Arkansas ranger owner.

[IBBW]

Long time ranger owner. Retirement is just around the corner and I pulled out my 97 stepside xlt for total rework. Already well under way.

 

[Jazzer]

Welcome to TRS, IBBW!

 

[Curious Hound]

Welcome to TRS!

 

[Li'l Work Truck]

Hello!

 

[SenorNoob]

Introduction with a good picture. Nice.

Now ya just need a build thread for the restoration.

 

[mhoward]

I'm with SenorNoob! I would like to see more pics of the truck and then watch your build/restoration project!

 

[pentode]

That truck needs a restoration? I'd hate to think what mine needs then.

Welcome!

 

[SenorNoob]

I mean it looks pretty good to me, but OP said "total rework".

 

[mhoward]

Yeah, I didn't see anything too frightening. Slight body damage to the lower fender/door (will almost buff out), and it appears to need rockers... but so does my 2003. If it has been sitting for an extended period, maybe he just wants to refresh everything, which probably isn't a bad idea. Let's stick around and find out!

 

[IBBW]

Original 325k motor. I have another. much lower mileage ....allegedly. We'll see. I put a 95 together for my son and alot of stuff got robbed. I'm replacing with new so it really didn't matter.

 

[IBBW]

Pulled the seat covers off. Washed and put seatcovers over them. The filth that came out.

 

[IBBW]

Removed this part. Modified the cover. No arm rest.

 

[IBBW]

Headliner. 450 new. Yikes. Anyone have a better idea....???

 

[SenorNoob]

Why $450?

Solid plastic: $180

https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/94699/10002/-1

With foam backed cloth: $260

https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/94700/10002/-1

I'd probably try the plain plastic and see how much it rattled. Then maybe add some rubber strips around the outer edges or something like dynamat on the roof to to reduce noise.

 

[pentode]

I got my headliner at the local U-pull. $35 in like-new condition.