Old School 1986

[Louisville86]

Haven't posted much lately, but here's a shot I took this morning after a quick wash.

I've had my Ranger five years this month. It's been a lot of fun and I hope to keep driving it for a lot longer!

 

[XLTsplash]

It's nice to see such a clean original Ranger.

 

[Louisville86]

Still enjoying the Ranger; here's what I just bought:

A vintage topper for my vintage truck! Found it on Craigslist for $150; I drove up to look at it today and was impressed by how nice it was (all the glass is there; it has its screens the key/lock are functional). If you've looked for these you know it's hard to find nice ones that fit on a longbed like mine.

The guy from whom I purchased the topper had it on an old Isuzu P'Up; he said before that it was on another Ranger. He was super cool and even helped me put it on.

I'm pleased with my purchase!

 

[fivestring]

Old's cool.

 

[Louisville86]

I didn't realize until I was washing it yesterday evening that it's not bare aluminum but is painted a pale titanium/champagne color. Goes well with Colonial White, I think.

 

[Louisville86]

Of course I wanted to find one like this:

(look at all those windows!) but I couldn't

 

[xN07xH311x]

You should find an Airstream pull with that!

 

[Louisville86]

Still Rangering Along

I haven't been too active lately, but I still have my old '86, and still love her!

Spring bath yesterday - it's in the 70s in Denver.

The bad news is that I have a leaky water pump; I'm going to her in the shop in the next few weeks.

The topper I bought last year is working out well. It's nice to have a lockable storage space.

That's all - keep on Rangering!

 

[Louisville86]

Spring Awakening

Another winter is over and the Ranger was wanting some attention with a leaky water pump. I think it had the original Autolite one, so 125K is a pretty good run.

I was going to do the job myself but I changed my mind when I saw I'd have to buy a special fan-clutch tool.

Also had to get a smog test . . . boo! Ran the Air Care Colorado gauntlet once again. I sometimes wonder what life in the Communist Bloc was like. This place gives a good simulation, I'd bet. Can't wait for Collector Plates in a couple of years!

But the old girl did well (2.00 HC vs. 4.00, 27.29 CO vs. 40.00, 3.55 NOx vs. 6.00) so I'm pleased. The new water pump is also in and she is running cool as a cucumber.

Spot the new part - I'm glad I took it to a mechanic. Carl (who is a great one) told me that two bolts broke taking the old pump off, and AutoZone gave me the wrong upper radiator hose. Sometimes it's worth it to hire a professional!

 

[Louisville86]

2016 Update

I've still got the Ranger; not much to report. Waiting for 2019 when I can get collector plates (it's 33 years in Colorado, which really sucks; it used to be 25). Viva Ranger!

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

That is a darn clean little truck, keep up the good work.

 

[Louisville86]

Thanks; I still have a couple of minor issues. One is the leaky power brake vacuum booster, but that's been going on for several years.

The other issue is a rattling sound from the brakes that I only notice if I drive with the window down. Rattles when I go over a bump. If I lightly apply the brakes the rattle stops. The brakes work fine otherwise.

Anybody know what this could be?

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

Thanks; I still have a couple of minor issues. One is the leaky power brake vacuum booster, but that's been going on for several years.

The other issue is a rattling sound from the brakes that I only notice if I drive with the window down. Rattles when I go over a bump. If I lightly apply the brakes the rattle stops. The brakes work fine otherwise.

Anybody know what this could be?

Probably your brake pads are getting loose. It happened to my Ranger because the securing pins were worn out. Added some gray silicone all around the pads and goodbye rattling

 

[Rangerx2]

Louisville, I gotta say, I love that truck! With a few differences, it reminds me of the 86 that I had in high school, and learned how to drive a stick on! Mine was medium blue with the same blue interior, but a 2.3/5-speed, 2wd. Mine was also a Supercab, but very few options. It was a workin' little truck! I still have pictures of my old 'Grumpy'. I'm in the mood to get another 1st gen Ranger to restore and play with. Right now the timing ain't right for me.

 

[ATX]

I've still got the Ranger; not much to report. Waiting for 2019 when I can get collector plates (it's 33 years in Colorado, which really sucks; it used to be 25). Viva Ranger!

That sucks I'm waiting 2 yrs more for my antique plates On my 94 with 5.0 . Here in Texas it's 24 or older . My 87 rx7 already has the 5 yr antique plates no inspection already [emoji48]


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