My 87 Ranger I will be restoring soon I want to keep track of my progress and add information as I find it.

[Terrys87]

I can cut the Fuel door out if this bed for you if you want it. There is rust in the lower panel is the reason I decided to use this bed for patch panels.

 

[Terrys87]

I got some tan panels out of the boneyard. Painted them with 85-89 Mustang color.
Cannot find the Door Handle Bezels in the yard. Must be a hot item. I think I can order some online.

 

[Terrys87]

Not sure there is a small picture in previous post. I could not find any Door Handle Bezels in the boneyard. I think I cn get some online. I had the window cranks when I left the yard but no idea where they are now. It will need to be the 89 and up handles as they need a longer shaft.

GS H4 Lenses and Beamtech LED bulbs

I never really been that impressed by my sealed beams, I even bought a pair of "better" ones like 15 years ago and have tolerated them. I came across these conversion lenses on Amazon awhile back and finally got around to ordering them...

www.therangerstation.com

 

[Terrys87]

I only ask because I'm looking for somebody who's going to be junking their bed; because I want the fuel door area. I want to graft it onto my bed and resurrect the dual fuel tank option. Since all our bed floors still have the relief for the secondary fuel tank neck in it, all I need to do is put in the fuel door and I would use a fuel cell in the area where the spare tire is.

I posted my silver bed that I can cut the door out of for you. As I understand, a Bronco2 fuel tank is what they use for the spare tank. Once I get my truck done, it is an option I have thought about doing at a later time.

 

[Terrys87]

I’m not sure if I posted a picture of the big dent behind rear tire. This bed is nearly rust free and fairly straight. A ton of door dings but overall great shap.

I did not notice in front of tire having some damage. Should be an easy fix. I’m going to hammer and dolly wheel wells and hopefully in a month start body work and then paint it.

 

[Terrys87]

Because of Christmas and a few other things, It will still be about 2 weeks before I really get anything done. I will be doing some hammer and dolly on fender wells and other areas that I can get do. I am hoping to start doing body work in about a month. I want to finish interior first.

 

[Terrys87]

 

[Terrys87]

Finally got to drivetruck to work been so long since I have posted I need to relearn a few things.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Ya know @Terrys87

This looks more like a build thread then an introduction post. With your permission... I'm going to move it to the correct forum.

 

[Terrys87]

Can you move me to build thread. I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Ya know @Terrys87

This looks more like a build thread then an introduction post. With your permission... I'm going to move it to the correct forum.

Yes please move to build thread I thought I started it in build section. Thanks for your assist

 

[Terrys87]

There was some big ugly after market mirrors on. Holes are welded up.

I got my door holes welded in and cab corners done

 

[Terrys87]

My Ignition Switch was bad. So I just replaced it. Once I got it out I could see the end piece just needed to be put in the vice and tightened up. I still installed a new switch and now have a spare.

 

[RobbieD]

^^^ Classic example of a tired first-generation ignition switch. Good catch!

 

[Terrys87]

One possible problem I am having with my Fuel Gauge is this plug to Fuel Pump Relay is bad. I did replace Relay and truck is running fine.

I am having a Fuel Gauge Issue. I keep seeing videos about Anti-Slosh Card. I am convinced 88 does not have this card. I know what it looks like and it is not one this one.

 

[Terrys87]

^^^ Classic example of a tired first-generation ignition switch. Good catch!

Thannks!! I should of investigated it before just swapping it out but now I know I am good for a while in that part.