1989 Corba Ranger

svt3773 · 01-12-2014, 04:55 PM

I have had my 1989 Ranger XLT for 4 years now but is the first time posting it online.Have lots of mods in the past year started off with the suspension lowering it with Djm dream beams and bbk springs thicker sway bar up front and bell tech shocks with flip kit in the rear and cal-trac traction bars. Then i decided to due the interior since i was short on cash at the time. Ended up get ting 04 ranger 2 tone blk/grey bench seat, redoing my headliner,94 explorer visors,upgrading to power windows and a nice momo jet steering wheel plus a kicker sound system.Money came in and swapped the 2.9 for a 97 expo 302 motor/trans due to wanting more power. I'm running the stock headers with no cats with SLP loudmouth mufflers the neighbors don't like those.Swapped out the weak rear end shortly after with an 8.8 tru-trac posi and 4:10 gears working great with the explorer trans gearing.Then i did a full respray shaving the mirror and tail gate holes and adding a custom made cervinis mach 1 hood and pace edwards retractable cover. I ended up getting stock 94 gt mustang wheels and sanding/polishing the lips then painting the center to go for the 93 cobra r look. Thinking of trying to get a supercharger next but not sure how to accomplish that. Hope u guys like more pics to come.

BRONCONUT · 01-12-2014, 05:28 PM

I like it, not a big fan of those wheels but they work. A set of Cobra wheels would look nice on it. Maybe even with a little wider stance.

svt3773 · 01-12-2014, 05:41 PM

Thanks I feel exactly the same way just wanted something different. Im saving up for some nice Tru forged wheels.

XLTsplash · 01-12-2014, 07:37 PM

I love the hood on your truck and I like the way you painted the wheels and polished the edges. Nice steering wheel choice too! You have a great looking Ranger. I was with my Dad when he bought a new Ranger in 1989, I've always liked the boxy body with the flush head lights. I added the tailgate dress up panel to my dads 89, I paint the main part of the panel black then put a tape stripe in the groove and left the edge bright then installed a 82 Mustang GT hood scoop and Magnum 500 wheels. It was a great truck that went more than 325K with no problems, The only thing that ever broke on the truck was the parking brake cable and clutch. My dad towed a boat that was too much for the 2.3L stock clutch, it didn't wear out the metal just broke on two clutches , so I replaced it with a Ford Motorsport clutch and never had another problem with it. The thing that stopped that poor Ranger was a Chevelle hitting it head on.

01-14-2014, 11:59 AM

Looks great! Looks like it'd be fun to drive.

westchase19 · 01-23-2014, 10:13 PM

Love your truck man. first time i've seen that set of wheels and didn't hate them. look good painted that way! lol

Teddyzee · 02-06-2014, 07:02 AM

Wow, just saw your truck in the TOTM banner, awesome ride!
Looks very well done in these shots, great job!!!

Exenos · 02-07-2014, 02:21 PM

I'm normally not a fan of street trucks but this is just pure awesome. I like the fact that its not too flashy, borderline subtle.

Chuck "Classic Ford" JR. · 02-11-2014, 09:59 PM

Brother without a doubt you've got the baddest street truck on The Ranger Station. Some folks might argue my opinion but the 1st and 2nd Generation Rangers have always been my favorite and yours is the best one I've seen yet. And unlike most other folks I'm a big fan of the wheels, Lol.

86 Ranger 5.0 · 02-16-2014, 10:27 PM

That truck is nice, the hood is sweet. You should put it on YouTube so we can here it

01-12-2014, 04:55 PM	#1
svt3773 01/2014 MTOTM Winner Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redwood city Posts: 7 Vehicle Year: 1989 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger I use this vehicle for: Show Rep Power: 0	1989 Corba Ranger I have had my 1989 Ranger XLT for 4 years now but is the first time posting it online.Have lots of mods in the past year started off with the suspension lowering it with Djm dream beams and bbk springs thicker sway bar up front and bell tech shocks with flip kit in the rear and cal-trac traction bars. Then i decided to due the interior since i was short on cash at the time. Ended up get ting 04 ranger 2 tone blk/grey bench seat, redoing my headliner,94 explorer visors,upgrading to power windows and a nice momo jet steering wheel plus a kicker sound system.Money came in and swapped the 2.9 for a 97 expo 302 motor/trans due to wanting more power. I'm running the stock headers with no cats with SLP loudmouth mufflers the neighbors don't like those.Swapped out the weak rear end shortly after with an 8.8 tru-trac posi and 4:10 gears working great with the explorer trans gearing.Then i did a full respray shaving the mirror and tail gate holes and adding a custom made cervinis mach 1 hood and pace edwards retractable cover. I ended up getting stock 94 gt mustang wheels and sanding/polishing the lips then painting the center to go for the 93 cobra r look. Thinking of trying to get a supercharger next but not sure how to accomplish that. Hope u guys like more pics to come. Attached Images Last edited by svt3773; 01-12-2014 at 05:01 PM.

