This Ford Ranger Cost a $100,000 to Build.. Not Really

Westen Champlin
18 May 202412:04

Summary

TLDRIn this entertaining episode, the host takes on a challenging project of reviving a Ford Ranger Trophy Truck, purchased unseen and in questionable condition. The vehicle, a modified Mazda pickup from 1992 to 1999, has a unique homemade sway bar and other creative fixes, showcasing resourcefulness on a tight budget. Despite initial skepticism, the host grows fond of the truck, aiming to make it functional again. After a series of trials, including hotwiring and installing a new fuel line, they manage to get the engine running in just 20 minutes, a new record for them. The first test drive is a mix of excitement and danger, with the truck lacking brakes, clutch, and proper steering. The episode concludes with a list of 11 critical repairs needed, highlighting the truck's readiness for a Baja 1000 race, albeit with a helper to manage the fuel pump.

Takeaways

  • 🚚 The host bought a Ford Ranger Trophy Truck without seeing it first, which turned out to be a project car.
  • đŸ€” The truck was in poor condition, with makeshift parts and a questionable build quality.
  • 🔧 The vehicle had a 2.5 shock setup and hydraulic bump stops, indicating potential for off-road performance.
  • 🔹 The truck was built from scrap metal and held together with creative solutions like tape and a homemade sway bar.
  • đŸŽïž It was revealed to be a Mazda pickup from 1992 to 1999, repurposed into a trophy truck lookalike.
  • 🔄 The truck has a motor, 5-speed transmission, transfer case, and 4WD with independent front suspension.
  • 🏁 The host plans to install a Ford Tourist motor, which was originally developed for a high-performance car project.
  • đŸ› ïž Despite initial doubts, the truck was started after some quick fixes, including a new fuel line and hotwiring.
  • 🚗 The first test drive was successful, but with limited brakes, steering, and clutch functionality.
  • 📋 A list of 11 critical repairs was made, including fixing the clutch, fuel leak, steering box, and transmission.
  • 🎣 The video was sponsored by Fishing Clash, a mobile game for fishing enthusiasts, offering a unique avatar for using the code 'Weston Champlin'.

Q & A

  • What did the narrator purchase in the video?

    -The narrator purchased a Ford Ranger Trophy Truck that was built from a Mazda pickup, without seeing it in person first.

  • What was the initial impression of the Ford Ranger Trophy Truck?

    -The initial impression was mixed. While it was a creative build with a homemade sway bar and big 2.5 shocks, it was also described as a 'junk' and a 'piece of Wade' due to its condition.

  • What kind of motor does the Ford Ranger Trophy Truck have?

    -The truck has an SH24 valve motor, which is a high-performance motor that was originally intended for a Ford-Yamaha mid-engine car project.

  • What is the purpose of the SHO motor mentioned in the script?

    -The SHO motor was part of a cancelled project between Ford and Yamaha to build a high-performance mid-engine car. Instead, Ford used these motors in Tauruses, creating the SHO Taurus.

  • What is the condition of the truck's Electronic Control Module (ECM)?

    -The ECM was found sitting in a box in the passenger seat of the truck, exposed to the elements, which raises concerns about its functionality.

  • What is the truck's current state in terms of drivability?

    -The truck is not initially drivable. It has issues with the clutch, brakes, steering, and fuel system, among other things.

  • What was the outcome of their first attempt to start the truck's engine?

    -After hotwiring and making some adjustments, they managed to get the engine to run after about 20 minutes of work.

  • What was the first test drive of the truck like?

    -The first test drive was described as scary and fun. The truck had limited brakes, no clutch, and steering that worked well in one direction but not the other.

  • What is the plan for the truck after the initial test drive?

    -The plan is to address the list of critical issues, such as fixing the clutch, fuel leak, steering box, and starter, among others, to make the truck drivable.

  • What is the significance of the 'Baja 1000' mentioned in the script?

    -The Baja 1000 is a famous off-road race, and the narrator humorously suggests that the truck might be ready for such an event after making the necessary repairs.

  • What is the role of the 'fishing class' sponsor mentioned in the video?

    -The 'fishing class' sponsor is promoting a game called 'Fishing Clash', which allows players to enjoy fishing from anywhere. It is not directly related to the truck restoration but is the sponsor of the video.

