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1st Ford, 83 Ranger 4x4


FJQue

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Ford Ranger
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Got carb? This thing does, been a long time Toyota & Jeep guy. This is my 1st Ford, I've always wanted an old Ranger or Bronco II, here we go!IMG_20200912_151327_01.jpg
Bought 3 days ago, ran great on test drive but will NOT stay runny so here she sits parked for now..
 


PetroleumJunkie412

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1988
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Ranger
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2.9l Trinity
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FJQue

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Thanks y'all, looks like carb work has been done, thinking this ain't factory carb..? Here's a couple more pictures for fun, the guy's dad bought it from his friend in 89 & it was him or his Dad's for all these decades..IMG_20200914_194638.jpgIMG_20200912_151327_02.jpgIMG_20200913_114958.jpgIMG_20200913_115043.jpgIMG_20200913_115845.jpgIMG_20200913_115110.jpg
 

rusty ol ranger

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1987
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Ford
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2.9 V6
Engine Size
177 CID
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Manual
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2WD
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A legend to the old man, a hero to the child...
Im so jealous of all these clean 1st gens from different parts of the country. Wish i wasnt in michigan. Lol
 

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Wellford, SC
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1993
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Ford Ranger
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3.0 V6
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3.0L
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Manual
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6"
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35"
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Rick W

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97 stock, 3” on 87
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It’s great when the carpet matches the carpet in the den.! I bet momma likes that homey touch!
 

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