91 Ranger bodied 5.3 ls swap

[Blmpkn]

Hell yeah good work man, I agree with the above... can't wait to see the truck in action.

 

[bodied91ranger]

more work tonight, got vintage air heater core/heater final mounting done, holes drilled in firewall for heater core hoses, installed hoses. buttoned up some more wiring, installed brake light switch and proportioning valve.

about the tire shred, you guys will be the first to see the videos for sure. thanks for the support..

 

[bodied91ranger]

I am on the hunt for a chrome rear bumper in as best shape as I can find if anyone is willing to part with one? LMC has been backordered on them for months. the one I have is crap. I've got a new front already. let me know if anyone has any leads. thanks !!!

 

[bodied91ranger]

 

[bodied91ranger]

made some progress tonight getting the mounts mocked up for the radiator. got one side of the exhaust bolted on and finished as well. the little stuff is time consuming. but I'm coming around the mountain. hope to get this radiator and fan mounted plumbed and finished tomorrow. then other side off exhaust. then its just thermostat heater core hoses, plugs and wires. and fuel and hopefully this thing will come to life. frame rails are a mess. filthy so please excuse that. once this thing sees the road its going straight to a hose for a mean cleaning. cheers!!

 

[dvdswan]

Glad to see the same process on the radiator that I'm doing. I keep second guessing myself.

 

[bodied91ranger]

So we had a broken bolt in the rear of the drivers side head and got it out tonight and got drivers side exhaust done. Also the radiator and fan are installed and hooked up. Installing Lokar floor shifter this week. Trans cooler as well. Alternator bracket will be off the water jet tomorrow. Hoping next week this thing is moving under its own power !!

 

[bodied91ranger]

radiator is mounted now. bed side supports are made as well. had a buddy with a plasma table make me a back plate for the gauge cluster which I painted gold to match all the dash trim. everyday I'm getting closer and closer

 

[Vindictus]

You have some mad skills
Looking very nice

 

[bodied91ranger]

You have some mad skills
Looking very nice

Haha I appreciate it. I’m just a back yard builder man. What kinda projects are you working on?

 

[Vindictus]

Haha I appreciate it. I’m just a back yard builder man. What kinda projects are you working on?

Nothing at this time. A little sand blasting, trying to stay ahead of the rust.
I have a front end to put under the ranger if I ever get the time

 

[bodied91ranger]

got the gauges hooked up functional and rest of the dash trim put in tonight. brake lines are run from booster to front and rear now as well. there is a fuel gauge and air pressure gauge in the glovebox also I will snap and upload pics of that tomorrow. Cheers!!

 

[bodied91ranger]

anyone have any ideas for a head unit that will fit into that space that maybe only does bluetooth ? that doesn't cost 400 bucks? I really don't even want a stereo but don't want a hole in the dash either

 

[dvdswan]

RetroSound. Modern Sound for Your Classic. – Retro Manufacturing

 

[Ranger850]

@bodied91ranger
What is your plan for Door panels???