This 1983 Ford Ranger is the creation of forum member PetesPonies.
It was originally brown and tan with a worn out interior, suspension, and brakes. The engine had been replaced, but the wiring was a mess.
Pete completely redid the interior, stripped the brown/tan paint, and used a 1965 Ford Tropical Turquoise and Wimbledon White paint. He also added 1953/1954 emblems and hubcaps, and the grill from a 1964 Ford F-100 that was narrowed 14-inches.
The first generation Ranger’s will always be fun to modify, and their body lines allow them to adapt to a vintage look pretty easily.
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Vintage looking ’83 is ready to go on a voyage . .
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About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station, 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 cross-country 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 tests contributed by owners worldwide. His work has been referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information rather than theoretical advice.
Jim’s hands-on experience includes long-distance overland travel, trail use, drivetrain and axle upgrades, suspension tuning, and platform comparisons across multiple Ranger generations. The content published on The Ranger Station is grounded in first-hand experience and community-verified data, not marketing claims or generic specifications.