Outlines

00:00

🚛 Unboxing a Mystery: Ford Ranger Trophy Truck

In this segment, the narrator describes the surprise purchase of a Ford Ranger Trophy Truck without seeing it first. The truck, somewhere between a 1992 and 1999 Mazda pickup, has been creatively modified into a trophy truck lookalike. Despite its rough exterior and makeshift parts, such as a homemade sway bar and tape holding the tail lights, the truck is equipped with a 2.5 shock system, hydraulic bump stops, and independent front suspension. The narrator expresses a mix of skepticism and excitement about the truck's potential, especially with its SH24 valve Horus motor and the possibility of it being a high-performance vehicle. The segment ends on a humorous note, with the narrator acknowledging the truck's dubious state and the challenge of fixing it.

05:00

🔧 Engine Revival: Bringing the Junker to Life

The second paragraph delves into the process of attempting to revive the truck's engine. The engine, a Ford Taurus motor from a cancelled project that resulted in a surplus of motors, is tested for functionality. The team hotwires the starter and manages to get the engine to spin, indicating that it's not locked up. However, there's concern about the engine control module (ECM), which has been exposed to the elements in the passenger seat. The team also grapples with the truck's wiring, using a 'gang box' of switches made from a dinner plate. Despite the challenges, they manage to get the truck to run after some improvisation and quick fixes, including a new fuel line and some creative safety measures. The segment ends with the narrator expressing a mix of relief and excitement about the truck's potential to be driven.

10:02

đŸ› ïž The Baja 1000 Dream: A Test Drive and To-Do List

In the final paragraph, the narrator takes the truck for a test drive, which is both thrilling and terrifying due to the lack of brakes and a functioning clutch. Despite the truck's rough ride, which shatters the narrator's preconceived notions of a smooth trophy truck experience, the test drive is deemed a success. The team then compiles a list of critical repairs needed to make the truck roadworthy, including fixing the clutch, addressing a fuel leak, securing a falling steering box, and replacing the starter. The segment concludes with a sense of accomplishment and humor, as the team reflects on the truck's transformation from a non-functional junker to a vehicle that's ready for a daring drive.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Ford Ranger Trophy Truck

The Ford Ranger Trophy Truck is a modified vehicle that is designed to compete in off-road racing events, typically characterized by its rugged build and performance enhancements. In the video, the host has purchased a Ford Ranger Trophy Truck 'unseen' and is surprised by its condition upon arrival. It is a central theme of the video as the host explores the truck's features and plans to restore it.

💡Hydraulic Bump Stops

Hydraulic bump stops are components used in vehicles, particularly in off-road and racing applications, to absorb impacts and control the suspension's movement at its maximum extension. In the context of the video, the host mentions the truck has 'big 2.5 shocks on, it's got hydraulic bump stops,' indicating the vehicle's potential for off-road performance despite its current state.

💡Steering

Steering refers to the mechanism that allows a driver to guide the direction of a vehicle. In the video, the host expresses concern about the truck's steering, stating that it needs to be fixed 'so it actually steers.' This is crucial for the truck's functionality and safety, especially if the host plans to drive it as intended.

💡Homemade Sway Bar

A sway bar, also known as an anti-roll bar, is a part of a vehicle's suspension system designed to reduce body roll during fast cornering or over uneven surfaces. The term 'homemade sway bar' in the video suggests that the truck's sway bar was created from non-traditional materials or methods, showcasing the resourcefulness of the previous owner and adding a personal touch to the vehicle.

💡Mazda Pickup

The Mazda Pickup is a light-duty truck produced by Mazda from 1969 to 2009. In the video, the host identifies the truck as 'somewhere between a 92 to a 99 Mazda pickup that's been turned into a Ford Ranger trophy truck.' This indicates that the vehicle has been significantly modified from its original form, which is a common practice in off-road racing to customize vehicles for specific events.

💡Ford SHO Motor

The Ford SHO (Super High Output) Motor refers to a high-performance engine that was used in certain Ford vehicles, notably the Ford Taurus SHO. In the video, the host plans to put a 'Ford SHO motor' in the truck, which suggests an intention to significantly enhance the vehicle's power and performance for off-road racing.

