My 1st Truck!

[TheNicky]

So here it goes!
Bought my 83 ranger for $350
V6, 4x4, I Wanted a weekend toy!

It failed smog becuase the carb was WRECKED

This is the picture the day i bought it (Alot has changed)
Interior changes-Redid the interior, Put an 85 Brushed aluminum dash in,
Speakers,Deck, Carpet, Headliner,

Mech changes- Timing,Belts,New used Carb+Rebuild.

I will post more pictures a little later as an update!

But lemme know how im doing for my 2nd vehicle ever 1st truck=ranger

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

looks nice man!! few rangers ive seen with those rims
looks pretty wel kept
good luck with your truck

 

[TheNicky]

Thanks man...

Yea it wasnt too bad... except i have some horrible side mirrors in 87 doors?

I dont know what happened? but whatev haha

Whats special about these rims? just curious?

 

[smallfarm123@aol.com]

looks clean, nice find. i had a set of those rims gave them to a friend for his b2

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

That is a really straight first gen truck.

My truck came with the "white sport rims" too, I have since replaced them with aftermarket alloys though.

 

[venom97]

looks like a nice start to a weekend wheeler. or a decent dd/weekend wheeler!

 

[TheNicky]

Thanks guys...
I have had it officially 7 days and have done alot to it...
My biggest chore being getting to pass ca smog.

It passed everything but ignition timing...
and it WAS SOOOOO OFFF
it was at an incredibly high idle...

But now thats fixed and with my rebuilt carb... and im gonna replace the valve stem seals get a good oil change and filter i should be ready to go!

Heres some pics of my new interior... i wish i had a before but i dont becuase i was too excited... haha anyways lemme know what you think!