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  1. Kris Guilbeaux

    2025 Explorer First Look by Kris G and Russell D

    It’s All in the Name. Its the new slogan for the new 2025 Ford Explorer I got to experince this refreshed 6th generation Explorer first hand in Dearborn, MI thanks to Rick. The 2025 Explorer with a Redesigned Interior, All-New Ford Digital Experience and Available BlueCruise 2 Hands-Free...
  2. Kris Guilbeaux

    "Reef Bandit" - 1994 Eddie Bauer 2-Door Restoration

    Welcome to my latest build thread - this has been a project I have been planning for a few years now. This is 1994 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 2dr I’ve named Reef Bandit. It’s a Cayman Green Eddie Bauer which has always been a favorite color of mine on the Eddie Bauer. I found Reef about a year...
  3. Kris Guilbeaux

    Kris Guilbeaux' 99 Mercury Mountaineer

    Purchased in Aug of 2005 the Mountaineer came with 5.0 and Automatic 2wd from the the Factory. It is Spruce Green and Dark Charcoal Green, This is the color appearance package. This combo was only Available in 1999. Interior is Dark Charcoal Leather seats. This is the Day I picked it...
  4. Kris Guilbeaux

    Kris Guilbeaux' 91 Eddie Bauer 2dr "Goldilocks"

    This is my 1991 Eddie Bauer 2dr Goldilocks. I had been on a search to purchased an Eddie Bauer 2dr for years. Mainly a Gold and tan combo one. Throughout my search 13 years or so. I had only come across 3 counting this one. Hints the name "Goldilocks", it was just right. So when I found this...
  5. Kris Guilbeaux

    Wanted 1992 Ford Explorer eddie Bauer 2dr.

    Im looking to buy a preferably a 1992 ford Explorer eddie bauer 2dr with certain color combo. I know there has to be one out there. Hoping that EF can help me out if they see one. This is the Color combo I am looking for: But in this Body Style: I will come to get it any...
  6. Kris Guilbeaux

    For Sale 4.10 front gears for 2nd gen

    I have a set of Ring and pinion gears for a 2nd gen I bought off here. never installed them. Asking $55.00 shipped. $50 if you are elite.
  7. Kris Guilbeaux

    For Sale 01 Sport Gauge cluster

    Great condition. 125K miles on the odo, This one came from a 2wd so it does not have the 4wd lights. Asking $45.00 shipped, $40.00 if your elite.
  8. Kris Guilbeaux

    Would there be a demand for these?

    I have been looking for reproduction Mazda Navajo headlamps and turn signals. No one makes them. If you own a Navajo you might be aware but they are discontinued. Mazda suggests you convert your headlamps to Explorer ones. The driver side lamp has not been made since 1997 and the passenger...
  9. Kris Guilbeaux

    Mazda Navajo Owners read here

    With the Navajo becoming more and more rare I decided to start a database of Mazda Navajos. If any one would like to give me there info on there Navajo please contact me Via PM. Also if you previously owned a Navajo or find one in a scrap yard I would like to have the Info on those as...
  10. Kris Guilbeaux

    1992 Explorer 5.0 swap thread

    Recently started the 5.0 swap on my 1992 Ford Explorer Jurassic Edition, after the rebuilt manual transmission failed after a bad syncro locked it in fourth gear. This swap will retain the existing firewall and dash. The engine bay harness will be removed and will use a custom built 97/92...
  11. Kris Guilbeaux

    1992 Mazda Navajo Collision repair

    My dad was involved in a accident last month in his 1992 Mazda Navajo. He walked away from the accident with out a scratch, though his poor Navajo did not fair as well.. Keep in mind this Navajo would be totaled. The value a body shop would charge to do this repair would be in the $1000s...
  12. Kris Guilbeaux

    The Harbor Freight spot weld drill bit.

