
Issue
August 2022
Owner
Angie Snyder
Ride
Lil' Tilted
(1994 Ford Ranger)
(1994 Ford Ranger)
Meaning Behind the Name
It's a tilt bed and we are a little tilted at times.
Photographer
Chris Gosda
Ride Details
Original Cost
It was a trade
Build Cost
Blood, sweat, tears and cussing
What was the inspiration?
My husband and I have always been into cars and trucks since we’ve been together. We originally had a bagged Escape and a bagged Fusion. Craig then got his minitruck and I took over his Fusion. It wasn’t long after that that I wanted my own truck. We traveled to North Carolina and traded the Fusion for my Ranger. After one year of showing the Ranger we quickly realized we needed it off i-beams. We contacted Jeremiah Sibray of Addictive Fabworks to help with the transformation. It originally was supposed to be just changing the back half of the frame and changing the front bag set up. Well one thing led to another and we decided to body drop it with a custom built frame. Then while we were figuring out the framing for the bed, Jeremiah put a tilt bed in my head. That’s when things went all out. With custom paint of House of Kolor, Candy Grape on top and Silver on bottom. This of course made the full tan tweed interior not go with the theme, so that was changed. We originally ordered the same V6 engine, but due to COVID and the lack of parts that engine never came, we had to come up with a plan B. Well, plan B ended up being a 302 V8 and that required pushing the engine closer to the firewall. My pedals had to be moved up 6 inches, which worked out great for me since I’m so short. I also had to get rid of all the AC and heat, which left a big hole in the firewall. Jeremiah surprised me with my bead-rolled rose where all those components were. He also bead-rolled my bed for me as well.
How long did it take you to build?
Year and half
How long have you been building?
My husband and I have been building together for about 10 years. This truck was the first from the ground up. Jeremiah Sibray was the main fabricator.
Club Affiliations
Twizted Intentions
Your future plans?
At some point I would like to put underglow on, but I like to keep people on their toes on what I may do next. For now, I would like to put more attention to my husband’s truck since he has put his on the back burner for the last year and half building mine.
Vehicle history
Since it was trade, not much to tell except it needed a lot of work
Thanks to
I would like to thank Jeremiah Sibray and his son Jeremiah Sibray, Jr. of Addictive Fabworks for all their hard work on this build. He is truly a master at his craft. He always goes above and beyond to have high quality of work but also very safe. Not only is he a good friend, but he and his family are considered family. I also want to thank his family (Jennifer, Jeremiah Jr. and Julianna) for their patience with this build, as there were a lot of weekend and late nights working on this truck. To my husband, Craig Snyder for making so many sacrifices, so that I could have the build I envisioned and standing by me through all my changes and breakdowns. You are my number one supporter and have my back no matter what. I couldn’t do any of this without you by my side. Thank you for all your little surprises with the truck as well. Jody Clark at Jody Clark Pinstriping Studio for the pinstriping. Kody Snyder and Jerry Gilman for all the final detailing that I didn’t have the equipment for. Jacob Sankowski for making sure the house and dogs were taken care of when we spent our weekends away building the truck. There are various people that helped out by either coming by and picking up the cab or when we needed the extra hand, and I appreciate everyone.
Previous Rides
2014 AWD Ford Escape that was bagged and 2013 Ford Fusion that was bagged.
Engine Details
Make
Ford 1999
Cylinders
8
Displacement
302
Engine Mods
Mustang GT Cam, heads, exhaust manifold, MSD Distributor, Edelbrock intake and valve covers.
Engine Add Ons
Holley Sniper EFI
Chassis Details
Mods to Frame
Complete custom frame done by Jeremiah Sibray
Frame Builder
Jeremiah Sibray
Drop or lift inches
Stock floor body drop
Four Link
Phat Phabz four link
Compressor Info
Viar
Airbag Info
Airlift
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Powder coated frame and accents
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Intro Dangerous
Rear Wheel Type
Intro Dangerous
Front Wheel Size
18x8
Rear Wheel Size
18x8
Front Tire Size
235/40/18
Rear Tire Size
235/40/18
Paint Details
Color
Candy Grape
Paint Type
House of Kolor
Graphics Description
Teal Pinstripe
Graphics By
Pinstripe by Jody Clark
Body Details
Body Drop
yes, stock floor
Hood
Cowl Hood
Grille
Billet Grille
Body Mods
Tilt bed, Legacy rag top, shaved door handles, shaved tail lights, shaved gas door, shaved tailgate, shaved roll pan, shaved roof drip rails, custom bead rolled bed floor and firewall
Interior Details
Gauges
Dolphin
Head Unit
Boss
Amps
Hi Fonics
Speakers
Rockford Fosgate
Stereo Installed by
Craig Snyder
Shifter
Lokar
Seats
Factory with shaved headrests
Tint Percent
20%
Trunk or Bed
Tilt bed
Upholstery Description
Custom black leather and gray suede with purple stitching, custom speaker boxes in extended cab and custom center console.
“Lil’ Tilted”
Owned by: Angie Snyder
Photos by: Chris Gosda