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1968 Ford Ranger  Short Box                            PROJECT GT-100
This is going to be an exciting project. Inspired by the famous Ford GT-40, we will be stripping this bad boy down to the sheet metal and starting from scratch as usual. This bad ass pro touring truck will have a Crown Vic front steering and suspension with ride tech upgrades, 8.8 rear diff with disc brakes , 2013 coyote engine with Ford Racing control pac being used. The trans is a 4R70W and with the 3.73 rear gears it should accomplish both good launch and decent highway RPM. The project is well under way and we'll do our best to update the website as we make progress.


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June 2016   Tear down started and the front suspension and power train install being tackled.   Once the final power train set up is installed and test fit,  we will start the paint removal and body work phase.

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the truck was in good condition overall with minimal rust to repair
The old 390 FE was in great shape and sold off
with a square frame we welded in angle iron top and bottom to hold the frame rigid during removal of the cross member
The build up of the new frame connection points for the subframe began
gussets added for reinforcement
test fit of the engine with new crown vic cross member installed to check clearance and measurements
final installation of the crown vic front suspension. the entire suspension was rebuilt
4r70W trans is being used with the 2013 Coyote engine
unit installed for complete final clearance check. new trans crossmember was required to be build and the frame cross member modified slightly to accept the new power plant
shop dog Gunner is overseeing this build
front drive system on, and steering mocked up
rolling chassis, plumbed for brakes and fuel
mustang style fuel tank installed in frame rails
hood cut out to allow for mustang GT vent turn signals
gt mustang vents installed
ready for body work
primed and blocked
tail gate disassembled, center section removed
new sections and custom tray type finish
primed and blocked
cab ready for blasting
epoxy primer after blast
fuel filler ready to be filled in
minor corrosion on inside kick panels both side
rust cut out and ready to be replaced
both sides at rear of cab had minor rust, cut and ready for new patch panels
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