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1997 Ford Ranger on Air

February 9, 2011 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1997 Ford Ranger

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Issue
February 2011
Owner
Dustin Scheele
Ride
Violet
(1990 Ford Ranger)

Ride Details

Original Cost
$1,500
What was the inspiration?
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 you to build?
4 years
How long have you been building?
8 years
Club Affiliations
Relaxed Atmosphere
Your future plans?
68 Ford Pickup
Vehicle history
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

Engine Details

Make
Ford 1990
Cylinders
8
Displacement
306
Engine Mods
Bored.030, F303 cam, Trick Flow injection, ported and polished
Engine Add Ons
None
Chrome or polish
Everything but block and heads was polished by Dans Rod Polishing

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Stock
Torque Converter
2800 ptc
Transfer Case
None
Gears
410
Builder Shop
Myself

Chassis Details

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
Frame Builder
Myself
Drop or lift inches
9 inches
Front Shocks
Mustang
Spindles
Modified Mustange
Four Link
Adjustable 2 link
Compressor Info
York engine driven
Valve Info
Four 1/2" and four 3/8"
Airbag Info
2600
Other Mods
Cab cut for subs
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Frame and underside painted purple, exhaust and links chromed, fuel cell, battery box and drive shaft are polished

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
American Racing Casino
Rear Wheel Type
American Racing Casino
Front Wheel Size
20x7.5
Rear Wheel Size
20x8.5
Front Tire Size
225/35/20
Rear Tire Size
235/45/20

Paint Details

Color
Cadillac white pearl and Violet pearl
Paint Type
Matrix, base and clear
Graphics Description
Two tone with airbrushed chrome
Painted By
Myself
Graphics By

Body Details

Body Drop
Stock Floor
Hood
3" Cowl
Grille
Billet
Bumpers
2000 Explorer Sport
Body Mods by
Myself

Interior Details

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
Tint Percent
Cool Chrome
Trunk or Bed
Rhino liner painted
Upholstery Description
Grey leather, white suede center, all stitched with purple thread
Upholstery Description
Cab cut for subs
Upholstery By
Gary Sellers of B&S Trim

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Filed Under: Features, February 2011


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