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1980 Ranger F-250 build thread

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Old 08-21-2011, 09:22 AM
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That is one sweeeeeet looking engine! Any work done on the truck lately?
 
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Old 08-21-2011, 04:50 PM
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Thanks! Not a whole lot has been done. We are in the process of moving so things are kinda slow. I will be ordering some headers in the next week or so, then get an intake and fire the beast up! I have also been getting the cab ready for paint. Should be going back on the frame in the next few weeks or so!
 
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Great looking build so far!
 
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Old 08-21-2011, 11:52 PM
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Thanks! I am trying to get it done soon so i can take my drivers test in 6 months in it! ( imagine parallel parking that thing!)
 
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Well, i ordered some Hooker Headers the other day.. They should be here friday!!
 
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Not much done lately, but I did get some headers!



 
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It been along time since i posted here! A lot has gone on in the last few months, and sadly, none of it has been on this truck

But today i bought a 1976 f150 for something to drive! and once i get it running good enough to get me to and from school everyday, i will start putting money back into this truck! I am hoping to have it done by summers end!

pic of the 76
 
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That's a good looking 76!

I'm still digging your 80 the most though. Especially that 6.6
 
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Im diggin the 80 for the engine too but i am digging the 76 cause it actually runs
 
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I got some work done finally! I got the whole top end of the engine together and sealed, now all thats left is fixing the stripped thread and put the water pump back on!!!

Then, my favorite part, I got the cab back on for the first time in like 2 years!!!!!

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Looking at the progress on your truck is like looking into the future for my F150. lol.

She's looking good man!
 
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Damn son! I'm impressed... I could change brakes at 15 but I was too busy playing rock & roll and chasing the ladies to get involved in something like this...

Can't wait to see how it turns out.

And I'm with Fordzilla, it's a preview into the future of my F250, but I doubt I'm going to take the cab off. I'll stop just short of there.
 
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Thanks!!

I am trying to get this thing done already! I wanna hear the beast roar I am gonna paint the inside and engine compartment with Rustoleum gloss black, then going to paint the exterior with Summit brand jet black hope to have inside and firewall painted by this weekend so i can hang my fenders
 
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Old 02-14-2012, 09:01 PM
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And I'm with Fordzilla, it's a preview into the future of my F250, but I doubt I'm going to take the cab off. I'll stop just short of there.
I have no choice but to pull the cab on my truck, since my cab has it's fair share of rust for a California/Florida truck.
 
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Old 02-14-2012, 09:10 PM
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Pretty awesome man. Good to see you're working on it again. You're doing what I wish I could do.
 

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