This was just exciting!

[squidget]

I work for a ski resort in the Sierra Nevada's of Norther California and have been commuting to work in my 88 Ranger 4x4. Truck does wonderfully in the snow, but today, he got to be a hero.

Some not so bright skier ignored the Chains Required sign as he traversed down the road in his late 90's Corolla. Slid on the ice and ended up in the plowed snow berm. I decided to stop and lend a hand. I started by digging him out a little, but quickly realized that he was going to need to be pulled out. I hesitated to offer up my pickup at first because he's got about 200,000 miles on him, but I couldn't let this couple from San Jose sit for a couple hours to wait for the tow truck and pay $300 to have them pulled out. I grabbed the tow rope I happen to keep in the cab and hooked up to him. I'll be dammed if that little Ranger yanked that Toyota outta the snow... on a sheet of ice!

I love that little truck even more now. It was a small victory and I know you guys have even bigger and better stories, but for me, it was a proud moment. I'm well on my way to those bigger and better stories!

 

[mn_smokeater]

Good deal man and good Karma for you

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

So it's being used for more than a paperweight
Good job,

Richard

 

[squidget]

So it's being used for more than a paperweight
Good job,

Richard

It is now! Thank God! I don't think my little 78 Honda Civic could take the snow too well!

 

[GoodOld85BlueBalls]

The little ranger that could.

 

[nitrofan1]

Throw a few pics out so we can see the victor!

 

[jhammel85]

Of the hero that is!

Seriously though, It always feels great to save the day in your beloved truck doesnt it?

 

[COPPERHEAD85]

Great job!
Nice to hear about people helping other people out.

 

[mhughes165]

yup, i know in my years of driving ive only ever ended up in a ditch once...but it did no damage other the cracking the plastic on the front bumper(93 aerostar), id much rather have my ranger lol, i know what u mean for trucks people talk so much shit on(believe me i hear it all the time) they arent runnin there mouths when they see what they can do....personally the ranger was the greatest invention ever lol, its just a scaled down fullsize truck basically lol

 

[AgPete139]

It IS a smaller scale truck, and for good reason. I love my ranger, and although I may get a fullsize Ford one day, the Ranger is always #1 in my heart.

Glad you got your victory. If I didn't tow a stranger 40 miles to Houston 3 years ago, I wouldn't have met the current gf. Let this victory be the first of many!

 

[robertc1024]

Good for you man - the Ranger Karma is strong - AgPete's GF is smokin'

 

[doorgunner]

gooood going! Me being from Loozee..anna, I've heard stories about snow LOL -- let's see some pics of the Ranger in the snow!!!!!

 

[squidget]

Alright guys... It took a while, but here's couple pictures of my Ranger. Snow pictures are coming soon!

 

[squidget]

Oh yeah... I almost forgot to post this...

Some little bastard stole the 'Ranger' emblems off my truck while I was getting my haircut today! I tried to run after him, but he got away. Hope he gets hit by a F350 on his way back to his house!

 

[mn_smokeater]

Oh yeah... I almost forgot to post this...

Some little bastard stole the 'Ranger' emblems off my truck while I was getting my haircut today! I tried to run after him, but he got away. Hope he gets hit by a F350 on his way back to his house!

PM AllanD he may have or can get some for you. hes in the junk/salvage yards often. his prices are very fair and hes a good guy to deal with