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Used to love that ranger. Matt Bates? what ever happened to that anyone know?

Originally posted by OutkastWagon51



Used to love that ranger. Matt Bates? what ever happened to that anyone know?

Not sure, last time i seen it was back in '99 or 2000

I have had a couple of you ask why I have not posted anything from the old days. I have a box of pictures somewhere around here that has where Mini Truckin started. Im looking for the box that has the 1970 threw 1980 stuff in it. Yes that is not a misprint 1970 is when I started in this stuff that they all said was a fad and would never last.

The last time I saw Matt Bates' Ranger it was at AutoFair at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte for sale. This was only maybe 2 years ago and whoever owned it was still asking 10-12K. Nice truck though. Geez Shannon..you're showing your age. LOL

some pics I have,

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2545299/3

Originally posted by SLAMDTACO



some pics I have,

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2545299/3







MAN ... I would roll that truck today just like that ... that is still f'n nice

all hail the old school!!!!

Originally posted by Uncle Fester



Borrowed from the Toyota forum, hope you don't mind:

Originally posted by FXDGRND



Edited: 4/1/2007 8:51:29 PM by FXDGRND





First Paint





Version number? He had a tendecy to get hit in the truck. I think it actually got hit at that run as well.



Truck Sham 2000. Last public appearance.

At the time it was said to be having a custom frame made. The lift was just spare parts sitting around from Elders spare parts



Be cool to see it alive again.





anyone know where shawn's truck went from there

I think my mazda definately qualifies! When i bought it had 15 AR wheels and a spoiler out back. The molded kit is still standing strong.