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by Vairamp
Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:48 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: PICASSO RAMPSIDE STAKE POCKETS
Replies: 11
Views: 4134

Re: PICASSO RAMPSIDE STAKE POCKETS

Is there a particular year or model that the Ranger bed rail fits better? How did you find that out?


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by Vairamp
Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:37 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: PICASSO RAMPSIDE STAKE POCKETS
Replies: 11
Views: 4134

Re: PICASSO RAMPSIDE STAKE POCKETS

Hi Joe, your pockets seem bigger than mine, even pre restoration. My Rampside is a ‘62. Maybe they’ve changed over the years?


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by Vairamp
Fri Jul 10, 2020 4:17 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: PICASSO RAMPSIDE STAKE POCKETS
Replies: 11
Views: 4134

PICASSO RAMPSIDE STAKE POCKETS

Vairamp wrote:That’s beautiful! Did you need to repair them?


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Mine were obviously done professionally haha.
by Vairamp
Fri Jul 10, 2020 4:16 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: PICASSO RAMPSIDE STAKE POCKETS
Replies: 11
Views: 4134

Re: PICASSO RAMPSIDE STAKE POCKETS

That’s beautiful! Did you need to repair them?


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by Vairamp
Wed Jul 08, 2020 4:16 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: PICASSO RAMPSIDE STAKE POCKETS
Replies: 11
Views: 4134

Re: PICASSO RAMPSIDE STAKE POCKETS

ALOHA Thanks but that’s a photo of the air intake louvers. I’m talking about the rectangular holes on top of the bed rails. The holes you’d put a tie down anchor in. You could also put a piece of wood sticking out of the hole about 2ft. It would be a sort of fence post. I’d like to make a panel atta...
by Vairamp
Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:17 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: PICASSO RAMPSIDE STAKE POCKETS
Replies: 11
Views: 4134

PICASSO RAMPSIDE STAKE POCKETS

The bed rail stake pockets were “restored” on my ‘62 Rampside. They now have a certain “Picasso” look to them. Each pocket has its own dimensions. They’re not parallel either. I’ve seen that stake metal is available for other pickups. Does anyone know if there’s a Chevy pickup model that’s compatibl...
by Vairamp
Wed Jun 24, 2020 3:39 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: FC 2020 Front End
Replies: 5
Views: 2596

Re: FC 2020 Front End

I’ve got some Coker white walls that’ll be mounted on stock wheels. More research will be needed for something that’ll work with stock wheels.


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by Vairamp
Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:02 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: FC 2020 Front End
Replies: 5
Views: 2596

Re: FC 2020 Front End

There’s no issue with original wheel tire clearance for turning


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by Vairamp
Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:31 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: FC 2020 Front End
Replies: 5
Views: 2596

Re: FC 2020 Front End

Where have you been all my life haha. That EZ to do! THANKS!!!


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by Vairamp
Wed Jun 24, 2020 8:23 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: FC 2020 Front End
Replies: 5
Views: 2596

FC 2020 Front End

I had someone “restore” my ‘62 Rampside. In checking the front suspension and steering, I found that what was said and what was done didn’t equal. In checking linkage boots some had absolutely no grease and some actually had dirt pouring out. Many Zerk fittings were clogged too. How does someone re...
by Vairamp
Tue Jun 09, 2020 6:58 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Rampside Door NOT Closing Properly
Replies: 5
Views: 2371

Re: Rampside Door NOT Closing Properly

OK my photo order was changed but you can easily figure it out


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by Vairamp
Tue Jun 09, 2020 6:56 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Rampside Door NOT Closing Properly
Replies: 5
Views: 2371

Re: Rampside Door NOT Closing Properly

IMG_0099.JPG IMG_0100.JPG IMG_0094.JPG IMG_0095.JPG IMG_0096.JPG Yes a picture is worth a thousand words. First 2 photos are ramp in fully closed position. Then unlatched on safety and opened. Is that what the original hinge looks like? Can it be cleaned? Sounds gritty when used. They somehow manag...
by Vairamp
Mon Jun 08, 2020 4:15 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Rampside Door NOT Closing Properly
Replies: 5
Views: 2371

Rampside Door NOT Closing Properly

I had a shop restore my Rampside. I’ve noticed that the ramp is so tight at the lower right side that it’s taking paint off the door. Has anyone had this issue? I’m thinking that excess bondo is the issue. It’s probably got to be stripped and redone. Any ideas would be appreciated. Sent from my iPho...
by Vairamp
Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:52 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: RAMPSIDE STEEL WHEEL HAZARD?
Replies: 12
Views: 2774

Re: RAMPSIDE STEEL WHEEL HAZARD?

All you need is a NYC pot hole, on a rainy night.


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by Vairamp
Fri May 29, 2020 11:25 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: RAMPSIDE STEEL WHEEL HAZARD?
Replies: 12
Views: 2774

RAMPSIDE STEEL WHEEL HAZARD?

I have a ‘62 Rampside. I was going to have new tires installed on some old steel Rampside wheels I bought. The tire supplier said that the centerbore of the wheel was to large for the wheel mounting hub. That means that the wheel lugs would be supporting the load alone and not sharing it with the hu...
by Vairamp
Mon May 18, 2020 1:49 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: TEMPORARY FC BUCKET SEAT
Replies: 0
Views: 2155

TEMPORARY FC BUCKET SEAT

The seats have recently been reupholstered in my Rampside. I need to get an inexpensive bucket seat that’ll fit into my Rampside while it’s getting more work done. Any ideas for something that’ll go in easily?


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