💡ECM (Engine Control Module)

The Engine Control Module, or ECM, is the electronic brain of a vehicle's engine that controls various functions such as ignition timing and fuel injection. In the video, the ECM is mentioned as being 'sitting in a box in the passenger seat,' which implies that it has been removed or is not currently functioning, a critical issue that needs to be addressed for the truck to operate properly.

💡Fuel Pump

A fuel pump is a mechanical device that moves fuel from the tank to the engine. In the script, the host and his team replace the 'absolutely garbage' fuel line and ensure the fuel pump is functioning to make the truck run. This is a vital step in the restoration process, as without a functioning fuel pump, the engine cannot receive the fuel it needs to operate.

💡Clutch

The clutch is a device used particularly in manual transmission vehicles to engage and disengage power transmission from the engine to the transmission. In the video, the host mentions that there is 'no clutch,' which is a significant issue as it prevents the vehicle from being driven in a controlled manner until it is fixed.

💡Baja 1000

The Baja 1000 is a famous off-road race that takes place in Mexico, known for its grueling course and challenging conditions. The host humorously states that the truck is 'basically ready to go on the Baja 1000,' despite acknowledging that it still requires significant work. This reference highlights the host's enthusiasm and the ultimate goal of restoring the truck for off-road capabilities.

💡Facebook Marketplace

Facebook Marketplace is a platform within Facebook that allows users to buy and sell items locally. The host mentions 'Facebook Marketplace finds,' referring to the truck and possibly other parts or tools acquired through the platform. This indicates the host's resourcefulness in sourcing materials and vehicles for his projects.

Highlights

Purchased a Ford Ranger Trophy Truck sight unseen.

Initial skepticism about the truck's condition.

The truck has big 2.5 shocks and hydraulic bump stops.

Creative homemade sway bar made from scrap metal.

Truck is a 1992-1999 Mazda pickup converted to a Ford Ranger Trophy Truck.

Truck has a motor, 5-speed transmission, transfer case, and is 4WD with independent front suspension.

Plan to use a Ford SH24 valve motor for high performance.

Engine Computer Module (ECM) found in a box in the passenger seat.

Truck's suspension and steering functionality tested.

Sponsor Fishing Clash introduced as a way to enjoy fishing anywhere.

Truck's interior reveals more about its condition and potential.

Consideration of an LS swap for the engine.

Engine starts after hotwiring and minimal adjustments.

Fuel line issues resolved with a new fuel line.

First test drive of the truck is successful.

List of 11 critical issues that need fixing identified.

Transcripts

00:00

I bought completely side unseen a Ford

00:02

Ranger Trophy

00:07

Truck somehow this thing has

00:14

why that was so

00:16

[Music]

00:19

fun guys on today's episode of I bought

00:22

something stupid off the internet I've

00:24

really outdone myself because I bought

00:27

completely side unseen a Ford Ranger

00:30

Trophy Truck well it's not going to win

00:31

a trophy yet but once we get done it'll

00:33

win the at a trophy I've never seen it

00:35

this is my first moment ever seeing it

00:36

whatsoever I sent him to buy it and I

00:38

thought it was pretty good and then he

00:39

said it's kind of

00:41

[Music]

