JTR's Ranger hybrid build - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

jtr · 04-20-2011, 08:41 AM

Specs
*1979 F250 frame/1990 Ranger ext cab
*393 Windsor, CHP rotating assembly, FRP heads, FRP roller rockers, Megasquirt injection with 460 injectors, Duraspark ignition, E2000 pump, OBA
*C6, 203/205 with Jeds adapter, ORD tripple sticks
*1/2 ton rear springs up front
*XJ or TJ coils and four link rear - Actually went with ZJ fronts
*Full hydro with PSC 6.0 steering valve, Surplus Center double ended ram, saginaw pump from a 85 GM van with factory reservoir
*39.5x16.5x16.5 Pitbull Rockers on 12 bolt H1s, recentered with pressed centers
*78/79 Dana 60 front with Reid knuckles welded, 14 bolt welded

All this running gear was in my Jeep; I was going to back half it and buggy it out but the frame was trashed. Had the 79 F250 sitting in the back yard so I decided to build a new rig.

My old wore out Jeep Wagonner

Frame was patched and fixed multiple times

Torque mount for doubler was tearing the frame

Cutin up and getting all the good parts out

Main motivation for a full cab, wife and kids need to be warm.

jtr · 04-20-2011, 08:43 AM

Frame donor

Front axle in with rears up front

High steer will not work with factory cross member

jtr · 04-20-2011, 08:52 AM

No up travel with high steer and the axle moved forward.

Pile of goodies

Boxing the frame

Setting the motor, as many know a 351W will bolt in to frame that had a 351M or 400.

jtr · 04-20-2011, 08:59 AM

Mocked up with the factory transmission xmember, angle is 5* down.

getting some wiring straightend out

Doubler in

Torque mount

Little hanging below the frame

jtr · 04-20-2011, 09:08 AM

Brought the Ranger home

Stripping it down

Made my own transmission crossmember and doubler mount

Plated the swiss cheese portion of the frame

More cross member pics

jtr · 04-20-2011, 09:18 AM

Added some gussets

Plenty of room for exhaust

Pulling Ranger cab

Mike (father in law and wheelin buddy that has a bad ass J20) is always helping me out. Thanks! Rob is pictured behind him who also has a bitchen CJ-7, thanks for the use of your crane!

jtr · 04-20-2011, 09:32 AM

As luck would have it, a friend drove by and asked "what are you guys doing"? "Hey, Charlie has the backhoe at his house for the weekend to pull the 300 straight 6 out of his parts truck". "Bring that over and we will set that cab on your frame". Yep, a lot easier.

Thanks everyone!

Cut the Ranger mounts down to fit and set the body as low as I could.

Pretty tight under the hood. Had to cut the heater plenum to fit valve cover.

86 slo-vo · 04-20-2011, 09:49 AM

It's looking good

Ford rules · 04-20-2011, 10:52 AM

Looking pretty sweet!
cant believe you cub up the nice old ford though!

AllGoNoShow · 04-20-2011, 11:33 AM

Definitely looking forward to this build. When my 79 cab gets trashed I will be putting on a ranger cab. Are you going to cage it/exo? Are the leaves in the front ford 57'' rear springs? Could you get the measurement from your front spring eye to the eye that goes through the frame? I am thinking about putting some rear leaves on my 79.

SAY789 · 04-20-2011, 03:56 PM

With your high steer, couldnt you run the arms on the back side but have to run 1 helicopter arm on the pass side?

Looking great so far keep it up!

jtr · 04-20-2011, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford rules

Looking pretty sweet!
cant believe you cub up the nice old ford though!

Didn't have a title for that old thing anyway and I got it for free. I have another old Ford that I drive daily so my heart was not broken.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllGoNoShow

Definitely looking forward to this build. When my 79 cab gets trashed I will be putting on a ranger cab. Are you going to cage it/exo? Are the leaves in the front ford 57'' rear springs? Could you get the measurement from your front spring eye to the eye that goes through the frame? I am thinking about putting some rear leaves on my 79.

It will get some kind of exo/cage but it will probably be more slider tied into the flatbed......truggy style I guess. The rear springs are '77 half ton rears (3" wide and believed to be 57"), if you go to buy bushings for these rear springs just buy the kit. It will include bushings for front main eye, shackle end of spring, and rear shackle which is the same as the frame mount. This will make them the same width also.
If you are to buy replacement bushing for the front frame shackle mount, the shackle bushings are not as wide as the rear spring bushings meaning some kind of spacer would be needed. Hope that makes sense.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAY789

With your high steer, couldnt you run the arms on the back side but have to run 1 helicopter arm on the pass side?

Looking great so far keep it up!

I suppose I could, but I really don't want to jam my steering into my oil pan, had that problem on my Jeep and really would like to have low steer for knuckle strengh.

jtr · 04-20-2011, 06:53 PM

New fender on and lights mounted

cyclegrip · 04-20-2011, 07:46 PM

Fastest moving build thread on here! I love it

cdawall · 04-20-2011, 07:48 PM

i like the build you got those manual hubs from that ranger by any chance?

noracin · 04-20-2011, 07:52 PM

Nice lookin build .

where you goin to put the radiator ?

