I was given my grandfathers 1986 ford ranger. I turned sixteen and last summer i was looking for a vehicle. When my grandfather turned to me and said would you like my truck i was instantly sold (Yet i didnt have to pay for it) So last august we pulled it out of the garage where it had been kept for most every winter it has seen and part of the summer. It had alot of dirt and grime but after a few days cleaning it turned out pretty nice. We have had to replace the rusted out tyrod but that was minor compared to most older cars needs. It has 68 thousand miles on it and runs about 16 to 20 miles per gallon. Ohh and now im seventeen with a ford ranger truck
NEEDLESS TO SAY I WAS HAPPY

Im asking for some opinions on what i should do to modify my truck.
Im thinking of:
1. dropping the suspension like my uncles s10 which looks really nice
2. adding clear tail lights if i can find some
3. a tarpol cover
4. a 12 inch sub
5. a new paint job by my uncle who is an awesome painter which will paint it black with its original color canyon red stripes down the center
6. and add some cheap 15 or 16 inch wheels that will fit my new tires, even if used
I have figured out how much i could save with my uncles help and it shouldnt cost too much money.

What should i or shouldn't do??

Thanks a bunch
Angie

here is my gallery
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...?&albumid=9330

 

go for the paint and wheels but if you do the rest, we'll have to call you a ricer boy, lol oh and by the way, have fun with the truck

 

hehehe girl not boy
Yes its so much fun!

 

Congratulations on your new truck and way to go attaboy girl.

 

Welcome to FTE Angie! Congratulations on your truck. You are a lucky girl. I'd say go for whatever you like since it is your ride. Style is an individual choice and while I am not a fan of lowered trucks, if that is what you want go for it! When it comes to technical advise those here at FTE are as good as it gets. If you have tech or mechanical questions then the folks at FTE are experts.

 

sounds good angie about the paint and rims i tend to avoid lowering things and well im beyond needing a big stereo system but youll find the ranger will run forever if you take care of it good luck with it!

 

oops, sorry i overlooked your name

 

its okay, thank you for introducing me, i cant wait to hear more from you. My brother owns a 84 fiero and theres a fiero forum so i looked up this one. Thanks for the warm welcome. Glad to be here

 

I hope you gave your Grandfather a big hug. That is a nice truck!

 

Angie, my son and his family live in Midland, MI (he and his wife both work for Dow) so I frequently drive up from Illinois to visit. Been to Flint area a few times! Nice area around eastern MI

 

yes its a nice town, definatly a car state, everyone has at least an average of 4 cars :P hehe Thank you. Im very close to midland, about 15 minutes east of downtown flint in a small town.

And yes btw i did give my grandfather a big hug. when they come back from florida he will be amazed at the difference on how it looks

 

See if your uncle will help you drop in a V8.

Naw. Looks like you got yourself a really nice truck. Welcome to FTE. You'll like it here.

 

Do what you want with your truck. Be creative and make it original.

 

WOW! 68,000 thats almost new considering most rangers run over 250 or 300,000.Id drive it a while before lowering it,you may like it just like it is.

 

Thank you for that site,
yes i have drove it much this summer great truck! It rides nice and definatly gets you where you wanna go. Thanks for everyones help and welcome. I appreciate it
Angie