Project Logs For detailed builds specific to the Ford Ranger, one thread per vehicle please.

T_Schloesser's Project FL-RUNNER

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #126  
Old 05-10-2010
t_schloesser's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 739
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i had the thought of trac-bars, but i dont want it to limit my travel.
 
  #127  
Old 05-10-2010
swickwake's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: porterville, ca
Posts: 373
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by t_schloesser
chopping the bedsides with a sawzall this weekend? definitely downing to 33's on the next set of tires (33x1050, i like the pizza cutting look). beard limit straps are on the way. and bedsides are on the list of things to do. mcneil racing has stepside bedsides, so i'm thinking about that option.
trucks lookig good. you are pretty much doing what im thinking. minus the dbr shock hoop.

black step sides ftw
Name:  CIMG1172.jpg
Views: 125
Size:  269.0 KB
Name:  CIMG1181.jpg
Views: 113
Size:  108.7 KB
 
  #128  
Old 07-06-2010
t_schloesser's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 739
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
here's a little update on the RumRunner. not quite sure WHAT i'm going to do, besides be thankful i'm alive.

Name:  IMG_0110.jpg
Views: 132
Size:  60.2 KB
Name:  IMG_0122.jpg
Views: 137
Size:  104.8 KB
Name:  IMG_0148.jpg
Views: 124
Size:  116.1 KB
 

Last edited by t_schloesser; 07-06-2010 at 10:38 AM.
  #129  
Old 07-06-2010
elementsenjoi's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: 352 Florida
Posts: 1,303
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 11 Posts
Whoa. Sorry to hear/see that man. I was really starting to like your truck. What happened? I mean other than the obvious.

Glad you're okay.

Never mind, saw the other thread. That sucks.
 
  #130  
Old 07-06-2010
seed60's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (15)
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Mooresville, NC
Posts: 5,584
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Damn man that sucks. Glad to see your alright.

Good luck with the rebuild.
 
  #131  
Old 07-06-2010
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
WOW Thats sucks !!! havin to much fun on the L8 huh ?
 
  #132  
Old 07-06-2010
sullys_ranger's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: NewLexington, Ohio
Posts: 3,615
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
damn dude, glad you're ok...
 
  #133  
Old 07-06-2010
01RangerEdge's Avatar
Scrambles the DeathDealer
iTrader: (11)
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Jackson, MO
Posts: 7,579
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Good thing you're alright, that looks nasty

What are you gonna do?
 
  #134  
Old 07-06-2010
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: North Sin City, NV
Posts: 312
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
holy ****!!! Im glad you are alive. that looks like a hard hit.. did you walk away??
 
  #135  
Old 07-06-2010
Y2KTJ's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Okeechobee,FL / Singapore
Posts: 563
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
  #136  
Old 07-06-2010
zabeard's Avatar
who?
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: IN
Posts: 26,044
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
awe man that sucks! it was looking good too.
 
  #137  
Old 07-06-2010
Trigger01's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 18,788
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
That really sucks Tim! I hope you are doing ok!
 
  #138  
Old 07-06-2010
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Davie, FLA
Posts: 685
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
damn i spotted the truck at the brooks and dunnn concert i wish u were around cuz me and a friend of mine were druling over it
 
  #139  
Old 07-06-2010
mlw20lu's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Loxahatchee, FL
Posts: 1,825
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
tims good. talked to him today.
 
  #140  
Old 07-06-2010
INT3RC3PTOR's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Minnesooooota
Posts: 8,201
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
damn dude that is some serious damage. its too bad you didnt have a cab cage etc cause the truck could still be alright besides nasty lookn panels anyways. glad you are ok though!

how fast were you going? looks a little more than just tipped over
 
  #141  
Old 07-07-2010
rangerboy101's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Winchester, Va
Posts: 8,187
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Cab swap!
 
  #142  
Old 07-07-2010
t_schloesser's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 739
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i walked away from it, cuts on my hands from crawling out the windshield. i was on my way back up the hill on an angle, and when i cut the wheel to the left to get back on the road, it leaned right, and that when i went over. i dont think i was going more than 15-20 mph.

i found a cab for cheap, but i'm not sure if i'm going to just buy another ranger and swap the parts over. either way, i've got alot of work ahead of me.

and yea josh, i was at brooks and dunn. we ended up all over the place. you coming to town for the next concert? i think brad paisley.
 
  #143  
Old 07-07-2010
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Davie, FLA
Posts: 685
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
yea tim ill be there august 13th
 
  #144  
Old 07-24-2010
t_schloesser's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 739
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
A Final Posting for this thread...

Dad didnt want the truck sitting in the drive way all summer while i swap out the cab, and i found a crack in the rear subframe. so i decided to strip the suspension, bumpers, seats, and engine performance, then junk the truck. i did get a new vehicle, wanted an f150 but i test drove an explorer and really liked the ride it offered(ironically it has RSC- rollover stability control). here's some pics and a tribute liscense plate to the rum runner that my brother made.

Name:  IMG_0181.jpg
Views: 117
Size:  149.6 KB
Name:  IMG_0184.jpg
Views: 143
Size:  129.0 KB
Name:  IMG_0178.jpg
Views: 139
Size:  56.0 KB
Name:  IMG_0182.jpg
Views: 123
Size:  85.7 KB
 
  #145  
Old 07-24-2010
Tys 4x4 FTW's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posts: 6,575
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
sad to see =/

but nice explorer. definitely an upgrade. any plans for it? is there even much you can do with these new explorers?
 
  #146  
Old 07-25-2010
t_schloesser's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 739
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
its a 2wd, so no bolt on lifts kits are available for it besides leveling, which allows 33" tires... it'll be a start.
 
  #147  
Old 07-25-2010
korey89's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: South, FL
Posts: 4,672
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
damn that sucks, I saw all the stuff on CL the other day and figured this is what you were doing. theres a explorer like your new one at school on like 31 bfg mts and DC1's that looks pretty sick
 
  #148  
Old 07-25-2010
Tys 4x4 FTW's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posts: 6,575
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by t_schloesser
its a 2wd, so no bolt on lifts kits are available for it besides leveling, which allows 33" tires... it'll be a start.
ah i see.

fab up a long travel f/r kit for it! can't be too hard with the ifs/irs!
 
  #149  
Old 07-25-2010
seed60's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (15)
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Mooresville, NC
Posts: 5,584
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by korey89
damn that sucks, I saw all the stuff on CL the other day and figured this is what you were doing. theres a explorer like your new one at school on like 31 bfg mts and DC1's that looks pretty sick
Buy his stuff!!!!
 
  #150  
Old 07-25-2010
Y2KTJ's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Okeechobee,FL / Singapore
Posts: 563
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Now that I see it being towed away it's really sad...

I've been looking up this way and found an 01 edge that's parting out was just gonna pm you about it until I saw this.
 


Quick Reply: T_Schloesser's Project FL-RUNNER



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:54 PM.