Why a truck?

[phatdaddy]

My first truck was a 86 xlt longbed 2wd 2.9 5 speed. dad got it and gave it to me when I turned 16. I had two other rangers in high school but never got rid of the first one. Then one night I got pulled over pulling it home when the fuel pump went out. The cop told me to leave it and come get it the next night with my trailer. So I did but the owner of the property had it towed before I got off work . I have since had about 5 rangers and two BII's. I dd a ranger and my BII is my main project truck. To some people rangers are just a truck or cheap thing to drive/wheel/beat...or whatever but to some of us they are our passion. We are the true enthusiasts.

 

[Legend]

My DD car finally just wore out. Was going to cost way more than it was worth to really fix it up. Decided I was old enough to have reached mid-life crisis and what I really wanted was a Red Mustang Convertible with big engine and fully loaded. Stopped at a Ford dealer and looked at some. When I saw the window sticker I couldn't breathe for a while. Once I could breathe, I remembered that what I really needed was transportation. I could get 3 Rangers for what 1 Mustang cost. In fact, the Ranger I got appeared to be the most transportation for the money on the lot. And I love it. Every time I have to haul something I am happier it turned out this way.

 

[pastor bubba]

I bought my first truck in 99 which was a F150 and she is at 180,000 miles with no major engine work or repairs. We actually looked at a Ranger before getting the F150 and after getting it, I told my wife that we will always have a truck in the family.

My daughter is 15 and driving an Escort wagon which she absolutely hates and so I told her that if I could find something to trade out the Escort without losing money, that I would do so. A month or so ago, I found an 86 Ranger 4x4 with the 2.9 auto and a flatbed for $400. I am currently fixing it up for her Christmas present and will feel better with her driving that, especially when the roads are full of snow.

 

[mattpresley]

Notice the date in the picture in the lower left?
Yes I did take good care of her. Kept her off the road in the garage for about 7 years and just got her running again last month.

beautifal truck man. I may nominate you for totm! the only blemish I can see is the bumper looks a little warped but hell my 13 year newer truck looks a lot worse

 

[mattpresley]

, Rangers are cute and I've always liked them (sorry guys, it's true!)

 

[mattpresley]

I bought my first truck in 99 which was a F150 and she is at 180,000 miles with no major engine work or repairs. We actually looked at a Ranger before getting the F150 and after getting it, I told my wife that we will always have a truck in the family.

My daughter is 15 and driving an Escort wagon which she absolutely hates and so I told her that if I could find something to trade out the Escort without losing money, that I would do so. A month or so ago, I found an 86 Ranger 4x4 with the 2.9 auto and a flatbed for $400. I am currently fixing it up for her Christmas present and will feel better with her driving that, especially when the roads are full of snow.

LOL you let your daughter roll in a escort station wagon . she'll love the ranger Im sure but I gotta ask if the age was a typo?

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

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Originally Posted by lindsay_elaine View Post
, Rangers are cute and I've always liked them (sorry guys, it's true!)

no its not!!!! theyre mean machines!!

 

[brandonwh64]

I picked my ford ranger because it was at a VERY low price when i found it (In 2007 got it for 3,500 with 77K original miles) and ive always wanted a small truck. I dont like the bigger trucks and my plan one day is to turn this ranger or a older ranger into a v-8 beast truck

 

[CJREX]

I've had several trucks from several manufacturers and a Ranger just feels "Right" to me.

Many years ago I went through the learning experience that a truck is a necessity, not an option. You know, when you have a truck it seems you never use it then the day after it's gone you need a truck?

So I swore I'd never be without a truck again.

I'd had an '86 Ranger STX before that I really liked but it was a std cab. So I began my search for a 2nd gen extra cab.

Found my '89 by accident and brought it (almost) home with a screaming FM146. Actually, the FM146 grenaded about 20 miles from home

I knew it was bad when I bought the truck so I had an M5OD waiting.

About a year ago I thought I might want a new truck so I went and drove everything. Found nothing I liked as much as my old Ranger.

Now my son has put dibs on it . I've got him addicted early

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

Why a truck?

Because cars are for pussies.

