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Dustin Scheele 1997 Ford Ranger

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Meaning behind name:

Owner: Dustin Scheele

Make: Ford

Model: Ranger

Year: 1997

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Why build?:

Thought it would be neat to put a Mustang in a Ranger. It was a joke at first, then it went from there.

How long did it take to build?:

4 years

How long have you been in the sport?:

8 years

Club Affiliations:

Relaxed Atmosphere

What would you like to build next?:

68 Ford Pickup

What's the history of the vehicle or any special notes?:

Started out to be a work truck and then went from there

Thanks to:

Dad and Mom, my best friend Kyle Henson, Scheele Fabrication, Barry Mabry of Sure Match Paint, Danny and Steven Kilburn or Dans Rod Polishing, Gary Sellers of B&S Trim, Brad Scott of Scotts Window Tint, and all my friends of Relaxed Atmosphere

Previous Rides:

72 Ranchero, 74 Maverick

BODYDetails

Body Drop:

Stock Floor

Hood:

3" Cowl

Grille:

Billet

Bumpers:

2000 Explorer Sport

Who Did Your Body Work?:

Myself

ChassisDetails

Chassis:

Custom

Mods to Frame:

90 Mustang front struts and 8.8 Mustang rear with Lincoln disc brakes, 2x3 boxed frame ahtat holds 4.5 gallons of air, ported and valved at each bag, adjustable 2 link

Inches of Lift or Drop:

9 inches

Who did the Mods to Your Frame?:

Myself

Front Shocks:

Mustang

Spindles:

Modified Mustange

4-Link:

Compressor Model and Brand:

York engine driven

Valve Info:

Four 1/2" and four 3/8"

Air Bag Info:

2600

Any Chrome, Polish, or Paint?:

Frame and underside painted purple, exhaust and links chromed, fuel cell, battery box and drive shaft are polished

DrivelineDetails

Clutch and Flywheel:

Stock

Torque Converter (Stall Converter):

2800 ptc

Transfer Case:

None

Gears:

410

Transmission Builder / Shop:

Myself

EngineDetails

Make:

Ford

Year:

1990

Cylinders:

8

Displacement:

306

Engine Modifications:

Bored.030, F303 cam, Trick Flow injection, ported and polished

Engine Add Ons:

None

Chrome and Polish:

Everything but block and heads was polished by Dans Rod Polishing

Engine Builder / Shop:

Myself

InteriorDetails

Dashboard:

97 Mustang fiberglassed

Gauges:

After market

Steering Wheel:

Billet

Console:

97 Mustang

Head Unit:

Kenwood

Speakers:

Infinity Reference components, three 12" Pioneer subs

Shifter:

B&M

Seats:

2000 Trans Am

Window Tint %:

Cool Chrome

Trunk / Bed:

Rhino liner painted

Describe the Upholstery Material / Color Scheme:

Grey leather, white suede center, all stitched with purple thread

Other Interior Mods:

Cab cut for subs

Upholstered By:

Gary Sellers of B&S Trim

PaintDetails

Color:

Cadillac white pearl and Violet pearl

Paint Type:

Matrix, base and clear

Describe Your Graphics, including paint and colors:

Two tone with airbrushed chrome

Painted By:

Myself

WheelsDetails

Front Wheel Type:

American Racing Casino

Rear Wheel Type:

American Racing Casino

Front Wheel Size:

20x7.5

Front Tire Size:

225/35/20

Rear Tire Size:

235/45/20

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