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08-25-2011, 09:57 PM
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Ford Ranger Driver
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Re: The start of my project "Cheap Street". 2001 2.5L 5sp
are you gonna repair it or sell it?
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08-27-2011, 03:05 PM
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Ford Motor Co
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Re: The start of my project "Cheap Street". 2001 2.5L 5sp
Most likely both. I just happened to find my dream car here in town, and since I'll be buying it as a mechanics lean I'll finally be able to afford it for what I can get for my ranger.
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2001 XL 2.5l 5 speed, 19lb injectors, 94 Cougar Resonator for muffler, Spectre DIY intake kit, Royal Purple in engine & rearend, Full Synthetic DEX/MERC IV with Lucas fluid in trans, painted rear half of frame, 3/3" drop, Bronco II rear sway bar, blacked out interior panels, pioneer speakers and head unit.
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08-27-2011, 03:27 PM
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Ford Ranger Driver
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Re: The start of my project "Cheap Street". 2001 2.5L 5sp
awesome. whats the dream car?
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08-27-2011, 05:40 PM
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Re: The start of my project "Cheap Street". 2001 2.5L 5sp
Quick question what all did you do to all the panels before painting them. Last time I tried it I cld never get the paint to stick to the plastic
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08-28-2011, 03:39 PM
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Re: The start of my project "Cheap Street". 2001 2.5L 5sp
2004XlMiller - It's a 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4.
OhSoLowBoxBdy - I just cleaned everything thoroughly with dish soap and hot water then made sure to rinse off every ounce of soap. Simple as that, you can't have ANY body oil or contaminant on the panels at all if you want the paint to actually stick.
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2001 XL 2.5l 5 speed, 19lb injectors, 94 Cougar Resonator for muffler, Spectre DIY intake kit, Royal Purple in engine & rearend, Full Synthetic DEX/MERC IV with Lucas fluid in trans, painted rear half of frame, 3/3" drop, Bronco II rear sway bar, blacked out interior panels, pioneer speakers and head unit.
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08-28-2011, 03:44 PM
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Just call me Neo.
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Originally Posted by BigRed10287
2004XlMiller - It's a 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4.
OhSoLowBoxBdy - I just cleaned everything thoroughly with dish soap and hot water then made sure to rinse of every ounce of soap. Simple as that, you can't have ANY body oil or contaminant on the panels at all if you want the paint to actually stick.
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Did you do any sanding?
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08-28-2011, 08:33 PM
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Re: The start of my project "Cheap Street". 2001 2.5L 5sp
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Did you do any sanding?
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Nope. Well aside from my radio bezel since the vinyl had peeled off, you just need to scuff it up with a medium scotch brite pad is all.
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2001 XL 2.5l 5 speed, 19lb injectors, 94 Cougar Resonator for muffler, Spectre DIY intake kit, Royal Purple in engine & rearend, Full Synthetic DEX/MERC IV with Lucas fluid in trans, painted rear half of frame, 3/3" drop, Bronco II rear sway bar, blacked out interior panels, pioneer speakers and head unit.
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08-28-2011, 08:54 PM
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Re: The start of my project "Cheap Street". 2001 2.5L 5sp
BigRed
Damn I cannot believe you will be selling the Ranger! She has come a long way in a short time, but if it will get you into the car of your dreams, then that is what you must do.
Hope you keep up with the meets and such . . .
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08-28-2011, 09:23 PM
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Re: The start of my project "Cheap Street". 2001 2.5L 5sp
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Nope. Well aside from my radio bezel since the vinyl had peeled off, you just need to scuff it up with a medium scotch brite pad is all.
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sweet. everytime ive tried it i used some kinda oil remover the paint store told me to use and it would never stick lol
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08-29-2011, 09:46 PM
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Re: The start of my project "Cheap Street". 2001 2.5L 5sp
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sweet. everytime ive tried it i used some kinda oil remover the paint store told me to use and it would never stick lol
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Just clean it well with soap and water, then spray it with rustoleum. Simple as that.
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BigRed
Damn I cannot believe you will be selling the Ranger! She has come a long way in a short time, but if it will get you into the car of your dreams, then that is what you must do.
Hope you keep up with the meets and such . . .
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Will do! I'll probably pick up another Ranger later and show what I can really do if the Ranger isn't my daily driver. Do you think I'll be able to get $3500 for my truck once the motors fixed?
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08-29-2011, 10:28 PM
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Re: The start of my project "Cheap Street". 2001 2.5L 5sp
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Do you think I'll be able to get $3500 for my truck once the motors fixed?
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Fix up those body dings and such and I believe you should be able to get that if not more. Good luck with it BR.
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08-30-2011, 01:53 AM
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Re: The start of my project "Cheap Street". 2001 2.5L 5sp
That was the plan. I can't sell a vehicle without it being up to MY standards. LOL.
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2001 XL 2.5l 5 speed, 19lb injectors, 94 Cougar Resonator for muffler, Spectre DIY intake kit, Royal Purple in engine & rearend, Full Synthetic DEX/MERC IV with Lucas fluid in trans, painted rear half of frame, 3/3" drop, Bronco II rear sway bar, blacked out interior panels, pioneer speakers and head unit.
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09-05-2011, 11:11 PM
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Learning to use the forums
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Re: The start of my project "Cheap Street". 2001 2.5L 5sp
truck was really lookin good but i can understand. i myself also have the 96 dodge stealth that has the twin turbo VR4 and damb its fast. but mitsu uses that same engine. expensive to build but worth the fun you can have with em.
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09-09-2011, 05:21 PM
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Re: The start of my project "Cheap Street". 2001 2.5L 5sp
What year is your Stealth?
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2001 XL 2.5l 5 speed, 19lb injectors, 94 Cougar Resonator for muffler, Spectre DIY intake kit, Royal Purple in engine & rearend, Full Synthetic DEX/MERC IV with Lucas fluid in trans, painted rear half of frame, 3/3" drop, Bronco II rear sway bar, blacked out interior panels, pioneer speakers and head unit.
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09-14-2011, 02:54 PM
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Learning to use the forums
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Re: The start of my project "Cheap Street". 2001 2.5L 5sp
i put it in the post. its a 96.
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