Ford ranger stealth Shell

[carreola765]

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Then installing a sliding door window in the back and crawling thro the back when no 1 is looking at night.

Although the biggest issue would be getting seen doing that....also my ranger is a 7 ft long bed and most shells are either 6ft or 8ft long so it would be hard to find the right size -_-. How much do these run for generally? I dont see any prices.

 

[GotSmart]

Google the brand... I cant tell from the picture.

 

[akrvbob]

Since I'm out west, I'd be buying a shell from these guysL
http://belairshells.com/wood-n-alum

Great prices and they will custom build it exactly how you want it.
Bob

 

[ZoNiE]

Mountaineer campers in Mesa, AZ will build you whatever shape and size you want. I'm not sure if they still do it as they sell a lot of snugtops now, but worth a call. I worked with a guy who had an aluminum framed, tin sided one made for his toyota that you could practically stand up in.

 

[John_Camping]

As far as being seen in my experience people are vastly less observant than you think.

 

[Spirituallifetime]

I wouldn't worry about being seen crawling into the back, people will assume you are getting something out. To crawl through the back window of a ford ranger one would have to be very limber and skinny!

 

[highdesertranger]

hey bob I have dealt with those guys before. I would give them a thumbs up. highdesertranger

 

[akrvbob]

HDR, I'm seriously thinking about switching from the van to a truck and Bel Air shell. Would you mind elaborating on your experience with them. I'd feel better getting feedback from someone I trust.

Thanks!
Bob

 

[highdesertranger]

sure bob. I have never bought or installed the wood and aluminum shells from them, only the fiberglass ones. I did install one of their custom fiberglass shells, it came with a solid front I cut it for an accordion boot. I have bought a few accordion boots from them and other misc. shell parts. do you think that the wood and aluminum style would hold up off road? if you want I will go down and talk to them, you know get a feel for the construction and ask questions, I am not that far from them. then give you a report. highdesertranger

 

[akrvbob]

HDR!! I would love that! I'm not in a big hurry though, the earliest I could make any changes is this winter. If you get a chance I'd appreciate it!
Bob

 

[highdesertranger]

will do bob, when I get some time I will soot down there. highdesertranger

 

[Lafnbug]

Bob, do you have a buyer for your van? Not sure what your plans or timeline are, but I may be interested...

HDR, did you ever get a chance to check out the Belair wood shells? Very curious to hear your assessment of them. Mine would be 90% on road, but would still like to hear a first hand account of their construction.

 

[highdesertranger]

that's right I will get on it I will start a thread and see what questions people want asked. of course I will have my own questions. highdesertranger

 

[Lafnbug]

Good deal, thank you! I may start a thread to see if anyone else has knowledge about them, or maybe to generate a list of questions? I have quite a few!

 

[BobBski]

Love them Rangers....had one for 13 years and put over 300,000 miles on it. Was still in great shape, not using any oil, the day I traded a roofing contractor for a new roof on the house. Great trucks. All the best with your venture.