I searched.

I am looking for information on putting a 27T Body and bed on a Ranger frame. I can fabricate everything necessary without problem. I know how much work etc is involved in building ground up, and do not expect a "Bolt on"...
What I would like to see is just how close the Range Frame is to the 27.
Thus far I have found little that answers the basic questions about the frames.
Somebody has to have done this before!
All kinds of info on S10's
Thanks!
Muel

 

What look are you going for?

I/e open/exposed engine and fenderless...i/e like a T-Bucket?

 

Ok, good questions.
Like a T-bucket with full length bed.
Hood over the engine and hood sides when I want em.
I'd like full fenders and perhaps even metal for longevity as this will be a driver in the Rat Rod style.
The Ranger is currently a runner 2.3L/5-spd.
The suspension will stay stock 2WD Ranger, other then detailed.
Tires will be 30-9.50 in front and 33-12.50 in the rear

Muel

 

Muel. check this site for a drawing of a 27T frame. http://www.wescottsauto.com/pdf2/FR-1.pdf
You didn't mention what year ranger you had and I don't know much about ranger frames but they had the old twin I beam front axle until 1998 when they switched to the ifs type. I would think you would want the post 1998 frame to use.

 

THAT!

Is exactly what I was looking for!

It has been a looong time since I was really involved with FTE... Think Mailing lists. LOL!
It is nice to know that it still works!

Thank You!
Muel