Has anyone seen Rangers truck?

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OK, we are reading about Rangers trucks like there were delivered off the factory floor. NOS this, original that.

Has anyone ever taken detailed shots of this truck so we can see if the hype equals the post count?

I've asked him for pics of the parts he sells (no go.. he says he doesn't own a camera or know how to post etc etc etc).

If his truck is that pure, then it would be a great reference for the rest of us. Has anyone seen the engine compartment? The cab, the underside? That it actually exists?

I don't mean this in a mean or disrespectful way but with so few PROPERLY restored examples, and the posts he's made about his truck... I figure it should have been in Army Motors or Military Vehicles at least once...

I don't care to read about 'I've seen it'.. but pics as an example of a properly restored truck.

If you have a truck that you think is as pure, can you post detailed pics of it? The two jeeps a jeepdraw.com are kinda what I am looking for.
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I suggest you contact him and arrange to see it in person.
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Some nice shots......
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Kirk:

Good post, I thought I remembered those photos. That is one heck of a nice looking truck that JG built. :thumbup:

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Pfarber
I assure you Joel's truck exists,not only have I seen it, I have had the honor of riding with him one veterans day parade :)
That truck is joe's baby and he treats it accordingly,
She is one fine tuned machine and is all he claims it to be.
With all of the time,money,and effort he has put into his truck he has earned the right to be proud :)

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pfarber wrote:OK, we are reading about Rangers trucks like there were delivered off the factory floor. NOS this, original that.

Has anyone ever taken detailed shots of this truck so we can see if the hype equals the post count?

I've asked him for pics of the parts he sells (no go.. he says he doesn't own a camera or know how to post etc etc etc).

If his truck is that pure, then it would be a great reference for the rest of us. Has anyone seen the engine compartment? The cab, the underside? That it actually exists?

I don't mean this in a mean or disrespectful way but with so few PROPERLY restored examples, and the posts he's made about his truck... I figure it should have been in Army Motors or Military Vehicles at least once...

I don't care to read about 'I've seen it'.. but pics as an example of a properly restored truck.

If you have a truck that you think is as pure, can you post detailed pics of it? The two jeeps a jeepdraw.com are kinda what I am looking for.
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retro-roco wrote:Sometimes all you gotta do is ask:

Look here for just the kind of "evidence" you're asking for! :shock:

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You can see more pictures from this series at:

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2262

Don't say I didn't warn you though! :lol:
Hey thanks for the pics. I too want to see these things.

Anyway if you got any more then post them also.

thanks again,
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orn? The engine? I built it myself from a bare NOS 270 bl NOS GI onents.
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My horn looks JUST like that one... not sure of the sound.. it does make a noise, but with no point of reference its hard to say what it sounds like. Are there any markings to look for?

I do envy that regulator. A 41 should be positive ground... or did you swap to neg ground?
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ge Regulator was a gift from the World's Largest Army Truck Parts Deal engine cessary to match 25 Amps to instrument panel requiring same.

Horn can be booked for solo recitals upon formal request. It has given command performances to standing crowds and traffic jams at the end of several annual Fourthame horn. They are not all that loud.
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