302B4 · 04-20-2011, 08:35 PM

Awesome build! Lovin it man! What's the plan for paint?

jtr · 04-20-2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdawall

i like the build you got those manual hubs from that ranger by any chance?

In the back yard, have a running 4.0 with wiring harness too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by noracin

Nice lookin build .

where you goin to put the radiator ?

In the front.....stand by.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 302B4

Awesome build! Lovin it man! What's the plan for paint?

Rattle can Krylon. Is there any thing else for a wheelin rig?

cyclegrip · 04-21-2011, 11:09 AM

John deere paint! $33 for a gallon of black

Sent from my DROID2 using Tapatalk

302B4 · 04-21-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtr

Rattle can Krylon. Is there any thing else for a wheelin rig?

Some people get decent paint jobs. lol That's why i asked what you were gunna do. What color you plannin? What color Krylon that is.

shellez · 04-22-2011, 01:43 AM

Very Nice work as always ..... moving right along ..... be done before you know it...

jtr · 04-22-2011, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 302B4

Some people get decent paint jobs. lol That's why i asked what you were gunna do. What color you plannin? What color Krylon that is.

I like the white on the bottom so I am just going to repaint the red. The color was Burgundy...

4difyd ford · 04-22-2011, 06:34 PM

this is cool.

jtr · 04-22-2011, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shellez

Very Nice work as always ..... moving right along ..... be done before you know it...

Thanks for your help your rig is turning nice too.

jtr · 04-22-2011, 08:08 PM

I have some pics to upload but instead here are a few of my Jeeps last run. Ford powerd Jeep towing a broken Toyota. Don't get me wrong I think Toyota builds a nice rig.

Where he broke the front CV

Shellez rig

04-20-2011, 08:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
jtr In the garage Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41068 Location: Northern, NV Posts: 865	JTR's Ranger build Specs 1979 F250 frame/1990 Ranger ext cab 393 Windsor, CHP rotating assembly, FRP heads, FRP roller rockers, Megasquirt injection with 460 injectors, Duraspark ignition, E2000 pump, OBA C6, 203/205 with Jeds adapter, ORD tripple sticks 1/2 ton rear springs up front XJ or TJ coils and four link rear - Actually went with ZJ fronts Full hydro with PSC 6.0 steering valve, Surplus Center double ended ram, saginaw pump from a 85 GM van with factory reservoir 39.5x16.5x16.5 Pitbull Rockers on 12 bolt H1s, recentered with pressed centers 78/79 Dana 60 front with Reid knuckles welded, 14 bolt welded All this running gear was in my Jeep; I was going to back half it and buggy it out but the frame was trashed. Had the 79 F250 sitting in the back yard so I decided to build a new rig. My old wore out Jeep Wagonner Frame was patched and fixed multiple times Torque mount for doubler was tearing the frame Cutin up and getting all the good parts out Main motivation for a full cab, wife and kids need to be warm. __________________ Tow rig build: 1997 F350, Powerstroke, 4wd conversion Crawler build: 1990 Ford Ranger Truggy Daily driver build: 1965 Chevy Last edited by jtr; 01-26-2013 at 09:04 PM. Reason: title change

04-20-2011, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
jtr In the garage Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41068 Location: Northern, NV Posts: 865	Frame donor Front axle in with rears up front High steer will not work with factory cross member __________________ Tow rig build: 1997 F350, Powerstroke, 4wd conversion Crawler build: 1990 Ford Ranger Truggy Daily driver build: 1965 Chevy

04-20-2011, 08:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
jtr In the garage Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41068 Location: Northern, NV Posts: 865	No up travel with high steer and the axle moved forward. Pile of goodies Boxing the frame Setting the motor, as many know a 351W will bolt in to frame that had a 351M or 400. __________________ Tow rig build: 1997 F350, Powerstroke, 4wd conversion Crawler build: 1990 Ford Ranger Truggy Daily driver build: 1965 Chevy

04-20-2011, 08:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
jtr In the garage Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41068 Location: Northern, NV Posts: 865	Mocked up with the factory transmission xmember, angle is 5* down. getting some wiring straightend out Doubler in Torque mount Little hanging below the frame __________________ Tow rig build: 1997 F350, Powerstroke, 4wd conversion Crawler build: 1990 Ford Ranger Truggy Daily driver build: 1965 Chevy

04-20-2011, 09:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
jtr In the garage Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41068 Location: Northern, NV Posts: 865	Brought the Ranger home Stripping it down Made my own transmission crossmember and doubler mount Plated the swiss cheese portion of the frame More cross member pics __________________ Tow rig build: 1997 F350, Powerstroke, 4wd conversion Crawler build: 1990 Ford Ranger Truggy Daily driver build: 1965 Chevy Last edited by jtr; 03-14-2012 at 08:04 AM.

