got me a free Ranger

[Roland69]

so a few weeks ago a 96ish Ford Ranger came into work for running rough and we found the engine was on it's last leg's. low low compression on 2 cyl's and it runs rough. We told the owner what was up and he desided to buy something new. So today he asked me if I wanted it for nothing. How could I refuse right. It's a reg cab short box stepside and nice Black paint in awsome shape body wise and it has a 3.0L 5 speed in it. was thinking a 302 swap was in order but don't know what will happen. I might just try and change the engine and drive it as a DD or sell it and make some extra bucks for the GT. also thought about selling the box off it and parting the rest out.

What should I do with this thing. I couldn't see it go to waste and I dont have the time or money for a project right now but for the price I had to take the offer lol

 

[jake2582]

drop a 460 in it

 

[PJB]

Id put a junkyard motor in it and sell it.

 

[jake2582]

Id put a junkyard motor in it and sell it.

seriously. that is a good idea

 

[Darkwriter77]

Myself, I'd either rebuild or replace the motor, and then drive the snot out of it. I'd love to have a little Ranger for a daily beater, especially a 5-speed 4.0 V-6 (although a 3.0 ain't too shabby, either). Handy little beast to have around when you wanna haul large parts for the 'Stang and whatnot.

How do all of you people keep coming up with these free or nearly-free cars?

 

[kevin2m4]

Year
Part
Model Description Miles Part
Grade Stock# US
Price Dealer Info Dist
mile
1997
Engine
Ford Ranger 150-180 75C 60H 116,206
--km--
187,127 A 7F292 $700
--Can--
$700.00 Valley Automotive Can-ON(Pembroke) E-mail 1-800-565-7667 229
--km--
368
1997
Engine
Ford Ranger 180-195 52C 35H 131,496
--km--
211,749 A 7J478 $700
--Can--
$700.00 Valley Automotive Can-ON(Pembroke) E-mail 1-800-565-7667 229
--km--
368
1996
Engine
Ford Ranger XLT 3.0L,TESTED,NEEDS 324 AND 329 UPPER 2A5706 $600
--Can--
$600.00 Mike's Auto Parts Can-ON(Stoney-Creek) E-mail 1-800-667-8016 1-905-385-9292 117
--km--
188
1995
Engine
Ford Ranger 3.0LTR ENG RUN NICE 107,433
--km--
173,000 A GK0383 $600
--Can--
$600.00 Frontier Auto Dismantlers LTD. Can-ON(Port-Robinson) E-mail 1-800-263-0420 142
--km--
228
1995
Engine
Mazda Pickup Not Rotary B3000 3.0L, (-LH/RH EMA'S), SEE MVR 96,876
--km--
156,000 C
down
grade BN100 $350 Standard Auto Wreckers Yard #1 - OARA, ARA, URG Can-ON(Toronto) Request_Quote 1-800-668-5014 Request_Insurance_Quote
116
--km--
186
1996
Engine
Ford Ranger JC-005 $Call Andy's Auto Wreckers Can-ON(London) E-mail 1-800-265-1945 100
--km--
161
1997
Engine
Mazda Pickup Not Rotary B3000 3.0L,AOD,3-97,RWD,NO T STARTED 218,211
--km--
351,386 C ZZ7137 $Call 400 Auto Wreckers Ltd. Can-ON(Holland-Landing) E-mail 1-416-745-9511 98
--km--
157

 

[Roland69]

there is a local wreckers here and my friend owns it...I could get a engine for about $300

 

[kevin2m4]

no more thinking. go get it.

 

[ryan218]

put a 302 in it...

 

[Roland69]

I think if I swap the engine a 5.0L H.O will be going in. I can have a engine from a lincoln mark VI for probly $400 and it runs. I would wreck some tires lol

 

[kevin2m4]

drop it off in my driveway. you know you want to

 

[Roland69]

drop it off in my driveway. you know you want to

possible lol...may end up doing nothing with it. It drives the way it is just a little weak in the power department

 

[Daggar]

I woulnd't be able to leave something like that alone. 302 HO, beef up the drivetrain a little, put some great breaks on it and make it a mini-towing power house.

 

[GTOreturns]

I didn't know until recently that those Rangers came with Mazda motors.

 

[PJB]

I didn't know until recently that those Rangers came with Mazda motors.

Its a Ford motor and Ford makes the Mazda B trucks so it fits both.

 

[rd]

I did one of these a couple years ago with a Mazda B2000.

It did take a couple more bucks than I anticipated, but I made a buck or two in the end. Kind of a fun project, no hurring, etc.

 

[mustangjoe87]

drop in a JY motor and drive it. IMO ranger = ultimate DD truck if you dont HAVE to haul and tow.

 

[88_GT_5_oh]

put a new motor in it and DD it. my ranger is almost as much fun to drive as my mustang lol

 

[Roland69]

I have the Z71 also....that is a great tow haul or 4X4in truck...even better with the 33" mud tires

 

[kevin2m4]

ok youre going to have to shovel my driveway when you drop it off.

wait can you get a plow for it free too? then you can plow it first.