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

Serious answer now. ALWAYS was around trucks....grandpa had a '72 Chevy 4wd on the farm. He also had a '75 Chevy 4wd with a 454....took my mom out on their first date in it. Gramps kept that '75 til I was maybe 12? Used to throw hay in the bed and tow it in the barn. I was brought home from the hospital in a '85 Toyota pickup. Parents building the house when I was 2 and needed something bigger, so in came the '79 F250 Ranger with a swapped in 429 and granny gear 4spd. Brown in color with full length polished running boards and a lumbar rack. Had one of those blanket type seat covers that virtually all old trucks have. The memories of that truck are still very clear in my mind. I remember one time he broke down(ran out of gas...it chugged the fuel i'm told) and he got stuck in themiddle of no where. Now, it's nothing but houses 2ft apart all around. When I was 15, asked dad about what happened to that truck I fell in love with when I was 2 until 8ish or so I'd say. He remembered the man and the farm it went to and his town. I've called this man yearly about my old truck. I have every intention of getting my truck back someday and hopefully having a father-son project that we never really had. Lots of sentimental value to me. Owner virtually said it's my truck whenever I come and get it.

My point is.....I've ALWAYS been in trucks and will always be in trucks. Ever since that first Ford experience, there's always a place in my heart for Ford. Yeah, I had my moments in Jeeps and Internationals, Toyotas and Chevys, but it seems as though I always come back to Fords. Maybe someday, I'll get my old truck back before old Doc passes. But for now, I'll just put those same seat covers in my Ranger. It's as close as I can get to that truck right now.

And well...I'm in a truck because well....cars are ghey. Most of them anyway. Especially if the engine says VTEC. lol. I like to take vehicles off the road....cars don't do too well in that department.

 

[tony314]

Serious answer now. ALWAYS was around trucks....grandpa had a '72 Chevy 4wd on the farm. He also had a '75 Chevy 4wd with a 454....took my mom out on their first date in it. Gramps kept that '75 til I was maybe 12? Used to throw hay in the bed and tow it in the barn. I was brought home from the hospital in a '85 Toyota pickup. Parents building the house when I was 2 and needed something bigger, so in came the '79 F250 Ranger with a swapped in 429 and granny gear 4spd. Brown in color with full length polished running boards and a lumbar rack. Had one of those blanket type seat covers that virtually all old trucks have. The memories of that truck are still very clear in my mind. I remember one time he broke down(ran out of gas...it chugged the fuel i'm told) and he got stuck in themiddle of no where. Now, it's nothing but houses 2ft apart all around. When I was 15, asked dad about what happened to that truck I fell in love with when I was 2 until 8ish or so I'd say. He remembered the man and the farm it went to and his town. I've called this man yearly about my old truck. I have every intention of getting my truck back someday and hopefully having a father-son project that we never really had. Lots of sentimental value to me. Owner virtually said it's my truck whenever I come and get it.

My point is.....I've ALWAYS been in trucks and will always be in trucks. Ever since that first Ford experience, there's always a place in my heart for Ford. Yeah, I had my moments in Jeeps and Internationals, Toyotas and Chevys, but it seems as though I always come back to Fords. Maybe someday, I'll get my old truck back before old Doc passes. But for now, I'll just put those same seat covers in my Ranger. It's as close as I can get to that truck right now.

And well...I'm in a truck because well....cars are ghey. Most of them anyway. Especially if the engine says VTEC. lol. I like to take vehicles off the road....cars don't do too well in that department.

I'm with you on this. I've had Fords and went to other brands to see if I was missing anything and was always drawn back to the Ford Ranger every time.

 

[tony314]

To some people rangers are just a truck or cheap thing to drive/wheel/beat...or whatever but to some of us they are our passion. We are the true enthusiasts.

I'm gonna have to call you out on this comment.

My truck is a daily driver and also used for light off roading fun. Are you implying I am in no way a "true" Ford guy? That comment needs to be revised and cleared up because you made a gross generalization that has no merit!

 

[phatdaddy]

I'm gonna have to call you out on this comment.

My truck is a daily driver and also used for light off roading fun. Are you implying I am in no way a "true" Ford guy? That comment needs to be revised and cleared up because you made a gross generalization that has no merit!

You are right..sorry for not being clear. Those of us that love our trucks and would rather have it then any other mini for off-road , drag , dd or just showing our pride for it being a ranger. If you read a lot of the post here on TRS you will find a lot of great people , but not all are here for the trucks.TRS
is like porn to me I don't post a lot for I have a lack of knowledge on a number of levels about mods . Sorry if i offended anyone just trying to make a statement .

 

[tony314]

Wasn't tryin g to be a dick, sorry. Just wanted a bit of clarification.

I can rebuilt an engine, but when it comes to custom modding and fabrication. I know ZERO about any of that.