ME and my Explorer

[ashotbelow]

Well first of all I would like to introduce myself. My name is Brian.
I'm 18, but don't let that fool you I've grown up around cars.
Being my uncle owns a small IHRA race team and a Body shop.


Now for the Explorer:
1996 Ford Explorer Sport
4x4
202000 Miles(180000 When purchased)
Mostly stock but going to change.


Bought the truck for 1500 in VERY rough shape and I've been fixing her up since.

And the pics:

The oldest picture i have of it.(a few months after purchase)Had to remove the Visor,Brush Guard,and running boards all due to rust. This is what it looks like clean....

Newest photo of it.

Our last snow storm....I was pretty much the only one still moving in my town....

Same caption as above....

To do listin order they pop into my head)
Fix leaking windshield
Front Sway bar end links
Fix Fuel Gauge
Find Electrical Gremlin....
New Tranny
HID conversion(coming soon)
99 Front valance
Side Steps
Slight lift (2inch body, 6-8inch suspension planned)
Brush Guard
2001 Sport instrument cluster
Fix Leak over front right suspension(Just noticed this pulling home tonight)
Definitely needs some fresh paint(many little scratches that can only be seen up close and sun peeling on the roof)

OH! whats a vehicle with out a name.... My pal and I have had to start calling her the Exploder...

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! It looks great!

 

[ashotbelow]

Figured id update you guys....

Pic of the Odometer:

Broken gas gauge and ABS light:

My great interior:

My interior modding begins(painted door panels black):

Autocraft gold battery with new wires and quick release terminals:

The first WTF moment after purchase:

And Finally....