luis...the Ranger!!

That.1.guy · Apr 27, 2017

just got a 85 ranger yesterday for $200!! every thing is all original and in very great shape for its age. no ripped seats, cassette radio and all. just needs a new trans. and transfer case rebuilt. its a dual tank, 2.8, fm145 / 1350, not sure how longs its been sitting but tags expired in 98... Motor turns over by had still, can't attempt starting it because bell housing is missing. planning on running 35's. maybe a flat bed.

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planeflyer21 · Apr 28, 2017

Score!

That's a great price for a truck these days.

That.1.guy · Apr 30, 2017

I will post some more pictures if a few but looking at it more it really might only need a tranny. no rust under body and transfer case still has oil residue in it. still has original warranty paperwork in the glove box.

That.1.guy · Apr 30, 2017

non ruster floor pan

original interior

complete front end with very clean 2.8

RayInStl · May 2, 2017

Nice! You going to rebuild the transmission and transfer case yourself, or get one from the junk yard? Either way, that was a great price for a solid looking truck!

That.1.guy · May 3, 2017

I was going to just rebuild it but only half on the tranny came with the truck. so for now looking for a replacement. closest in junk yard is 300+ miles away. also no bell housing so cant really try to start it. the other choise is I have a 83 with the 2.3 that just needs a new carb. (works but worn out and no choke) but its 2wd. that truck came with a second long block that just needs rebuilt.

the 85 is in a lot better shape so using it for parts now. so far have all the lights working. need to swap blower motor. 83 has brand new one.

That.1.guy · May 10, 2017

tried to work on it some today but helper wasn't much help....

brakes could use a little love

That.1.guy · May 24, 2017

got some time to look at the trans... input bearing is.. well missing... seems common on these. nothing else I'm moving inside tranny. transfer case sifts nice tho .and there was a shinny nugget....

That.1.guy · Jun 12, 2017

Trying to get a m5od Out of a 92 with4.0

That.1.guy · Jun 13, 2017

got the tranny today!! gonna clean it at work tomorrow. looks like it will need an input bearing and shifter rebuild? sloppy shifter and leaks oil out the top.

do I need to use the 92 slave cylinder if I keep the stock clutch?

That.1.guy · Jun 19, 2017

got the transmission mostly installed. enough to be able to start it. so put a couple gallons in the tank and nothing...... so easy stuff first. poured fuel down the carb and it tried to start! so I filled the float bowl and it actually runs! but then it dies. so might need a pump. but to be sure a tried putting a little more fuel in to make sure there was enough and......... the damn thing has a hole in the front tank........grrr

That.1.guy · Oct 8, 2017

finally got some time to work on the trucks changed plans a little ans am going to use the 83 and swap over the good parts. so already got the interior swappwd and working on getting the front clip swaped ( someone hit a deer before I got it.) how long do you think the stock ttb will last with light crawling and 33s. also with some desert/ sand use

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