My little "Iron Ranger"

**Iron Ranger** · 04-09-2008, 07:29 PM

If you missed the story I posted a few months ago, I'll tell it again.

2 years ago my grandfather died, and one of the vehicles he owned was a 1992 Ford Ranger Super Cab 2wd. I came forward and offered to buy it and the family accepted.

After I bought it, I saw some rust forming over the wheel wells(typical) and I wanted to restore it. My brother knew a guy who owned an auto body shop and gave me a very good deal.

So..... here are just some of the body rust repair and sanding pics.

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Talk about "junk in the trunk"

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When the stupid snow melts up here(I keep the truck in storage) I'll take pics of what she lookes like now. Trust me, she's pretty.
The paint thats on it now is off the Mazda RX8(Red)
The rims were glass beaded and repainted
Shaved bumper
And enough pearl in the paint and wheels to make the "save the whale" folk cry

**ZMan** · 04-09-2008, 09:43 PM

oh nice I can't wait to see the new pics.

danger88ranger · 04-10-2008, 09:30 AM

I'm likin the sound of that paint, post some pics!

**Iron Ranger** · 04-10-2008, 08:09 PM

It seems to be a little longer, we got hit with yet another snowstorm. Absolutly stupid. But not to disappoint, some of you have been helping me with my 302 Q's and I would like to show you what I have so far.........

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So far, this 302 has:
Edelbrock aluminum heads
KB Pistons +.040 Bore
New oil pan(from a Ranger conversion kit)
Roller rocker arms

Much more is in the plans, only $$$$$$ is slowing down the build, but it will get done.

ejholmgren · 04-11-2008, 10:33 AM

Whereabouts on "the range" are you? My parents are from Hoyt Lakes.

**Iron Ranger** · 04-11-2008, 02:05 PM

The Eveleth-Midway area

**Iron Ranger** · 04-18-2008, 12:53 PM

OK. The snow has finally melted and the skies are clear enough for me to take the truck out of storage.

Here is how she looks like now:

Now, this truck is not even close to being done. I still have to box the frame for the 302, put in the 302, and build a hitch receiver because I refuse to buy these poorly welded pieces of junk receivers for $150. Nope, I'll weld up my own.

Boggin · 04-18-2008, 01:21 PM

Damn, That Truck Is Sweet!!

**compleckz** · 04-18-2008, 03:25 PM

wowzers! looks great! paint is awesome..

rims look nice, did you re-clear coat them after cleaning them up? i would recommend it if not!

**Iron Ranger** · 04-19-2008, 12:17 PM

Yes, the rims are re-cleared. The old clear was flaking badly, thus trapping dirt in the fine grooves in the rim. I glass-beaded the rims and my autobody guy re-cleared them with some extra gold and silver pearl.

**Iron Ranger** · 04-19-2008, 12:21 PM

This truck is very dusty from storage for 7 months, but when I wax the truck, boy does she ever shine. I couldn't even stare at it too long after she got out of the shop.

This also reminds me, you can do anything, fix anything, build anything, paint anything you want, it just takes time, money, and the knowing the right people. Without me knowing this autobody guy personally, I could have never started this project.

**Iron Ranger** · 04-19-2008, 12:22 PM

kinda wish there was a place that sells the GT side skirts................

