rusty cab unsure if i should repair

[rampage41]

hello, i have a 01 4wd 4.0l ranger with a regular cab. it has 135k on it. the cab is rough and i wanted to see what your thoughts are. im debating if i should fix it or scrap it. i got it for $2500.

i did find a rear window leak. the underside pics are the underside of the drivers seating area. i believe if i repair the pan i need to replace some support/crossmembers with the pan.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Id run it.

 

[snoranger]

That’s not much rust...
If it runs good and you want to keep it for a long time, fix it now.
If it runs good and you don’t plan on keeping it long, live with it.
If it doesn’t run good... fix that first.

 

[rampage41]

here is the passenger side

 

[Roert42]

Cab swap?

 

[rampage41]

i have definitely been considering that. i dont know if i could do it myself.

 

[Blmpkn]

I really like a reg cab 4x4 ranger so my vote is to fix.

Take care of it now and it'll serve you well for years to come. A buddy of mine is driving a 98 3.0 that has close to 350k on it, all original besides wear items.

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

It's really not all that bad.

Floors are the best way to learn body work.

 

[Roert42]

I don't know where you are in Pa, but this guy is parting out a truck with a single cab.

Ford Ranger fenders $100 each OBO - auto parts - by owner - vehicle...

Front fenders 1996 Ford Ranger $100 each OBO see pictures for condition. Cash only I will take down when it’s gone.

allentown.craigslist.org

 

[rampage41]

thats a good thought. i am in western pa,

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Once again....id run it

 

[rampage41]

i have an update i removed the stinky seats and flooring and scrubbed and vacummef it clean.

 

[bobbywalter]

Better then any of my junk

 

[rampage41]

i have another update. took the bed off after a local metal fabricator that came out to look at it suggested it and found the rear frame thin in more places than i took photos of. i went to 8 junk yards and not one in easter

n pa had a remotely usable ranger. i am trying to locate southern frame sections but its hard. i am definitely considering selling this to someone who has more ambition than i as the price tag on this just keeps going up. any thoughts?

 

[Roert42]

What about the guys in Schnecksville I posted earlier? It's a 2wd frame, but if you only need the back half then you should be good.

There is also this guy in Hellertown, https://allentown.craigslist.org/pts/d/hellertown-95-ford-ranger-xlt-4x4-u/7441848321.html

If that truck isn't too rusty you could buy it and use your red one for a parts truck.