Rat Ranger Build

[chvlfrk]

Update 5-2-09

Got my gauge panel made finally:

Also made my switch panel:

ALSO picked up this 2001 Ranger steerin rack ($45 at salvage yard in Knoxville) with intentions of puttin it in place of the steerin box:

Nobody claims to have done it, so I reckon this lil' 94 will be the guinea pig:

 

[v-8power]

Looking good. Wish you luck with the steering part.

 

[doorgunner]

No wonder we been talkin to each other on your thread.....you been workin your sockets off!!!!!!!!!!

keep it up..........signed.......jealous

 

[olranger]

where do you get the dash for the guages like that. i love that look

 

[chvlfrk]

Ancient chinese secret>>>>>

where do you get the dash for the guages like that. i love that look

Nah...........I made it outta plexiglass and painted it with wrinkle finish auto paint after I cut the holes.

THANKS for the compliment!!!

 

[olranger]

very creative,

 

[doorgunner]

chvlfrk.......why you cheap *^#@@****......



That looks like a $200 panel PLUS the guages!!!!

Great job!

 

[tpking]

i see a problem ... the speedo only goes to 120 ...

 

[doorgunner]

Yep, but knowin chvlfrk............the gas pedal goes a lot further.

 

[HOT_ROD_CAR]

Got my gauge panel made finally:

Also made my switch panel:

ALSO picked up this 2001 Ranger steerin rack ($45 at salvage yard in Knoxville) with intentions of puttin it in place of the steerin box:

Nobody claims to have done it, so I reckon this lil' 94 will be the guinea pig:

LOOKING GOOD! Keep up with the pics please.

 

[chvlfrk]

i see a problem ... the speedo only goes to 120 ...

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Ya, but bein the cheap *^#@@**** that I am, when ya buy used gauges, ya ain't always gonna get EXACTLY what ya want, but it'll work!

I had a 70 Camaro with factory 150mph speedo and I was able to bury it, so WTH and it's kinda hard to find a used 160mph speedo that only 3 3/8", you can find em like my green 94's that are 5", but that size wouldn't of fit my gauge intentions on the Rat Ranger.

Again, THANKS for the compliments!

 

[doorgunner]

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Ya, but bein the cheap *^#@@**** that I am, when ya buy used gauges, ya ain't always gonna get EXACTLY what ya want, but it'll work!

I had a 70 Camaro with factory 150mph speedo and I was able to bury it.......

Ahhemmm.......I rest my case

 

[BigBlockRanger]

I beams + rack & pinion is not a good idea in my opinion.

 

[chvlfrk]

I beams + rack & pinion is not a good idea in my opinion.

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EXPLAIN PLEASE!

Front suspension moves up & down, whether it be I-beams or upper & lower A-arms...............do they not move in the same way, and are either steered by a steerin box or steerin rack???

ALWAYS interested in other people/motorheads opinions........

 

[RangerFabWorks]

awesome work. the only thing i dont see is a volts gauge, but hey, i guess you would know if your truck wasnt charging lol