Matt, it's a two day job just to get all the covers off.:biggrinjester:

I have helped him in the old storage facility, once uncovered - it is quite a sight to see that many SSP's all together.:2thumbs:

I imagine...

Just got the 88 CHP back from the frame shop and will be getting it all back together throughout the winter for a daily driver. I'm going to start the restore on the 86 CHP. Just sold the engine & trans out of my 94 Splash so I can finally get a 5.0 put in it. Have a 67 Mustang coupe restoration for a customer to finish when things get slow, and there's always some cars to dismantel in my ever growing Mustang boneyard. Never a dull moment here. Doug

Excellent, Great to see someone else taking on the Ranger 5.0 project too. I already have the harness and all the emissions items taken careof. I should be getting a set of headers soon as well for the swap. I know there is more to be purchased including the truck but I am ready whenever I find the right truck. That is the main issue right now. Well that and being out of town and TIME.

Good luck on the 88 as well as the 86. Will be nice to see 2 more CHP's on the road again.

Matt

I'm not sure when I'll be able to start on the Ranger project but when I do I'll keep in touch with you since I plan on fabricating everything I need. Maybe I'll run across some things that might help you with yours. The best thing I've done with mine so far is installing an Explorer rear end. What a difference Traction-Loc and 4 wheel disc brakes makes. Looking forward to starting on it. Doug

Thanks for any help you might have on this process. I do have a couple ?'s though. Did you have to make any modifications to install the Explorer rear end into your Ranger? Upgrade the booster or master cylinder?

Matt

The only mod you have to make is welding new spring perches on top of the axle housing directly above the old ones which are welded on the bottom side of the housing. The anti-lock plugs right in, the emergency brake cables hook right up, and I didn't change the booster or master cyl. After I did the install I road tested on some dirt roads & the rear wheels didn't lock up prematurely or anything. It works great on snow & ice also. The Explorer rearend is 1.5" wider than the 93 up Ranger which is no problem, .75" on each side, barely noticable. The braking is excellent. It's been about 3 years since I did the install, but I don't recall any other mods. Doug

Great info, thanks!