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 TheRangerStation.com, the longest-running Ford Ranger resource online since 1999. With over 25 years of hands-on experience building and modifying Ford Rangers — including magazine-featured builds like Project Transformer — Jim has become one of the most trusted authorities in the Ford Ranger off-road and enthusiast space.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road adventures contributed by owners worldwide. TheRangerStation.com has been referenced in print, video and online by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, and experience-based information.