    The spot weld drill bit. I am very pleased with the performance. Prior to using the bit on the spot weld, I have found using an 1/8 drill bit to make a dimple in the center of the spot weld to make it not walk around while drilling out the weld. This is a must have if your doing body work. I...
  13. Kris Guilbeaux

    Kris' 1992 Ford Explorer Jurassic Edition

    Over the last few years I have been building a clone of the movie car from Jurassic Park. It started with me picking up this truck. 1992 2wd Auto with bench seats and a motor that threw a rod. So it not a new 4.0L motor and 5-speed 4x4 trans. Now on to the list of goodies on this Explorer...
  14. Kris Guilbeaux

    Kris' 1992 Mazda Navajo 4x4

    After a few years, I have decided to start my registries for my trucks. This one is my 1992 Mazda Navajo. I purchased this truck in Oct. 1997, This is the one that started my madness. It was a stock Navajo 2wd 5speed, Black and grey/charcoal combo. As it sits today. 5speed 4x4...
  15. Kris Guilbeaux

    For Sale 4.0 SOHC motor, 5r55e auto trans, and 1354 elec transfercase

    All from a 2001 Explorer sport Trac. 96K might. Not looking to ship, Located in Austin, Tx. All were removed to do a 5.0 swap on the Sport trac. Please contact me with any questions. Motor $400 Trans $350 Transfercase $100
  16. Kris Guilbeaux

    Kris Guilbeaux's 98 Eddie Bauer "Red Bull"

    I am finally making a registry for my 98 Eddie Bauer, lovingly known as Red Bull 2. He got his name after Micheal's 94 XLT which was known as Red Bull. I have owned this explorer for many years but only posted this truck as a project because till today I have never even driven this Explorer...
  17. Kris Guilbeaux

    Wanted 4.56 gears for 8.8

    Any one have a set of 4.56 8.8 gears sitting around they are not using. I am not in a rush. I just want to get my Jurassic Explorer a set of matching gears for this summer, and maybe get it back on the Road.
  18. Kris Guilbeaux

    Wanted 91-94 Black grill Guard

    If any one has one please send pic of it and how much you would like to get for it.
  19. Kris Guilbeaux

    98 Wont start issue.

    So, Today I tried starting my 98 Explorer SOHC for the first time in three years after replacing the frame and having the Transmission converted to 4wd. So the Motor is in place and is getting spark, the fuel pump is working and has pressure to the fuel rail. I do not think it is getting...
  20. Kris Guilbeaux

    Front axle gears

    So last night I picked up a front frame section to a 99 Explorer v-8 AWD I can not seam to locate the ID tag to check the gear ratio. Is there any thing on the axle to find out what it might be. I can not check the door tag or the rear end since the rest of the Explorer is missing. :-S
  21. Kris Guilbeaux

    Frame Swap 98 Explorer in driveway

    I had to swap the frame out on my 98 Eddie Bauer. Tools used to swap the body included four pipe stands, two 4x4x8s, and an engine hoist. Here are some pictures. Swap only took an hour with help from SVO. The Explorer had no drive train so this made it very simple.
  22. Kris Guilbeaux

    Jurassic Park now with graphics

    I been working on completing my 92 Jurassic Park Ford explorer. Today The graphics were completed and installed. Here are some photos from today.
  23. Kris Guilbeaux

    Need 97 limited front bumper help

    I am looking for a picture of the metal frame under a 97 limited Bumper cover. I need to see how it was made for the 97 Limited.
  24. Kris Guilbeaux

    Front Shocks... Advice any one?

    Ok i looking to replace my front shocks on my 99 Mounty v-8 2wd with a TT (almost maxed out). My stock shocks are too short. I am just looking for an inexpensive shock to use on this Truck that is longer and will get me by till I go all out and convert the Truck to 4wd.
  25. Kris Guilbeaux

    My Wild Before and After...

    Ok I am gonna play a little game with yall... Sooo sorry. I been kinda secretly building a 92 Xlt. I am gonna post the before pictures right now. For those that do know what I built, shhhhh!!!! Ill post the after pics little after 9:00 tonight. :eek: 1992 Explorer XLT 2wd Auto is...
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