Hey Yall

[Fordguy77]

Hey all. My name is Chris. I'm pretty young(19) but already have a deep love for 4x4's. I have 4 4x4's already, all fords. I went wheelin with my dad when i was real little, and have really been wanting to get out there and try it myself, but still am new and learning my limits as well as my vehicles. I look forward to getting to know you all, and hopefully getting out there on the trails with ya. thank you for allowing me into your group. :D
heres some pics of my rigs
91 Ranger(stocker/economy car) 4.0l 5spd
http://frontrange4x4.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=250&pictureid=2030

88 Bronco II
-4inch lift
-custom roof rack
-custom sliders
http://frontrange4x4.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=250&pictureid=2033

79 Bronco
-6.6l
-33's
http://frontrange4x4.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=250&pictureid=2031

77 F150
-6.6l
-Rv cam
-33's
http://frontrange4x4.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=250&pictureid=2032

[Smash]

Welcome!!

[Pathrat]

Welcome. Nice collection you have there. The 77 F150 looks familiar. What part of town are you in?

[WINKY]

not sure you own fords at all... LOL sweet rigs man and dont worry bout age, not a factor here.

Welcome!

[Medic-5150]

Welcome aboard!!!!!

[KnuckleHead]

Welcome aboard.... nice looking rigs

[Funrover]

Welcome! I like the 70's rigs!

[Roostercruiser]

hi and nice trucks the 77 is a really nice one. Welcome

[Price]

I'm new myself, look forward to seeing you out and about!

[Mporter]

Good to meet ya....i still got ya beat in the age category though

[brian pleasant]

welcome to front range

[FJBRADY]

Welcome :thunb:

[CR]

Welcome. Hope to see you on the trails soon.

[96blkbeauty]

Welcome...good looking Fords. I swear I saw that B2 for sale on craigslist

[Speedwagon]

Wait, did you just say 'economy car' and Ford 4.0 in the same reference?

And welcome!

[Fordguy77]

Welcome. Nice collection you have there. The 77 F150 looks familiar. What part of town are you in?

i live in the old town arvada area. what about you?

[Fordguy77]

Welcome...good looking Fords. I swear I saw that B2 for sale on craigslist

You probably did, i picked it up in the springs really low, just had some starter issues, got those fixed and now she starts right up

[Fordguy77]

Wait, did you just say 'economy car' and Ford 4.0 in the same reference?

And welcome!
Haha sure did, i used to drive my 77 as a daily driver, getting like 12 mpg's when i was lucky. So the 20 i get in town with the 4.0l is great. actually got 24 mpg when i was up in wyoming working.

[Fordguy77]

thank you all for the welcome

[transplant87]

hey i want ur 77 :lol:

[Fordguy77]

hey i want ur 77 :lol:

haha love her to much to ever let her go.

[transplant87]

haha love her to much to ever let her go.
i no wat u mean, i got a 78 F150 2wb with a 351m strocked pushin 350hp to the wheels, half way restored

[Hypoid]

Welcome to Front Range!


Wait, did you just say 'economy car' and Ford 4.0 in the same reference?

And welcome!
LOL He said "stocker/economy", and it looks the part. Put tall tires on a 6 and you also can have V-8 fuel economy! :lol:

[Fordguy77]

i no wat u mean, i got a 78 F150 2wb with a 351m strocked pushin 350hp to the wheels, half way restored

that sound real cool. yeah i am restoring my first truck. its 1970 f100 2wd, but i have a high performance 390 in it now, but its waiting for the exterior to get finished, and a new transmission.

[Fordguy77]

Welcome to Front Range!


LOL He said "stocker/economy", and it looks the part. Put tall tires on a 6 and you also can have V-8 fuel economy! :lol:

haha yup, well if and when i ever get around to get a brand new ranger, i would like to lift mine 6" and get it up to 33's and do a sas on it, as well as chip it, rv cam, and some head work. and if i win the lottery might as well throw a charger on it. so many dreams, yet so lil cash

[Dan]

Welcome... Love those old Fords!!

6.6L? I'm a liitle rusty, but I think that's a 460?

[Hypoid]

Welcome... Love those old Fords!!

6.6L? I'm a liitle rusty, but I think that's a 460?
I think that is a 400 CI.

