Plans for truck taking a big turn

[TexasRebel]

A few days ago, I posted a thread about cutting up a second gen cab and making small half doors like they did on the newer ex-cabs, but now, I'm thinking of a new plan.

I'm wanting to do a full crew cab (like B.J. Boden did with his 85). I already have a plan of attack on how to go about doing the stretch, but it's now just a matter of getting the time/money/and extra cab to do it. My main thing with this idea is, what would be the best way to go about lengthening the frame/fluid lines/and all the other good stuff? Would it be better to go all out and bend and cut completely new lines or could I get away with splicing in the extra little bit?

Oh and I'm thinking it would look nice in a dark metallic green. What do y'all think?

 

[martin]

be easier to find a four door exploder and cut the ass end off.

 

[TexasRebel]

I don't think it would have the lines I want.

 

[kunar]

BJ Boden has an awesome truck, and it's not just because its a four door! He's somewhat local to me, i didnt realize his work was so well known so far away. For those that don't know the truck, ill leave ya something to drool over...

http://www.minitruckinweb.com/constructionzone/1307mt_construction_zone_1985_ford_ranger/

http://www.minitruckinweb.com/features/ford/1404_1985_ford_ranger_draggin_range/

sorry for the threadjack

 

[TexasRebel]

BJ Boden has an awesome truck, and it's not just because its a four door! He's somewhat local to me, i didnt realize his work was so well known so far away. For those that don't know the truck, ill leave ya something to drool over...

http://www.minitruckinweb.com/constructionzone/1307mt_construction_zone_1985_ford_ranger/

http://www.minitruckinweb.com/features/ford/1404_1985_ford_ranger_draggin_range/

sorry for the threadjack

Don't worry about the threadjack. Shoot. If my truck was 2wd or if I didn't already have a 2wd daily, I'd probably go a somewhat similar route to what he did. Just minus the grille and headlights. That truck is just pure awesome.