PEAK PUTTERS

This is how it starts...


We let Dion eyeball his wrecked truck from his bicycle for a month.



Finally, I couldn't stand it any longer, so we hooked up the Toyota's new winch and began tugging on the conner so that we could put a new tire on the front and to open the hood to see what damage he did on the inside.


Mechanically, he buggered up some emissions stuff, battery, and power steering pump. He cracked - destroyed a whole bunch of plastic stuff attached to the core support and inner fender.

Does anyone know of a 1999 Ford Ranger parts rig?

Well, now that that's done and out of the way...

Steve....when HE gets it fixed he can drive it again.

when HE gets it fixed he can drive it again

He was only two months into his solo drive career when he pulled this stunt. The DMW has not contacted us yet to inform us of any restrictions on his license. As a kid, could you imagine how bad it would suck to loose your license until your 18.

Slow progress on the repair but we're almost done. There are a lot of parts to be tracked down and paid for. I got lucky and found a used hood and fender in perfect condition at Tommy's ($180). I'm grateful that my dad could help us out with replacing the core support. This poor truck has been through hell. Between Dion and the previous owner (his aunt), this truck has been rear ended, T-boned on the front passenger tire, and most recently clipped on the front driver's side. Here are few pictures for the record.


This homemade frame machine was used to pull forward the cowl near the windshield. No frame damaged occurred during Dion's accident.


This is the replacement core support.


The truck is ready for the core support.


The hood hinges were straightened and the hood installed to verify that fenders and core support lined up well with the cab.


Vice clamp mania to fit the fender during spot welding. Good thing my welds will be covered by the fender


Except for soldering/repairing a bunch of broken light connectors, we simply need to bolt everything back on.

If I'm lucky, I'll only have to make one more trip to Tommy's to pick up some little plastic pieces that I forgot on my last two trips.

Just put some fiberglass fenders, a Camburg kit and run it....

A 3.0 liter isn't worth "Running". We're nearly done. Just need a headlight assembly, gallon of anti freeze and battery. It seems that a working rig = good grades and a clean bedroom.

The rotten kid's truck is finished. I guess this truck would be called a "30 footer" -- it's no where near perfect or even good, but it's good enough. I was surprised to find how difficult it is to line up (position) core-supports, hoods, fenders, bumpers, and fender flares. Even installing an aftermarket valance is a pain because nothing lined up right.

Way to go guys....looks awesome from where I sit! Is it going to be in the shop for inspection on Saturday? Should be.