Rangebe...version 2.0

[PlumCrazy]

Looking good.

-PlumCrazy

 

[-Nathan-]

Thanks man. Anyone around here happen to have a good A9L computer for a 5.0 that they want to get rid of?

 

[-Nathan-]

Engine is coming together....

And had flywheel machined...

 

[-Nathan-]

Worked more on the cage. Got the passenger side pillar bent up and in place, new body mount made and everything installed. Also got the A-pillar cross bar in place. Need to do the roof cross members next, then dash bar and engine cage.

Cheers.

 

[adsm08]

Thanks man. Anyone around here happen to have a good A9L computer for a 5.0 that they want to get rid of?

Not right this moment, but I bet I can get ahold of one easy enough.

I need a 12A computer. If you find one and I can get an A9L I'd trade straight up.

 

[wizkid00104]

So will you have it running for summer? I'm hoping to have mine done in the next few weeks. Only one year behind schedule...


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[-Nathan-]

Hope to have engine running yes. Ranger is taking back burner for a little bit, need to show the Super Duty some love. Its getting a new PS pump, 900 ft lb Valair clutch, regulated return, and Stage 1 injectors. Also ditching the fender flairs, and dropping it to a 4" lift, from the 6.5" lift that it has now.

 

[wizkid00104]

Hope to have engine running yes. Ranger is taking back burner for a little bit, need to show the Super Duty some love. Its getting a new PS pump, 900 ft lb Valair clutch, regulated return, and Stage 1 injectors. Also ditching the fender flairs, and dropping it to a 4" lift, from the 6.5" lift that it has now.

How much rust and rot are those fender flairs covering?

 

[-Nathan-]

Almost none, just dont think the truck is proportional now. A 37" tire would fill out the wheel wells awesome, and look good, but is impractical. The truck is too tall, and is a pain in the ass sometimes at this height. Im selling the flares, buying a set of 4" front springs, and losing the block in the ass. Should make the truck a lot more proportional and functional while keeping the 35's I have now. Im no stranger to body work, any small bit of rust that might be there Ill be sure to address and repaint.

 

[kris97ranger]

6.5" is a ton of lift for 35s... my buddy ran the 38" xmls on a levelling kit and an aftermarket bumper. I went and bought a 4" lift for mine but im wondering if i even wanna put it in i can fit 38.5s as it is...

 

[kris97ranger]

How much lift is in the ranger you think? I wanna do chevies and a shackle flip to match a 4" lift but dunno where to re arch then too

 

[-Nathan-]

Not sure, I can measure from ground to bottom of cab if you want?

No Ranger updates...however...couple big things:

1) Passed my licensing exam....its officially Dr. Nate

2) Bought the wife a new 2013 Subaru Forester

 

[wizkid00104]

Congrats!!! I think you should change your member name to reflect this.

How does it feel to know you are done with school??? I thought I was on top of the world when I was done.


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[-Nathan-]

Took a break and got a few things done.

Antenna hole

And shaved

Also decided the stock side mirrors were too wimpy, and didnt follow the theme of the truck...so here are some tube mirrors.

 

[-Nathan-]

Got the front dress of the 302 sorted out. Things were a bit complicated as I am running only the alternator/power steering pump off of the belt drive (electric water pump). As well, I wanted to run a Saginaw pump, all while running Ford factory bracketry. The alternator bracket/tensioner is off of a late 80's F-150. For those of you who don't know, 1987-96 Ford Econoline vans had Saginaw pumps from the factory, and an aluminum bracket; the bracket I found was from a 1994 E-250, non-AC. I had to get a non-AC unit as I needed the idler pulley assembly on top, so the belt wouldn't interfere with the water pump. The tensioner/idler pulleys,belt, and steering pump are just for mock up, and will be replaced with new ones.