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Nope, The Ford Ranger Raptor Isn't Coming to the US

FYI The (old) Ford Rangers are in high demand up here in NY..they are getting crazy prices at the auctions.

Link:

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/m/5b95078c-7c2b-3d36-93c5-ebe5c2e3c5b6/nope%2C-the-ford-ranger-raptor.html

On another note wish the Colorado prices would drop....they are on par with a full size trucks so why buy the smaller Colorado/Canyon.

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Recently bought another PEXTO 37" jump shear at an auction and they thru in a PEXTO bead roller with misc dies.  I have the Harbor Freight deep throat bead roller set but can see that the PEXTO roller is of US quality and want to use it.

Appears that I only have (2) complete die sets and know that set 10124/10125 is a crimp set.

My question is - anyone have a reference as to how these various dies shape.

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Learned that the hood I have is off a 1941 REO Speedwagon truck.  Also learned via another forum that it would be a shame to cut it up for my future Chevy COE project, with that in mind I'll tuck it away in my barn until I locate a buyer or a trade.

The hood is actually very solid and straight, no bent louvers and has all the trim pieces..pitted but there.  There is one on eBay right now for $500 (without trim pieces) but it's not selling either   Tried to sign up to a couple of REO forums but that process is not working.

Pictures Attached

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Any one running power rack and pinion???  if so what is your setup?

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Happy birthday Munch!  Hope you had a good one!
Tom