00:43

ass oh it's broke out yeah I told you

00:46

not to buy it if it was a piece of Wade

00:48

what are we doing with this junker the

00:50

good news is it's got big 2.5 shocks on

00:53

it it's got hydraulic bump stops if we

00:54

get this thing to ever run and maybe fix

00:57

the steering so it actually steers it

00:59

should fly through the air land and be

01:01

able to fly through the air again which

01:02

I'm excited about oh the door

01:05

shuts mint it's a nice homemade sway bar

01:08

oh I do like that it's really creative

01:11

that's a good way to put it yeah the guy

01:12

that built it I mean he built it out of

01:14

looks like scrap metal the guy knew what

01:16

he was doing he just didn't have a big

01:17

budget he knew how to do it he just

01:19

didn't have the money to do it did you

01:21

put the tape on to hold the yeah yeah

01:23

the tail lights were about to fly out of

01:25

it what do you say the likelihood of

01:26

that it ran he has no idea guys let me

01:28

give you a rund down this right here is

01:30

a somewhere between a 92 to a 99 Mazda

01:34

pickup that's been turned into a Ford

01:35

Ranger trophy truck and from 50 ft it

01:38

looks like it could be a trophy truck

01:40

now the closer you get the less it looks

01:42

like that the good news is it has a

01:45

motor a 5-speed transmission a transfer

01:47

case and is four-wheel drive with

01:50

independent front suspension it's four

01:52

length it should work pretty well if we

01:54

make it work if we do make it run it's

01:56

an sh 24 valve Horus motor race a truck

02:00

through the desert what motor am I going

02:02

to put in it Ford tourist motor so Ford

02:05

got a hold of Yamaha and they wanted to

02:06

build a really really high performance

02:08

mid-engine car so they ordered 6,500 Sho

02:11

Motors and then they canceled that

02:12

project and they're like well we have

02:13

6,500 Motors sitting around what do we

02:15

do with them and they're like well it

02:16

let's stick them in Tauruses and then

02:18

the Sho Taurus was born I think they

02:19

made pretty good power and they'd wrap

02:21

all to like 9,000 RPM or something if we

02:23

can make it run it might run good if it

02:25

doesn't why don't we fix it

02:31

N I give it a good chance this thing's

02:34

not going to run considering the ECM

02:36

sitting in a box in the passenger seat

02:38

get out of the way every we're going to

02:39

see how her suspension works

02:45

stop dude I'll be honest the more I look

02:47

at it the more I love it I just

02:49

appreciate it cuz it's you know it's

02:51

built out of like $20 worth of material

02:54

yeah the man did not let no budget stop

02:57

him oh it rolls good we could just make

03:00

it run as good as it rolls would be

03:03

fantastic I'm tired why do we keep

03:05

buying we got to push in the shop and

03:06

you know what's going to happen right

03:08

we're going to push in the shop going to

03:09

work on it for 2 months take it out

03:11

drive it around blow it up in an hour

03:14

and push it back in the shop but this is

03:16

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03:19

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03:21

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03:24

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04:26

[Music]

