1988 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab 4WD 5spd, Blue Baby Bull

[SenorNoob]

Nice work!

 

[acreature]

My guy brought over his test run prints of the letters. Next in black, then the paint to match as closely as possible the aluminum. The rears already match the existing alignment holes, so inserts are to be placed in the letters so screws can be used to fasten. Should have them this week.

 

[acreature]

Thought about taking the Ranger for her maiden voyage taking me fishing this morning, but didn't.
I am fortunate I did not.

After fishing, I came home and then took her out for a ride. We took a stroll down to Coquina Beach. She's got a little vibration between 55-60, probably from the year code 2016 tires on her. On the way back, she felt a little sluggish and I noticed the temp gauge creeping up a little, so I pulled over at the Croatan Center to check her out and immediately smelled burning brake pads.

Ruh roh, Scooby.

I let her cool down for about 20 minutes and figured I'd baby her home down the beach road. I made to the town line when I had to pull over into a Beach Access. The old motor wasn't liking the extra strain on her from the caliper seizing up and that temp gauge started looking angry. I found it was definitely the left front caliper from all the damn smoke. Glad she didn't ignite anything. We sat and had a talk for about 45 minutes so she could cool down... just like a woman, haha, then I snuck her home via between the highways with minimal brake useage for the last mile.

What sucks is I go back to work tomorrow, so there's no unlimited free time to tinker. She'll get right, I am just glad I didn't cook the motor.