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#1 BLM

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Posted 28 January 2015 - 05:19 AM

A 1989 Ranger II restoration project was posted on the Expedition Portal that might interest WTW readers.

 

About two years ago I sold John C. a very tired old Ranger that was nothing more than a frame with all the dismanteld parts piled inside. Even the aluminum frame needed work (rear corners removed and re-welded) before it was useable. I had already restored two FWC campers and wasn't ready to take on another project.

 

It's tempting to upload the before and after shots here, but they're already posted on the Expedition Portal.

 

John - excellent work on the 4WheelResto project. 

 

http://www.expeditio...714-4WheelResto

 

Future blog:

http://4wheelresto.com/


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#2 billharr

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Posted 28 January 2015 - 04:48 PM

I have been following the restore on Expo. What great work, thanks for sharing on WTW.


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Posted 30 January 2015 - 09:22 PM

I was unsure where to post my Ranger II build, EP or WTW. At the recommendation of a friend I posted at EP. I have felt guilty since as at least half the information and inspiration for my build came from this site. In order to keep it simple I will keep the thread going on EP. But here is a few pictures. Thanks, John

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1988 Toyota Truck 4WD

1989 Ranger II - 4WheelResto

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#4 Wandering Sagebrush

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Posted 30 January 2015 - 09:34 PM

John, would you add a link to each post as you enter them.  BTW, I really like the restoration work you did on the Ranger...!


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Posted 30 January 2015 - 09:37 PM

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#6 idahoron

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Posted 30 January 2015 - 10:38 PM

When you say nice clean fixer upper you mean it. WOW!!! Nice job, and your truck is awesome, Looks like mine but yours is cleaner looking. 


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#7 idahoron

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Posted 30 January 2015 - 10:39 PM

I was looking forward to looking at all the pictures but I am not a member. 


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Posted 30 January 2015 - 10:41 PM

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Posted 30 January 2015 - 10:44 PM

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Posted 30 January 2015 - 10:47 PM

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