04:32

oh look at this now that it's inside we

04:35

can really tell that it's a piece of

04:37

junk the thing is I'm kind of 50/50 on

04:40

this thing because I honestly I want it

04:42

to run so I can drive it but I don't

04:44

want it to run that way it can LS swap

04:46

it so right now I really don't care if

04:48

it runs or not he said I want to put a

04:50

Ford Taurus motor 199 1996 you ever

04:54

driven a 1996 for tours never been

04:56

inside of one you're probably see me

04:58

inside of one yeah that's sure you were

05:00

probably conceived in a 96 tourus he

05:02

said whatever they did they could not

05:03

figure out how to make an oil filter fit

05:05

on it which I don't understand like it's

05:06

an oil filter Why didn't it fit well no

05:08

it fits quite well actually so that fits

05:11

now all we got to do is put the starter

05:12

on it do you think this is going to work

05:14

that's got to work got to

05:16

work

05:18

works it work it works like mother okay

05:21

well starter is good that's definitely

05:23

how you tested it guys this is the

05:24

Moment of Truth see if this motor's

05:25

trashed or

05:27

not it spins I actually give it that

05:30

unless it's knocking it's not locked up

05:33

so here's the real scary part even if

05:35

the engine is good this is the computer

05:37

to run the engine and it's been sit in

05:39

the passenger seat of this truck with

05:40

the windows down and there's like a you

05:42

know what that is that's like a 73 Power

05:44

Stroke chip chip yeah got an ECM got a

05:47

chip in it this is so old it has a chip

05:49

what makes me wonder about this is what

05:51

part of this wiring inside needs to do

05:53

things for it to do things good news is

05:56

there's a gang box of switches and stuff

05:58

made out of a dinner plate God I love

06:00

Facebook Marketplace finds we got to

06:02

figure out what here goes to all this

06:04

stuff here I'm going to assume this one

06:06

right here I'm assume that's the one to

06:08

start it this is good stuff I feel so

06:11

confident this thing look how nice a

06:12

speedo is though so out of the power

06:14

that all these are spun together right

06:16

here I'm going to say that needs power

06:17

for it to start what I'm currently

06:19

trying to do guys is this is like an

06:21

archaeological dig you know you start

06:24

digging away all the dirt and you start

06:25

figuring out what bones go to what bones

06:27

you know and then next thing you know

06:29

you put the head of a t a turtle on the

06:31

top of a t- anyway all right watch for

06:34

smoke oh sh we got 12 right here okay

06:38

hold on let me start touching see what

06:39

starts

06:42

it here's where we've gotten we've got

06:44

the fact this is the main power wire

06:46

that's what we know the main power wire

06:48

is main power wiy for a second and then

06:50

it stops meain main power wiry and it

06:52

loses 12 volts and gets 1 volt so

06:54

there's something wrong with that we'll

06:55

figure that out later but if he hooks us

06:57

back there to the battery and I start

06:58

touching things in here things should

07:00

start happening somewhere

07:03

ready we have

07:06

life that all sound right is it turning

07:09

the motor at all oh

07:15

yeah it sounds low compression on one

07:17

hole okay so here's what I'm going to do

07:20

woo not going to do that I'm going to

07:21

hold that in my in between my legs watch

07:23

your fingers

07:32

it's got one backfired somehow this

07:35

thing has wi I love it all right you

07:38

guys

07:49

[Music]

07:58

ready there's no

08:04

way yeah it runs hey 20 minutes we got

08:08

this thing running that's a new time

08:10

record let's see if we can hook a fuel

08:11

pump to it real quick see if we can make

08:12

it run on its own yeah that's weird we

08:14

put a oil filter on it put a starter on

08:16

it hotwired a bunch of stuff and it runs

08:18

after a second or two of messing around

08:20

with this thing we figured out the fuel

08:21

L was absolutely garbage so we put a new

08:23

fuel line on it the good news is if we

08:25

twist together all the wires there's

08:27

fuel in the tank and the fuel pump does

08:28

kick on so it might run on its own and

08:31

if it does my plan is to try to get in

08:33

it and drive it out that door I don't

08:35

know how far it'll drive after we get it

08:36

out the door but I want to try to drive

08:38

it out the door okay watch your

08:42

[Music]

08:46

ears watch out I'm not sure if

08:49

it I don't know if the clutch

08:52

Works give me a little sh

08:57

[Music]

09:01

get it

09:06

[Music]

09:13

dear I

09:15

got look like a rer

09:29

oh help my wi I got hold hold my wi

09:32

together hold

09:34

on it's a

09:37

ripper the throttle stuck good thing

09:40

I've got this fuel pump easy to reach I

09:42

just had to reach down pull off my fuel

09:43

pump wire so this might look sketchy as

09:46

hell to you but it's really a safety

09:48

feature so we have no clutch the brakes

09:51

are very limited the steering works

09:52

really well one way but not so well the

09:54

other way here get in me yeah get in

09:56

here I guess I'm going to die today no

09:58

you're going to help me hold all the

09:59

wires together what I'm not touching

10:02

those listen don't be scared okay so I'm

10:05

going to start it this is your fuel pump

10:07

bar after a minute you're going to touch

10:08

that down there okay okay you want to

10:10

take a skid order and give me a push

10:11

just give me a push all I need is a old

10:13

bump start and We're Off to the

10:16

Races all right go

10:22

[Music]

10:27

ahead oh God oh God is awful the sea

10:34

sucks we don't have brakes I don't think

10:38

I might have up

10:42

now God damn

10:44

[Music]

10:50

it roll over

10:59

[Music]

11:05

can

11:06

that hell yeah wo first test drive is a

11:10

success this thing's basically ready to

11:12

go on the Baja 1000 as long as I have

11:14

somebody to hold my fuel pump

11:17

wi that was scary that was fun as let's

11:20

be honest that was so fun it rides so

11:23

awful I thought these things were like

11:25

supposed to be smooth and stuff this

11:26

thing is not smooth so should we go in

11:28

here whiteboard and just make a list of

11:30

everything we need to fix all right guys

11:32

operation is that H SPO operation okay

11:35

what's the list of everything we got

11:36

fixed clutch wiring fuel leak oh

11:39

steering box is falling off uh front

11:41

clip I think if we did all that it'd

11:43

probably run and drive all right oh the

11:45

transmission is God awful starter oh

11:48

yeah forgot about that just just burn

11:50

the starter up 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

11:55

isn't it amazing that we just took a car

11:57

that needs 11 critical things done to it

12:00

driving

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