienced electricians and plumbers dont carry bulk rolls of copper tubing or wire in there vans because it will crack/break when you try to unroll it.

I would guess that is why the old car makers stop useing it and went to brass for brake lines and fuel lines, been a long time sence I seen a old car (early 1900) use copper lines.

[ChrisR1S]

Is it common to use soft copper for hard lines? I have heard when copper (any thing from copper tubing to solid wire) is used in a automotive application it becomes very brittle due to the vibrations, so it cracks really easy. It happens fast enough that most experienced electricians and plumbers dont carry bulk rolls of copper tubing or wire in there vans because it will crack/break when you try to unroll it.

I may be wrong but i think the copper is just for mock-up and he was going with all stainless lines and fittings?

[83bagged]

I may be wrong but i think the copper is just for mock-up and he was going with all stainless lines and fittings?

correct. the copper is easier to bend, im using it for practice/mockup cause its ohhh idk, about $9 CHEAPER a ft? lmao

Is it common to use soft copper for hard lines? I have heard when copper (any thing from copper tubing to solid wire) is used in a automotive application it becomes very brittle due to the vibrations, so it cracks really easy. It happens fast enough that most experienced electricians and plumbers dont carry bulk rolls of copper tubing or wire in there vans because it will crack/break when you try to unroll it.

some do run copper. this is the rolled copper and not the straight pieces. the rolled is stronger but copper is brittle. its fine just as long as you clamp it to the frame enough. but it tarnishes, and doesnt look good after a while. so thats why with the Stainless Steel itll ALWAYS look good and last forever! lol, but idk wanna mess up some SS tube, cause its not cheap and NOT easy to obtain

oh and about the truck missing. HAHAHHAHA i knew their was a reason that your "Plum Crazy"!!! lol, those are the new Body Dropped V8 first gen ranger iBeam spark plugs, those will make it all clear, and i also heard that itll increase NOT ONLY HP but aerodynamics as well considering that its shaped like a BRICK! rofl jk jk thats all a joke people. i have some double platinum plugs for it, dont worry lol

Whats wrong with the rims and tires that you are running now?? I think it looks great as it is when it comes to the wheels, if they are 14"s i could see you going to a 15", but I think the whole look of your truck would be a little lost with a 18", but that is just my opinion, and you know what they say about opinions, they are like butts, eveyone has one and they all stink.

my vote is for the 14"s or 15"s that is on it now.

Robert

p.s. it's still a niffty little truck.

you are correct. but the reason i want/need bigger wheels is because im going to put the SN95 rear discs on. i already have them and new rotors and everything. but i dont think that the 14's will clear it, if they did, well id keep em! but id have to swap tires cause these are about 1/2" too tall for the front.

i want the Centerline Boulevards in 18x7's really, but 18x8's i can make work, thatll make the 215/35R18. that wheel is solid billet (keeps the old feel) and its a salt flat look alike (again old styling). the truck will be painted one day same colors and scheme along will all new OEM stock chrome trimmings.

anyone have an idea on the Backspacing for a first or second gen? anyone anyone?

[flaminranger]

I don't know the back spacing but if you are running a gt setup from and sn95 15" rims will fit that is what my welds are and they clear on my stang.
if they are the cobra setup you only need 17" rims

[fordwheelinman]

ive had a 10 inch piece of copper tubing as a fuel tank selector bypas on my 78 for about 5 years now and it hasnt craked or broken yet. Had a rubber hose crack though and start spewing fuel, replaced it and the copper still looked great.

[mp3deviant721]

I wanna see this as a finished product. And keep the stock rims. I think that look is badass. :headbang:

[kris97ranger]

agreed on keeping stock rims.
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[DRIFTGOD187]

thats a badass ranger, keep up the awesome work !!! :icon_thumby:

[pickuptrucker]

I think what makes your truck look good that low is the paint, it's sick!! I have 15x6 stock jeep wrangler wheels on my truck, with 30x9.50's and they are tucked by like 2", of course, my body style is completely different. not sure about my back spacing, It looks like allot though 4.5-5" probably.

[83bagged]

thanks guys. i agree that the stock wheels are KILLER! BUT i need a little bit shorter tire, if i keep the 14's and go shorter i can get the small thin whitewall anymore, plus the 14" wheel wont clear the rear disc (SN95 setup that i have)

so either 17" dodge steelies (they look the same as my 14" steelies, id paint them to match, or 18" polished centerline Boulevards? http://adaptivestrategies.com/CENTER_LINE_BOULEVARD.jpg

[kris97ranger]

the 18"s are nice but i think id go with the dodge steelies
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[Andres629]

Keep it steelies I'd say. Those Boulevards aren't bad, but they totally don't really match the flow of your truck I don't think. Just my 0.02

[2.9XLT]

+2 for the Dodge steelies, and you can use center caps from a late model police Crown Vic with them.

http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showpost.php?p=570761&postcount=16

[pickuptrucker]

steelies steelies! your truck looks good already! crazy wheels would throw off the look

[TS6034]

+2 for the steelies, and you can use center caps from a late model police Crown Vic with them.


And I know a guy that can make that happen for ya! :)

[83bagged]

and TOM you should get me a set! then i could buy tires and make me some GOOD progress HEHE

hey out title under our screen names match now!

[TS6034]

Haha yup. I'll check on the wheels next week at work.

