72 Ranger XLT C/S from cali..

[1971ford]

THAT LOOKS SWEEEET


gets me all excited for my por-15 coming this week

[convincor]

I really need to get that lime and fertilizer spread Priorities



Engines back in, most on the stuff went back on but got to dark for pics.

[1971ford]

oh man i cant believe how sweet this truck is going to look!
you should also polish the trim and i noticed the black is faded away on the the bump trim, you should repaint that

[convincor]

That's actually all woodgrain Ryan.
I've cleaned up a few spots but.. pretty faded..
Tailgate panels wood also..
I was thinking to call Dennis Carpenter and see if I could buy just the vinyl for the trim. Don't want to spend the $600 for trim until I paint the truck.
The wife say's just get some of that woodgrain shelf paper.
Think I'll try some Pledge on it.

[1971ford]

oh really? you mean the wide 72' trim that runs along the bump is woodgrain not black? learn somethin' new every day

your going to paint over its original luster?

and yeah in this case i would not listen to the wife my mom is like that when it comes to trucks, they should just step awwwaay from the truck!

[convincor]

I guess the regular Ranger was painted black and the XLT's are wood.
It'll probably be a while for paint, but it's going to have to be done.
It's missing in to many areas, and the seams and drip rails need to be resealed before there's any permanent damage done..

[fomocoguy]

The engine looks great! Now I'm getting excited...

[FordTruck]

Truck looks really good!

This really makes me want to pull my 302 out and paint it.
But it'll have to wait till i get a transmission.

[67mann]

Nice lookin work and fast work Looks a 100% better than it did on the car carrier

[convincor]

ok, it's back together. There was just one spot on the rad that was leaking but I soldered that up.
Decided not to put the Edelbrock back on (not a big fan) and put a 750 vac secondary Holley on that I had. Little big but it is a good running carb..
Filled the fuel bowls, primed the oil system, drop the distributor in a she fired right up. Topped of the fluids and that's it except for a noisy PS pump. I think it's still just air in the system..
I've only driven my street but runs great, shifts good..
Time to get it registered.




The new bumper I bought from the Cali Mustang sale..Was supposed to be from the 68

[1971ford]

WOW that looks awesome!

engine looks brand new! that FORD sticker on the air filter really finishes it off for some reason!

ok now come do mine

[fomocoguy]

Truck looks great! Very nice!

[BiggDogg]

WoW you work fast! Awesome job! Looking good!

[FLATBEDFORD]

That's likely one of the nicest bumps in the Northeast now, but you did kinda cheat.

[convincor]

That's likely one of the nicest bumps in the Northeast now, but you did kinda cheat.

I'll tell ya, all the years of building stuff there nothing like starting with a good base.
Working on this truck is like working on something that's about 1-2 years old... Nothings rusty, everthing comes apart.. Almost feels like 1974 again..Except the fuel cost.