Yep, it goes all the way. I'm going to block off the passengers setbelt and spray foam it. That will work until spring, and then I can figure something else out. After a closer inspection I see it needs new leaf springs, the 2nd leaf on the passengers side is snapped, and it's going to put more stress on the others eventually causing them to fail soon. Too bad nobody makes a lift spring for these.. haha.
I decided to get my stereo put into it. I wont be using it for a while but I'd rather have it in when I do decide I want some tunes. I had to take off the panel the old stereo was bolted to, the shifter boot, and the mount for the shifter boot in order to get it off.
SURPISE! Look at that horrid mess of wires. ALWAYS USE THE FACTORY HARNESS, DAMN IT!
In comparison, here's the wiring for the stereo I put in my Ranger.
Putting in a car stereo is one of the simplest things, but people always end up doing it like a fat retard on crack. >.< It's a good thing I'm an electrical controls major. I deal with 100+ wires that are all the same color on a regular basis. I got that mess sorted out in no-time.
I had to cut my harness up for my pioneer stereo that I had, I left enough room on the Ford end to be able to wire up the old stereo into the Ranger. Just enough.
Scary as hell, but it works! This went into the Ranger.
And here's the pioneer mounted up in the Mazda. The cover plate wouldn't fit. Oh well, it's not THAT noticeable.
After that was done, I looked at the front end and decided to do a little work there too. I think somethings missing here?
GASP! Somebody stole my grill and painted over the rust on my bumper!
At least they brought it back, painted.
Before:
After:
I think it looks 100% better, if not more. I still need to pick up some gray paint to help hide the body rust.
That's all for now.
