I'm Back, Yet Again. 83 Ranger

[Sable23]

Hey guys! I'm back again. I never really posted much but I have been on here a few times in the past. I have an 88 Chopped Bronco 2 right now that I am selling (new owner told me he was a member on here already IIRC) but the B2 has a replacement sitting in the driveway already, an 83 regular cab long box, 2wd, 2.3, 4 speed manual pile of rust. I have big plans for t already, have a 302 in the garage picking up a t5 soon i hope.

here is when i got it

and here it is with a bit of paint and different wheels

and as of today

i have a long way to go, the frame is real solid, body not so much, but i have a good idea of where i can get most of my parts so it should come together somewhat quickly.

i will probably start a build log when i start really tearing into it. first i need to see if the 2.3 even starts and see if the battery will hold a charge.

 

[jhammel85]

Sounds like a solid project to me. I guess it was a local work truck or something? I see some letters on the side in that 1st pic.

 

[Sable23]

yeah it was somewhat local. the truck was light blue originally and painted white at some point. im not sure if i am going to stay white or find some unique color...

 

[Mark_88]

Welcome...

May I suggest sandblasting the frame and sealing it before going further with any other mods? I took my box and cab off and checked it thoroughly for rust and then went from there...better to do it right the first time...especially if you're going to put in a 302...

 

[Sable23]

Actually I have already prepped and undercoated most of the frame. I don't have a sand blaster but I used a wire wheel, scraped, and rust dissolver followed by several coats of rubberized undercoating. I will post up pics tonight.

 

[Sable23]

and here are a few pics of what i am finding as i tear it down further