Hey Guys, I thought since i just joined it would be a good idea to show you what my Truck looks like, and then later on i can post what its changed into =)

,PS I'm gonna be asking some Questions on the form, need some help with stuff

 

lol welcome devin! now get up some pics of your baby

 

They Are up :P

 

lol they were not loaded when i wrote that! lol looks like you got a project truck!!!

 

what are the specs on it?

 

Runs Fully, only work to be done is front fender replacement, nice engine clean (already Started) Front window Replaced,

Its already Safety'd

Not to sure, I just bought it 1moment please, As im 17 i love this as a first Vehicle

2.9L V6 engine
Make- Ford
Model- Ranger
Year- 1987
Kilometers- 294000
Colour- Black
Transmission- Manual
Fuel Type- Gasoline
Drivetrain- Rear-wheel drive (RWD)

 

and 5.0L, drop, big meats out back, nice paint, make a rice patty smasher outta that baby!

 

Since iv got you here could you maybe point me in the way, on how to install a sound system.
And also How to Remove the Front Fender ! =D

Thanks aahha!

 

front fender is simple and straight forward. should just unbolt. there will more than likely be a few bolts you wont see at first so dont start pulling on it


as for a stereo what are you looking to install? an aftermarket deck is always a great start... and super easy to do.

 

yeah, An Aftermarket Deck, plus i wanna put sub and speakers in also ! =)

ehhh also, you wouldnt know whow much it would cost to convert to 4 wheel Drive,

And then how much it might cost to lift it ! =) iv got so much planned for this truck, but first is audio !

 

get friendly with the local junkyard and you should be able to find parts really cheap



any stereo shop will be able to help you out. when you buy the deck you can get a dash kit that fits the deck to the factory dash and a wiring harness to adapt the harness on the deck to the one in the truck without having to cut up the factory wiring. makes for a super clean install.

to wire up a sub and amp is easy too. the deck will have a remote sensing wire that tells the amp to turn on...that goes straight to the amp along with a set of rca connections from the deck for your audio inputs. then all you need is power from the battery (fused within 12 inches of the battery) and a ground to chassis

 

and speakers you can either bolt in new ones and use the factory wires or bolt in new ones and run new wires to a second 4 channel amp

 

Alright, nice so i'm not gonna need wiring Diagrams or anything?

I thought maybe i could find i tut on You tube, but nothing

P.S iv already got all the replacement parts for the Truck, Father owns 3 lol, 1 good 2 scraps and pieces but the parts i need a mint, but I'm gonna have to paint it !

 

lol no its super easy. any new deck will have a wiring diagram in the install book and the adapter harness will have labels on all the wires. its as easy as butt connectors or solder your connections and plug it in

 

Nice, okie i think i seen a Dash kit at Walmart for 15 dollars, wonder what adapters im going to need, :P

Time To Start DIgging !

 

go to a real stereo shop. trust me. the walmart dash kits look horrible cause most of them are not flush with the dash, they push the deck out and it looks like crap. a dash kit is at max $30. and a stereo shop will have the adapter harness you need and the antenna adapter. plus they will have better quality wire... dont buy the cheap cca wire.

 

where do you live?

 

Close by to you actually sorta, London, Ontario

 

i had a 87 and the door panels were different

 

ok i was asking cause i didnt know if ca was canada or cali lol. if you need help with the install just let me know. i have done a lot of them. a guiding hand is always nice too when your learning

 

yeah man that sounds great, you wouldn't know of any audio Store in the Area ehh ?

 

i only know of the one i deal with here in cambridge. they are audio source on franklin blvd. they have some real awesome stuff there

 

hmmm, iv got to think if the Ride out there is worth it ahah,

Cambridge how far is that now ? lol

 

i thin london is about an hour from here? not too bad. you should come up one day and ill take you to a few audio places around here

 

Feel like you might Rape me or something ahha ! jk

Maybe,