TheNicky
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- Sacramento,CA
- Vehicle Year
- 1983
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.8
- Transmission
- Manual
Not much of a build thread but something i can go back to really...
Its my 1st truck and 1st ranger and 1st Project so cut me a little slacklol
Service I have done-
Rebuilt Carb,Timing,Belts,New Dist Cap, New Plugs, New Wires, New Fuel and Oil Filter, Changed oil,
Mods i have done- Bull Guard, 85 alum dash, JVC Deck, Sony Explods speakers, New Carpet, New Headliner
Thats about all ill edit this post anytime something cool happens but im taking my time and getting to know my truck!
The Day I Bought My 1st Truck
My New Interior
I Know i need seat covers!
My New Headliner
85 Brushed Alum in an 83 Looks good!
Replaced valve stem seals, Cleaned out intake crossover passages out to get a functional EGR, Changed TPSl, New o2, New Exhaust pipe
Got alot done!!!
Newer Driveshaft and Welded in new muffler
New Bullguard with soon to be mounted lights and ford modification will post one big after pic later!
Fuse block for CB, Offroad lights, and other misc things Wired for KEY IN ON only... tired of killing my battery lol
AND.... DRUM ROLL PLEASE!
My 8.8 was dropped off at 9pm... Donor was a 99 explorer with discs, driveshaft, leafs and shackles, tires and rims
All for 100$
Ya i know i scored pretty good!
UPDATE 10/25/09
As she sits today! 31's, New front bumper up, New mirrors, New interior
Close up on the front
Lights on
New painted black dash
New painted black trim and headliner
New pedals
UPDATE 11/2/09
New subs (subs are 8" and was $9.00 on clearanceX2) (wood for my box was $7) (amp was $40 ) for a total of $65 setup that POUNDS
Custom made box please let me know what you think
Its my 1st truck and 1st ranger and 1st Project so cut me a little slacklol
Service I have done-
Rebuilt Carb,Timing,Belts,New Dist Cap, New Plugs, New Wires, New Fuel and Oil Filter, Changed oil,
Mods i have done- Bull Guard, 85 alum dash, JVC Deck, Sony Explods speakers, New Carpet, New Headliner
Thats about all ill edit this post anytime something cool happens but im taking my time and getting to know my truck!
The Day I Bought My 1st Truck
My New Interior
I Know i need seat covers!
My New Headliner
85 Brushed Alum in an 83 Looks good!
Replaced valve stem seals, Cleaned out intake crossover passages out to get a functional EGR, Changed TPSl, New o2, New Exhaust pipe
Got alot done!!!
Newer Driveshaft and Welded in new muffler
New Bullguard with soon to be mounted lights and ford modification will post one big after pic later!
Fuse block for CB, Offroad lights, and other misc things Wired for KEY IN ON only... tired of killing my battery lol
AND.... DRUM ROLL PLEASE!
My 8.8 was dropped off at 9pm... Donor was a 99 explorer with discs, driveshaft, leafs and shackles, tires and rims
All for 100$
Ya i know i scored pretty good!
UPDATE 10/25/09
As she sits today! 31's, New front bumper up, New mirrors, New interior
Close up on the front
Lights on
New painted black dash
New painted black trim and headliner
New pedals
UPDATE 11/2/09
New subs (subs are 8" and was $9.00 on clearanceX2) (wood for my box was $7) (amp was $40 ) for a total of $65 setup that POUNDS
Custom made box please let me know what you think
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