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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 03:26 PM
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Hey guys! New here and learning as I go lol. Excited to have landed a really nice 1974 F250 Ranger XLT Camper Special. It was originally bought in the town I live in and has been here since. It’s pretty complete minus the west coast mirrors (on the hunt) and one hub cap 😂. Doing some interior work now, gonna put the new gas tanks on this weekend! Itching to get this on the road!

 

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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 03:37 PM
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Welcome! Great truck you have there.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 03:50 PM
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Welcome! Great truck you have there.
Thanks! I’m excited to see it on the road!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 04:14 PM
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"Welcome to the site" Good looking trk !! Too long ago to remember what came on the actual Ranger package....But back then if I remember right it was that full length side chrome under the door handle & bottom) that made it a Ranger....It may have had some other cosmetics like seat fabric options as well......I added that chrome to my 74 f100 & it was a pretty pricey add-on back then but it did make it look real sharp !! Memories (I could be wrong) but I think I paid around $6000.00. for that trk & it was 1 year old with 3900 miles on it ???
 
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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by maco
"Welcome to the site" Good looking trk !! Too long ago to remember what came on the actual Ranger package....But back then if I remember right it was that full length side chrome under the door handle & bottom) that made it a Ranger....It may have had some other cosmetics like seat fabric options as well......I added that chrome to my 74 f100 & it was a pretty pricey add-on back then but it did make it look real sharp !! Memories (I could be wrong) but I think I paid around $6000.00. for that trk & it was 1 year old with 3900 miles on it ???
Thanks! Half the fun is searching for the the parts and pieces I need.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 04:40 PM
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Cool truck! Is that the original color? I got the deluxe Marti report to find out exactly which model I have. Lmctruck.com has been a great resource for a lot things I've needed to bring my 79 F250 back to life. I myself just recently joined this forum and I gotta say that everyone has been incredibly helpful. Post pics as you go along.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 05:09 PM
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Which style mirror are you looking for?


 
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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Hey Man
Cool truck! Is that the original color? I got the deluxe Marti report to find out exactly which model I have. Lmctruck.com has been a great resource for a lot things I've needed to bring my 79 F250 back to life. I myself just recently joined this forum and I gotta say that everyone has been incredibly helpful. Post pics as you go along.
yea original paint. Built in San Jose, I’m thinking about running a marti too.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 05:15 PM
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Which style mirror are you looking for?

I'm really looking for 2, 3 or 11. Hard to fine 1 hub cap too most are sold by the 4s.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 05:49 PM
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I have some that I no longer have use for. Type 2 I think. I’m converting to type 5. I’ll take some pics when I get home.

I also have a hubcap for you but that will have to wait until late May. It’s down in Georgia and I’m stuck at “home” in Michigan until the 18th.
 
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Originally Posted by Viper Pilot
I have some that I no longer have use for. Type 2 I think. I’m converting to type 5. I’ll take some pics when I get home.

I also have a hubcap for you but that will have to wait until late May. It’s down in Georgia and I’m stuck at “home” in Michigan until the 18th.
oh awesome! Thanks!!

 
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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 09:08 PM
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Beautiful two toner!
I appreciate that! Yep it really is, pretty unique! Tried getting it started today, I think it has a bad starter…just clicking coming from the starter solenoid…got my buddy coming tomorrow who’s pretty well versed in the older vehicles.
 
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Regarding the clicking solenoid, that could just be due to low voltage or a lot of resistance from old, corroded connections. Start with the easy thing first: Try cleaning your battery cable connections. It may help, but if it doesn't, it didn't cost any money, and you eliminated one possible source of the problem.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2023 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by NorthwestX360
Regarding the clicking solenoid, that could just be due to low voltage or a lot of resistance from old, corroded connections. Start with the easy thing first: Try cleaning your battery cable connections. It may help, but if it doesn't, it didn't cost any money, and you eliminated one possible source of the problem.
I was thinking maybe needs new battery connections. The solenoid was clicking now nothing when key is on. Lights work though! 😂😂

 
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