My Newest: 1991 Ford Ranger

CraigB · August 14th, 2008, 1:55 AM

It's a bit of a downgrade from the F-250, but it gets better fuel economy and it's paid for.

I bought it from a friend who had bought it from one my other friends. It's a 2.3 N/A, 5 speed and 162k miles on the clock. It'll do the quarter mile in 19.96 @ 65 mph, so you can't get in a hurry driving it. It'll do everything the old truck will do except haul 6 people and a fully loaded trailer... images/smilies/lol.gif

http://www.mokandragway.com/craig/91_ranger_1.jpg

http://www.mokandragway.com/craig/91_ranger_2.jpg

Well there it is, looks 10 times better in the photos than it actually does. It's got all the usual truck dents, dings and scrapes. It looks better now that I waxed it and got rid of the oxidation.

The first photo is taken in front of a hay field that is untilled prairie. They harvest the hay only once a year.

jetsetter · August 14th, 2008, 2:04 AM

You do realize that you now need to shove a 2.3 turbo in that thing, right? images/smilies/wink.gif

jayhawk · August 14th, 2008, 2:05 AM

4 cylinder Rangers and old Toyota Hiluxes have one common bond. You can put 400,000 miles on them, the bodies will rust away, but you just can't kill them.

Where I used to work we had a 2000 Ford Ranger four cylinder; when I left there it had nearly 200,000 miles and the only problem it EVER had was an alternator.

CraigB · August 14th, 2008, 5:58 AM

jetsetter,I know it's needs a 2.3 turbo, but it'll have to wait until I get the SVO straightened completely out. I swear every time I get that car fixed something else goes out.

Jayhawk, this one is already starting to rot away. Check out the passenger side above the rear wheel opening and both cab corners... images/smilies/lol.gif

Night_Hawk · August 14th, 2008, 9:24 PM

Nice, my diagonal neighbor has the same truck images/smilies/lol.gif

I must ask, what kind of mileage can you get out of it?
I'm still looking for a replacement for the Buick and need a truck or something truck-like that is good on gas.

starfox07 · August 14th, 2008, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigB

jetsetter,I know it's needs a 2.3 turbo, but it'll have to wait until I get the SVO straightened completely out. I swear every time I get that car fixed something else goes out.

Jayhawk, this one is already starting to rot away. Check out the passenger side above the rear wheel opening and both cab corners... images/smilies/lol.gif

I got a nice 2.3T shortblock if you like. Low mileage. Cheap.

CraigB · August 15th, 2008, 2:23 AM

Night_hawk, I'd guess the mileage around 22-24. I haven't been able to completely fill the tank, run it down and fill up again, yet. There's a fuel leak if you put more than about 6 gallons in it... images/smilies/lol.gif

Starfox, I've got 2 already, but, how cheap is cheap?

starfox07 · August 15th, 2008, 5:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigB

Night_hawk, I'd guess the mileage around 22-24. I haven't been able to completely fill the tank, run it down and fill up again, yet. There's a fuel leak if you put more than about 6 gallons in it... images/smilies/lol.gif

Starfox, I've got 2 already, but, how cheap is cheap?

I'd have to think about it. images/smilies/lol.gif

CraigB · August 16th, 2008, 6:41 AM

I swapped the wheels from the SVO on to it last night while it's down for a fuel pressure problem:

http://www.mokandragway.com/craig/91_ranger_3.jpg

starfox07 · August 17th, 2008, 5:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigB

I swapped the wheels from the SVO on to it last night while it's down for a fuel pressure problem:

Wow that looks really good.

94-96 cobra wheels correct?

CraigB · August 18th, 2008, 6:32 PM

They are '96-'97 wheels, the '94-'95 had silver inserts. I really want to lower it now and get some spacers for the rear...

DTMracer · August 20th, 2008, 10:46 AM

Next thing you know you'll be putting hydraulics on it.

avanti · August 20th, 2008, 10:51 AM

looks great! but I prefer the original wheels.

