JMcFly’s XLT Simple Restoration and Mods

[pjtoledo]

it's in the large tube at the rear of the engine, the orange connector.

 

[JMcFly]

That looks like fun to get to

 

[JMcFly]

Finally have working center vents. Instead of patching the vacuum line that feeds the HVAC system I replaced the whole assembly.

Wasn’t too bad. Had to let the back half of the passenger fender line drop down and I could feed the vacuum lines through the firewall.

I also settled on my wheels for when I rebuild the suspension and do a 2/3 lowering kit (or a 4/5) if someone talks me into it.

 

[JMcFly]

I wonder if Nissan wheels would bolt up to the Ranger. These done in a teal base with a hot pink on the fins speak to me.

 

[Lefty]

Sorry to be bluntly honest, but I don't think these would look good on a Ranger

 

[JMcFly]

You’re probably right

 

[Lefty]

You’re probably right

But you could do it anyway. It's your truck

 

[JMcFly]

But you could do it anyway. It's your truck

We’ll see. I have a vision of what I want to do but it’s going to take a while to save up for the fun part of the build. Now it’s just fixing rust, body work, fixing AC, and the interior.

I’m keeping a look out for a later bench seat for up front. I don’t care for the center console setup

I’m going to hit the junkyard up soon for a set of 17” crown Vic 10 hole wheels and weld up the holes with a kit to make smoothies. Eventually I’ll get some Detroit steel wheels in 18 or 20” once I c notch the frame and slam it.