19Oct2020 Update:
Still haven’t coated frame, my first 99 rust Ranger is acting up so some time there but made the following progress/wins-
- Scored a FRPP 93 Cobra intake and another set of GT40P heads for $500!!! Cleaned up, resprayed and added a new emblem
- Spent way too much time grinding, sanding, scrubbing, cleaning, cursing, painting and polishing the rims to as close to new as I could stand. haha what a hassle guys, ~30 hours later my advice is just buy new rims or something
- Got the freshly rebuilt engine back from the shop: .030 over, 3 angle valve job with port and polish on the GT40P heads, healthy cam research cam, fully balanced rotating assembly with forged pistons crank and rods and a hi-cap oil pump. Took a pic with the originally planned EX intake but the engine will be installed with the Cobra intake.
- Disassembled the front hubs, drive axles, suspension components and TTBs. Gonna drop off the font and rear diffs the gear shop for a check up and refresh.
- Interior is at about 75%. Had to redo the headliner. Scored 2 yards of maroon vinyl and adhesive at Joanne fabrics for $22!!!
- Cleaned up and resprayed the automatic hubs. Scored new metal 4x4 adhesive emblems from TorqueKing.com for $8/each plus shipping. They’re slightly smaller (2” vs. 2.25”) than originals but with some rattle can I think they look good
- Planning to do the front portion of frame treatment early this week and rear in latter half
Starting to see and hear the final product in my mind
Hopefully all is good with y’all!!!
Until next post, happy Rangering