What did you receive in the mail today for your Ranger?

[subquark]

Jeebuz David! 3M called, they’re running out of tape! ?

Those are definitely never coming off and they look good. ?

LOL, verified that it is 400 inches (over 10 metres!!!), what would someone use that much for?

I suppose sill plates are the obvious answer .... =p

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[AzScorpion]

I wish I knew where Justin went....
Next service I'll be trying Bell Ford probably.

When I asked they said he was promoted within the company but that's all I got out of them. The new service manager (I forget her name) never even called me back when I called about the blend door. That's when I decided to just fix it myself as I have NO faith that they'll do it right now that Justin is gone.

 

[kpgreenwell]

That's about right, I think 2 centimeters is closer (not trying to be a wise ass, my tiny Leatherman's metric numbers were easier to read).

Here's how the untrimmed one looked:

Thanks for the pictures

 

[subquark]

When I asked they said he was promoted within the company but that's all I got out of them. The new service manager (I forget her name) never even called me back when I called about the blend door. That's when I decided to just fix it myself as I have NO faith that they'll do it right now that Justin is gone.

If you need a few feet of double-backed tape to fix it, let me know!

I can fix anything now, I have a big hammer, duct tape, and enough double-backed tape to solve all the world's woes. Bonus that the peel off bit is Soupie red!

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Yah, there was only a 400 inch roll at Home Depot. The only other thing I use this tape for is to hold embossing plates on an arbor press. The last set of plates used about 4 inches and have been on for two years, so the tape will get lost before it ever gets used up - I suppose the body panel would likely be pulled off the truck before the sill plate ever falls off! =D

I do like the non-nonsense look of the sill plates and, if someone doesn't mind using their own tape, then they'd work fine.

What I like the best are the ones people make from older Ranger sill plates, I think those look nice.

Thanks Duke (and buy more 3M stock!). =D

Actually, I was sourcing those 4g sill plates as you posted this - I had them on my 2001 and really like them too. I found some in Hamilton - $70 for the pair. I’ll see if the Ford dealer at the cottage can order them.

Have any tape I could borrow? ?

 

[AzScorpion]

If you need a few feet of double-backed tape to fix it, let me know!

I can fix anything now, I have a big hammer, duct tape, and enough double-backed tape to solve all the world's woes. Bonus that the peel off bit is Soupie red!

Thanks David, I know I can always count one you! But beware, if you keep buying stuff your dear wife might just end up using it on you.

 

[subquark]

Ignition Trim Ring. For some reason Ford did not include this on the 5g Rangers and it leaves the ignition area with an unfinished look. It is only for the key ignition models not the push button starts. This is a quality product and has an OEM appearance. I chose the glow in the dark model. It installs easily and fits perfectly, improving the look of the ignition panel. Came with detailed instructions.

A shout out to Dean who is a fellow Ranger owner and member on this site and markets this item on ebay. I have no investment in this product but am impressed with it and encourage you to consider it if are going to order one: Dean's 3D Printed Ignition Trim Ring Bezel (Build/Buy Thread) | 2019+ Ford Ranger and Raptor Forum (5th Generation) - Ranger5G.com

100% what you said! Dean's awesome and the bezel's a snap to install (it really is and fits flawlessly, I suppose it looks like the original and probably better!).

Hmm, I wonder if Dean could do custom work, I would pay more for custom words embossed in it (not sure what, probably something like SOUPIE Fun Starts Here). =)

 

[subquark]

Actually, I was sourcing those 4g sill plates as you posted this - I had them on my 2001 and really like them too. I found some in Hamilton - $70 for the pair. I’ll see if the Ford dealer at the cottage can order them.

Have any tape I could borrow? ?

Those 4g sill plates look really, really good and I''m envious of you (and your patience to make them fit).

That's not a bad price - my generic ones were around $36 US (plus the second-mortgage loan to buy the Extreme roll of 3M). Yours will have at least 10 times the style points! =)

Good luck and post pics!

PS - I put some tape in a package but it stuck the mail carrier to his truck ...

 

[subquark]

Thanks David, I know I can always count one you! But beware, if you keep buying stuff your dear wife might just end up using it on you.

I've got a little leeway for a little while (but not infinite). Since she just got her new car that's twice the cost of Soupie, I can get away with this for a bit longer. Although, at this rate, Soupie will end up costing more! =D

 

[OrangeStreak]

I dare them to walk over, I stuck some extra double-backed tape on the driveway, it'll be like human fly paper! =D

 

[AzScorpion]

I've got a little leeway for a little while (but not infinite). Since she just got her new car that's twice the cost of Soupie, I can get away with this for a bit longer. Although, at this rate, Soupie will end up costing more! =D

Another easy way around is to keep asking her what she wants for mods on her new car. If she says nothing just buy her a few things then sneak a couple more in for yourself.

 

[OrangeStreak]

100% what you said! Dean's awesome and the bezel's a snap to install (it really is and fits flawlessly, I suppose it looks like the original and probably better!).

Hmm, I wonder if Dean could do custom work, I would pay more for custom words embossed in it (not sure what, probably something like SOUPIE Fun Starts Here). =)

He has a 3D Printer and seems to be very customer oriented...I would ask him.

 

[subquark]

Thanks for the pictures

You bet, I did use a piece if aluminum stock as a straight edge, but I'm a bit of a spaz and still didn't cut it perfectly straight. It's soft and easy to veer away from the straight edge. Luckily, it does cut easily and you can do a great job by being a little more patient than me.

I do wish I would have rounded those corners a little - would make it more finished looking and less likely to snag anything. I don't think much could get caught there, it's pretty low compared to the trim part above it. I suppose if I was the kind that detailed the truck, then a microfiber towel could possibly catch.

And you don't need anywhere near as much double-backed tape as I used, I just had that ridiculously giant roll (I couldn't find the leftover from a much smaller roll of Gorilla tape, bah on my organization skills!). Hopefully, the tape that comes with yours will be usable, I just couldn't get that backing to peel off ...

Good luck! =)

 

[subquark]

Another easy way around is to keep asking her what she wants for mods on her new car. If she says nothing just buy her a few things then sneak a couple more in for yourself.

I've suggested a power step, the car's a tiny bit tall for her.

I did score points by pairing her schmancy-pants mirror remote with our garage door. We have an ancient garage door opener (the remote has a 9-volt battery in it) and I had no hope at all that it would actually pair with her car - but it did and I look like a superhero! =D

And I planted the seed for a dashcam after seeing the ServiceMaster video! And I have to get off my ass and get the dashcam you suggested for me!!!

The opener, a fine Stanley Economy 1/4 HP, might be from the mid to late '70s and the Sears remote might be from the mid to late '80s!

It's friggin' amazing that it paired up!

I miss the old Sears days ...

Ooh fancy, almost as nice as the real wood trim in her car (good thing Cheech's not allowed in the car, he could get splinters pawing at the doors).

 

[subquark]

He has a 3D Printer and seems to be very customer oriented...I would ask him.

Ugh, you're such an enabler .... =p

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