Issue
August 2013
Owner
Travis Dennison
Ride
April
(1989 Ford Ranger)
(1989 Ford Ranger)
Meaning Behind the Name
Given inadvertently by a co-worker
Photographer
Brad Walker & Chris Barnes
Ride Details
What was the inspiration?
My truck was built as an evolution. It was never planned to get to the point it got to, but addiction to making my truck better and better got the best of me.
How long did it take you to build?
15 plus years
How long have you been building?
Since 1997
Your future plans?
'm currently working on a 1941 Ford Rat Rod style truck.
Vehicle history
I purchased my truck when i was 16 years old and have been working on it ever since.
Thanks to
Jon Curry, who stood by my side the last six months of the build. My wife Rachel, and everyone else who ever pitched in to help in any way!
Previous Rides
None, this is the first.
Engine Details
Make
Ford (Mustang) 1995
Cylinders
8
Displacement
302 - 5.0 High output fuel injected
Engine Mods
BBK polished throttle body stainless steel headers
Engine Add Ons
Fuel injection harness by Painless Performance
Chrome or polish
Valve covers, oil pan, overflow tank
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
Billet flywheel w/ Ram Clutches clutch
Axle
1999 Ford Explorer
Gears
3.73
Builder Shop
8.8 Stock with less that 10,000 miles. Transmission - Tremel TKO 500, 5-Speed moved to mid-shift location
Chassis Details
Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
Completely custom built frame from front to back with 2" X 5" tubing
Frame Builder
Eric Saliba @ The Little Shop of Horrors
Drop or lift inches
15" plus on front and limited to 18" on rear
Rear Shocks
Chassis Tech
Spindles
1992 Toyota Truck
Compressor Info
Air Zenith OB-2 200 PSI
Valve Info
Accu Air VU4 complete system E-Level
Airbag Info
Airlift Dominator 2600 front and rear
Other Mods
Wilwood Disc Brakes front and rear, Wilwood Master Cylinder
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Powder coated frame and all suspension
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Bonspeed Clutch
Rear Wheel Type
Bonspeed Clutch
Front Wheel Size
20x8
Front Tire Size
245/35ZR20
Rear Tire Size
285/30ZR22
Paint Details
Color
Tangelo Pearl
Paint Type
House of Kolors
Graphics Description
Single HOK Tangelo Pearl w/ Pearl white flame accents
Painted By
Marek Horcic @ Sharks Customs
Graphics By
Marek Horcic @ Sharks Customs
Body Details
Body Drop
2 1/4" Fiberglass Cowlind
Grille
Billet Split Rail
Bumpers
Aftermarket Chrome front & Shaved rear
Addon Accessories
Crystal Clear headlights & turn signals
Body Mods
Door handles, cowl panel vents, antennae, emblems, mirrors, stake pockets, drip rails, gas door, tail lights, tailgate, fire wall, and complete sheet metal formed/molded bed, bed moved towards cab 1 1/2".
Body Mods by
Myself
Interior Details
Dashboard
1998 Ford Explorer
Gauges
Classic Instruments All American Series
Steering Wheel
Billet Specialties
Console
Custom built from scratch
Head Unit
Pioneer DEH-P7600MP
Amps
Kicker ZR-460 & ZR-360
Speakers
Subs: 2-12" Kicker X-XPL Mids: 4-7" Alpine Type-S
Video System
10" Touchscreen monitor w/ a Playstation 2
Stereo Installed by
Myself
Shifter
Jegs short throw aluminum
Seats
1999 Saturn Sc-Z Recovered w/o headrest
Tint Percent
50% front
Trunk or Bed
completely redone w/ sheetmetal
Upholstery Description
Tan Bentley style carpet w/ tan suede and tan ostrich used on seats and headliner.
Upholstery Description
Complete fiberglassed and smoothed non-fabric areas w/ custom built speaker box, door panels, console, dash, ect. 2001 upholstery (seats and headliner) A-Tec upholstery - Carpet
Upholstery By
Fiberglassed by Myself & Wil Shafer
1989 Ford Ranger Dropped
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