New member in Philadelphia

[jimmyess333]

I just purchased a used 2007 base model Ranger with 87,000 miles, 4cyl, and 5 speed manual.
I plan to keep it basically stock but I like to do my own maintainence.
It's great to see you can still buy a simple vehicle without all the gimmicks and clutter.
It's great to be back to RWD.

Jim

 

[Jay FX4]

Welcome to TRS, Jim!

Can we see it?

 

[jimmyess333]

Do I need a certain number of posts before I can post pictures?
I'll give it a try...

I've since removed the A.R.E. cap but I saved it.
BTW, what's a cap like that worth?
I may sell the cap after I move to TX but still not sure.

 

[jimmyess333]

Yeah, I know it's stock and boring but I'm new to Ford and new to pickups so so it may take a while of watching what others do before I become inspired.
For now I'll stick to easy stuff like re-painting the rear axle black and installing a chrome diff cover.
I'm not really into a lot of accessories like brush guards, running boards, stick on hood scoops, magnetic flames, and bug deflectors(not to dis anyone who is).
I prefer to keep it simple and just add a touch of "just for looks" mods here and there, I'll save the performance mods for the Muscle car I hope to build in a year or two.
Most of what I do on a daily driver is for preventative maint or ease of future maint.
I'm just looking for an honest and simple vehicle with a few touches that remind me of the classic cars I've owned.
I will probably add white lettered street tires when it's time for new ones and possibly change the wheels.
I kind of prefer the older factory wheels like this.

They remind me of the Ralley wheels of the 60's and 70's.