wildbill23c
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- Joined
- Aug 22, 2012
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- Location
- Southwestern Idaho
- Vehicle Year
- 1987
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 2.9 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Total Lift
- 0
- Total Drop
- 0
- Tire Size
- 215/70-R14
- My credo
- 19K, 19D, 92Y, 88M, 91F....OIF-III (2004-2005)
Found a Ranger for a kid I know that I'm wondering if its worth the money even with needing head gaskets and possibly new heads as it has the 2.9L V6 engine.
Link is to a local Craigslist ad.
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/3996828207.html
Thinking about trying to talk the guy down to around $1k due to the truck has been sitting for 5-6 years since the head gasket blew, meaning a lot of work in going through and replacing all the fluids, putting in new head gaskets, probably new heads as they were driving it around after they found the gaskets had failed. Not sure what to do, any advice is greatly appreciated. Going to go look at it Monday. Looks to be in pretty descent shape body wise, its a 5 speed (guessing the M5OD), electric shift 4x4 (not thrilled about that, but guess it can be swapped to manual shift if the kid wants to do it).
This will be the kid's first 4WD, and something he can haul hay with and do chores with.
Thanks everyone, as I always know I can count on TRS for great advice, you guys saved my Bronco 2 from destruction.
Link is to a local Craigslist ad.
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/3996828207.html
Thinking about trying to talk the guy down to around $1k due to the truck has been sitting for 5-6 years since the head gasket blew, meaning a lot of work in going through and replacing all the fluids, putting in new head gaskets, probably new heads as they were driving it around after they found the gaskets had failed. Not sure what to do, any advice is greatly appreciated. Going to go look at it Monday. Looks to be in pretty descent shape body wise, its a 5 speed (guessing the M5OD), electric shift 4x4 (not thrilled about that, but guess it can be swapped to manual shift if the kid wants to do it).
This will be the kid's first 4WD, and something he can haul hay with and do chores with.
Thanks everyone, as I always know I can count on TRS for great advice, you guys saved my Bronco 2 from destruction.