1999 Mazda Ranger

[geofffer]

Stumbled across this truck three months ago, the owner wasn't interested in keeping it and now she's mine. I'm really liking this pickup! Haven't had so much fun turning wrenches in too many years. Modified a Decked system to fit. Craigslist topper, Jalopy Jungle receiver hitch, lots of Napa auto parts. Running sweet now, A/C working again. There's still lots to do. We're in Boise, Idaho.

 

[twoll86]

Stumbled across this truck three months ago, the owner wasn't interested in keeping it and now she's mine. I'm really liking this pickup! Haven't had so much fun turning wrenches in too many years. Modified a Decked system to fit. Craigslist topper, Jalopy Jungle receiver hitch, lots of Napa auto parts. Running sweet now, A/C working again. There's still lots to do. We're in Boise, Idaho.

Do you know what decked system is in it?

 

[Lefty]

nice truck

 

[SenorNoob]

Nice. Welcome to TRS. Agreed on the modified cargo system. I'm sure lots of people here could put that information to good use.

 

[geofffer]

Do you know what decked system is in it?

It's a story. A guy east of town had been advertising a Decked system for a few months on Craigslist, a couple hundred dollars. I've been lusting for a Decked set for a couple years. I was choking on their price, and they don't make one for my Mazda. Wondering why this seller's setup wasn't selling, the price was the lowest I'd seen by far. Went to look it over with a tape measure. So there's this heap of Decked parts piled in his garage. No wonder it didn't sell. He had sold his '06 Chevy Colorado, the buyer didn't want the Decked. They don't go in & out easily, you have to assemble them into the truck bed and take them apart to get them out. I rearranged the parts on the floor, measured it out, needs to be 9" narrower and 3" shorter, all the parts are there. A couple hundred bucks and some time with a sabre saw, it fits. Doesn't look hacked, works as it should, I lost the use of the corner "ammo cans".

 

[twoll86]

It's a story. A guy east of town had been advertising a Decked system for a few months on Craigslist, a couple hundred dollars. I've been lusting for a Decked set for a couple years. I was choking on their price, and they don't make one for my Mazda. Wondering why this seller's setup wasn't selling, the price was the lowest I'd seen by far. Went to look it over with a tape measure. So there's this heap of Decked parts piled in his garage. No wonder it didn't sell. He had sold his '06 Chevy Colorado, the buyer didn't want the Decked. They don't go in & out easily, you have to assemble them into the truck bed and take them apart to get them out. I rearranged the parts on the floor, measured it out, needs to be 9" narrower and 3" shorter, all the parts are there. A couple hundred bucks and some time with a sabre saw, it fits. Doesn't look hacked, works as it should, I lost the use of the corner "ammo cans".

I keep looking at the on for early 2000’s Tacoma with the single large drawer but that’s a pretty penny for something I’d have to cut up

 

[geofffer]

I keep looking at the on for early 2000’s Tacoma with the single large drawer but that’s a pretty penny for something I’d have to cut up

I've seen some pretty good handmade versions from plywood. Almost did that myself.

 

[Ronnie208]

Nice truck