Ranger cab on a Bronco frame

mccutcheon4 · Post by **mccutcheon4** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:00 am

Have you guys ever saw a Ranger cab on a B2 frame ? I have a parts 1984 B2 and two similar Rangers PUs and have been entertaining the idea

.

Just what I need, another project

.

The_BroncoII_Kid · Post by **The_BroncoII_Kid** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 3:12 pm

I saw one driving around where I live. It has a MASSIVE lift and he even shortened a bed to fit. Looks kinda cool

ranger5.0 · Post by **ranger5.0** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 10:27 pm

I would have to wonder if the cab will hit the rear tire.

If I remember right that the rear tub wasn't to far from my front seat. If it works go for it.

DBrown · Post by **DBrown** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:01 pm

I think the rear cab mount will land where the leaf spring hanger is, but you can get around that if you are creative...

mccutcheon4 · Post by **mccutcheon4** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:01 am

The more I think about a Ranger cab on a Bronco frame, the more I like the idea. I have a complete parts 84 B2 and two parts Rangers. The plan has been to junk out the left over rigs and parts after I'm done with my sons B2, but now............

DBrown · Post by **DBrown** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:27 am

I have thought about a ranger cab on a BII frame and just four link the rear and put the cab mount where it needs to be. but at that point you might as well just cut up a ranger and do what needs to be done with that frame.

mccutcheon4 · Post by **mccutcheon4** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:45 pm

I measured the Broncos cab mounts Vs the Rangers.
You are correct the Rangers rear cab mount will be directly over the front spring mount on the Bronco frame. The top of the Rangers rear cab mount is much higher than the B2 though, and it looks like it would be no problem to relocate and still be able to get a nut on the bottom side.
My son is going to start taking the body off the B2 this Friday.

Phillippi · Post by **Phillippi** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:34 am

Take lots of pics and keep us informed. I love to see others projects.

Ranger Dave · Post by **Ranger Dave** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 5:27 am

hows it commin

mccutcheon4 · Post by **mccutcheon4** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:30 pm

Honestly, no progress at this point. I am restoring a 1957 panhead as a full time project, the Ranger cab on a Bronco frame is secondary.
My son was going to most of the work, he is going to be 16 on May 30th
and has been at my side though many projects, so he knows his way around a wrench. Here is the bad part, My wife and I went on a 23rd aniversary get a way for one lousey night and my son throws a big assed drinking party at our home. He is out of the game for 30 days.
I know this isn't the Chit Chat forum, but I was asked. Sorry guys, I'm still pissed.

mccutcheon4 · Post by **mccutcheon4** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:40 am

I found this on Craig's list. I hope you guys can open it. I would do it a little differently.

tekatlarge · Post by **tekatlarge** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:04 pm

I like!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Imagine using an extended cab!!

marinebroncoii · Post by **marinebroncoii** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 9:31 pm

Night Krawler (NK) over at BroncoII.org is in the process of putting a ranger cab on his B2 frame.
http://broncoii.org/fordforum/index.php ... 138&st=200

FatMan · Post by **FatMan** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 5:39 pm

yep beat me to it i was just going to post that....

mccutcheon4 · Post by **mccutcheon4** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 9:57 pm

I like it.