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Old Mar 15, 2017 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Benztechnc
A smart *** driving a Ford truck? I'd never have imagined the like!



Larry,
You know you won't be happy with a toyota or nissan. Go for a early 90's Ranger with the 6 cyl and extended cab. Gives plenty of leg room, even I don't fit that well in a Toyota or Nissan, plus people that have them want gold for them, Rangers are still dirt cheap.
It may sound weird but I honestly want a single cab with the 2.3 and 5 speed.... my first truck was a single 88 2.9 5 speed 4x4 ranger.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2017 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ncheavymetal

Larry, Your call but I would avoid Nissan unless you want cracker john to drop a small block chevy engine in it. Toyota's carry a huge premium and I don't think they are worth it. Folks want big money for a ratted out taco with 260k miles on it. Rangers have their own issues but are well known and easily fixed. Either way have fun shopping and hope you find something you like whatever the brand.
I use to have a Nissan, it wasn't so bad. Also had a old Toyota, it was pretty sweet. I checked out a 02 ranger today that was supposed to only have bed rust... except the ****ing back of the frame had rusted off and he had the bumper rachet strapped I'm it.

I'm supposes to go look at a older ranger Saturday morning aslong as nothing changes between now and then.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2017 | 08:16 PM
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Soooooo plans already changed. I had intended on driving to Wilmington Saturday morning to look at a 88 2.3 5 speed, well this popped up on Craigslist earlier about 3 miles from my house. It's a 94 2.3 4cly 5speed, receipt in hand for a brand new clutch, flywheel, and slave cylinder. I'll be picking it up Friday afternoon.


 
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Old Mar 15, 2017 | 08:18 PM
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Larry, that was quick. You don't mess around...lol.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by FordxFour
Larry, that was quick. You don't mess around...lol.
Nope! I honestly didn't expect the Volvo to sell as quick as it did. But since it did time to pickup a new DD. I'd love to DD the super crew, but that damn 13mpg would kill me in gas.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 77mud
Nope! I honestly didn't expect the Volvo to sell as quick as it did. But since it did time to pickup a new DD. I'd love to DD the super crew, but that damn 13mpg would kill me in gas.

I would think it would get better than 13 mpg.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 08:55 AM
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NICE! that first truck reminds me of the truck I learned to drive in and took the driving test in. First time I took the test, they failed me for riding the clutch. Second time I took it, I thought i failed when I took a turn she didn't tell me to take. It was the old pepsi (coca-cola maybe) road in Aberdeen. Single lane. So she told be to go back to the office, i threw it in the fastest 3 point turn I could, thinking I'd failed... I've always thought she passed me just for pulling off a 3 point turn in a long bed 5 speed on a single lane road.


Originally Posted by 77mud
Soooooo plans already changed. I had intended on driving to Wilmington Saturday morning to look at a 88 2.3 5 speed, well this popped up on Craigslist earlier about 3 miles from my house. It's a 94 2.3 4cly 5speed, receipt in hand for a brand new clutch, flywheel, and slave cylinder. I'll be picking it up Friday afternoon.


 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ubereal2
Oh no......
That 8 pin is over $500, and hard to find.
What's special about it?
 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 10:04 AM
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Wish I knew.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ubereal2
I would think it would get better than 13 mpg.
It may would if I kept my foot out of it... but everyone I know that's ever had a 5.4 super cab has got 14-15 in stock form and a old man driving.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Benztechnc
NICE! that first truck reminds me of the truck I learned to drive in and took the driving test in. First time I took the test, they failed me for riding the clutch. Second time I took it, I thought i failed when I took a turn she didn't tell me to take. It was the old pepsi (coca-cola maybe) road in Aberdeen. Single lane. So she told be to go back to the office, i threw it in the fastest 3 point turn I could, thinking I'd failed... I've always thought she passed me just for pulling off a 3 point turn in a long bed 5 speed on a single lane road.
My first truck was a 88 2.9 5 speed 4x4, loved the truck but it are starters every month.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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Still got the Ranger in my sig. Bought new in 88
 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 04:24 PM
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Nice, I hope this one is around for a long time.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 11:32 AM
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Well it's looking like I may have to go to the junk yard this weekend to find the pieces i need. I've been trying on CL and other places but no luck. Mostly just no reply's, though a couple have said sold.
 
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Well got some new shoes for the old girl, shop did great on the price, just dont care for the huge clip on weights, they are coming off, beads are going in.
 
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