04-20-2011, 09:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
jtr In the garage Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41068 Location: Northern, NV Posts: 865	Added some gussets Plenty of room for exhaust Pulling Ranger cab Mike (father in law and wheelin buddy that has a bad ass J20) is always helping me out. Thanks! Rob is pictured behind him who also has a bitchen CJ-7, thanks for the use of your crane! __________________ Tow rig build: 1997 F350, Powerstroke, 4wd conversion Crawler build: 1990 Ford Ranger Truggy Daily driver build: 1965 Chevy Last edited by jtr; 07-27-2011 at 08:36 PM.

04-20-2011, 09:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
jtr In the garage Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41068 Location: Northern, NV Posts: 865	As luck would have it, a friend drove by and asked "what are you guys doing"? "Hey, Charlie has the backhoe at his house for the weekend to pull the 300 straight 6 out of his parts truck". "Bring that over and we will set that cab on your frame". Yep, a lot easier. Thanks everyone! Cut the Ranger mounts down to fit and set the body as low as I could. Pretty tight under the hood. Had to cut the heater plenum to fit valve cover. __________________ Tow rig build: 1997 F350, Powerstroke, 4wd conversion Crawler build: 1990 Ford Ranger Truggy Daily driver build: 1965 Chevy Last edited by jtr; 07-27-2011 at 08:40 PM.

04-20-2011, 09:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
86 slo-vo Rock God Join Date: Dec 2009 Member # 148322 Location: owensboro, KY Posts: 1,118	It's looking good __________________ 94 ranger, d35 8.8, 4.10's detroit locker/truetrac, duff long arm, chevy 63's 36 sx's

04-20-2011, 10:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ford rules Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127442 Location: Pinckney MI Posts: 779	Looking pretty sweet! cant believe you cub up the nice old ford though! __________________ [CENTER]95 Ranger 5.0L Built 4R70W 203-205 D-60 14B 3 link front 14'' kings 250lb-400lb 63"chevys detroit rear powertrac front 37' creepy crawlers. Build thread here[URL="http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=878737"]http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=878737[/URL] [B]Support the BRC![/B][/CENTER]

04-20-2011, 11:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
AllGoNoShow Rock God Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46318 Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,994	Definitely looking forward to this build. When my 79 cab gets trashed I will be putting on a ranger cab. Are you going to cage it/exo? Are the leaves in the front ford 57'' rear springs? Could you get the measurement from your front spring eye to the eye that goes through the frame? I am thinking about putting some rear leaves on my 79. __________________ Project Ol' Skool '37 Chevy: /forum/ford/1049898-project-old-skool.html 1979 F-350 build: /forum/ford/855113-79-f-150-build.html

04-20-2011, 06:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
jtr In the garage Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41068 Location: Northern, NV Posts: 865	New fender on and lights mounted __________________ Tow rig build: 1997 F350, Powerstroke, 4wd conversion Crawler build: 1990 Ford Ranger Truggy Daily driver build: 1965 Chevy

04-20-2011, 07:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
cyclegrip Granite Guru Join Date: Apr 2010 Member # 159160 Location: Central PA Posts: 741	Fastest moving build thread on here! I love it __________________ 95 F150 that leaves a lot of fluid on the ground

04-20-2011, 07:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
cdawall finally rightside up Join Date: Feb 2011 Member # 184361 Location: EAFB, SD Posts: 716	i like the build you got those manual hubs from that ranger by any chance? __________________ '05 Ranger Edge SAS'd, 5.38's, D60/D60U, 38.5" TSL SX's, build thread...

04-20-2011, 07:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
noracin silly bastard Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 113094 Location: clarence mo. Posts: 122	Nice lookin build . where you goin to put the radiator ?

04-20-2011, 08:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
302B4 Hillbilly Redneck Join Date: Nov 2010 Member # 173422 Location: Watson, Louisiana Posts: 490	Awesome build! Lovin it man! What's the plan for paint? __________________ 99 Mazda 302 T18 NP205-TS 60/10.25 42 TSL's

04-21-2011, 11:09 AM	#19 (permalink)
cyclegrip Granite Guru Join Date: Apr 2010 Member # 159160 Location: Central PA Posts: 741	John deere paint! $33 for a gallon of black Sent from my DROID2 using Tapatalk __________________ 95 F150 that leaves a lot of fluid on the ground

04-22-2011, 01:43 AM	#21 (permalink)
shellez Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120076 Location: Fallon Nevada Posts: 237	Very Nice work as always ..... moving right along ..... be done before you know it...

04-22-2011, 06:34 PM	#23 (permalink)
4difyd ford Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Member # 179573 Posts: 197	nice. this is cool. __________________ AND ON THE 6TH DAY GOD CREATED THE CUT OFF WHEEL.400 hp 429 bbf rebuilt with dove heads $1000 comes with land l clutch kit

04-22-2011, 08:08 PM	#25 (permalink)
jtr In the garage Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41068 Location: Northern, NV Posts: 865	I have some pics to upload but instead here are a few of my Jeeps last run. Ford powerd Jeep towing a broken Toyota. Don't get me wrong I think Toyota builds a nice rig. Where he broke the front CV Shellez rig __________________ Tow rig build: 1997 F350, Powerstroke, 4wd conversion Crawler build: 1990 Ford Ranger Truggy Daily driver build: 1965 Chevy

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