Wondering if Ford would ever do a Lighting Ranger

[akirby]

Don’t think anyone would call the Riddler award for custom hot rods “overrated”.

[fuzzymoomoo]

Overrated in what way? I think hes one of the best custom car designers on the planet.

All his designs look the same to me. Same chop, similar overpowering wheel design, same paint job.

[fuzzymoomoo]

 

I understand what you're saying about Chip Foose but his work is mostly cosmetic and

he did an F-150 a few years ago that Dealers could order through Ford. I'm thinking that it was a Lightning version which is why I mentioned him. What killed it for our dealership was that the option/conversion fee was $10,000+ and it was only available as a 4x2!

Like you, I could see Roush doing a version. As for Saleen... Are they still around after the bankruptcy and then the court battle over the name?

If not Saleen, Shelby American then.

[akirby]

All his designs look the same to me. Same chop, similar overpowering wheel design, same paint job.

 

If you're talking about the overhaulin' cars, they only have a week to do those so he can't get into the radical stuff he does in real life. He's a true fabricator, not just a customizer. Of course he has certain designs and themes that he likes but just go look at some his non-overhaulin' award winning cars, especially the Riddler award.

[fuzzymoomoo]

That kind of stuff has never appealed to me. I prefer to keep cars as true to original as possible, at least in the body. Under the hood I have less of a problem with changing a few things

 

Just dont put a small block Chevy in a Ford

[NLPRacing]

I can live without a Ranger Lightning but can imagine maybe Chip Foose doing a version. I'd rather see Ford do the Ranger Raptor as the Raptor name has developed its own cache.

 

 

Ugh, no

 

I would rather Roush or Saleen do it. Chip Foose is the most overrated customizer in the industry.

 

Saleen is doing a performance F150: http://saleen.com/2017/10/12/saleen-raises-the-bar-again-for-2018-with-their-700hp-sportruck-and-advanced-performance-mustang-line-up/

Edited April 10, 2018 by NLPRacing

[Deanh]

Ill stick with a performance model strictly from the factory thankyou....Saleens, Rousch...Fooses all drop quicker than Weinsteins undies auditioning actresses for parts in Boogie Nights

[SoonerLS]

Just dont put a small block Chevy in a Ford

That really grinds my gears. There's nothing worse than seeing a beautiful '32 Ford ruined by a Chebbie motor. It shows a stunning lack of creativity and ability, IMHO.

[jniffen]

Agreed.
From my understanding, the Chevy crate motors are less expensive than the Ford's.

 

If that is not the case, 'Why ya, trada.!"

[LSchicago]

Keep the Lightning an F150. Use the Tremor name for Ranger. A couple dealers are keeping the Lightning theme alive, but they are not cheap! Beechmont (last link) has the best deal on a 725HP Supercharged RCSB XL Sport. Complete it yourself.

http://www.pioneerfordofbremen.com/ford-f-150-lightning-tribute.htm

https://www.autonation.com/cars/1FTMF1C51JFA57383

https://www.beechmontford.com/725-horsepower-f-150--37-995.htm