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Old 08-11-2012, 09:14 AM
PetesPonies PetesPonies is offline
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Default Here's a ranger front end for you :)

I see all the posts about grilles and such . . take the big leap. This is an '89 Gen2. Gen 1 fenders and hood have been put on along with a 1961 F100 grille. The grille has been sectioned 14 inches ( two 7" sections removed ) and welded back together. The front frame horns have been modified to accept a Gen1 bumper and bingo . . instant confusion for on lookers.





that's a 60s-70s fullsize rear bumper shortened 12" . . .

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Old 08-11-2012, 09:18 AM
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that looks awsome man two thumbs up!
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Old 08-11-2012, 09:19 AM
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BAD ASS!!!! wow
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Old 08-11-2012, 09:42 AM
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Default Re: Here's a ranger front end for you :)

Looks good, but wouldn't a grille, headlights and bumpers from a 1960's bronco work just as well & not require any major cutting, since it's the same width as a ranger?
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Old 08-11-2012, 09:45 AM
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That looks amazing!!

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Old 08-11-2012, 11:59 AM
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Default Re: Here's a ranger front end for you :)

Looks like one of the older square ford bronco grills.
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Old 08-11-2012, 12:46 PM
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I've done the Bronco grille, that's on my '84 BII. But it is more work than you think . . roughly the right width but still a lot to get it mounted.



. . . don't want a Bronco grille on a Ranger, want a truck grille on the Ranger.
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Old 08-11-2012, 12:47 PM
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Old 08-11-2012, 07:33 PM
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I really like that.
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Old 08-11-2012, 07:48 PM
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Default Re: Here's a ranger front end for you :)

Thanks guys. My Ranger and Bronco certainly are not at the head of the pack as far as my vehicles . . . but I have fun with them and they are damn reliable to boot. I like turning heads and they do.
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Old 08-11-2012, 07:50 PM
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Great work! I spied a south Carolina tag.... I assume a previous address?


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Old 08-11-2012, 07:52 PM
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That's cool man
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Old 08-11-2012, 08:43 PM
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Freakin sweet!

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Old 08-11-2012, 08:45 PM
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Looks awesome man!
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Old 08-11-2012, 09:18 PM
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Default Re: Here's a ranger front end for you :)

That looks awesome, but it reminds me of a Jeep Honcho.

But anyways looks awesome and great work.
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