@@AtomicReverend They do say things always come back full circle lol. But I agree definitely traditional mini trucking was always about frenching/shaving everything. To my defense, I did flip the handle on the back side :). When I paint the cab I plan on shaving the 3rd brake light as well as I have something special planned for the fender badges. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@@paule01 i really do like it, it's pretty hard to do something original to a Ford Ranger, Chevrolet S10, Ford Mustang, a Ford Model A, a 1932 Ford and a VW bug as everybody has already done just about everything to them. I love hand fabricated owner built rides and from what I have seen yours is top-notch for a home garage build. I can only hope my 95 ranger comes out half as nice.

@@AtomicReverend Thanks for the kind words and im sure your 95 will turn out great. Always loved those 95 Splash models

@@paule01 it's funny I was thinking about buying a stepside bed... I got a pretty good lead on a 1998 stepside bed for 250 bucks... I just keep going back and forth if I really need it. I do think it would look really good on a pretty low truck

Your work is amazing!!!! Thank you for your video!

Ty!

Ty!

Thank you man, that means a lot 🙏

Ty!

Its definitely not perfect but I try, thank you!

Ty!

Thank you!

Ty and It would look great on a stepside!

Thank you!

Thank you! Enjoy your 3rd gen

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Thanks man, I appreciate the kind words! Glad what Im tinkering around with can be some sort of inspiration and goodluck with your 98, Im sure its going to be sweet when you get it back from being aligned!

Thanks! Yes I will do a flip kit on the handle so it will be on the back side. Goodluck on your 98, im sure it will turn out great

Ty!

Thanks! I hope your paint job goes well and this colour is a factory Ford Ranger colour. Paint code is E4

Ok thanks, Im familiar with that code.

Thanks Quentin!

Not 100% sure on the year but it was off a Ranger from the late 80s

Not sure what it would be called but you can show the shop this video and see what they say

@@paule01 ok thanks brother

Thanks and you're absolutely right, I struggled a ton with the filler piece for the handle. The line isnt as sharp and lt need a good amount of body work to fix. When I started this project I didnt have very much tig welding sheet metal experience so that handle filler piece being the first piece of the project I think shows that lack of experience. And thanks for subbing also, constructive criticism is always welcome!

@@paule01 Well that's pretty damn good I have wanted to tig but funds you know.

@@endall6783 if you just need to weld steel there are some pretty cheap tig machines that have some good reviews. I have an Everlast welder that has been good to me