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[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]After I relocated shop from Colorado to North Idaho, it seems the word has gotten out.
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]A good friend on the forums and now in real life friend / fellow Ranger owner and enthusiast is interested in having a "cool truck"
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]I just happen to know a place that loves to share visions and build cool modified RBV's, so I offered up my services and we struck a deal.
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]This build is taking place on two forums @Eddiemoney and I are both members here on Ford-Rangers.com , but since I am also a moderator over at EF.com, it seems only proper to have this thread on both web sites. I will do my best to keep both threads updated the same.
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]Seems this super clean and freshly painted 2007 Ford Ranger 4x4 is in need of some tasteful upgrades, tired of being stock? I know we are!!
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]Some of the project goals for this custom build are:
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]GT40p 302 V8 with performance camshaft
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]Torque Monster Headers
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]4r70w auto trans
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]4406E 4x4 transfer case
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]Full custom exhaust, drivetrain wiring, instrument cluster and interior
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]4.88 gears, some sort of traction device in the rear axle
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]Disc brake explorer 31 spline 8.8
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]Superlift 5.5" with torsion bar delete
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[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]Deavers/ shackle hanger flip
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]35" tires
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]2014 Ford Edge heated leather seats
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]Gen II explorer center console
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]EATC hvac controls
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]Keyless entry
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]On board camera system, front, rear and sides
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]Emissions LEGAL in Washington State
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]LOTS and LOTS of Custom touches front to back
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]In order to pull off a build like this on a later model Ranger there are some serious obstacles to overcome and modifications needed. The PATS security system, the ABS braking system, emissions compliance, truck interface to a 98 PCM, and more can be a challenge when converting to the pushrod 302. I am no stranger to drivetrain swaps, custom wiring of electrical systems, and building full custom trucks, I welcome this project with open arms, just as if she was one of my own. (I can hear all the small voices now "410Fortune you better know what the hell you are doing!!") To the haters I respond the same as I always have ......."Calm yourself down...relax....I got this!"
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]This 2007 truck is a show stopper, she was just re painted last year and with only 139K on the clock, she is in excellent condition.
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]However she looks, talks, and performs like a stock Ranger and STOCK SUCKS!!
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]It is time to change all of that, so with some careful planning, a ton of saved up money and a reserved space front and center in my private custom Ford off road shop...follow along as I build up Eddie Money's (from Ranger-Forums.com) Project "Ranger Premier"
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]The truck was driven from the Seattle area to my home town here in North Idaho. We had a nice visit with the owner and talked about the possibilities and build goals. I showed off some of our custom creations here at the shop. The 2007 was left with me, I washed it, cleared my schedule and pulled her into the first bay where she will take center stage for the next few months as I build her up.
[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]We have been planning this build for about a year now and the day has come, she is finally in the shop.....
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[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif][font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]Later that same day:
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[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]In good company:
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[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]Parts are starting to show up:
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[font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif][font=Arial, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif]Now I am stripping the engine bay and interior, then will get the new drivetrain front and center, put the engine on a stand and begin the v8 conversion.
Last edited on Wed Aug 7th, 2019 06:47 pm by 410customs
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