like it says, are we still doing this pinks thing or are we just saying F it

I am still planning on it, however the s10 guys seem to have quit. So I am looking to hear from them before going any further,

bummer, i was waiting for this to go through.

they were too scared of what you were making:rpsrocks: :driving: :wiggle:

lol, could be. Funny too, they were pushing so hard for this too!

We will see what happens, then we will push them a bit.

So did you guys even start the Ranger yet??

I have the truck ready for the motor. I've even gone through the motor and rebuilt it. But stuck there due to lack of donations. Close to calling it off.

I have the truck ready for the motor. I've even gone through the motor and rebuilt it. But stuck there due to lack of donations. Close to calling it off.


What else do you need? I dontated some $$$ about a month ago. Help us know what you need so we can get you parts or more $$$.

Matt

I have a ton of parts if you want some of them what engine are you putting in it?

I am still waiting on words from the s10 guys to be sure the whole deal will happen before I take anything else. But they haven't answered me yet.

Any word?

By the way, dlibson, I looked at your site and wow. That is some project and nice going with the convertible. I had a '66 pickup that I wanted to do that to. I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Nice work.

I have not gotten a response. I am going to sign up on their site and ask tonight.

Thanks for the comments, I appreciate it!

saw this morning on pinks a white rnager with blue flames racing on PINKS it had tranny problems and didnt do good so he lost his ride. :(

That match up was a joke. They never had a chance, the truck, to put it nicely, was a hack job, and the kid driving it, coudlnt drive his way out of a wet paper bag.

:quagmire: YEAH the truck they said tranny was put in last minute the nite/morning of show and theydidnt seem like they could drive at all...i didnt catch how much hp or what engine in it but it got spanked hard:mind-blow

Lemme know what you need. I have a few leftovers that I am not using, pretty much everything but a cab. LOL

The S10 guys are trying, but to no avail really as well. My thought here is that if we are gonna do it, I want to see stuff come in now. I deceided not to go with the 351. It's to far gone. Oh well. We just aren't gonna get $1,200 to make it right. We are better off with a 302 and some turbo for a lot less money to get the job done once. Anyone got a FI 302 and wiring?

I can get us a nearly new 4.6L mustang GT engine that needs a new intake manifold, for free, with the tranny and rearend connected to it. The Mustang is connected to it as well, but that can be fixed.

I'd do it, but some funds needed for that, I'd take it as the whole car so I can use the wiring I need.

Unfortunately there are a lot of factors working against this from happening anytime soon. First it took so long to decide on a powertrain (which sounds like it's still up in the air), I think the S10 guys gave up as they didn't see anything happening over here. Second, all the engines, heads, trannys, trucks, etc that are willing to be donated are not anywhere near where they need to be (MN in this case) for the build, so unless someone is willing to also donate the hefty shipping bills or cash to cover them, we'll never get the parts we need. Third, I think a "team" approach may help better than saddling it all on Dibson's shoulders. Unfortunately again, this needs the space (a decent shop) to properly build a truck as well as the 3 T's (time, talent, & tools) to do so. Having them all in place at the same time is not an easy thing to pull off.

I'm not saying it can't happen, but it's a constant up-hill battle when you're working on a practically non-existent budget.

The S10 guys are trying, and I agree this is going to be (has been) tough. But as long as people are willing so am I. I have the time and the shop, just not the parts. The budget is the problem.

dlibson, I work at an auto salvage yard that has primarily late model fords. If we can pick a motor/tranny, i can try and get parts like wiring, etc.

The whole car is available, Its a friend of mine, and he needs it gone. It is in College station, Texas.

Well getting it here is the big thing then. I can't do it.

if it was driveable id fly myself down there to get it and drive it up to him... but i just reread it and saw it needs an intake manifold.

if it was driveable id fly myself down there to get it and drive it up to him... but i just reread it and saw it needs an intake manifold.
If I was at home (Houston, Texas) I could grab one (stock intake) out of storage, drive up there install it and then it would be off to you to fly and drive!

Since I just came back the D.C. for work and will not be home for a month my 87 GT mass air converted harness does no good what so ever. It's in a box and could have been shipped if I weren't here or tied up all weekend to have noticed and sent before I came back here.

