| Mike
Tomkins
1990 Ford Ranger
Herrin, IL
Original Cost of Vehicle? 11,000
Date of Purchase? May 1990
Cost to build Vehicle?
$15,000
How long to build Vehicle?
8 years
How long have you been in the sport?
8 years
Reason for Building? For
fun.
Engine:
Make: Ford
Model: Ranger
Year: 1990
#of Cylinders: 4
Engine Add-Ons: Custom Billet Radiator Cover.
Any Chrome, Polish: Chrome Valve Covers,
Polished Fuel Injection, many other pieces
chromed, with misc. painted accessories.
Exhaust Modifications: Cherry Bomb, Exhaust
pipes are stubbed out the body in the rear.
Body:
Grille: Painted Billet Grill
Bumpers: Bumper Cover
Add-On Accessories: Custom Mirrors
Body Mods: Shaved Door Handles, Door Locks,
Molded Tailgate, Emblems, ZRL Corvette Lights.
Paint Color: Base is Light Blue
Type: PPG Paint
Painted By: The Custom Shop
Graphics, colors, type: Graphics colors
include Purple, Teal, Green, Blue, and Pink.
Wheels
and Tires:
Front Wheel
Type: Billet
Size: 17 X 7
Tire: BF Goodrich
Size: 235 / 40 / 17
Rear Wheel
Type: Billet
Size: 17 X 8
Tire: BF Goodrich
Size: 235 / 45 / 17
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Chassis:
Mods to Frame: Lowered 4 in, Monster C-Notch.
Front Shocks: Slammer Shocks
Rear Shocks: Slammer Shocks
Suspension Air/Hydro: Air Ride Suspension.
Interior:
Dashboard: Covered in tweed, vinyl, and
painted inserts
Steering Wheel: Billet
Console: Custom Built
Head Unit: Alpine 7041
Amps: 1 Punch 200, 250, and a 400, which
are located in the bed of the truck with
2 Capacitors and a U.S. Amp Battery to power
it.
Speakers: 4 10in. Kicker Solo baric Subs,
4 Kicker 6 ½ mids, MB Quart 4in.
mids and tweeters
Describe Upholstery Material/Color Scheme:
The Bucket Seats are out of a Grand Am which
is covered in Yellow, Blue, Green, Red Vinyl,
and Grey Tweed. The Headliner and the Door
Panels are also covered in vinyl and tweed
with a T.V. installed where the Glove box
used to be.
Trunck/Bed: The bed of the truck resembles
the front cab using the same concept and
colors of Vinyl and Tweed.
Any Other Interior Mods: Installed power
windows.
Special
Thanks To:
Chuck Fowler
John Wargo
Ross Paige Herrin Upholstery
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