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Old May 30, 2018 | 07:10 AM
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yeah he widened the frame.....
ok well maybe I'll look into other options
I don't want to getinto rebuilding anything, just find a good injected engine/AOD trans without a zillion miles on it
the search continues....
I appreciate your advice
ks
 
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Old May 30, 2018 | 08:38 AM
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I use car=parts dot com.
Pick ur geographic area in the drop down box, know the Y/M/M for ur components...
Follow up w/a phone call after pickin.
/OR/
CL, new FB Market Place, fleeBay?
I use UShip for V E R Y low cost shippin (1 motor frm VA $150, 2nd 500 more mi away - same $150).

Let us know how U do...
BTW: ck '4sale' forums on any of the sites (like ours, classic bronks, mustang sites).
 
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Old May 30, 2018 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by slacker1965
yeah he widened the frame.....
ok well maybe I'll look into other options
I don't want to getinto rebuilding anything, just find a good injected engine/AOD trans without a zillion miles on it
the search continues....
I appreciate your advice
ks
Keep you eye open for a '96+ Explorer with a 302. That will meet all of your needs and they can be found for around $500.
 
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Old May 30, 2018 | 11:23 AM
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what bout the plenium in a bronk, Clackie? (fab lower motor mounts?)

Is 96 Explorer 5.0 an HO? | Ford Explorer and Ford Ranger Forums - Serious Explorations
 
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Old May 30, 2018 | 02:27 PM
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No need. The explorer 5.0 should fit without any body lift.
 
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Old May 30, 2018 | 06:25 PM
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tyvm for all the info I will check some of the sites out from the hotel this weekend..... I crew on a tf team & will finally have a little time.....
I may just put the body on a ranger chassis..... she doesn't want 4wd.... that way I can store the stock chassis & put it back when she tires of it
peace
 
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