Finally! The First Start // '94 Ranger Frame-Off Restoration

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[@TrumpetBiz]

A true frame off, bolt by bolt restoration. First turn start ! Congratulations !!!! Awesome choice in the headers and mufflers, sounds sweet.

[@SarahnTuned]

I mean technically, it didn’t start the first try because the inertia switch was tripped. Haha

[@billyhill2488]

@@SarahnTuned We'll give you a free pass on that, lol.

[@KCadbyRacing]

@@SarahnTuned As complete as this rebuild this was, I'd say you hit a home run (just didn't happen on the first pitch)😎

[@trevorskeen2621]

@@SarahnTuned It was merely testing to ensure that the inertia switch was functioning correctly.

[@HR-rt9nh]

@@SarahnTuned Ugh i didnt think id see scammers faking channel owners here.... but one tried to get me but i know better.... anyways great work... tempted to buy that truck of yours when its done.... that is IF you think of selling. NV

[@spacenut58]

Sarah you have quickly become my favorite tuber. Your humor, your knowledge, your beauty and your content. Total package!

[@tonygiraldes7848]

The hardest working content creator on KZbin 😊❤️ can’t think of a better way to honor your grandmother’s memory 😊❤️

[@avatr7109]

I get tired watching her, time for lunch🏃‍♂

[@jesterofatlas5749]

@@avatr7109 Then why are you here?

[@kerryfry1857]

Second that! ❤

[@shawnofthedata]

I would add the most OCD content creator.

[@jebidiahcarlyon3543]

Really excited to see it going together! Thank you for being so dedicated and consistent! Your channel is one of the best. I think all of us would understand if you needed a break longer than 72 hours.

[@SarahnTuned]

Thanks! I know the viewers would get it, unfortunately KZbin is less forgiving.

[@goldensaucer5116]

Congratulation on Ranger! Don't be so hard on yourself! You are Amazing!

[@bobuncle8704]

Really nice to see the first start to so well.

[@azarahwagner2749]

I was daydreaming about you and your Ranger this afternoon and boom 💥 here you are 😊 Congratulations on your Ford Frikn Ranger 🎉

[@paulgatley]

Your passion and genuine excitement for the work you do is amazing!

[@cenewman007]

No better feeling than to get it running after so much wrenching. Well done!

[@Baked13]

... Soo much respect for the work you do and then on top of that All the video ... Thank you for all the free instruction , love the energy , passion and detailing ... also a Big thank you for your service - as a grandfather I know your Gram is love'n this ...

[@KurtGuerrero]

Congrats…super impressed with all that you did to get this day!

[@bobsteele1826]

Beautiful work. I appreciate your attention to the details, nice job Sarah.

[@ericweenink7578]

I could watch series like this forever. Find another mid 90’s mildly desirable car to completely rebuild and I’ll watch every episode of that series as well. Also it’s tough to get your merch in Canada. Couldn’t get it shipped to my location. Great job - don’t get burnt out. It won’t kill us to wait a week if you need a vacation.

[@fred993a]

That engine sounded absolutely perfect!

[@michaelfleming8517]

Fantastic Sarah! What an amazing job you’ve done. Massive project to undertake. Your old grams would be so chuffed. Well done. Please now take a day off! Thanks for making these videos. I have loved watching the truck’s progress. Michael

[@D.Guitar]

This has been an Awesome series. I'm stoked that it starts like a new Ranger. A 1994 New Ranger. That's really wild. Sarah You Rock this Rebuild !

[@donaldpiper9763]

It’s a 1994 ranger .lol

[@rg0614]

Congratulations on the successful start. I'm extremely impressed with your skills and your wonderful accomplishment.

[@samdavis9763]

Wow. I'm amazed it fired that easily. You did an amazing job on the Ranger. Congrats

[@TheYouVictoria]

You rock, almost there, thanks for putting a smile on my face. Cheers.

[@michaeljordan7733]

I'm so happy for shara. Her face when it started was pure gold

[@akaydogan]

Congratulations on reaching another milestone in one of best restorations ever. The engine fired up on the first crank as if it just came off the assembly line. I would like to once again point out that I stand in awe of your work ethic., your incredible attention to detail, and your impeccably high standards. Thanks for some of the best content on KZbin!

[@stacydornan9765]

Fired right up wicked job girl,happy for you

[@lexteakmialoki5544]

The Ranger looks gorgeous. What an awesome job. Nice Charlie was there for the start up.

