Kman2019
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- Location
- Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
- Vehicle Year
- 1986
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger XL
- Transmission
- Manual
Hi there
I am new to this forum and am seeking some advice on an upcoming project. Last year I bought a 1986, regular cab long box, 5 speed, 4x4 Ranger with the 2.3 diesel in it. It was to be my sons first vehicle and had been running well to date.
Unfortunately it was bought without me seeing it and has a little more rust than expected. Both cab corners are rotten, the floor pans, radiator support, firewall, front fenders, etc. The box, hood, tailgate and doors are fine though. The truck is running fine and drivetrain is tight.
I am thinking about trying to pick up a donor vehicle to do a swap.
We have never done anything like this but are planning it to be our father/son summer project.
There are a few questions I have though and would appreciate any advice from someone who has done something like this.
There is a first generation regular cab here in town at a wrecker that is rust free that we could likely pick up for about the same amount of money as the extra cab.
Thank you in advance for any guidance or suggestions on how we can make this work.
Gary
I am new to this forum and am seeking some advice on an upcoming project. Last year I bought a 1986, regular cab long box, 5 speed, 4x4 Ranger with the 2.3 diesel in it. It was to be my sons first vehicle and had been running well to date.
Unfortunately it was bought without me seeing it and has a little more rust than expected. Both cab corners are rotten, the floor pans, radiator support, firewall, front fenders, etc. The box, hood, tailgate and doors are fine though. The truck is running fine and drivetrain is tight.
I am thinking about trying to pick up a donor vehicle to do a swap.
We have never done anything like this but are planning it to be our father/son summer project.
There are a few questions I have though and would appreciate any advice from someone who has done something like this.
- Will an extra cab short box fit on this frame?
- Would we be better to pull our motor and transmission and put them in the extra cab?
- Would we be better off finding a cab that is rust free and installing it in the truck we have now?
- Which option would have the highest resale value if and when he outgrows this truck.
Thank you in advance for any guidance or suggestions on how we can make this work.
Gary