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My 83 Build Thread


dangerranger83

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I cant get over how good it looks, have to stare at it for awhile now.

Whats wrong with the t-case?

You read my build thread lately? New parts for SAS coming next week.
 
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haha... on accident i wiped some PB penetrating oil on my paint and it made it look almost new! it de-oxidizedthepaint some to make my paint job look awesome... i dont recommend it really but it worked for me haha...

and thanks
 

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That why it shines better, I was going to ask. I need to get a v-6 emblem for mine, I have one in my garage.
 

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haha its pretty funny huh! i wowed a buddy when he saw it then told em what i used lol... but yea i too have a couple v6's just in case... theres a reason why trucks are always missing them lol
 

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You going to try to fix that car with the valve problem or drive your truck now?
 

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Sold the focus! now my baby my DD its ok tho
A) I hated the focus never trusted the damn thing
B)I Love my ranger
Those 2 combinations make selling a vehicle VERY easy...
i smogged in just in time tho... i was bumming rides for a week and man was that awful
 

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Im re doing my door panels this weekend...
new hardboard, fabric, and speaker enclosers in the door,
Im thinkin about writing up a how-to even though its pretty self explainitory it might help someone!
 

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Dont forget to put pictures of this I would love to have speakers in my doors.
 

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I wont... the guy before me put some on already but i upgraded...

and instead of a hole in the door ill do it right and air tight lol
 

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Soooo i got 2 8" subs and 800Watt Xplod amp for a ridiculous price...

So check back of what i ecide to do with em lol this should be great!
 

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Made a custom box... Mounted amp, painted box sounds awesome.. pics to come
 

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Ok pics are up on the front page let me know what you think!
 

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How old does a car have to be in cali to have to get smogged? Here in WA anything over 25 yrs old is exempt... making 83's and 84's officially exempt here.
 

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Looks great. What paint did you use to paint the dash? I have the same map light thing in my truck but it is tan and the rest is blue.
 

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How old does a car have to be in cali to have to get smogged? Here in WA anything over 25 yrs old is exempt... making 83's and 84's officially exempt here.
Wow thats awesome! Lucky A$$!!! over here i think its 74 or 75 and older are exempt not sure on which one!

Looks great. What paint did you use to paint the dash? I have the same map light thing in my truck but it is tan and the rest is blue.
I used krylon plastic paint! its worked and looks beautiful i love my new interior just waiting for the paint smell to go away! lol
 

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