CraigB · August 21st, 2008, 2:00 AM

No hydros, no bags, just trying to make a cool DD out of it for less than $2000. I only payed $1k for it...

August 14th, 2008, 1:55 AM	#1
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	My Newest: 1991 Ford Ranger It's a bit of a downgrade from the F-250, but it gets better fuel economy and it's paid for. I bought it from a friend who had bought it from one my other friends. It's a 2.3 N/A, 5 speed and 162k miles on the clock. It'll do the quarter mile in 19.96 @ 65 mph, so you can't get in a hurry driving it. It'll do everything the old truck will do except haul 6 people and a fully loaded trailer... Well there it is, looks 10 times better in the photos than it actually does. It's got all the usual truck dents, dings and scrapes. It looks better now that I waxed it and got rid of the oxidation. The first photo is taken in front of a hay field that is untilled prairie. They harvest the hay only once a year. __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

August 14th, 2008, 2:04 AM	#2
jetsetter Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 2:26 AM Location: Most Serene Republic of California Posts: 5,742 Car: 1992 Toyota Pickup Rep Power: 76	You do realize that you now need to shove a 2.3 turbo in that thing, right? __________________ "I saw myself founding a new religion, marching into Asia riding an elephant, a turban on my head and in my hands the new Koran I would have written to suit my needs." - Napoléon Bonaparte

August 14th, 2008, 2:05 AM	#3
jayhawk Cigar Smoking Man Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 2:19 AM Location: Aurora, IL. Age: 34 Posts: 6,475 Car: 07 Subaru WRX, 09 VW Tiguan. Rep Power: 234	4 cylinder Rangers and old Toyota Hiluxes have one common bond. You can put 400,000 miles on them, the bodies will rust away, but you just can't kill them. Where I used to work we had a 2000 Ford Ranger four cylinder; when I left there it had nearly 200,000 miles and the only problem it EVER had was an alternator. __________________ Instead of attending the circus, I visit Autoblog to see the clowns comment instead.

August 14th, 2008, 5:58 AM	#4
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	jetsetter,I know it's needs a 2.3 turbo, but it'll have to wait until I get the SVO straightened completely out. I swear every time I get that car fixed something else goes out. Jayhawk, this one is already starting to rot away. Check out the passenger side above the rear wheel opening and both cab corners... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

August 14th, 2008, 9:24 PM	#5
Night_Hawk Joined: Oct 5th, 2006 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Gander Newfoundland Age: 19 Posts: 751 Car: 1996 Ford Thunderbird - 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Rep Power: 16	Nice, my diagonal neighbor has the same truck I must ask, what kind of mileage can you get out of it? I'm still looking for a replacement for the Buick and need a truck or something truck-like that is good on gas. __________________ Something new coming soon.

August 15th, 2008, 2:23 AM	#7
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	Night_hawk, I'd guess the mileage around 22-24. I haven't been able to completely fill the tank, run it down and fill up again, yet. There's a fuel leak if you put more than about 6 gallons in it... Starfox, I've got 2 already, but, how cheap is cheap? __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

August 16th, 2008, 6:41 AM	#9
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	I swapped the wheels from the SVO on to it last night while it's down for a fuel pressure problem: __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

August 18th, 2008, 6:32 PM	#11
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	They are '96-'97 wheels, the '94-'95 had silver inserts. I really want to lower it now and get some spacers for the rear... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

August 20th, 2008, 10:46 AM	#12
DTMracer Joined: Oct 6th, 2007 Last Online: May 9th, 2009 Posts: 1,490 Car: 1988 Mini Cooper, 1998 MB E55 AMG Rep Power: 13	Next thing you know you'll be putting hydraulics on it.

August 20th, 2008, 10:51 AM	#13
avanti Joined: Jul 22nd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Milano, Italia Posts: 3,120 Car: 2 cars + 4 bikes Rep Power: 90	looks great! but I prefer the original wheels. __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\| Ride, Eat, Sleep, Repeat.

August 21st, 2008, 2:00 AM	#14
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	No hydros, no bags, just trying to make a cool DD out of it for less than $2000. I only payed $1k for it... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

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