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- Vehicle Year
- 1983
- Make / Model
- Ford
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- V6 2.8L
- Transmission
- Automatic
Hello everyone:
Like everyone else, wanted to share my work in progress. Attached are the best before pictures I could find. Yes that's right, at the time, my poor ranger was nothing more than a hoodless plant holder.
Since these photos were taken the engine compartment was gutted, cleaned and painted. Engine out and currently in the shop getting fitted for new pistons and headers are getting reworked.
Inside cabin has been repainted, new padding and carpet installed, dash frame back in and dash components restored and installed; still working on the vinyl dash--needs minor work and paining. Seat webbing repaired and custom upholstery on order.
Doors off and I rattle-canned the insides with a few coats of red inferno met and a few clear coats.
Traced out the wiring harness checking for integrity; fresh new split braid loom.
Still a lot of work to do, but it's nice to be able to document...
Thanks for your time!
Chris
Like everyone else, wanted to share my work in progress. Attached are the best before pictures I could find. Yes that's right, at the time, my poor ranger was nothing more than a hoodless plant holder.
Since these photos were taken the engine compartment was gutted, cleaned and painted. Engine out and currently in the shop getting fitted for new pistons and headers are getting reworked.
Inside cabin has been repainted, new padding and carpet installed, dash frame back in and dash components restored and installed; still working on the vinyl dash--needs minor work and paining. Seat webbing repaired and custom upholstery on order.
Doors off and I rattle-canned the insides with a few coats of red inferno met and a few clear coats.
Traced out the wiring harness checking for integrity; fresh new split braid loom.
Still a lot of work to do, but it's nice to be able to document...
Thanks for your time!
Chris
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