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 Posted: Sun Dec 6th, 2020 02:29 pm
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VelociRanger
I’ll probably do it tomorrow


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 Bad news, the lead on the 2000 ranger was actually a 1997 Ranger, I rented the uhaul trailer and drove 2 hours to find that out..fun fun. While I was there I looked around for more frames, called a local yard and the guy said he had some but wanted 350. I asked if he would take 200 if I pulled the cab and bed myself and he said sure. GREAT! I get there and there's other trucks piled on top of the Rangers, so since he wasn't going to help those were a no go. Just so happens there was a yard next to that one, they had some but he wanted 650 for them, so that was a no go there too. 

Now comes the big question, continue searching for a 98+ Frame to swap onto, I'll have to weld/modify the frame for the first gen cab to fit. OR do I just use my existing frame? It's covered in rust but I don't think it's all the way through, I could clean it up and see, but I know this frame fits with the cab and bed and I don't have to modify it but it has the twin I beam up front, not the 98+ ifs that I wanted. Do I compromise for the sake of time and simplicity, or stick it out and do what I want? 



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knowing when to quit is wisdom, being able to quit is courage.

1983 Ranger, reluctantly taking apart. Donor/project vehicle.

1997 Ranger Ex Cab Manual 4.0 2wd, dead on arrival. Hopefully reviving for a daily driver.

1984 Ranger, currently in ≈861 pieces. She’s donating what’s salvageable.