changed_my_name
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- 1995
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- ford ranger
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So I rolled my 1995 standard cab and it is now very beat up, what should I do about this?
How much would it cost to have a body swap done? Like buy a broken ranger and give mine a new shell.
Note: I am not in a position to do this my self due to my current place of residence.
What other ideas do yall have?
Update: I drove it around some more and noticed the check engine light (has always had codes but indicator never worked) and gas gauge now work. Everything seems to be it in working order other than the busted lights and exterior. The only thing I haven't checked is AC but with a busted window and decent weather I didn't see the point in testing.
Upon further inspection all the body damage starts about 3-4 inches below the top of the bed. with only more minor cab damage below that line.
A body swap alternative that came to mind is to buy another cab and cut them both in half only keeping the upper half of the new cab. (roof swap) This has the benefit of less wiring and connectors to deal with but the downside of keeping my crud interior.
I am no body guy or welder but is this more feasible to have someone do than a true body swap?
Update 2: attached files.
How much would it cost to have a body swap done? Like buy a broken ranger and give mine a new shell.
Note: I am not in a position to do this my self due to my current place of residence.
What other ideas do yall have?
Update: I drove it around some more and noticed the check engine light (has always had codes but indicator never worked) and gas gauge now work. Everything seems to be it in working order other than the busted lights and exterior. The only thing I haven't checked is AC but with a busted window and decent weather I didn't see the point in testing.
Upon further inspection all the body damage starts about 3-4 inches below the top of the bed. with only more minor cab damage below that line.
A body swap alternative that came to mind is to buy another cab and cut them both in half only keeping the upper half of the new cab. (roof swap) This has the benefit of less wiring and connectors to deal with but the downside of keeping my crud interior.
I am no body guy or welder but is this more feasible to have someone do than a true body swap?
Update 2: attached files.
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