[@jasonyoung5628]

Amazing! Easily the best 90's Ranger I've seen since they first came out. Actually better than when they came out. Truly another work of art.

[@TheVinnie369]

Pure entertainment, factual, practical, a smidge of irony, a dollop of sarcasm a droitwich of humor.... Thank you Sarah for such wit. I have been watching you for a while now and you never cease to make me smile.

[@arthurguillaume5977]

So much work! Congratulations.

[@marty4933]

I am going to be sorry to see the end of the Ranger restoration. I appreciate the meticulous way you clean everything before putting it back together but I seem to enjoy it all the more with the Ranger.

[@thomase907]

Hello, Sarah of the internet. I felt that head hit through the internet..

[@546Scott]

How completely satisfying was this video to see it turn over. A lot of love and hard work! Great job!

[@philiplivingston2776]

I LOVED my rusty old 1990 Ford Ranger 4WD Four Cylinder. Sold it for what I paid for it. I love how you honored your grandma's truck. What a wonderful tribute. You are truly an inspiration. You know gobs more than any mechanic I know. Congratulations!! Sarah!!!😊😊😊

[@geebopbaluba1591]

I use to be a fan! But now I’m the whole air conditioner to this masterpiece. That looks brand new Sarah!

[@ChrisHsuCars]

I love watching you do these restorations - it’s your attention to detail that sets you apart! Loved seeing the MR2 and TT restorations too.

[@mtbevins]

Great job! I know projects can become tedious but keep at it. Almost there.

[@MrNoclutch]

Final assembly, first start up and first drive on any project is so rewarding. Can't wait to see that first drive.

[@mayflowerlash11]

OMG. Awesome achievement. The engine runs. It would take me ages to do a rebuild like this. Congratulations. It's a beautiful truck.

[@jam8773]

I love that this is your grandmothers truck. Both of my grandmothers were very special ladies. I miss them. I love the Ranger videos👏👏👏🙂🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈

[@cec3ful]

Your work ethic/drive is hard to imagine keeping up with. I am really impressed with your knowledge and willingness to do all the things you needed to do to FULLY RESTORE The truck

[@ArnoldHawk]

Congratulations you truly amaze me when it started up immediately you really make it worthwhile to watch your videos thank you

[@greggo7978]

19 videos of you hooking up wires ain't so bad.19 videos of you installing that speedo cable would be great.

[@rhekman]

18:40 "Are you crying? I'm not crying. You're crying." 😿 It must be so emotional to have the end of this project in sight. So happy for you Sarah, glad you were able to keep a piece of Gran's history with you, and share it with all of us along the way.

[@CrucesNomad1]

It's nice to see something so beautiful working on something beautiful.

[@Nile9063]

Always love your videos! Seeing you work on these projects with such a high attention to detail is very satisfying. This is exactly how I'd want my car to be restored, although that's not gonna happen ever, but if it would this would be the way I'd want it to be done like.

[@Bluswede]

"Oh OUCH! FML!" Geez!, I felt THAT one in Wisconsin!! A little ice, a Blue Moon-Mtn Dew float, and a long warm, bath...you'll be ready to smack other body parts into steel support structures. I guess it's true that artists suffer for their art!

[@jjp025jjp]

Awesome. Amazing job 🤟🏼💪🏻

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Oh, that was soooo satisfying when you started Gram's truck up! This thing is beyond perfect! Almost finished... Can't wait! Love this build!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@Fishfingersarnie]

Just wanted to add how amazing you are as a content creator too - funny, varied, smart and beyond talented!!! I don't get, however, how you manage to wear shorts and little tops and don't have a spec of dirt on you. If I open my garage door, I look like I've been mud wrestling in an oil feed. Hat's off and I hope there is loads more to come! :)

[@robostyle9773]

I have a 94 explorer and took the engine down to the short block, replaced entire cooling system, exhaust, new heads and tons more. Also dropped the beams out and replaced the entire front suspension and steering parts, as well as every part of the 4x4 system and manual hub swap. I don't have a nice garage or a lift, i have a tiny dark cave of a garage and i can appreciate all of the work you did. You did such a great job!

[@bmartin7828]

Congratulations and great job Sarah, I’m so happy for you to have this milestone. Thanks to Charlie and the crew next door for the paint work too. This truck is so amazing.