[transplant87]

5.0=302
5.7=351m,w,c
6.0=390
6.1-400
7.5=460

[Rob]

:welcome:

[Fordguy77]

Welcome... Love those old Fords!!

6.6L? I'm a liitle rusty, but I think that's a 460?

they are both 400s however i have a 460 for the 77 i have been building.

[Fordguy77]

5.0=302
5.7=351m,w,c
6.0=390
6.1-400
7.5=460

i believe the 351's are actually considered 5.8l, and the chevy 350 is a 5.7. and my source also calls the 390 a 6.4l, and the 400 a 6.6l

[1freaky1]

Welcome to the family, lovin them old fords you got, if you ever decide to let go of that 79 give me a call. Also if you are planning a 6" lift on the ranger why go so small on tires, you could go up to 37s with that lift.
I am building the new axles for my ranger D44 & 9" with 4.88sand putting 35s, Larry is running 37s on his ranger but don't remember what lift he has.

[Brody]

Nice collection of rigs! Welcome to the site, too!

I had a 77 just like that, but managed to endo it...

[Fordguy77]

Nice collection of rigs! Welcome to the site, too!

I had a 77 just like that, but managed to endo it...

Ouch!!! how did you do that?

[Brody]

I was down to sticking an aluminum dash in it...only thing I had left to do...3k on the engine, 6k on the tranny and t case, about 3k on the diffs..and swerved to avoid 3 deer that bolted in front of me. I lost the ass end, had it, lost it, had it then stuck the front into a ditch. It went right over, end for end, crushing the body, top and topper. I had about a body sized area left I could crawl out of . These shots are after I managed to get it off the top and onto it's side, but before I finally got it rubber side down.

Truck was totaled. I bought it back from the insurance on a salvage title, bought a messed up 69 Bronco and then spent the rest of that summer doing a frame off on the Bronco and swapping all the new stuff from the F150 into it.

I really, really liked that truck, too. It was a bad day driving, for sure. It was also the last rig that I have ever owned without a full roll cage...

[Fordguy77]

I was down to sticking an aluminum dash in it...only thing I had left to do...3k on the engine, 6k on the tranny and t case, about 3k on the diffs..and swerved to avoid 3 deer that bolted in front of me. I lost the ass end, had it, lost it, had it then stuck the front into a ditch. It went right over, end for end, crushing the body, top and topper. I had about a body sized area left I could crawl out of . These shots are after I managed to get it off the top and onto it's side, but before I finally got it rubber side down.

Truck was totaled. I bought it back from the insurance on a salvage title, bought a messed up 69 Bronco and then spent the rest of that summer doing a frame off on the Bronco and swapping all the new stuff from the F150 into it.

I really, really liked that truck, too. It was a bad day driving, for sure. It was also the last rig that I have ever owned without a full roll cage...

Wow, just wow. That is to bad to hear, but glad ya made it out. I've never rolled a rig yet, and after hearing that it really doesn't sound to fun, and has got me considering cages for the 79 and 88. I see why you haven't owned anything without a cage after that. I really like the small broncos. i have one on the drive me an my ad took apart when i was 7, still has yet to be put back together fortunately.

[Mporter]

Wow, just wow. That is to bad to hear, but glad ya made it out. I've never rolled a rig yet, and after hearing that it really doesn't sound to fun, and has got me considering cages for the 79 and 88. I see why you haven't owned anything without a cage after that. I really like the small broncos. i have one on the drive me an my ad took apart when i was 7, still has yet to be put back together fortunately.

Hopefully you will never roll one. I've never rolled one either, but it's definitely nowhere on my list of "to-dos"

Same here, I'm probably going to be putting a cage in my cruiser sometime, just kinda thinking about when and how much its gonna cost. :cool:

[Fordguy77]

Hopefully you will never roll one. I've never rolled one either, but it's definitely nowhere on my list of "to-dos"

Same here, I'm probably going to be putting a cage in my cruiser sometime, just kinda thinking about when and how much its gonna cost. :cool:

Yeah, i agree. it cost to much money to roll things, let alone the risk of life. What do you want to make you cage out of? sch40? or sch80?

