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The way the top of the radiator is bent, it looks like it has had some abuse...lol
 
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Originally Posted by wvcat
The way the top of the radiator is bent, it looks like it has had some abuse...lol

never had an issue..lol
 
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Lookin good man!! Im still so suprised at how fast you have it all comin back together
 
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April 30th 2008
didn't get much done today
started the massive wiring project

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yeah that doesnt look like too much fun
 
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Sure it does Zach!!! It'd be a lot of fun minus the fun part! lol

How come you're swapping to 2wd anyways? jw...
 
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Originally Posted by TrePaul86
Sure it does Zach!!! It'd be a lot of fun minus the fun part! lol

How come you're swapping to 2wd anyways? jw...
His old frame was bent.
 
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Originally Posted by TrePaul86
Sure it does Zach!!! It'd be a lot of fun minus the fun part! lol

How come you're swapping to 2wd anyways? jw...
i hate to be "that Guy" but i have said it a few times in this thread...im swapping because i couldnt find a 4wd frame for a decent price and i got the 2wd complete from a 99 ranger and i got a good deal on it
 
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wiring =
 
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May 1st 2008
Got Some Wiring Done
Putting Explorer OHC back in truck instead of chevy one
In the process of putting the bracket in i got screwed right by the eye
Got Some Goodies From the junkyard
1. Explorer OHC (same Grey as my interior)
2. New Headliner
3. Power Distribution Thingys From a Ambulance
4. Mustang Dome Light
5. One Piece Explorer Console Thingy

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Ouch lol..
 
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How did you do that
 
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Now just add the sweat and tears.
 
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Originally Posted by 04blackedge
How did you do that

was trying to screw a piece a metal and it spun around very fast and caught the edge of my eye
 
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Chicks dig body damage!

Brenton
 
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Noo Brenton its Chicks dig scars! haha
 
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Originally Posted by Captain Obvious
was trying to screw a piece a metal and it spun around very fast and caught the edge of my eye
Your lucky you didn't lose a eye or something. Everything looks good though.
 
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Originally Posted by 04blackedge
Your lucky you didn't lose a eye or something. Everything looks good though.

same thing my dad said when i went to my parents house....iy happened so fast
 
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Originally Posted by EdGe_wannabe
Chicks dig body damage!

Brenton
dont know what chicks you been with..lol
 
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Geez man this thing is gettin rough on ya!! haha....but man seriously...thats a LOT of wires lol
 
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May 2nd 2008
Got Off Work To late so didnt get much done
Got a 3.0 Taurus E-fan and installed it and works Awesome
Got Front and Rear PA Speakers Hooked Up
Cleaned Up The Cab
Ran OHC Temp Sensor To Rear Of Truck (as of now all OHC wiring is done)

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Why is the OHC temp sensor in the rear? Also how are you running both PA speakers, just with a headphone splitter?
 
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Originally Posted by 04blackedge
Why is the OHC temp sensor in the rear? Also how are you running both PA speakers, just with a headphone splitter?
because i figure it will pick-up heat from the engine and it will be more accurate on the rear...

they are hooked up to a amp and will have a switch to shut off the radio part....dont have it all hooked up yet right now its just hooked up to the radio
 
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Originally Posted by vansnxtweek
Geez man this thing is gettin rough on ya!! haha....but man seriously...thats a LOT of wires lol
ohh yea still have a ****load of wiring todo
 
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If you hook the OHC into the VSS sensor at the box by the radio like John Grigg's how-to says, the OHC temp sensor in the front will accomadiate for engine temperature and for when the vehicle is moving. When mine was in the front of my Ranger, it was really accurate.
 
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