[@garrickstokes]

The bumper looks fine. Honestly! It has a bit of of character and you have mentioned wanting to preserve that. This truck has had a long life of love and hard work, where better to display evidence of that than on the front fender 👍🏻

[@johnmbell4642]

Hey Sarah, that started up like you drove it in an hour ago 👍 and the exhaust had a nice rumble to it. I know you’re gonna check the headers but just keep an eye on them every set of headers I’ve ever put on always needed to be tightened up they’re notorious for coming loose I hope getting the AC up and running goes as smooth have a great one🐧🐧🐧👍

[@jamesredman1263]

Time 14:50 re header retorquing

[@homerlandon8767]

Watching your Ford Ranger restoration videos is the coolest KZbin journey I got to witness as it happens

[@509brown]

Wonderful!! Worth waiting for, loved the start of that engine!😊

[@marvinp8835]

Grandma would be so so proud. Well done thanks for sharing. When you were cussing and climbing all over the speedo cable I found myself SMILING at your frustration. Thank you.

[@gregsimon1285]

Great job. Your attention to detail and your knowledge of all the truck’s systems is impressive.

[@Yotraj]

Love watching these videos... I'm an old Class A Gas ^ Diesel Mech... and I can't help myself from giving tech tips.... 1. the very last thing you do when you put a new engine in (or the same old one) is re-draining the water in the radiator and putting in anti freeze.... because... you never want to start the engine for the first time with anti freeze in it because... if you have leaks... you lose the anti freeze to the floor (or if you have like an intake leak or a head gasket or head leak, antifreeze is harder on the engine's guts than water is)... and 2. a lot of the older cars had AC units that kicked their compressor on even when they were turned off... just to run the freon through the system (actually the refrigerant oil that goes in with the freon that lubricates the compressor) to lube the compressor... so... without the lines hooked up and without freon and refrigerant oil in the unit... you'll want to be sure the compressor's clutch is unplugged so you don't burn out the compressor. And lastly 3. You probably knew this and accounted for it already... but just in case... you did get a radiator made for an air conditioned vehicle.... right? I mean they're thicker for a reason on AC vehicles. Just sayin....

[@billymanilli]

I normally just try to put everything together right the first time, so it doesn't leak, tbh... But, even better yet, the way I've been doing it for 15+ years now (the same way they fill them at the factory), is vacuum the system down for a few mins, so all the hoses are collapsed, make sure it holds for a min or so, and then let it suck the new coolant in and top off. Done deal. Leaked checked and full.

[@im3phirebird81]

Somebody said it, you are working your butt off day after day, your knowledge is top, the quality of your work as well. There is no other automotive channel I watch every video of. No worry that you need to work so much on cables, I watch it all and I am sure I am not the only one.

[@maxamillionmoneybags]

You're doing some really incredible work here! Can't wait to see this fully finished

[@coolcarbon4709]

Brilliant! The sound of it firing up made me smile, well done!

[@johngrimley3523]

Nice job Sarah I'm impressed =)

[@Dagwood1776]

I miss my Ranger.... That sound brings back so much. Thanks Sarah 🙂

[@Geordo1960]

Brillliant! Congratulations on your success. You put a lot of love and expense into this project and it is unique. I hope you will be able to keep this truck forever as a continued memory of your grandfather. The truck itself is beautiful with a beautiful color and you have been so meticulous in its restoration.

[@davepierson1705]

Your channel is my favorite car channel. Combination of you knowledge, skill, determination and humor is excellent!

[@SpyderGarage]

I always feel so much better after watching your attention to detail - it absolutely satisfies my OCD. Great job getting it back to a running state. Your Grams would be proud. ☺️

[@douglasmcgill229]

Great job. Looks great. I have had 4 rangers over the years. My new Maverick will be srriving in a week or so.

[@SarahnTuned]

Sweet!

[@BrianSmith-lo3mj]

Congratulations on getting your beautiful 1994 Ford Ranger started for the first time.

[@cranefly23]

Wonderful to see it run and it sounds great. You must feel a huge sense of achievement and accomplishment. Great job!

[@texasbanton]

Proud Mama face moment you sitting in drivers seat having done an incredible job with engine start. Very well earned congrats on that entire truck

[@banality1234]

Started right up and sounds really smooth! Awesome job Sarah! Too bad about the chrome job on the bumper. Sign it and sell it online?

[@BSR496]

Congrats on an awesome job!! Going to miss this truck build for sure!! You are amazing and I know your Grams is so proud of you!!

[@ch33no1]

Sweet sound of success! Love it when it starts right up - so satisfying! Awesome job Sarah! You rock!

