One more 2wd 98 coil spring 5.0 swap.

[Jbrown1238]

The cab and jamb section of both doors have now been painted with (3) coats of Shop-line JBP Bascecoat (2013 Ford paint code UH, Tuxedo Black Metallic).

















Be back in a few minutes when the clear is down!

 

[Jbrown1238]

The entire cab and doors have been top-coated with (3) coats of Shop-line JC 630 Urethane Clearcoat. The clear is only minutes out of the gun at this point. It has not completely flowed out yet and should continue to move slightly over the next few hours as I used the ultra slow catalyst.

 

[Jbrown1238]

Sorry about the pic whoring! I just LOVE fresh paint!!!

 

[Jbrown1238]

Early this morning I sprayed the outside of both doors and fenders. Now they just need to dry for two days and I can go ahead and hang them back on the cab. I can’t wait to get the cab weather tight. After the doors are hung the solid rear window will go in next weekend. Just a quick color sand and buff around the window opening and I will be good to go.

 

[DEEZE]

Wow...

 

[Jbrown1238]

I managed to get the sheet metal hung today and aligned. I also got the windows rolled up and the doors “sealed” so no rain should get inside the cab. I am still working between the rain drops trying to get a little done each day as I am able.

 

[RangerSVT]

All that hard work is paying off, looks like a sheet of glass, as it should...

SVT

 

[Jbrown1238]

All that hard work is paying off, looks like a sheet of glass, as it should...

SVT

I can't wait to color sand and buff it. I am pretty excited to see it at that stage. It will have to wait a while until the wiring and the frame is back in place. That is the next step after the rear window is installed.

I went to drop the rotating assembly off to be balanced today and the water pump went out on the 98 Ranger on the way. I will try to get it dropped off over the next few days.

 

[Jbrown1238]

The rotating assembly is back from being balanced. Not much new there except I did decide to upgrade to a set of Scat Forged I beam connecting rods in place of the stock Ford connecting rods I originally planned on using.

The pistons were matched to 629.5 grams, +/- .5 grams.
The wrist pins matched out at 143 grams a piece.
The connecting rods were matched to 389.5 grams (rotating end) and 164.5 grams (reciprocating end), +/- .5 grams.
The piston rings came in at 56 grams per set.
The bearing shells came in at 37 grams per rod.
With oil the Bobweight total came out to 1851 grams.

Today I double checked the condition of all parts and took another set of measurements before packaging the pistons, pins and rods up to go back to the machine shop on Monday. The connecting rods will be heated and the wrist pins pushed through the piston and rod completing the assembly process.

 

[Jbrown1238]

After dropping the pistons and connecting rods off at the machine shop I went ahead and continued running the wiring harness through the engine compartment and attaching several misc items/pieces to the firewall, core support, and inner fenders. If all goes well I should be ready to install the frame this weekend.











I found a source for a few misc. pieces I need and will be going to collect those from a parts truck on Tuesday.

Clutch/brake pedals.

Steering wheel and column trim for manual trans application.

Shifter and boot.

Assorted fasteners and clips for multiple locations around the vehicle

Etc.

 

[Lil-Pony]

wow, this is turning out beautiful... quick question what motor mounts are you using and did you build the adapters your self?

 

[Jbrown1238]

wow, this is turning out beautiful... quick question what motor mounts are you using and did you build the adapters your self?

I ordered a set of plates from Strada and plan on using the 3.0 V6 mounts, they are the same part number as the 4.0 mounts listed on Brian's info regarding his design for the plates. Strada uses Brian's design for the plates he sells. I hope this helps, thank you for the kind words.

 

[RangerSVT]

I don't remember seeing your adapter plates, did you post a pic of them and I missed it?

SVT

 

[Jbrown1238]

I don't remember seeing your adapter plates, did you post a pic of them and I missed it?

SVT

Yes, I think they were back on page 5 or 6.

 

[Teddyzee]

I cut the excess material off the engine plates and also “clearanced” the inside section of the left side plate where it interfered with the engine block. After the adjustments the plates where test fitted and painted flat black.