1986 4x4 Ranger XL. What would you do next

[Colepitts]

I’ve got this old girl running like a scolded dog mechanically she’s good … Looks she’s looking for wheels maybe a new bumper any suggestions?

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Personally....id leave it how it sits.

It has the perfect mix of patina and dont screw with me looks

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Well, what do you want to do with the truck? There’s a million and three things you can do to it including leaving it as is. You need to decide what you want the truck for.

 

[Jazzer]

Light bar at front roof line.

 

[Colepitts]

Personally....id leave it how it sits.

It has the perfect mix of patina and dont screw with me looks

Painting it is out of the question… personally love the look but might do some smaller stuff

 

[Colepitts]

Light bar at front roof line.

I like the idea maybe with a vizier

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Painting it is out of the question… personally love the look but might do some smaller stuff

They do make products that are easy to apply that will preserve what you have. Price isn't horrible and it varies from wipe on or spray on.

 

[bobbywalter]

drive it.

it is good. very good.

 

[IRKillroy]

Painting it is out of the question… personally love the look but might do some smaller stuff

There is the stuff that seals the patina and protects it so it stops rusting (which is good honestly) that may be the way to go.

Light bar, Roof lighting (to have side lighting), Rear lighting... which means a better alternator and probably a second deep cycle battery that they draw from so they don't affect your starting.

I'm going to be toying around with scanning by Dash Panel so I can move my temperature blend door control (probably convert to electric) and make a double din radio (still just an idea at this point).