My $1000 1971 Bump project
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My $1000 1971 Bump project
Well I have a $1000 in it for now
1971 Ranger XLT, 302/Auto/3.25 gear
Runs good, has a bad lifter but no miss
Replaced Plugs/Muffler so far
Removed western jr mirrors/bed rails
Removed dash pad/will fill in holes later/doesn't look too bad like it is.
Painted stock rims
1 1/2 coil cut off front springs/Half flip on rear
Rubbed out the paint real good and shampooed the carpet
I'll probably dumped too much money into down the road but it should be fun
1971 Ranger XLT, 302/Auto/3.25 gear
Runs good, has a bad lifter but no miss
Replaced Plugs/Muffler so far
Removed western jr mirrors/bed rails
Removed dash pad/will fill in holes later/doesn't look too bad like it is.
Painted stock rims
1 1/2 coil cut off front springs/Half flip on rear
Rubbed out the paint real good and shampooed the carpet
I'll probably dumped too much money into down the road but it should be fun
Last edited by Quick69 on Fri Sep 03, 2010 7:50 am, edited 1 time in total.
1971 F100 Ranger XLT
302/C4/3.25
3/4 homemade drop
302/C4/3.25
3/4 homemade drop
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Re: My $1000 1971 Bump project
, That's a good looking truck! I'd say the rims turned out very good, and I like the new lowered stance of your truck IMO it sits at the perfect height. Can't wait to see what the Ranger's got in store next .
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1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
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16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost)
1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
"Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English
"Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump
"Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump
1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's
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Re: My $1000 1971 Bump project
Looks good! I like the ride height as well.
Matt
1971 F-100 Sport Custom - My grandpaws truck
Been in the family since 10/3/'71 (Brand spankin' new)
Mine since 5/7/'94
302 / 3 speed / 3:25's
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Re: My $1000 1971 Bump project
thanks guys, it sits a little low in the back but I'm going to run a taller tire on 8 inch rims and that should give it a little rake
1971 F100 Ranger XLT
302/C4/3.25
3/4 homemade drop
302/C4/3.25
3/4 homemade drop
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Re: My $1000 1971 Bump project
Lookin good! I like it
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Re: My $1000 1971 Bump project
Cleans up nice!
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1967 F100 Ranger, Auto, 240ci
2004 F150 Crew Cab
My project: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
1967 F100 Ranger, Auto, 240ci
2004 F150 Crew Cab
My project: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
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Re: My $1000 1971 Bump project
At $1000, if you get to drive it for 3 months, it just paid for itself. I think it looks great and the things that are not perfect, give it character. I love these old trucks.
You did a great job
You did a great job
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Daily Driver: 1974 F100 4x4 (ride'n on 8-Luggers) Build in progress
1997 F-350 Crew Cab 4x4, 7.3L Diesel SOLD
Pile-O-Parts: 1968 F100 - 2WD Shorty SOLD
Looking for a new project 57-60 Ford Truck
Daily Driver: 1974 F100 4x4 (ride'n on 8-Luggers) Build in progress
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Re: My $1000 1971 Bump project
mounted an old sun tach I had on the shelf, its a little rusty and faded so it looks right at home
1971 F100 Ranger XLT
302/C4/3.25
3/4 homemade drop
302/C4/3.25
3/4 homemade drop
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finally got my 8" steelies and added some paint, just need to redo the fronts now
1971 F100 Ranger XLT
302/C4/3.25
3/4 homemade drop
302/C4/3.25
3/4 homemade drop
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Re: My $1000 1971 Bump project
looks sick cant wait to see more
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Re: My $1000 1971 Bump project
Is that without a dash pad wow looks good!
Thanks JP! Ms. Cordova is a factory 1969 Ford F100 Ranger with a 390, Front disc brakes, Cordova copper orange, behind the seat box
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Re: My $1000 1971 Bump project
yeah, just pulled off the pad and just cleaned the metal. I like it alot better than the pad, gives it an older lookjp2005 wrote:Is that without a dash pad wow looks good!
1971 F100 Ranger XLT
302/C4/3.25
3/4 homemade drop
302/C4/3.25
3/4 homemade drop
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Re: My $1000 1971 Bump project
I like the look of the dash with out the pad but how do u pull it off I would like some info on that may be some pics on how its done
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I just pulled out the glove box and the dash cluster, there are 2 rows of nuts to remove. There is one set in front and one set along the windsheild. They are pretty easy to get to with gauge cluster/glove box out of the way
1971 F100 Ranger XLT
302/C4/3.25
3/4 homemade drop
302/C4/3.25
3/4 homemade drop