It has been through nine engines, participating in burnout contests.
It’s easier than ever to stand out in the car community thanks to a variety of aftermarket goodies. Although new wheels, body panels and performance parts are able to transform almost any make or model, it’s not enough. Brandon, from Orange County in Florida created a low-riding, chop-topped Ford Ranger ratrod.
Brandon and his friends started making the 1997 Ranger in 2011. It was originally a stock truck. Brandon designed it for burnouts and fun. He doesn’t care if it is scratched or children climb on it. It has grown to 17 feet (5.18m) in length. But it doesn’t get taller.
Brandon took it and shaved the roof to reduce its height to 37.5 inches. The Ford Bronco Raptor is 37 inches tall. It has been through nine engines, including a 2.3-liter engine. The video shows the truck’s burnout competitions. The engine is paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox with an extremely high shifter, which scrapes the truck’s wooden roof. This is held to it with bottle cap washers and nails.
Brandon had to lower his seat by three inches in order to drive the car while wearing his hat. However, he was too short to use the pedals. As pedal extenders, he added a wooden block to the engine piston head and a wooden block. Although the Ford was equipped with a radio, it is no longer functional. The interior is largely made up of license plates and street signs. The 15.5-gallon Anheuser-Busch keg is located in the bed, next to an exhaust stack.
This truck is a combination of quirky and practicality. Its striking design, as well as its powder-coated engine and large, black pirate flag hanging off the rear, are all noteworthy. Although it is rusty and the roof doesn’t protect from the rain, the truck still looks like a modern rat rod.