The "new" addition

[Spitfire1975]

So I got this truck a little bit ago and thought I would finally post up some pics. Some of you have helped to get it running up to par. Thanks!
1986 Ranger XL 2wd 167,xxx miles.

Things it needed/things I've done to it:
1) Transmission
2) Tune-up, Valve cover gaskets, etc... (replaced a couple of sensors while in there)
3) New intermittent wiper module
4) new distributor stator/pickup
5) replaced the shocks (it still had the factory's on!)

Things it still needs/things I am going to change:

1) Ball joints (probably going to be asking you guys questions on that one)
2) I want to replace the rubber floor with carpet
3) A good wax job/clay bar treatment
4) Speedo cable or odometer, one of the two, is making a bunch of noise. Something needs to be fixed/replaced.
5) Add cruise control. Pretty much have all the components for the addition of stock cruise, Just need to figure out all the wiring fun.
The R-12 A/C system is still in place AND functioning. Seems to be holding its charge perfectly, although a little low. If it continues to do hold pressure I will top it off (I have R-12 ).

Anyway, Seems to be a good little truck, we'll see how she holds up.

 

[scott5640]

nice! wax and clay bar it before it gets too hot out...lol

 

[bcost882]

looks pretty nice anyways

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

looks really ncie man!! its in great shape.
with that camper shell u can get a big load of bananas and they wont get wet u know...

 

[v-8power]

Nice truck.

with that camper shell u can get a big load of bananas and they wont get wet u know...

Is that a problem, wet bananas?

 

[jhammel85]

Thats a good looking old truck. It has tons of potential!

 

[Spitfire1975]

looks really ncie man!! its in great shape.
with that camper shell u can get a big load of bananas and they wont get wet u know...

Geez man. You of all people should know that it's ok for the bananas to get wet. Now, the chicken feed on the other hand HAS to stay dry. Nothing worse than clumpy chicken feed choking your chickens.

And thanks. This truck was manufactured in November of 1985, so I'm thinking it must be one of the very first production 2.9 liter engines. Not quite sure when they start producing new model years. Even the radio is of the 1985 vintage.

My wife has already named it "The Naked Lady." I didn't argue. Seems to fit.

 

[Spitfire1975]

Nice truck.



Is that a problem, wet bananas?

Wet bananas are never a problem.

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

lol the naked layd will carry loads of bananas

 

[Spitfire1975]

So the question has now become how many bananas can you fit in a Naked Lady?

 

[Spitfire1975]

I think it would all depend on the condition of the ball joints.

 

[r1hatman]

Nice truck!

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

the flexing capabilities spitfire.

 

[Spitfire1975]

So......the more flexible the ball joints, the more bananas you can put in the Naked Lady?

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

leafs man, the ball joints have nothing to do here.
her rear must be flexible, not her front end lol