Jared’s Ranger

Before

After

Jared’s 1985 Ford Ranger is in rough shape, and it’s too bad because Jared’s job is in the auto field–delivering car parts. Since the Ranger is less than reliable, Jared misses out on jobs that he needs to make some green for school.

“Deliver auto parts? Looks like this ride should be sold for its parts,” is Xzibit’s opinion when he checks out the Ford. With rotting paint, ripped-up seats, a zig-zag antenna and “bobble head” mirrors, Jared thinks that his other mode of transportation, skateboarding, would be safer than trusting in the Ranger. But Jared need not fret, because in the words of X: “We’re going to take this pick up and really pick it up!”

Although the guys at West Coast aren’t exactly thrilled at the first sight of the Ranger, ideas of 23-inch monitors, ping-pong tables and tribal paint jobs begin to dance in their heads and they soon hit the garage. The color “tangelo” is chosen for the Ranger, and to say this color is bright is a serious understatement. The West Coast guys create custom seats imprinted with flames for the ride, to match the tribal flames on the exterior. To solve the problem of missing door handles, Jared’s new alarm system includes an automatic door opener. Not too shabby.

Since Jared does enjoy a good game of ping-pong, the West Coasters set up a table in the bed of the truck that can be pulled out and set up anywhere. So when Jared feels that burning urge to wack a ball, anytime is a good time. And underneath the table is Jared’s personal arcade. With a fold out couch, 23-inch monitor, PS2 and 3,000 watt system, Jared’s ride is officially pimped. When he sees his new Ranger for the first time, he can’t believe it. In all of its “tangelo” glory, Jared finally has a ride worthy of delivering the most pimped of auto parts.