1984 Ford Ranger 2WD
September 2013 –
It’s not too often you find a nice original looking Ranger from the early 80’s. The Ranger shown here showed up recently in the Akron / Canton Ohio Craigslist ads for $3,750.
(Owner claims the 37,053 miles is original)
So, the Ranger isn’t actually original. It was found in a barn and fixed up. Here is the Craigslist description:
| This is a restored 84 Ford Ranger pick-up truck with extremely low miles in incredible condition. You have to see it. I got it from my 85 year old neighbor. He kept it in a barn and after I cleaned it up and saw what the interior looked like I decided to make it a project. New radial T/A tires, shocks, fuel pump, carburetor, steering stabilizer. I cut out what little rust damage there was and welded in new metal. I flipped the bed over, sand blasted and shot it all with epoxy primer then 395-A which is a rustproofing paint. New paint job. I didn’t do much under the hood. I figure the next owner can play with that. It seems to run great and drives nice. I haven’t driven it far, just up and down my road. I’ve taken a lot of pictures. |
All the same, it still makes a nice addition to the information and photos stored away here at The Ranger Station.
Hope you enjoyed looking at it.
About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station (TRS), one of the longest-running Ford Ranger enthusiast communities on the web. He has spent over three decades owning, modifying, repairing, and driving Ford Rangers on the street, trail, and overlanding routes.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road adventures. TRS has been heavily referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information.