01-12-2014, 05:41 PM	#3
svt3773 01/2014 MTOTM Winner Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redwood city Posts: 7 Vehicle Year: 1989 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger I use this vehicle for: Show Rep Power: 0	Thanks I feel exactly the same way just wanted something different. Im saving up for some nice Tru forged wheels. __________________ 1989 Ranger 302/f303 cam/msd,cervinis hood/93 sport splitter,Djm Suspension/bbk springs/belltech shocks,93 corba R wheels/jack rabbit cover,Built rear-end 4.10/Tru-trak/Cal/trac traction bars

01-12-2014, 07:37 PM	#4
XLTsplash Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: CA Posts: 697 Vehicle Year: 1997 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger XLT with splash added I use this vehicle for: Weekend work and driving Rep Power: 10	I love the hood on your truck and I like the way you painted the wheels and polished the edges. Nice steering wheel choice too! You have a great looking Ranger. I was with my Dad when he bought a new Ranger in 1989, I've always liked the boxy body with the flush head lights. I added the tailgate dress up panel to my dads 89, I paint the main part of the panel black then put a tape stripe in the groove and left the edge bright then installed a 82 Mustang GT hood scoop and Magnum 500 wheels. It was a great truck that went more than 325K with no problems, The only thing that ever broke on the truck was the parking brake cable and clutch. My dad towed a boat that was too much for the 2.3L stock clutch, it didn't wear out the metal just broke on two clutches , so I replaced it with a Ford Motorsport clutch and never had another problem with it. The thing that stopped that poor Ranger was a Chevelle hitting it head on. __________________ http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...d.php?t=146884 Last edited by XLTsplash; 01-12-2014 at 07:45 PM.

01-23-2014, 10:13 PM	#6
westchase19 New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Morristown, Tn Posts: 17 Vehicle Year: 1992 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger I use this vehicle for: Daily Rep Power: 0	Love your truck man. first time i've seen that set of wheels and didn't hate them. look good painted that way! lol __________________ 92 Ranger. Slammed. 4 oh. 18s.

02-06-2014, 07:02 AM	#7
Teddyzee December 2011 STOTM Winner Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 1,347 Vehicle Year: 1997 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger Rep Power: 21	Wow, just saw your truck in the TOTM banner, awesome ride! Looks very well done in these shots, great job!!! __________________ 97 Supercab 5.0 H.O. EFI Tri-Y Headers T-5 DJM 5/8 Drop Cal-Vu mirrors, Shaved badges. Explorer interior 18X9/18X10 Bullitt wheels (275/40, 295/35) 5.0 link

01-12-2014, 05:28 PM	#2
BRONCONUT Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartford, KY Posts: 100 Vehicle Year: '95~'00 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Bronco~Ranger Rep Power: 17	I like it, not a big fan of those wheels but they work. A set of Cobra wheels would look nice on it. Maybe even with a little wider stance.

01-14-2014, 11:59 AM	#5
jhammel85 Lurker Posts: n/a	Looks great! Looks like it'd be fun to drive.

02-07-2014, 02:21 PM	#8
Exenos Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 81 Rep Power: 10	I'm normally not a fan of street trucks but this is just pure awesome. I like the fact that its not too flashy, borderline subtle.

02-11-2014, 09:59 PM	#9
Chuck "Classic Ford" JR. Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 85 Vehicle Year: 1986 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger Base 2.9L V6 I use this vehicle for: Everything. Rep Power: 8	Brother without a doubt you've got the baddest street truck on The Ranger Station. Some folks might argue my opinion but the 1st and 2nd Generation Rangers have always been my favorite and yours is the best one I've seen yet. And unlike most other folks I'm a big fan of the wheels, Lol. __________________ "It's not a firewall, it's a safety wall; that would imply that Fords catch on fire, which we all know doesn't happen". -A Ford Executive

02-16-2014, 10:27 PM	#10
86 Ranger 5.0 New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 27 Vehicle Year: 1986 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger I use this vehicle for: DD/Work Rep Power: 8	That truck is nice, the hood is sweet. You should put it on YouTube so we can here it

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