- Joined
- Oct 27, 2020
- Messages
- 125
- Reaction score
- 67
- Points
- 28
- Location
- Oahu, Hawaii
- Vehicle Year
- 1991
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
In search of my next project base. Looking for a solid 2nd gen 89-92 4x4 short bed (108 WB). Would prefer a west coast truck but will consider anything at this point. Most important to me is a solid/straight frame and good cab. Everything else I don't care about as I have a donor 91 4x4 extended cab plus rest of body parts needed. And a shed full of mechanicals picked off of a half dozen trucks. I have been looking locally (HI) and have found only 2 rust buckets over the last 2 years.
I'm getting to the point of possibly starting with a 2WD and converting the frame. I really don't want to go this route if at all possible but seems I cannot find anything over here or there on mainland. All the shorties are 2WD. I've read up on TRS that converting the frame can be a pain in the ass. Is it any easier for the 1st and 2nd Gen trucks?
Help me find something and you will have a friend for life in Hawaii.
thanks for looking.
Kevin
I'm getting to the point of possibly starting with a 2WD and converting the frame. I really don't want to go this route if at all possible but seems I cannot find anything over here or there on mainland. All the shorties are 2WD. I've read up on TRS that converting the frame can be a pain in the ass. Is it any easier for the 1st and 2nd Gen trucks?
Help me find something and you will have a friend for life in Hawaii.
thanks for looking.
Kevin