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Old Aug 31, 2007
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I just received the 03 header panel. I expect to get the modded 03 headlights/corners today or tomorrow as well as for the 03 Edge style grille!

I'm going to be removing the bumper, as I'm going to have one fabricated for me semi-locally within the next couple of weeks.

I'm just not sure if I'll get the bumper before I get the fenders painted... Oh! And I'm going to do the 07 Taillight modification.

My question is, I've got the 98 hood, and do plan on eventually investing in the Powerdome hood. Will my hood work for the time being?
 

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Old Aug 31, 2007
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Originally Posted by ShockFuel
I just received the 03 header panel. I expect to get the modded 03 headlights/corners today or tomorrow as well as for the 03 Edge style grille!

I'm going to be removing the bumper, as I'm going to have one fabricated for me semi-locally within the next couple of weeks.

I'm just not sure if I'll get the bumper before I get the fenders painted... Oh! And I'm going to do the 07 Taillight modification.

My question is, I've got the 98 hood, and do plan on eventually investing in the Powerdome hood. Will my hood work for the time being?
sweet.
your hood will work, it just isnt going to line up with the grille right.
and your bumper will also work, but its just going to look odd.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2007
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its done!
well for the most part, he still needs a hood and bumper.

i drove all the way accost the state, it was simple for the most part.

i also installed the 07 tails for him, it was easy todo on his truck because the 98-00's came with a 4wire plug already and i just spliced into it.

he bought some silverstar headlights and turn signal blubs, made it look alot better.

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Old Sep 14, 2007
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looks good now he needs a new bumper
 
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Old Sep 14, 2007
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looks good now he needs a new bumper
yup, and a power dome hood.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2007
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Looks sweet. I have a spare bumper I could sell :-) With foglights and junk
 
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Looks sweet. I have a spare bumper I could sell :-) With foglights and junk
what year?
 
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I dunno ummm...i'm gona tentatively say 02. I'm tryin to get Andy to get a picture of it
 
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I dunno ummm...i'm gona tentatively say 02. I'm tryin to get Andy to get a picture of it
is there a difference between the bumpers that are on the rangers with the factory fender flares, and the ones without fender flares? as far as the width goes.
 
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Originally Posted by SouthernMudSlinger
is there a difference between the bumpers that are on the rangers with the factory fender flares, and the ones without fender flares? as far as the width goes.
yes, the valance goes up the side to "connect" with the flares, it sticks out a little more.

do a search if you want to see pictures of it.
 
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Originally Posted by Red_Ak_Ranger
I dunno ummm...i'm gona tentatively say 02. I'm tryin to get Andy to get a picture of it
i found one local for a decent price, ill let you know tho.
 
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I'm lookin' at bumpers and a new hood. Any of ya'll know where I can buy wheel wells for 3x3 inch Fiberglass Flares? LMK! I need them before the winter!!!
 

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Old Sep 22, 2007
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Getting the fenders painted.
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Here we are ladies and gents. I'm going to be getting the corners of the hood painted soon.
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Old Sep 25, 2007
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looks good! nice progress...
 
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Old Sep 25, 2007
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Lets see some bigger pics
 
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Old Sep 25, 2007
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nice!, the edge hood makes the difference
 
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Old Sep 25, 2007
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Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
looks good! nice progress...
Thanks bro!!! Appreciate it. I'm must runnin' out of ideas other than Procomp MTXs next month and 4.10 gears.

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nice!, the edge hood makes the difference
It really does. I'm gonna jock your idea if it's cool and keep the yellow center and just get the edges painted. How much did you pay for it to be done? I got a 100 quote.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007
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I'm lifting it higher. 3inch Coil Springs. 3inch Blocks in the rear.
 
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Back of my truck. I realize the Ranger decals on the wrong side. Thanks to Daniel, but I'm also covering the holes that the old "FORD" decal was on:
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Old Oct 5, 2007
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Oh yeah... And new 35 BFG MTs.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2007
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i actually like the decal over there better.....i might have to remove my rear Ford emblem and move my '06 badge over there....
 
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It's lookin' good man. I really really need to get my 01 Bumper and Hood on my truck. Haha...
 
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Old Oct 5, 2007
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i actually like the decal over there better.....i might have to remove my rear Ford emblem and move my '06 badge over there....
Haha. Thanks, dude! It's grown on me already.
 
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I like everything except the really big Ford oval in the middle of you smaller(because it's a step side) tailgate.
 
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