milkie62
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- Joined
- Feb 8, 2020
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- Location
- Troy NY
- Vehicle Year
- 1988
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Transmission
- Manual
Hello everyone, I am looking into buying a 1988 2.9 5spd 4wd ranger pickup. Frame is extremely clean for the age. A little bit of sanding and it should be ready for paint. I know the guy selling it. He brought it from down south. Said he thinks the head is bad. (cracked). Wants $1500 for it with 150k miles. For the cosmetics on it for my area I am willing to sink another $1500 into to make it a daily runner for hunting,fishing & trapping to keep the miles off of my 2019 1 ton. I would be planning on taking bed off and do brakes,brake lines, sand and paint frame and any engine work necessary. More of a retirement project vehicle. What could I expect to spend on engine work with me doing the take apart and putting back together ? BTW this is the best vehicle I have seen for lack of rust in my area which is important. NE saltbelt. Thanks in advance, Ed