How bout a truck for a change(56K, 3 pics)

[DangerRanger92]

Well heres where my name comes from. My 1992 Ford Ranger. Its got the 2.3L 5 speed(Same 2.3 you find in a SVO, Thunderbird Turbo, Or Merkur XRTi, just without the turbo). No options, even power steering. I added a system and thats about it.

 

Photochop. Would like for it to look like this real soon.

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I made the shifter myself. I know, inside is dirty.

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I have a Flowmaster Exhaust on it too. Not sure what kind, it was already on it, but my friends at Ranger power sports say its either a 50 or 70 series.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_EFDdLK7Pw

[Pherelas]

The top one looks like the suspension has broken, what's the point in having a large car/truck when your smaller than everything else anyway which seems to be why people by these. Sorry if i've offended anyone but I just don't get it.

[Baldy]

i agree with you pherelas, i think they look a bit stupid like that. Whats the point of buying a truck to lower it so it can't get over speed humps. But hey if the OP likes it then good for him, don't let us boring maniacs put you off.

[DangerRanger92]

Yea see I was expecting that, everyone here is from the UK. Who does minitrucks in the UK? No one because you guys only have trucks meant to be trucks; the Ford Ranger you guys have is a crew cab with a turbo diesel. I got a single cab with a gutless 105HP 4 cylinder, might as well make it into a show piece.

 

It will make it over speed humps fine even with a 5/7 inch drop on it, put bags on it and you can sit it on the ground, then just air it up when you go over speed bumps. Think my suspension looks broken? Try my friend's bagged Ranger(with a TON of custom body work).

 

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[Baldy]

sorry but that looks horrible. Like you say it's more of an American thing.

[DangerRanger92]

Yea its all Jeep parts. Jeeps=ugly

 

Heres another from our truck club, a little more mean looking.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/Rangerman1997/DSC_0141.jpg

[Baldy]

actually thats not too bad, i like the paintwork on that

[Mb]

actually thats not too bad, i like the paintwork on that

That's the only thing to like.

I don't really like truck tuning.

The only American cars i like are Hot-rods, these are quite cool :

(And the Ford GT ofcourse! :D)

[Baldy]

That's the only thing to like.

I don't really like truck tuning.

 

Yes i'm with you there. The paintwork is the only thing i like but, it's not as bad as the second one.

[Eudemon]

You've got to remember US roads are mainly flat and straight, hence why we hardly see these in Europe unless they are branded by a company and lugging something along, it's different strokes for different folks. Myself personally see no point in it but then I like my cars to handle and give good response and feedback back to the driver making you confident when thrashing it!

[Mb]

You've got to remember US roads are mainly flat and straight, hence why we hardly see these in Europe!

Atleast the Autobahn is near at my place:D

[Eudemon]

I'll raise you some amazing Scottish B-roads near Loch Lomond, honestly only that place that Top Gear showed beats it !

[Camel]

ewwwww, no offence but ewwwwww

 

really not my type of thing, i mean i like pick-ups but only stock ones.

[Baldy]

yes diablo them Scottish roads are amazing, if you want challenge thats the place to be. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&time=&date=&ttype=&q=Loch+Lomond,+United+Kingdom&sll=41.210366,-74.888992&sspn=0.029186,0.080338&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=0,56.155475,-4.618150&ll=56.205176,-4.894409&spn=0.172631,0.6427&t=h&z=11&om=1

 

Just look at it. It's amazing.

 

The isle of mull is always a nice place to escape to for a bit of driving, the mix of great roads and amazing views just make the drive a pleasure.

[Mb]

I'll raise you some amazing Scottish B-roads near Loch Lomond, honestly only that place that Top Gear showed beats it !

I've been on Scottish B-roads when we came off the boat and we drove to Edinburgh. Not really much fun, as we went with a Bus :p But with a TVR i could imagine a lot of fun :D

[Baldy]

how about with a rs4? I have family in oban, so i drive through there twice a year

[Baltoman]

I hate trucks, their not cars, their not bikes, their trucks. Their square and slugish, I really prefer ANY car than a truck, oh and I hate tuning. What normal person would tune their ferrari, lambo, Aston Martin or even their Yaris? the only thing I would change in my car is the performance.

[Mb]

how about with a rs4? I have family in oban, so i drive through there twice a year

Must be good! I'll come over with the boat. Will you pick me up?:D

[The Queen]

Nah he probably won't knowing good old Baldred :D

Nice truck Ranger btw ;). I like the mean custom one actually!

[Baldy]

of course i wont i need to keep my interior clean plus it will be full of relatives.

[Iced_Bullet]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/Rangerman1997/DSC_0141.jpg

Looks like the kind of thing I'd do on Midnight Club 3 Dub lol. Except they're no Hummers.

[CptDarknuggets]

We have a catarmaran up in mallaig Diablo. The roads on the way to there are stunning and freaking amazing. We take the midget up and I think it is the best driving duo ever.

[ShadowGT]

I loved that game.

 

But anyway I like your truck DangerRanger. I like the newer ones better, but they are good work trucks from what I've seen. Where I live I always see one towing something, or carrying something in its bed.

 

I like trucks that have a lift kit or off-road tires and lights on them. I'm not really a big fan of lowering trucks, but some trucks look good, others look bad.

 

you mean like this? lol

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[CarboyZR1]

If I go to NYC tommorrow, I'll get a pic of my dad's Navigator.

[CarboyZR1]

you mean like this? lol

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LOL that's looks average size compared to trucks in here. LOL I see too many of those.