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1989 Ford Ranger Pre-Runner - Practical Precision

From 1/12 to Full-Scale Fun

Photography by Jordan May

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  • On occasion, Pete's girlfriend finds her way behind the wheel of his truck, so Pete designed a slider system for the seat mounts. This quick-release pin system allows the seat to be adjusted and locked into place firmly.
    On occasion, Pete's girlfriend finds her way behind the wheel of his truck, so Pete design
  • Pete knows that having tools, medical kits, and other safety equipment is crucial in the desert. Strapped into the cab of his truck are Master Craft toolbags, first-aid kits, a fire extinguisher, and you can also see the body of his Yaesu FT-7100 dual-band FM receiver for communicating between race vehicles.
    Pete knows that having tools, medical kits, and other safety equipment is crucial in the d
  • This truck is not only a prerunner but also a chase truck when needed.
  • Underneath this masterpiece is a full-floating, Ford 9-inch rearend using 31-spline axles, 4.56 ring-and-pinion gears, and a solid spool to keep both rear tires turning at the same time, all the time.
    Underneath this masterpiece is a full-floating, Ford 9-inch rearend using 31-spline axles,
  • There is no jungle-gym fabrication involved here.
  • A set of Joes Racing Products helmet hooks was added to keep both the passenger's and driver's headgear out of the way when parked.
    A set of Joes Racing Products helmet hooks was added to keep both the passenger's and driv
  • For navigation purposes, Pete chose a Lowrance 3300C GPS unit that allows him to prerun and mark out all of the local racecourses.
    For navigation purposes, Pete chose a Lowrance 3300C GPS unit that allows him to prerun an
  • Climbing into the cab of Pete's truck, you will find a set of MasterCraft Rubicon race seats equipped with Crow five-point harnesses. When you go for a ride in this truck you must wear your helmet.
    Climbing into the cab of Pete's truck, you will find a set of MasterCraft Rubicon race sea
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