04-09-2008, 07:29 PM	#1
Iron Ranger Run lil' ricer RUN!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minnesota Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 0.040 punched 302 Class: 2wd Street Used For: Fooling the general public in thinking it's just another ranger.................. Posts: 1,811 Rep Power: 17 iTrader: (3)	My little "Iron Ranger" If you missed the story I posted a few months ago, I'll tell it again. 2 years ago my grandfather died, and one of the vehicles he owned was a 1992 Ford Ranger Super Cab 2wd. I came forward and offered to buy it and the family accepted. After I bought it, I saw some rust forming over the wheel wells(typical) and I wanted to restore it. My brother knew a guy who owned an auto body shop and gave me a very good deal. So..... here are just some of the body rust repair and sanding pics. [/IMG] Talk about "junk in the trunk" [/IMG] When the stupid snow melts up here(I keep the truck in storage) I'll take pics of what she lookes like now. Trust me, she's pretty. The paint thats on it now is off the Mazda RX8(Red) The rims were glass beaded and repainted Shaved bumper And enough pearl in the paint and wheels to make the "save the whale" folk cry Last edited by Iron Ranger; 04-09-2008 at 07:35 PM.
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04-09-2008, 09:43 PM	#2
ZMan TOTM Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Medina, Ohio Year: 1992,1994,1995 Make: Ford,Ford,Jeep Model: Ranger,Ranger,ZJ Engine: 4.0l,3.0l (soon to be 302),5.2l Class: 2wd Street Used For: learning experiAnce, daily Posts: 2,990 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (1)	oh nice I can't wait to see the new pics. __________________ My build thread Cardomain '92 Ranger X-cab 4.0l '94 Ranger long bed 3.0l, bagged and chopped '95 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2l, wheeler someday '13 F-150 Ecoboost 4x4 daily driver www.lhinteriorsllc.com
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04-10-2008, 08:09 PM	#4
Iron Ranger Run lil' ricer RUN!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minnesota Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 0.040 punched 302 Class: 2wd Street Used For: Fooling the general public in thinking it's just another ranger.................. Posts: 1,811 Rep Power: 17 iTrader: (3)	It seems to be a little longer, we got hit with yet another snowstorm. Absolutly stupid. But not to disappoint, some of you have been helping me with my 302 Q's and I would like to show you what I have so far......... [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG] So far, this 302 has: Edelbrock aluminum heads KB Pistons +.040 Bore New oil pan(from a Ranger conversion kit) Roller rocker arms Much more is in the plans, only $$$$$$ is slowing down the build, but it will get done.
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04-11-2008, 10:33 AM	#5
ejholmgren Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3L Class: 4x4 Used For: DD Posts: 314 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Whereabouts on "the range" are you? My parents are from Hoyt Lakes.
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04-11-2008, 02:05 PM	#6
Iron Ranger Run lil' ricer RUN!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minnesota Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 0.040 punched 302 Class: 2wd Street Used For: Fooling the general public in thinking it's just another ranger.................. Posts: 1,811 Rep Power: 17 iTrader: (3)	The Eveleth-Midway area
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04-18-2008, 12:53 PM	#7
Iron Ranger Run lil' ricer RUN!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minnesota Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 0.040 punched 302 Class: 2wd Street Used For: Fooling the general public in thinking it's just another ranger.................. Posts: 1,811 Rep Power: 17 iTrader: (3)	OK. The snow has finally melted and the skies are clear enough for me to take the truck out of storage. Here is how she looks like now: Now, this truck is not even close to being done. I still have to box the frame for the 302, put in the 302, and build a hitch receiver because I refuse to buy these poorly welded pieces of junk receivers for $150. Nope, I'll weld up my own.
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04-18-2008, 01:21 PM	#8
Boggin Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Model: 89 bronco ii Class: 4x4 Used For: going inappropriate places Posts: 5,722 Rep Power: 29 iTrader: (4)	Damn, That Truck Is Sweet!! __________________ 97 Jeep TJ. 6" lift and 33's. 79 F150, restoring. 90 Mustang 5.0L sold: 89 BII, lifted, bumpers, winch, and stuff "Dont know how to drive automatic"- Chance. RIP Buddy.
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04-18-2008, 03:25 PM	#9
compleckz Hi Haters! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Western Mass Year: 97 Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Bolt-On eXtreme, trust me. Used For: Parking Lot Pimping Posts: 1,329 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (2)	wowzers! looks great! paint is awesome.. rims look nice, did you re-clear coat them after cleaning them up? i would recommend it if not! __________________ Andrew 97 Ext. Cab, front: sj brackets/8"coils/ext. rad arms, rear: 6" sj leaves + belltechs, 33's, 4.56 gears, D35/lock-right/tacked 760x's/c-clip elim, 31-spl 8.8/ptrx no-slip/discs/cowl snorkel..
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04-19-2008, 12:17 PM	#10
Iron Ranger Run lil' ricer RUN!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minnesota Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 0.040 punched 302 Class: 2wd Street Used For: Fooling the general public in thinking it's just another ranger.................. Posts: 1,811 Rep Power: 17 iTrader: (3)	Yes, the rims are re-cleared. The old clear was flaking badly, thus trapping dirt in the fine grooves in the rim. I glass-beaded the rims and my autobody guy re-cleared them with some extra gold and silver pearl.
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04-19-2008, 12:21 PM	#11
Iron Ranger Run lil' ricer RUN!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minnesota Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 0.040 punched 302 Class: 2wd Street Used For: Fooling the general public in thinking it's just another ranger.................. Posts: 1,811 Rep Power: 17 iTrader: (3)	This truck is very dusty from storage for 7 months, but when I wax the truck, boy does she ever shine. I couldn't even stare at it too long after she got out of the shop. This also reminds me, you can do anything, fix anything, build anything, paint anything you want, it just takes time, money, and the knowing the right people. Without me knowing this autobody guy personally, I could have never started this project.
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04-19-2008, 12:22 PM	#12
Iron Ranger Run lil' ricer RUN!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minnesota Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 0.040 punched 302 Class: 2wd Street Used For: Fooling the general public in thinking it's just another ranger.................. Posts: 1,811 Rep Power: 17 iTrader: (3)	kinda wish there was a place that sells the GT side skirts................
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