restoration project

paul1313 · 07-24-2010, 05:12 PM

i have a 88 ranger two door short box, and i am wondering what are some cheap but effective ways of fixing a small rotted spot on the frame, and replacing floor pans. i also would like any ideas for customizing

martin · 07-24-2010, 05:19 PM

Cut, grind, weld in new piece, for customising just add mud.

paul1313 · 07-24-2010, 07:11 PM

i knew i had to do that but would boxing the spot in keep the strength or is it just a waste of metal, and i going for a street truck, and then eventually a drag truck lol

07-24-2010, 05:12 PM	#1
paul1313 New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: st. thomas ontario canada Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3 Class: 2wd street Used For: project truck Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	restoration project i have a 88 ranger two door short box, and i am wondering what are some cheap but effective ways of fixing a small rotted spot on the frame, and replacing floor pans. i also would like any ideas for customizing
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07-24-2010, 05:19 PM	#2
martin Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St Bruno, Quebec Year: 1984 1991 Make: ford Model: b2 explorer Posts: 2,810 Rep Power: 20 iTrader: (0)	Cut, grind, weld in new piece, for customising just add mud.
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07-24-2010, 07:11 PM	#3
paul1313 New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: st. thomas ontario canada Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3 Class: 2wd street Used For: project truck Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	i knew i had to do that but would boxing the spot in keep the strength or is it just a waste of metal, and i going for a street truck, and then eventually a drag truck lol
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