Got me a truck! Work in progress.........

[mamba max1]

Finally, I can sell my moped (soon). I now have a '84 Ford Ranger. It has 85k miles and needs some work. It's going to be fun working on it!

Off the top of my head, it needs rear shoes and a fuel pump. There are a few other things but I don't remember ATM. I got it for 0$, need to get a floor jack and some jack stands, but after that should be good to go with about $200 into it. I'm currently getting my associates in automotive (3rd semester right now) so this will be a great learning experience for me.

Man, my E-Revo is worth like 3x this truck lol.







There are mummified caterpillars in the bed........



Notice: Shifter knob gone and so is the ignition. It currently has a push button start lol! No radio also. Junk yard, here I come!



Needs a fuel pump...

[NitroMethaneRunninThruMyVeins]

nice project lol. without the grill it doesnt even look like a ford

[mamba max1]

On the subject of the grill. I was messing with the A/C knobs and the whole grill just fell off with me inside haha

All glass is crack free (aside from one headlight). Can't complain, it was free. The truck is 7 years older than I am! lol

[NitroMethaneRunninThruMyVeins]

On the subject of the grill. I was messing with the A/C knobs and the whole grill just fell off with me inside haha

All glass is crack free (aside from one headlight). Can't complain, it was free. The truck is 7 years older than I am! lol

yea free is a great price. even for a 1970 ford pinto lol. well, alright maybe you still lose on a pinto even if u get it for free haha

[Kyleb]

Did those 6x9 speakers come with it too?

[lubecakes]

2.9 v6? You're lucky it's not a 4 cyl. I'd do some basic prevention on it asap.....compression/leakdown test, look at the color of the plugs, filters, tranny service if it runs good.

[mamba max1]

Did those 6x9 speakers come with it too?

Yeah, they did.

2.9 v6? You're lucky it's not a 4 cyl. I'd do some basic prevention on it asap.....compression/leakdown test, look at the color of the plugs, filters, tranny service if it runs good.

I will be for sure. The guy I got it from, is a long time mechanic so he knows what needs to be addressed. Like I said, only 3rd semester into my associates. I probably know enough just to get myself into trouble. He was using it a year or so ago, so its not that far off actually.

He's actually an AC specialist, and he put a rather nice unit in the truck. Should blow ice in the hot summer hehe


He gave this to me as a project. I'll probably learn more from this than I have in my last year and a half.

[Kyleb]

Haha nice..

[hatethmpr]

the carb looks new. so the mechanical fuel pump shouldnt be bad at all to put into it. if it is mechanical and not a fuel injected beast.
the steering column can be replaced with one from a junkyard. just get the key for it. then while you are there you can get the shifter nob. with the button. and any other parts that you need that they have.

its not a bad looking truck. and a nice deal on it too!!!
good luck and keep us posted.

[mamba max1]

The pump is mechanical, so that won't be bad at all. (carb is new also) I was planning on replacing the column pretty soon, but first, I need it to run. I really want to stop using my moped. Trolling the road at 25mph is no fun haha

[08kgraves]

free is always good. i got my 97 neon from my grama for free. it ran but my uncle destroyed the brakes when he had it from neglect. and tires

[mamba max1]

Well, my tuck is ready to drive! I'm going to get it inspected an tagged on Monday. It may seem like wayyyy too much for for an old truck, but it was free, and I used it as a learning experience to work on vehicles. Before I started on my truck, I knew little past changing spark plugs. Now, I work on other people's vehicles.





Here's a list of what I've done in the last 9 months:



Fix:

De-rust tank
Remove old gas
Clean/gap spark plugs
Clean distributor cap
Clean distributor rotor
Horn wiring
Coolant reservoir cleaned
EGR cleaned
Y-pipe leak sealed
Rotors re-surfaced
Drums re-surfaced
Re-time engine
Remove leaves from air ducts
Clean air motor
Sea-foam engine
Tighten rear-view mirror (flopped)
Secure side mirrors
Re-build carburetor


Replace/Add:

Tailgate
Bedliner
Tow-ball hitch
Dash panels
Grill
Air check valve
Starter switch
Valve cover gaskets
Fuel pump
Wiper blades
Fuel filter
Horn switch
PCV valve
PCV valve grommet
Oil pan gasket x2
Oil filter
Oil
Rear wheel brake cylinders
Brake pads (front)
Calipers (front)
Brake hoses (front)
Drum hardware (rear)
E-brake cables (left and right)
Brake fluid flush
Coolant flush
Air cleaner
Spark plugs
Spark plug wires
Ignition coil
Differential gasket
Differential fluid
Tires
Lugnuts
Battery wires (ground side)
Gas cap
Air flilter
Air temp sensor
Oil pump
Carburetor spacer gasket
EGR gasket x2
Oil drain plug gasket
Gas tank
Fuel level sensor
Fuel pump gasket

[mamba max1]

Pics:






The tailgate I found came with the bullet hole. (hey, got lucky, its the same color: "Dirty White")





Got creative here. The ignition was frozen, so I put my horn button there, and in place of the cigarette lighter I put the new ignition switch.

[lubecakes]

Good job man, looks like a cruiser!

[1979chevy.]

Awesome truck man, I like projects like this. A lot of character and very tough looking for a compact truck.