Tragic truck love story

[SleepyPumpkin]

Couple of good observations there Pumpkin.
One will come along, and maybe many moons after you'd thought it gotten away. Those are usually facts of life. Don't be discouraged(that's bad for your health ), and don't be obsessed, because that will just make it harder to find and much more expensive(and much less enjoyable)

If it's to be a daily driver you really don't want a fixer-upper , that could be downright discouraging. If it has a major problem such as a transmission out or engine troubles, you may be months or even years from seeing it run and driving it, and even then you might find it had suspension or other issues as well.

Fixer uppers can be nice, they can also be expensive.

Best to wait until you find one that's nice enough to drive(or nice enough to afford fixing if you already have a DD), from someone who's nice enough not to want an arm and leg for it

and BTW, welcome to TRS

Very good points. Thanks so much. I need something that's a daily driver but I also like the idea of restoring one. I have a vehicle now that I can drive but it's borrowed and I'd just like the freedom of having my own vehicle. I have an uncle who told me if I can get my truck where he's at he can help me completely restore it. There's no point in if it's not fun like you said. I'm going to have to keep saving and keep an eye out. It fun to look anyway. So many good ones out there. Down to complete rust buckets that need to be redone or some that are actually in decent shape but need a little work. There's lots of potential and it's exciting. I'm not too bummed anymore after talking about this lol I'm glad some nice people understand ?

 

[SleepyPumpkin]

Thanks to all for the welcomes!!! ?

 

[Josh B]

Check this out

My First Ford Ranger

My First Ford Ranger I was driving an 80 Chevy LUV. Someone at church said they had a friend who wanted a vehicle gone, i was like, "who cares", but eventually succumbed to going by there and checking it out. It was an 87 2wd I can't remember when I first talked to them, before or after...

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[SleepyPumpkin]

Check this out

My First Ford Ranger

My First Ford Ranger I was driving an 80 Chevy LUV. Someone at church said they had a friend who wanted a vehicle gone, i was like, "who cares", but eventually succumbed to going by there and checking it out. It was an 87 2wd I can't remember when I first talked to them, before or after...

www.therangerstation.com

Good story. Making those memories count is important ?

 

[Josh B]

I'm sure there's a lot of those around on the forum Pumpkin, you'll see many more if you hang around a bit

 

[SleepyPumpkin]

I'm sure there's a lot of those around on the forum Pumpkin, you'll see many more if you hang around a bit

Sure thing ? thanks a bunch, Josh. You have a good night if it's night where you're at. ?

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

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1988 Ranger Restoration - Keeping a Promise

Ok, so just a forewarning, this post is going to be heavily edited, re-written, and changed throughout its construction. This is being written as a post to document the restoration of a truck that was a terrible candidate for restoration, and to offer explanation to others that read my posts...

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[zachwabbit]

Welcome! I haven’t been on here long but I know how you feel with the tragic truck tale. My first truck was towed and scrapped without my knowledge.. still hurts to this day. But don’t lose hope, there will always be other trucks!

 

[SleepyPumpkin]

Welcome! I haven’t been on here long but I know how you feel with the tragic truck tale. My first truck was towed and scrapped without my knowledge.. still hurts to this day. But don’t lose hope, there will always be other trucks!

Wow! That's pretty bad. Sorry about your truck! Thanks I'm hanging in there ?

 

[Daniel Black]

They're around. I always sell on CL myself. There is definitely something about 1st gens! I sold the gold cab one last summer for $450 here in NC and it was running and driving, just needed a paint job. Good luck with your search.

 

[1987ranger12394]

1988 Ford Ranger XLT - wanted - by owner - sale

A good little work truck. A few cosmetic things but not much mostly the fender but does come with...

winstonsalem.craigslist.org

Heres one near me

 

[1987ranger12394]

If you want a second gen theres one for 900 you could probably get him down to 500 it needs a new front clip (may be able to use first gen) and the passenger axle needs some work.

Mechanic Special - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

1992 Ford Ranger XLT. Good running condition. Needs some body work and a right front spindle. Five...

hickory.craigslist.org

 

[1987ranger12394]

I have first gents go up for sale around me all the time I'll keep an eye out for you. I'm in nc hickory area

 

[SleepyPumpkin]

They're around. I always sell on CL myself. There is definitely something about 1st gens! I sold the gold cab one last summer for $450 here in NC and it was running and driving, just needed a paint job. Good luck with your search.

All of the good ones are always in NC. I have no one that'd go with me to pick it up, because you got to drive there then get back. Then you might have to tow it too. I'm always checking Craigslist and FB marketplace. Thanks I'll need the luck!?

 

[SleepyPumpkin]

I have first gents go up for sale around me all the time I'll keep an eye out for you. I'm in nc hickory area

Thanks I appreciate it. They are so charming. Unfortunately though unless they are able to be shipped out of state I probably can't make it. I don't have any friends or family to drive with me to pick them up. So I'm stuck looking locally for now.