7.5L_STX: SAS, Big Block Swap

[7.5L_STX]

so something wierd happened with my photobucket acount and my links in my original build thread were not working. so ill start from the beginning and add more pics.

Truck when i bought it:
1989 Ford Ranger Supercab
2.9
5-speed
6" suspension lift (sold to beaujt)
3" body lift
35" toyo M/T's
paid 2000 and gave the guy my 1988 jeep cherokee 4x2


first night i brought it home:

Found some goodies underneath that just needed to be hooked up:

some more just for looks:

After a Few months of wheelin, i blew up the mighty 2.9. (cracked the heads) so i decided i wanted to do a FW SAS and a V-8 Conversion.

my dad had an old 79 F-150 in the back, so he gave me the axles for Free.
i got the rear put in (temporarily with blocks)

then i got it sitting on blocks so i could sell the front lift.


The 2.9 Is Gone FOREVER

realized how far my tires stuck out with my new axle and tires so i had to get some fender flares, traded them for the tranny for the 2.9.

I had a few engines to choose from, it was between a 351W and a mildly built 460. I went with the big block looks a lttle rough but just needs to be cleaned and painted. it used to live in a mud drag truck before i got it.

i have been out of work for a few months, cant find a job anywhere so this project has been on hold for a long time now. so updates will be far apart until i find a job.

some current pics just to show what the stance will be (little taller in the front cause theres no engine in it at the moment)

to answer some questions before theyre asked:

1. no, i havent done anything about the rear blocks yet
2. it is coil sprung
3. tranny is a C-6 with a B&M slapshifter
4. yes, i am workin in the woods. garage is full of other projects
5. this will be my DD. i know its above the lift law but i just dont care!!

 

[ZMan]

cool project!

 

[kris97ranger]

how bad was it fitting the 460 in? or have you got that far
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Thai property for sale

 

[7.5L_STX]

we test fit it once, its a really really tight fit. but we'll make it work.

 

[kris97ranger]

nice. you should start a pool on how long the frames gonna last haha
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UrLittleAngel

 

[7.5L_STX]

im plannin on boxing most of it in, but it will still probably flex alot.

 

[Ranger44]

Me and a buddy are doing the same thing when he gets back from Iraq. It's just in a 93' Reg cab short bed. Not sure on the axles yet, but they'll be at least a D60/ 10.25 or 14 bolt combo, if not full on military axles.

Take lots of pics, I'll be following this closely and bring his attention to it too.


Thanks,
Ryan

 

[7.5L_STX]

alright, sounds cool. i always take too many pics. i cant seem to go out to my truck without my camera.

 

[Boggin]

any updates

 

[7.5L_STX]

not really anything worth updating, got a few odds and ends done (wiring, rear brakes) thats about it, engine wont be in til i find a job...

 

[Boggin]

i see

 

[shawn.m]

for frame flex you can order a ranger weld together roll cage from Chris Alston Chassisworks kit 7003 — 10-Point Roll Cage, X-Brace Style for Ranger for $360 page 200

I am going to be ordering the front hoops for my roll cage in my bronco

 

[Josh40601]

This thing is gonig to be sick. I'm doing a full width build on my 94

 

[MountainMike]

I knew the pic in your avatar looked a little... off.

Should have guessed it was up on blocks!

Just playing around STX, looking like a solid start so far.

 

[7.5L_STX]

got a job 500 miles from home, makin some bank now! when i get home in 5 months she'll be getting lots of new goodies


i Miss my truck