Matt

87-93 wiring harness? i will get one for you if that is what you need. if this is still going.

im still willing to fly to texas and drive the stang up if we can get an intake for it

I'm still hoping to do this if we can get going. All we need is a good useable motor, or more funds. I'd love to show progress, but there is none yet. All I've done is pull stuff apart. It up to you guys at this point...

does it have to be a v8?

Wish I still had it, but there was a 289 short block in my garage. Dad's friend took it off of our hands. I'll keep an eye out for stuff though.

Not for certain Ramin. But that has been the plan.

I have a complete wiring harness everything to wire it up. But it is for a 351 let me know if you need something. I think that the wiring harness will work for the 302 but not sure.

is pinks still gonna let this even happen?

Well if it is and you need a motor, I have dibs on a crownvic 4.6 SOHC F3 with the modular bell housing. The tranny is toast but the motor is fine. That is if you dont have a motor. Its out of a 93'

If I remember right, dlibson's has a motor (or at least the truck that contains the motor).

I just don't think anything was ever really decided past that. Maybe he can chime in with what's he's got.

ive got a 302 FI with all the wireing and everything..its in a 90-92 ford F-150. <<<<If it helps let me know. one set back is its in the truck<< not a big problem>>and another is im in VA. but if it helps any let me know... i wanna see this HAPPEN!@!!!!!

I have all sorts of options. I really don't have a solid motor. the one I got is a complete disaster, and the one I have personally I would use, but the support from here hasn't been around yet. So far the cost of the truck was covered, but barely. I have a few parts for the job, but they are all for the supposed engine. Really we need to raise about $2,000 for a motor and the work needed to make it go. Then the rest of the truck has to be dealt with still too. ie, rear end, tires, any body work we might want to do. It's all up to the members here.

But if we don't get it done soon, it's gonna be scraped.

I don't want to sound like a pessimist, but since it's been floundering already for far too long (almost two years), just pull the plug already. Return the stuff that's been sent in if the people that donated want it back and call it done.

Shame i was really excited to see this go down. If any parts from a ranger are needed i have a 91 with a good body/frame/interior. no PS or any power options for that much or AC. If anything is needed please let me know i would love to help but that is all i have that i can give ATM

Can we just use mine?

Good idea! If we ever hear from them we can all donate a little money for your trip and you can challenge them, lol. Maybe not for PINKS... what if you loose!!

Can we just use mine?

We certainly could...

I'm game, but not sure for pinks. I will be more than happy to oblige. here are a few pics, I just got it back home today.

It rained all the way home, so no comments on how dirty it looks. LOL

http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/photo/data/500/medium/Home_001.jpg
http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/photo/data/500/medium/Home_002.jpg
http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/photo/data/500/medium/Home_003.jpg

We can always just do a charity event.

But we were never gonna lose to some Chevy...

I am all about the charity Event, and the one sure thing in Drag racing is you can always lose, stuff breaks, tires break loose, Nitrous solenoid sticks.

This I know...

I will talk to the Chevy guys and see where they are at...

Neat looking truck.

anyone know of the status on this going down? Even if it isn't able to get on "Pinks", wouldn't everyone be happy with a large gathering somewhere with Rangers and S10s, V8s or stockers, all wanting to continue the rivalry? If we can work to that end alone, that'd be great.
As for a final act in the great show, the two trucks that were built by S10 cats, and dlibson could be raced and then auctioned off with the proceeds donated to charity, eh? Or raffled off to their respective members or something, but let's at least plan this so that it is doable.

I'm game, but not sure for pinks. I will be more than happy to oblige. here are a few pics, I just got it back home today.

It rained all the way home, so no comments on how dirty it looks. LOL

http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/photo/data/500/medium/Home_001.jpg
http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/photo/data/500/medium/Home_002.jpg
http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/photo/data/500/medium/Home_003.jpg

holy sh@t

I'm game, but not sure for pinks. I will be more than happy to oblige. here are a few pics, I just got it back home today.

It rained all the way home, so no comments on how dirty it looks. LOL

http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/photo/data/500/medium/Home_001.jpg
http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/photo/data/500/medium/Home_002.jpg
http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/photo/data/500/medium/Home_003.jpg

is that a gas engine with stacks?

omg

is that a gas engine with stacks?

omg

How did you miss over the build thread? :fryingpan

http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=223517

Pete

ah, i stand corrected, i have been gone for a while and i saw the lack of soot on the stacks. . . my bad :)