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1990 Ford Ranger Dropped

April 1, 2003 By KZ Leave a Comment


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Issue
April 2003
Owner
Mike Tomkins
Photographer
Big Wood

Ride Details

Original Cost
11000
Build Cost
15000
What was the inspiration?
For fun.
How long did it take you to build?
8 years
How long have you been building?
8 years
Thanks to
Chuck Fowler John Wargo Ross Paige Herrin Upholstery

Engine Details

Make
Ford 1990
Cylinders
4
Engine Add Ons
Custom Billet Radiator Cover.
Chrome or polish
Chrome Valve Covers, Polished Fuel Injection, many other pieces chromed, with misc. painted accessories.

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame
Lowered 4 in, Monster C-Notch.
Front Shocks
Slammer Shocks
Rear Shocks
Slammer Shocks
Other Mods
Air Ride Suspension.

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Billet
Rear Wheel Type
Billet
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 8
Front Tire Size
235 / 40 / 17
Rear Tire Size
235 / 45 / 17

Paint Details

Color
Base is Light Blue
Paint Type
PPG Paint
Graphics Description
Graphics colors include Purple, Teal, Green, Blue, and Pink.
Painted By
The Custom Shop
Graphics By

Body Details

Grille
Painted Billet Grill
Bumpers
Bumper Cover
Addon Accessories
Custom Mirrors
Body Mods
Shaved Door Handles, Door Locks, Molded Tailgate, Emblems, ZRL Corvette Lights.

Interior Details

Dashboard
Covered in tweed, vinyl, and painted inserts
Steering Wheel
Billet
Console
Custom Built
Head Unit
Alpine 7041
Amps
1 Punch 200, 250, and a 400, which are located in the bed of the truck with 2 Capacitors and a U.S. Amp Battery to power it.
Speakers
4 10in. Kicker Solo baric Subs, 4 Kicker 6 ½ mids, MB Quart 4in. mids and tweeters
Trunk or Bed
The bed of the truck resembles the front cab using the same concept and colors of Vinyl and Tweed.
Upholstery Description
The Bucket Seats are out of a Grand Am which is covered in Yellow, Blue, Green, Red Vinyl, and Grey Tweed. The Headliner and the Door Panels are also covered in vinyl and tweed with a T.V. installed where the Glove box used to be.
Upholstery Description
Installed power windows.

Owned by Mike Tomkins

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Filed Under: April 2003, Features Tagged With: 1990 Ford Ranger, 2003, Ford


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