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Okay so you want to see a 4.6 in an 85 Ranger, huh???

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I removed all the fiberglass caps on the truck and welded in metal to strengthen things up. I will be working on the frame some to!
 
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sweet nice to see some progress on the truck
 
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lookin good man, verry impressive!
 
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fawkin sweeet, now post some burnout vids...
 
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Couple new pics. Got the grill on and such. Sorry the pics suck. No lights in the garage yet!





 
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You deserve a round of applause. That's a very innovative project and great workmanship. Got any glamor shots of the truck yet? I haven't seen many drop top Rangers. I'd like a better look at yours. If you're ever in southern Ontario with it I'd like to see it in person too.
 
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hell yeah man. Wanna see some pics/vids of this beast in action.
 
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so... i just saw this thread...

While i give you props for doing something different and accomplishing your goal...

I'm gonna say you need a lot more time with a welder. Granted, a brake line mount's welds are probably not the most critical welds in the world... I'd be pretty damn upset if i paid for a custom set of headers with welds like that on it.

Other than that...I dig the project!
 
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You know the welds look a lot better then the pictures show. However, that welder was replaced because it didn't work to good.
 
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looks good! i like the color choice!
 
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Thanks!
 
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Looks damn good...
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Thanks for the comments. I do this stuff for a living, yes. This project is mine, on the side.
Looks damn good dude. I need help with mine and have a few photos of my truck. Can you please email me personally at : knightmare1015@comcast.net . I have an 04 3.0 V6 and want to use a 302 stroked to 347 C.I.D. I also have some questions for you about my truck as well. This is my first Ranger V8 swap. I've done 3 V8 swaps in the S10 total and just don't have enough exp. please help me.
 
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I'll snap some pictures of it if it ever gets nice at the same time I'm around! I have the body done and put together.
 
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Kool...
Nice job. Canceled my project today so please disreguard my last post. I have a feeling that I'm hated.
 
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Here's a couple pics of the truck. I still have to finish the rear end so I can get my wheels and tires on.






 
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im sorry if i didnt catch it but what did the motor come out of??? AND AMAZING WORK. This is for everyone that says it cant be done! lol
 
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Thanks!

It came out of a 98 Crown Vic.
 
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truck looks nice. . .might just be the picture but that roll bar looks like its slanted to the pass side?
 
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Must be the pic making it look worse. It is slightly tweaked higher on the drivers side. That way there was more head room, and it didn't have to be to tall..
 
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truck is looking great, what are your plans for a top if any?
 
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I am working on a removable hard top. I have a top already. But it is not ready. I am working on ways to latch it, have it seal, and not cause damage. I haven't completely deceided what to do yet.
 
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nice work dude def looks a million times better
 
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when you are done.. you should make me headers!
 
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I'll do it!
 
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