[jaymegriffiths]

awesome work.when i read low range my mind pictured doublers then bam
slammed first gen.
very unique and i think everyone agrees theres some anxciousness as to the completion of the dash.
again sick work and congrats on stotm well deserved

[TS6034]

awesome work.when i read low range my mind pictured doublers then bam
slammed first gen.
very unique and i think everyone agrees theres some anxciousness as to the completion of the dash.
again sick work and congrats on stotm well deserved

I'm with you on the thread title. I never need LOW RANGE unless I'm deep in shit. I always think of a mud covered truck with huge tires....lol

[red85]

You've done some really top notch work there, 83bagged. Looks really great with that stock looking paint. What a sleeper it will be when you start touring around with that 302 thumping away between the fenders.

[83bagged]

You've done some really top notch work there, 83bagged. Looks really great with that stock looking paint. What a sleeper it will be when you start touring around with that 302 thumping away between the fenders.

thats the plan man! thank you alot.

as far as LowRange well that was gonna be my plate tag, but i can only have 7 so "LoRange" maybe idk. but i am from Louisiana and we do "mud ride" alot

check the wheels tom, i may get some if you can get em

[skyy_4life]

Wow this truck is sexy, great work on the frame and all of the fabrication in general, deff one of the most unique trucks iv ever seen.

[Original_Ranger84]

I like the steelies but those centerlines would look bomb if the flat surface was painted white and the little bars that stick out were color matched brown. with the lip and inner ring of the holes chrome still.

[83bagged]

hmmm, thats different! thatd look cool, i wished i was good at photoshop and id try it out and see what it would look like. right now im just saving $$$ to have it all powdercoated. then start reassembling it all and trailer it to a few shows!!!!

[FrankBoss]

any Up Dates?

[mp3deviant721]

any Up Dates?

+1

And get the Dodge steelies. That would look killer.

[FrankBoss]

Anyone have example of said Dodge steal rims?

FrankBoss

[erocka1982]

yea, wheres the updates. this guy must be hybernating for the winter..oh wait he prolly doesnt know what winter is...haha j/k love the truck man

[TS6034]

He doesn't know what winter is!! You are correct! And there aren't any updates because he's been wasting his time and money on his quad. LMAO!!

[powerranger262]

This is my first time seeing this thing, unbelivable man! I'll be following this build for sure. Again, nice work!

[87xlranger]

Simply the BEST 1st GEN out there... Well Besides mine LOL, J/K Great job man, I'm thinking of doing a V-8 Setup myself, Post up some more pics of the dash I'm definitely interested in seeing that completed.

Troy.

[Robert_1967]

any updates on this??






Robert

[83bagged]

hey guys... no im no sleeping it all away lol, and no we dont have "winter" here, its "cold" for 3 months and thats it! haha

i havent done too much, figured out my brake lines, gotta make a $200 order from speedway for the SS braided lines and fittings, then start bending my SS hardline for my air lines

oh and dont listen to tom, hes JUST as much of a slacker!

its just sooo hot down here guys, i can put in an hour on it and not get much accomplished and im SPENT! but were building a 24x30 shop this month, with a new slab and the works! so this winter ill be knockin stuff out guys

[83bagged]

about the only thing y'all havent seen is the exhaust that i had a TIME with... theres NO ROOM for crap, but hey thats the name of the game i guess...

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/SWEET10.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/SWEET9.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/SWEET4.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/SWEET2.jpg

took the frame to ///RA AllStar Event 2010 last week

im hoping to get some stuff done this weekend on it. i have the battery tray mounted on it also, but no pictures

[multiranger]

Holy crap that frame is awesome!

[FrankBoss]

Man That is NICE!

Keep up the Pic's

FrankBoss

[83bagged]

thanks guys... im going to try and make some headway on it just as soon as i get a few things in the mail this week

[WoodyB2]

WOW!! that thing look slick! that frame...is crazy awesome!

[mp3deviant721]

Holy shiznits. Nice frame. :icon_thumby: I'd be a shame to cover it up with that truck body.

[McCracken]

this is a sweet truck but i cannot believe you painted that motor chevy red

[Robert_1967]

yep, very nice frame




Robert

[83bagged]

this is a sweet truck but i cannot believe you painted that motor chevy red

HAHHAHA hey man, the can said "FORD RED" i know i know, ford is blue, but i cant paint it blue with the truck red and white, im looking for a stock look, but not a sore thumb.

BUT the motor will be getting some black paint before she runs, dont worry! ive heard your comment alot and its gotta go! lol

i hope to have y'all some more pics soon

and i dont want to cover this frame up, its got so much time and money in it, it AINT EVEN FUNNY! lol

[musclehampster]

this thing is TITS
your attention to detail is immaculate
i love this truck

[slow96gt]

any updates?

[83bagged]

well a small one

i started bending my stainless steel airlines...

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/SSline.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/SSline1.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/SSline3.jpg

looks all messy and junky but you can see that both side are done

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/SSline7.jpg

right now im trying to figure out how i want to tube in the compressors (i mock it up with copper tube before i bend it in SS)

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/SSline15.jpg

today i am going to mount my fuel pump and finish welding up my exhaust tabs and radius arm brackets

[ZMan]

I would use the flexible leader hose that comes with the compressor because of the vibrations.

[83bagged]

well im going to put a clamp on the frame for that tube, but ive seen alot of compressors hardlined, but ill give it a shot, it wont be hard to change out later

[Robert_1967]

Dang, That is some fine work, I like the way you mounted the air tanks.

any more updates on this fine truck??



Robert

[TheTopher]

Wow! I just saw someone mention this thread in the general section. Lots of nice work here!

[Robert_1967]

Any Updates??????


Still building it ???????


dang, I'm nosy



Robert

[Josh40601]

Any Updates??????


Still building it ???????


dang, I'm nosy



Robert

I'm with him....

[kris97ranger]

x3

[Heathen]

We need an update this is a killer truck!!