[@genem2768]

WHEN MUSTARD was one of the main crops in East Anglia, it was cut by hand with scythes, in the same way as corn. The crop could grow up to six feet high and this was very arduous work, requiring extremely sharp tools. When blunt they "would not cut the mustard". You're welcome.

[@williamburleson4353]

You're awesome, Sarah! Super cool to hear the engine start!

[@gordiejones2039]

Detailer Tip for sand in carpet...put a vibrating massager on the carpet as you vacuum and it will shake loose the sand and the vacuum will pick it all up.

[@Don_ECHOguy]

I have seen several of these episodes and you have a very nice pickup there and love the paint color too. It amazes me how you can remember all these pieces and parts that needed to be ordered or rebuilt and then finally get them and install them. A daunting task for most anyone, but you seem to pull it off with ease and the truck sounded great on first start.👍

[@ChrisMcCarroll]

Am I the only one who jumped out of my seat with excitement when the truck fired up. So amazing to watch.

[@lioninwinter9316]

Is bringing Lake Winnipesaukee sand to the Arizona desert anything like bringing coal to Newcastle?

[@don7406]

Congrats on the first start. The Ranger looks fantastic.

[@willland1243]

Sarah, I just wanted to congratulate you on a job well done!🥳🥳🤓👍 And want to let you know that watching your restoration of this truck wasn't boreing at all. you really did an amazing job and you kept it informative and fun too. now I truly know what it takes to a restoration job rightly and I thank you for sharing it. Keep up the great videos and Have a Blessed day.😎❤️🌹🌹

[@flyingtam]

Congrats on starting the truck! That is awesome! Can't wait to see you driving it on the road!

[@duffman825]

Dope! 🔥 This truck and the MR2 have been the most satisfying projects to watch.

[@spaceracer23]

"Trying to knock out this stuff that's crappy to film " ...as if we wouldn't all watch Sarah clean Gram's engine bay with a toothbrush.

[@timstraw8312]

Your grandma would be very proud of you Sarah!!!

[@simonphillips6720]

Really enjoying the ranger rebuild and actually seeing it as most videos these days fast forward to much. I'd rather wait for another video than rush it. Things go to fast these days. Love your work.

[@Tetsujin-28]

Lake Winnipesaukee: My family and I enjoyed that area vacationing there from 1985-1992. Great content as always. The Ranger sounds nice.

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Awesome Sarah! At least you got it fired up, it sounds great! It’s May so a Great tribute to your Grams for Mother’s Day.

[@baronvontourettes]

Congratulations on the start up. Now pull the 4.0 and put in a 5.0.

[@robwh3954]

Attagirl! I'm impressed and I'm not easily impressed. It's still very rare to see a woman who gets into a full rebuild of any vehicle. Most I've known to try have given up and you clearly aren't doing that. Plus, you KNOW what you're looking at and how or why it works. I am in love with your tenacity and the thing between your ears! Keep up the hard work! It looks wonderful.

[@auletjohnast03638]

DAMM, I LOVE THOSE SHORTS, SNIFF SNIFF. WHEN YOU'RE UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK I WISH I WAS THE TRUCK.

[@rhark25]

Gram is very happy and very proud of you, as are we all!

[@williamdulitz6525]

Congratulations on the first start! Sounds way better than my old '87 Bronco and '00 Ranger 🤘

[@BCCartman]

Nice! Matchin your (under?) eye shadow to the truck!!

[@jamiezeiler9025]

We don't care how many videos you make you're doing awesome love to hear it start

[@jpiazzola]

Congrats Sarah! A job beautifully done...

[@middleagedoutdoors1106]

This resto is so sick!!!! Awesome job. My first rig was a ranger 4.0 manual 4x4. I would still be driving that thing if the salt and calcium from canadian winters hadn't eaten it. I lasted me longer than my first marriage. Awesome job!!!! 👌

[@ricardocarrillogonzalez7049]

Nice to see the Ranger Danger running like new.

[@samjj1991]

So happy for you that it started first time :) has been so awesome to see all of this come together :D

[@jimcondray4632]

Congratulations! That is one sweet Ranger!

[@paintslinger16]

Just amazed that you basically built a truck! Congratulations, such hard work but Grandma is so proud of you Sarah!

[@SarahnTuned]

Haha, yeah that term “built” has a wide variety of meanings I’ve learnt when it comes to a project.

[@paintslinger16]

@@SarahnTuned in this case from built from scratch!

[@Ridesaway24]

Congrats on the firing of the Ranger! It has been an awesome ride!

[@craigpennington1251]

That is sounding great. Outstanding build on all of it.