'85 Ranger Restomod

[85_Ranger4x4]

Well for $4.90 + shipping I have a plan b...

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

It only took like 6mo but I got my Jerry can mount put on.





It needs a little tweaking (I didn't have any lock nuts on hand) and I kinda don't think I like the strap but otherwise I do like how it looks.

Now if it would just warm up so I can repaint the can.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Anyway, various wheels have been turning on various side quests of late.

The dizzy exhaust situation with my front driveshaft, needs something complicated and I might have found something that will work.

Basically rob the kinky drivers side pipe from a 90's V8 Dakota/Durango.

And then project #2... the winch I am starting to catch heat for over storing in the dining room.

I whipped up a prototype on my 2D rapid prototype machine and have been doing a little poking around for getting it mounted behind the bumper.

Considering I can trim the bumper if needed and if I just bolt the winch plate on the bottom of the frame... I could shim it down a little if needed (I kind of like incorporating angle iron wrapped around the frame to reinforce the it anyway).... I think it might work



I need to pull the grille guard/bumper off and play with it with the plate and the winch to know for sure. The lever for the winch is a concern too, I was hoping it went ahead but it looks like it goes back.

I was hoping to go with the accessory style winch mount but I have qualms with my bumper relocation brackets holding up. So maybe go stealth mount and wait for a much more common factory grille guard to pass by? Also keeping it closer to the axle to to help the CG would be nice too.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Haha if I come up with one it's all yours!

Call the dogs off, my 1980's camper display is complete!

 

[RumPunch]

Your above comment about a grill guard, I saw this one today in the scrap yard.. not sure if it's of interest to you?

Bye the way cooler is sweet.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Your above comment about a grill guard, I saw this one today in the scrap yard.. not sure if it's of interest to you?

Bye the way cooler is sweet. View attachment 71703

Nice, but I think I will pass for now. I do have the one I made in high school for the moment.



I wouldn't mind sneaking up on the regular Ford grille guard like what the STX's got at some point though.

 

[RumPunch]

I will keep eyes open. As always for unique accessories etc. like that console last weekend just couldn’t pass up. Hopefully someone can use it.

 

[rebuild83]

You know you could almost make that with a bender and cnc machine

 

[Curious Hound]

bender and cnc machine

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

It wouldn't take much to laser out the plates.

A couple guys on here have benders.

The thought has crossed my mind...

The brush guard kit is a seperate kit from the grille guard kit so it is possible to sneak up on a pair loose too.

 

[rebuild83]

make a couple of them and sell a few to recoup some money

 

[Blmpkn]

Kinkless benders are relatively affordable last time I checked.. 3-400$.

It IS a ton of money.. but.. considering all the cool stuff you can make with one it's worth it.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Kinkless benders are relatively affordable last time I checked.. 3-400$.

It IS a ton of money.. but.. considering all the cool stuff you can make with one it's worth it.

At this point I would rather have a wire welder...

 

[Blmpkn]

At this point I would rather have a wire welder...

What do you run now for a welder? Stick?

Buying tools is like doing mods to the motor in a way.. The supporting tools needed always bring the total cost way up lol.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

What do you run now for a welder? Stick?

Buying tools is like doing mods to the motor in a way.. The supporting tools needed always bring the total cost way up lol.

Yeah, stick.

I think I would trip over a bender in my tiny garage more than I would use it.