[Chris]

I'm probably going to be putting a cage in my cruiser sometime, just kinda thinking about when and how much its gonna cost. :cool:

I'd go for one myself but can't afford $1+

[WINKY]

sch80...WOW talk bout weight!

[Fordguy77]

sch80...WOW talk bout weight!

that would be some serious weight!!! i meant to put sch60

[Brody]

What do you want to make you cage out of? sch40? or sch80?

DOM (expensive) or HREW (cheaper) will do you for a good stout cage. You may be able to do some research on any of the Ford sites I posted in the Make and Model links, specifically the FSB (Full Size Bronco) link and find a pre made cage. A cage that will fit a full size Bronco, at least the front half, would work in the F150 as the cabs are the same. This would probably need to be welded up, but if you don't do welding, then anyone of a number of people here, including me and Sean, can do this for you.

As far as schedule 40 or 80 pipe, neither bends very well which is why they sell the pre bent fittings for them. This tuff is stout, with schedule 80 being 3/8" or more thick. It does, however, work really well for some cheap and nearly indestructible sliders. 80 is a bit overkill, though.

[Fordguy77]

DOM (expensive) or HREW (cheaper) will do you for a good stout cage. You may be able to do some research on any of the Ford sites I posted in the Make and Model links, specifically the FSB (Full Size Bronco) link and find a pre made cage. A cage that will fit a full size Bronco, at least the front half, would work in the F150 as the cabs are the same. This would probably need to be welded up, but if you don't do welding, then anyone of a number of people here, including me and Sean, can do this for you.

As far as schedule 40 or 80 pipe, neither bends very well which is why they sell the pre bent fittings for them. This tuff is stout, with schedule 80 being 3/8" or more thick. It does, however, work really well for some cheap and nearly indestructible sliders. 80 is a bit overkill, though.

Yeah, i i don't mean to put 80 on there, i never thought about checking out a fullsize bronco cage for a 150. might save a lot of time instead of having to custom fab everything. I am fiarly good with a mig running flux core or solid wire. The only other welding on pipe i have done is with a tig, and i was alright but idk how much i would truly trust it. I can only run stick flat horizontal and overhead. and i have never tried it on pipe. That would be strong enough yeah? I plan on making some sliders of 2x3 tube steal 3/16's walls and then fish plating my frame to help prevent any tweaks from landing on them.

[transplant87]

i believe the 351's are actually considered 5.8l, and the chevy 350 is a 5.7. and my source also calls the 390 a 6.4l, and the 400 a 6.6l
ok i stand corrected. it was a long day and i had my #s mixed up

[Fordguy77]

ok i stand corrected. it was a long day and i had my #s mixed up

happens to the best of us. i am having on of those days right now. Trying to write a paper for school on wind power and the benefits, but the miantnence and construction of steam and gas turbines keeps me employed. Paper, not turning out so good.

[transplant87]

i doin some homework too and im pulling out my hair tryin to find awnswers to the damn questions:eek:. i hate hydraulics

[Fordguy77]

i doin some homework too and im pulling out my hair tryin to find awnswers to the damn questions:eek:. i hate hydraulics

What are you going to school for? why hydraulics can be your best friends at times

[Funrover]

What q's do you have on Hydro?

[transplant87]

im going to scholl 4 diesel(sorry i cant spell) and i did the auto part a couple years ago so im addin this to make me well rounded

[Fordguy77]

i doin some homework too and im pulling out my hair tryin to find awnswers to the damn questions:eek:. i hate hydraulics


im going to scholl 4 diesel(sorry i cant spell) and i did the auto part a couple years ago so im addin this to make me well rounded

Ah thats real cool, now i know who to call with all my tech questions. My automotive skills have all been learned in my back yard, mostly self taught, other than a few good lessons from dad and grandpa when i was younger

[transplant87]

Ah thats real cool, now i know who to call with all my tech questions. My automotive skills have all been learned in my back yard, mostly self taught, other than a few good lessons from dad and grandpa when i was younger
dude i know wat u mean. i learned every thing from my dad, grandpa, uncle and self tought and from school. so im freety good at wat i do but i dont do wires unless its a sound systems

[Fordguy77]

Damn!!! most my problems are wire related normally. like fords wonderful idea for automatic 4x4 in my ranger. it no longer works. and i believe the cause is the control mod, which sucks cause i haven't found any good ones in the JY an its a $600 from ford. And i know the switch and shift motor are good. so its either some wires or the control mod.

