• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

Truck got wrecked


ratdude747

ratdude747

Member
Supporting Member
Article Contributor
TRS 20th Anniversary
Joined
Aug 10, 2014
Messages
503
Reaction score
22
Points
18
Age
31
Location
Madison, IN
Vehicle Year
1995
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0L
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Tire Size
215/70R15
85_Ranger4x4 said:
http://iowacity.craigslist.org/cto/5958760711.html

I will take oatmeal raisin. :icon_thumby:

And another one:

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/5950653384.html
Click to expand...
First one doesn't count as it for sure has manual mirrors, and the one interior shot shows no power locks. While I don't see a hand crank, I also don't see window switches (and I think I see a hole for a crank handle?). Also, it's ambiguous on whether or not it has a sliding rear window. Nice try.

BUT

The second one is worthy of two cookies, one for meeting everything, and one for being a 1996. Nice truck indeed *drool*. Too much money for my budget, but hey, that makes the one I'm going to look at even more of a steal (if all is good).

If I'm ever your way I owe you cookies (and maybe dinner too, I'm not that way often :( ).
 


85_Ranger4x4

85_Ranger4x4

Forum Staff Member
TRS Event Staff
TRS Forum Moderator
Article Contributor
V8 Engine Swap
OTOTM Winner
TRS Banner 2010-2011
TRS 20th Anniversary
VAGABOND
TRS Event Participant
Joined
Aug 7, 2007
Messages
32,310
Reaction score
17,756
Points
113
Location
SW Iowa
Vehicle Year
1985
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
5.0
Transmission
Manual
ratdude747 said:
First one doesn't count as it for sure has manual mirrors, and the one interior shot shows no power locks. While I don't see a hand crank, I also don't see window switches (and I think I see a hole for a crank handle?). Also, it's ambiguous on whether or not it has a sliding rear window. Nice try.
Click to expand...
I am not much of an expert on third gens, couldn't tell if there were buttons on the black trim in the kinda cruddy pic or not. Could be a shadow from the steering wheel or a window crank too.

But it has a V8 :3gears:
 
97RangerXLT

97RangerXLT

Forum Staff Member
TRS Forum Moderator
Article Contributor
TRS 20th Anniversary
TRS Event Participant
Joined
Sep 18, 2007
Messages
6,784
Reaction score
3,913
Points
113
Location
Fishers, IN
Vehicle Year
1997
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
2"
Tire Size
31"
ratdude747

ratdude747

Member
Supporting Member
Article Contributor
TRS 20th Anniversary
Joined
Aug 10, 2014
Messages
503
Reaction score
22
Points
18
Age
31
Location
Madison, IN
Vehicle Year
1995
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0L
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Tire Size
215/70R15
97RangerXLT said:
Rat Dude,

2001 w/ 4 cyl and auto... has sliding rear window but probably does not have power in the doors... looks fairly basic.
http://springfieldil.craigslist.org/ctd/5948406694.html

1999 w/ 3.0 and 4x4... looks pretty nice, but the doors do not have power that I can see :(
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/5961570453.html


Most of what I saw with a long bed were pretty stripped down/ basic rangers. not many with auto transmissions let alone power doors :(

AJ
Click to expand...
Yeah that's what I was finding. Even xlts were barebones other wise.
 
Last edited:
ratdude747

ratdude747

Member
Supporting Member
Article Contributor
TRS 20th Anniversary
Joined
Aug 10, 2014
Messages
503
Reaction score
22
Points
18
Age
31
Location
Madison, IN
Vehicle Year
1995
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0L
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Tire Size
215/70R15
85_Ranger4x4 said:
I am not much of an expert on third gens, couldn't tell if there were buttons on the black trim in the kinda cruddy pic or not. Could be a shadow from the steering wheel or a window crank too.

But it has a V8 :3gears:
Click to expand...
Nice toy, that is. My concern would be why they would be selling it so cheap... Mods are nice only if they're done properly. Done wrong, you can very quickly turn a nice truck into a parts truck. Especially if you're lowering a TIB...

Looking for a daily driver here... Long distance trips too. Already have trips to London, ON and STL planned this spring, and maybe a trip to New England this Summer, all originally slated for my ranger.
 
ratdude747

ratdude747

Member
Supporting Member
Article Contributor
TRS 20th Anniversary
Joined
Aug 10, 2014
Messages
503
Reaction score
22
Points
18
Age
31
Location
Madison, IN
Vehicle Year
1995
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0L
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Tire Size
215/70R15
Tomorrow is the big day... here goes nothing.

If that doesn't work out, the guy with the purple one (4.0 with the rareish 1998 only rims) finally replied (bad cell phone now fixed he says). It has power doors, so if the one in IL is a no go, I have a backup plan. I think the 1995 one looks more viable as the purple one has been beat around a little (not a lot) and has an asking price $600 more (not to mention I like the serviceability of TIB). But, the 1998 would have a 5r55e in it and a slightly nicer version of the 4.0... and those rims are pretty cool (and I thought my rims were nice)... odd, yes, but IMHO still cool.

I have options...
 
ratdude747

ratdude747

Member
Supporting Member
Article Contributor
TRS 20th Anniversary
Joined
Aug 10, 2014
Messages
503
Reaction score
22
Points
18
Age
31
Location
Madison, IN
Vehicle Year
1995
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0L
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Tire Size
215/70R15
Bought the 1995. New thread coming...
 

Clinch

New Member
Joined
Jan 23, 2017
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
Points
1
Transmission
Automatic
85_Rangedr4x4 said:
I am not much of an expert on the bathmate third gens, couldn't tell if there were buttons on the black trim in the kinda cruddy pic or not. Could be a shadow from the steering wheel or a window crank too.

But it has a V8 :3gears:
Click to expand...
Oh, that doesn't look too good. I hope you can get her fixed up again.
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Staff online

Members online

Total: 440 (members: 9, guests: 431)

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Latest posts

Truck of The Month


Shran
April Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

Follow TRS On Instagram

Latest Album Photos

20240409_190831.jpg
20240409_190818.jpg
20240409_180824.jpg
20240409_182648.jpg
20240409_181010.jpg
20240408_175026.jpg
99 Ranger
20200706_161414.jpg
20240207_155117.jpg
20240207_155111.jpg
20240207_154537 - Copy.jpg
20240207_154500 - Copy.jpg

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top