New ranger 5.4 s/c build and pics

[4cd-air]

Started boxing the frame rails today and relocated the hangers to the inside.

 

[4cd-air]

Got the rails boxed and crossmembers installed. Now on to building the floating rear end with ladder bars.

 

[hopster]

didn't ford have a concept ranger like this? either way its a cool project.

 

[daniel3507]

didn't ford have a concept ranger like this? either way its a cool project.

Yeah it was called the Thunderbolt I think. Bad ass little pickup.

 

[Teddyzee]

Nice build!

 

[Mac]

Glad to see your going about it the right way. Remember reading about the Thunderbolt in a couple of magazies. Just wasn't that fast in the quarter. Said that it smoked the tires the whole way. Looks like you've got a handle on that also. Got to keep following.
Dave

 

[4cd-air]

The thunderbolt was counterproductive in my opinion. They grafted on the ft clip, the f250 rear end, then put on a cobra blower that is less efficient all running the heavy wheels. I'm building a different concept using the same theory. I am going light weight. Weld wheels, stock susp,and loosing anything not needed.

 

[87fiveoranger]

God, this thing is going to be so bad. Keep us up todate on this bad daddy!

 

[RangerSVT]

Nice...


SVT

 

[4cd-air]

Thanks for the support! I will need much help to make all this happen. Here is a few pics of the floating rear end finally installed. I will put the ladder bars on when final ride height is obtained with all components installed.

 

[4cd-air]

Started setting motor in and fabricating mounts and exhaust. I really didn't realize how tall the mod motors are. I won't have any stealth with crap hanging over the hood but i refuse to loose the blower!