[transplant87]

how bout this give me all the info on it and i can get some info to fix it. so hit my up and we will get it running.+ i got JYs here with alot and i mean alot of cars that have the same trans to fix ur problem

[Fordguy77]

1991 Ford Ranger Extra Cab
4.0L
5 spd
4x4
is that all you need?

[Fordguy77]

Transfercase is a BW1354 Electircal

[transplant87]

Transfercase is a BW1354 Electircal
i hate those things they suck

[Fordguy77]

agreed, i am thinking about switching it to a regular transfer case and to manual hubs, but its a lil more pricey than just buying the part from ford. its only used for commuting to and from work, and a round town for gas mileage. So 4x4 is rarely needed, but idk

[transplant87]

agreed, i am thinking about switching it to a regular transfer case and to manual hubs, but its a lil more pricey than just buying the part from ford. its only used for commuting to and from work, and a round town for gas mileage. So 4x4 is rarely needed, but idk
ya it would cost to much. but if u lift it and keep it thw way it is, it would be a good trail rig to run easy trails

[Fordguy77]

Yeah, well there are some pretty BIG plans for it in the future. But i have to get another vehicle for work before they can take place

[transplant87]

Yeah, well there are some pretty BIG plans for it in the future. But i have to get another vehicle for work before they can take place
u lookin to but 1

[Fordguy77]

u lookin to but 1

i don't fallow...

[transplant87]

i don't fallow...
u said u was look for a work truck right

[Fordguy77]

u said u was look for a work truck right

kinda. i am thinking of saving up and just buying a brand new ranger. i work out of town a lot. On average i put at least 20k just driving to work a year. so a turn key off the lot seems like the way to go right now. but i am always up to more junk haha thats how i ended up with both those Bronco II

[transplant87]

kinda. i am thinking of saving up and just buying a brand new ranger. i work out of town a lot. On average i put at least 20k just driving to work a year. so a turn key off the lot seems like the way to go right now. but i am always up to more junk haha thats how i ended up with both those Bronco II
i got a burb im tryin to get rid of once i fix it

[Fordguy77]

Not the vehicle for me, but i know some people who would like one. what are the details

[transplant87]

Not the vehicle for me, but i know some people who would like one. what are the details
92 chevy burb
5.7
new head gaskets and new tune up
with an oil change
3rd row seat
189k(but runs like it has half that)
inside needs work(smells like hay but will be cleaned)
am/fm/tape sounds ok
doors needs new pins(i mightg do them)
1000 cash but will go down for FR freinds to ill say 800

[Fordguy77]

92 chevy burb
5.7
new head gaskets and new tune up
with an oil change
3rd row seat
189k(but runs like it has half that)
inside needs work(smells like hay but will be cleaned)
am/fm/tape sounds ok
doors needs new pins(i mightg do them)
1000 cash but will go down for FR freinds to ill say 800

i'll let my friend know, sounds right up his alley

[Fordguy77]

92 chevy burb
5.7
new head gaskets and new tune up
with an oil change
3rd row seat
189k(but runs like it has half that)
inside needs work(smells like hay but will be cleaned)
am/fm/tape sounds ok
doors needs new pins(i mightg do them)
1000 cash but will go down for FR freinds to ill say 800

Hey man you got any pics??

[transplant87]

not at this timebut i will clean the snow off in the morning and take some pics,but i have to warn u the inside is full of engine parts right now:thunb:

[Fordguy77]

not at this timebut i will clean the snow off in the morning and take some pics,but i have to warn u the inside is full of engine parts right now:thunb:

Hey man i totally understand that, my 77's bed is full of axles and misc stuff becuase we ran out of room on the driveway, and after its bed got full i folded up the seats in my 79 bronco, and its packed from tailgate to front seats, and then there is a pile of stuff under and over the tub of my dads 68. A huge garage would do me some good!

[transplant87]

didnt have time to get ant pics today will try in the morning

[Fordguy77]

didnt have time to get ant pics today will try in the morning

No hurry man, i talk to my friend about once a week anyways