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BodyDroppedNikes · 03-28-2008, 08:39 PM

i was able to get around and some work on the Ranger today. a few weeks ago i got a new fiberglass roll pan from Godfather Customs. so anyways, it was nice today so i decided to take the old metal one off as it was rusting and looking horrible. i had to sawzall the old one off as the screws were rusted to all hell. after i got the old one off, i drilled some mounting holes and test fit it on. heres a pic:

after determining the fit was good, i put the tailgate on (new as well) and this is what i have:

as you can see i still have alot of work to do. im gonna mold it into the bed sides to make the rear end look nice and smooth. i also need to shim the top of the roll pan to make it look all nice and flush. thats it for today. more pics to come!!!

get_nick · 03-28-2008, 09:27 PM

this thread is worthless without sparks

ttiwwos

2000Si · 03-29-2008, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by get_nick

this thread is worthless without sparks

ttiwwos

Jeef · 03-29-2008, 09:37 AM

Is that how you are leaving your gas tank? Wouldn't a fuel cell be a lot safer?

BodyDroppedNikes · 03-29-2008, 10:10 AM

the gas tank is bolted down so it doesnt move around. its just as safe as a fuel cell is...

Jeef · 03-29-2008, 10:12 AM

I was just asking, don't want to see your truck catch on fire if you get rearended.

BodyDroppedNikes · 03-29-2008, 09:36 PM

a little update

today i ran around town and picked up a license plate install kit, can of primer, misc. hardware and license plate light. i had to use some washers as spacers to make the rollpan sit flush with the bedsides so i wouldnt have as much to fiberglass in when i mold it all in. the license plate install kit i picked up at Advance Auto and the license plate light i picked up at Tractor Supply of all places. anyways, heres some pics:

still got more to do and its actually coming together pretty decently. if i hadnt had to run around so much getting crap for it, i woulda started molding in the roll pan to the bedsides. anyways, thats about it!!!

2000Si · 03-30-2008, 03:51 AM

You're welcome for getting those washers in for you, since I received no special mention.

I woulda stayed and helped put the tailgate on if you'd asked. Sorry yo.

93civicracer · 03-30-2008, 10:33 AM

It looks like the license plate thing is a little higher on the left and lower on the right. lol

BodyDroppedNikes · 04-06-2008, 06:51 PM

**UPDATE**

alright i got it done!!! shes molded in. pics and info below on everything.

*note* in no way at all am i one that does body work so if i didnt do something right or too well, this was my first time doing this.

first i sanded down the area where i was gonna apply my fiberglass and then added some fiberglass matt down soaked in resin/hardner mix:

after letting it dry for a day (it was a little cool thats why it took so long), i added some body filler and put it on as smooth as possible so it wouldnt be such a pain to sand:

after letting the body filler cure for awhile, i sanded it down nice and smooth:

i had to add some extra body filler in some places to get it too look right.

after sanding the body filler down, and cleaning the dust off, i primered it real nice:

and heres what it looks like with the tailgate on and truck aired down:

i still have a few spots i need to redo, but for the most part, its done!! thanks for looking and any and all feedback is welcome

|Chaz| · 04-06-2008, 07:12 PM

I don't know much about doing bodywork, but it looks good to me so far

BodyDroppedNikes · 04-06-2008, 07:40 PM

thanks Chaz

BrutalB83 · 04-06-2008, 10:05 PM

Looks pretty good man!

B · 04-07-2008, 05:24 PM

nice dude. looks sweet. primer is finer

get_nick · 04-07-2008, 05:31 PM

baby shit green FTW!

BodyDroppedNikes · 04-07-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by B

nice dude. looks sweet. primer is finer

the new saying is "flat is where its at"

Quote:

Originally Posted by get_nick

baby shit green FTW!

lol i didnt think of the primer being baby shit green. it never dawned on me,...lol.

|Chaz| · 04-07-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by get_nick

baby shit green FTW!

Meh I think if it was baby shit green it might be a little darker, but that's just me.

03-29-2008, 09:37 AM	#4
Jeef Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CT Age: 28 Posts: 4,417 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 06 Chevy Silverado Rep Power: 74	Is that how you are leaving your gas tank? Wouldn't a fuel cell be a lot safer? __________________ Ex 89 crx si,91 & 95 Civic owner. 06 Silverado RCSB 20's, 2/4" Belltech lowering kit, waiting for 2 more cylinders, 1.9 more liters, and 208 more hp engine swap.

03-29-2008, 10:12 AM	#6
Jeef Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CT Age: 28 Posts: 4,417 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 06 Chevy Silverado Rep Power: 74	I was just asking, don't want to see your truck catch on fire if you get rearended. __________________ Ex 89 crx si,91 & 95 Civic owner. 06 Silverado RCSB 20's, 2/4" Belltech lowering kit, waiting for 2 more cylinders, 1.9 more liters, and 208 more hp engine swap.

03-30-2008, 03:51 AM	#8
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