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"Denver Is Stuck In The 90s" (denver80222)
08/07/2015 at 00:56 • Filed to: None

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Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 01:03

The black between the taillights was a great decision. This is the first picture I’ve seen of it since it was masked off for it.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
08/07/2015 at 01:08

Thats what everyone has been saying. Ive already had it start to peel once, I just patched it. Eventually I’m gonna get a big sheet of vinyl and do it that way. Im going conservatively aggressive with my visual mods. Heres my list:

-Black stripe on tailgate (done)

-Black painted OEM grille (done)

-Black Wheels and 225 tires with white Sidewall lettering

-Dark Headlight Housings, keeping the amber turn signals. I dont like the clear signals.

Thats it. Its gonna be mildly aggressive, but not over the top

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 01:12

Nice list of mods!

I’m anti black wheels, unless they’re steelies, but that’s just me.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
08/07/2015 at 01:13

They are gonna be these:

Kinja'd!!!

So sorta steelies

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 01:16

These are fine, they’ll look good on it.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
08/07/2015 at 01:17

Im goin for a “Factory Ford Back In Black” look. Something that is understated enough to look like ford couldve done it. But obviously didnt.

Shark-Attack > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 01:19

Way to keep it tasteful. May I suggest yellow turns as an alternative to clear or amber? Subtle and unique. For reference:

Kinja'd!!!

flyingmetalbird > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 01:23

Really like your truck, is it a stick or auto?

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 01:25

Nice, I’ve known some people with custom Rangers (some not so subtle). Any custom bodywork in the future?

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Shark-Attack
08/07/2015 at 01:38

I would do yellow turns, if I could find a set. My headlight housings are fucked anyway, so they have to be replaced. One gets condensation inside it and they both have heat fractures.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > flyingmetalbird
08/07/2015 at 01:39

Its a 4.0L (160hp + 225lb ft), 5 speed stick and a 3.55 geared LSD on a Ford 8.8 axle (RWD). Its mechanically factory too, well except for my glasspack that exits before the rear tire. Thats not factory

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
08/07/2015 at 01:40

Bodywork? Ya, the inner and outer drivers side bedsides are completely destroyed. But custom body work? Maybe a cowl induction hood, but honestly I doubt I'd even do that

Shark-Attack > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 01:41

You could use lamin-x or something similar. I have no personal experience with it though. I’ve always used krylon stained glass paint in yellow. One year on my e24 headlights, no chips or wear on the paint.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Shark-Attack
08/07/2015 at 01:42

Ya, but then Id actually have to buy the clear housings, which I may not wanna spend money on. I’ll look into it

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 01:48

I like this Mustang Cobra style hood vs. cowl induction. But yeah bodywork is expensive and a pain. Good luck with all mods!

Kinja'd!!!

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
08/07/2015 at 01:49

Wait a sec.... I just realized the 1998-2002 Ranger hood would fit on my truck. This opens up so many options for me

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 01:51

Oh no, I’ve started gears turning, I’m sorry. LOL

Also, the grille comes up higher on ‘98-’01 models.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
08/07/2015 at 01:53

I both hate you and love you right now. Now... Where is my LMC truck catalog? I wanna window shop

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 01:55

Beware of the grille coming up higher on 98-01 models.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
08/07/2015 at 01:57

Crap, youre right. Its an ever so subtle curve

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 01:59

Now if you just replaced the whole nose...

Downward spiral.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
08/07/2015 at 02:02

Nah, I dont like the 98-01 nose. But now youre getting me thinking about a 2004-2011 edge nose. You know youre kinda evil.

(I probably wont do a front end swap, I like the look of the 93-97 Ranger)

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 02:09

I’m well aware, I should do a post someday about all my terrible awesome ideas. I have 10-15 builds fully thought out at any given times.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
08/07/2015 at 02:26

Oh ya, you dont wanna hear my idea about lowering a Jeep XJ, converting it to RWD and trying to make it look like a volvo wagon. Trust me, I'm the same way

flyingmetalbird > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 02:28

Awesome! I’m assuming it’s your DD? Just from seeing it around the oppo

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > flyingmetalbird
08/07/2015 at 02:32

Yup, she’s a daily. I bought her in November with exactly 104,200 miles on her and she’s now something barely over 112,100 miles.

Here’s a recent photo:

Kinja'd!!!

flyingmetalbird > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 02:38

Sweet. I’d love a pick up. Don’t have space for anything more right now though. Or money really! So I’m stuck going duck hunting in a ‘94 Miata

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > flyingmetalbird
08/07/2015 at 02:44

Mines a 93, so shes needed a few repairs. Mostly age related, its a 22 year old pickup after all. Ive managed to keep costs down by doing mostly everything myself, I’ve only put about a grand into it. I bought it for 3k, and it came with paper records dating back to 94, and within a year of me buying it it had the clutch done (I bought it with 1000 miles on the clutch), brakes, brake lines, diff seal, and much more. The PO put at least 5k into it before he sold it. And he kept amazing records, he logged when he waxed it. I even have the warranty card for the truck (never used), the salesman that sold its business card, and the warranty paperwork from a company that no longer exists for the bed liner. I really snagged a gem. Low miles for the age too!

flyingmetalbird > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 02:52

Nicely done! If I ever wind up getting a pickup I shall come to you for advise/knowledge bits

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > flyingmetalbird
08/07/2015 at 02:54

If its a Ford, definitely. But tbh, I’m a Mopar guy

flyingmetalbird > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 02:57

Okay, I’m a small pickup kind of guy. Like small small. My favorite pickup of all time is the VW Rabbit pickup. I’ve tried to get my hands on a few of those but they’ve all been either too expensive or just rusty shells of something that may have once been a Volkswagen...

flyingmetalbird > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 03:01

I really like little old pickups. They’re just the definition of simplicity and capability and they’re just so awesome.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > flyingmetalbird
08/07/2015 at 03:06

My truck is almost rust free. Just a little rust in the bed, stupid plastic liner

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/07/2015 at 11:51

It’s kind of funny, 1/10 of the photos you post of that truck are in my garage...