Gramp's 87 Ford Ranger Parked for 19 Years. Lets See If It Runs, And Then Powerwash it. SAVED!

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Жыл бұрын

UPDATE
This Ranger has a new lease on life. Anthony and his Dad came and picked it up to add to their ford collection. They plan on swapping a 302 into it and building a nice streetable truck!
This is an unusual one for me but it highlights my lack of control at the auction. Many many months ago I bid on this 1987 Ford Ranger at copart thinking someone else would outbid me. I was wrong and I became the proud owner of a truck that had been last registered in 2003. As if I needed more projects, I decided to see if I could get it to run, drive and then powerwash it as it had been sitting under trees and had copious amounts of mold and dirt on the outside.
I don't really have time for more projects, which is why this truck is now available for sale, trade, anything. I know its not the most desireable thing out there, but maybe someone wants to see this project through, or do something fun with it.
For interested parties, you can email me @ Mazdamiester@gmail.com and put gramps in the title of the email.
As always, I appreciate all of the comments, feedback and even the criticism. Catch you this weekend on another teardown!

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@Spudchucker92 Жыл бұрын

It may only be an 80’s Ranger, but if it still has life in it and more miles to give, I’d definitely say it’s worth saving. All cars deserve a chance.

@TestECull Жыл бұрын

shit that thing's got more life left in it now than most new cars have in general.

@jerodwolford2743 Жыл бұрын

@@TestECull definitely has more character than a tesla.

@hoopty. Жыл бұрын

Better than any new truck on the road today. Nothing even major. It's not totalled.

@LegendStormcrow Жыл бұрын

I'm actually excited about my '86, and I'd love this one too. It has the same engine as the Bronco II in my yard.

@zoltanliszkai2162 Жыл бұрын

If the frame and control arms aren't rusted through, a known problem in the rust belt

@ohger1 Жыл бұрын

Here's what I do: when it's running lumpy (not all cylinders), I spray ether or brake clean into the intake while it's running. If it smoothens out, then it's an injector issue. If it still is lumpy, it's ignition or compression.

@Oddman1980 Жыл бұрын

I think I'm going to keep that trick in the toolbox for myself.

@actschp1 Жыл бұрын

He said it was turning over nice and even. My ass it was. It was lopey sounding when he cranked it over. Sounds like it's down compression on one cylinder.

@donbehatin Жыл бұрын

@@actschp1 it sounds pretty okay to me. at least good enough to run on all the cylinders. i'd blame injectors and plugs first.

@jamesdewiel4736 Жыл бұрын

Coyote swap it

@robertmoore4637 Жыл бұрын

@@jamesdewiel4736 and make it worse.

@spiritualhouse2 Жыл бұрын

I'm not a big ford guy but when you started to hit that truck with the pressure washer and you could see it come back to life I couldn't help but to smile. Always nice to see an old neglected vehicle look nice again

@FonicsSuck Жыл бұрын

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@danbasta3677 Жыл бұрын

I, rather like Ford cars and trucks. Prefer them over a Chevy any day of the week, and I've had a Chevy S 10 and a GMC Sonoma. Just prefer Ford Rangers much better, that's all. I have a 92 Ford Escort, still runs like a clock, very dependable car for a 30 year old car.

@brentmcmahon8188 Жыл бұрын

My brother has one put big tires and wheels and it’s a nice little 4x4 and it looks good inside and out !

@mikem9536 Жыл бұрын

I don't like Fords, but the "Mazda" Fords are not really Fords :)

@S.C1970 Ай бұрын

@@mikem9536they’re co-designed vehicles. More ford than Mazda when it came to these 1st gen rangers. Still really great trucks either way.

@thomasguthrie5938 Жыл бұрын

This was great fun watching this come back to life. I have a 1988 Ranger with 270000 on its 2.3. Unless it blows up, or what my wife says, I'm not getting rid of it. In 35 years this tough little Ranger has never let me down.

@consistentbass Жыл бұрын

Same here. I have a 1996 Mazda with the 2.3 four banger and that engine is indestructible! It's got over 400k miles and it should still run. But I've had it parked for a few years (like 6) and was watching this video just in case I have to do some Frankenstein type stuff to bring it back to life. Hopefully it just cranks up because I'm gonna put it back in service to save some gas. My 8 cylinder truck is killing my budget. 😅

@bryansmith7360 11 ай бұрын

Mines a 97 with 248k. It always runs. The only time it didn't was a timing belt. It will often run like shit, but it always runs. I hate driving it but just cant imagine getting rid of it. Easy to load and unload stuff. You can actually reach into the bed. The antenna doubles as a slim jim. The gas milage has literally been 18.3mpg for over a decade now. The ac still works. Don't know when the ps went out but i didn't notice. When my cat got stolen i just had a pipe installed (thank you.) Seriously, I do love my truck. Its a meme. I have had many cars but it is just so damn consistent and dependable. I have more faith in it than the rest. As for comfort............... @@consistentbass

@Charlies_Corner 8 ай бұрын

I’ve got 2 rangers, an 89 with 307,000 miles on it and an 01 with 215,000 miles and they’re my babies..

@OOICU812 6 ай бұрын

I have an 88 4 cyl Supercab that I bought in 1990. I drove over half of the country carrying an old 1973 overhead camper. It was slow as molasses, but got me from point A to point B. I'm now on my third engine and transmission (this time it's an LS swap) and hopefully will find another overhead camper to mount on it.

@Lanxton-ot7wd 3 ай бұрын

That’s nice, I have a 1983 ford ranger I am currently fixing up

@austinschueler8145 Жыл бұрын

That thing is in good shape for sitting almost 20 years.

@dirk4926 Жыл бұрын

Gramps is awesome, I hope it goes to a good home and spends many more years on the road

@CorndogBrownie Жыл бұрын

The fact that ANY of the bed bolts came loose still blows my mind. That truck is a unicorn

@LegendStormcrow Жыл бұрын

1sr Gen Rangers are a weird species of vehicle. In my search a I found 3 unicorns before I got mine. It's got that bed liner for paint, but has even less rust than that ranger. They tend to hold up pretty well.

@AjGalloway95 10 ай бұрын

@@LegendStormcrowI would love to take a clean one of these to do a resto-mod

@joshuagee6717 7 ай бұрын

Nah I got put in the same situation as him with my grandfathers only one gave me issues and that was because a redneck repair from years before

@MyChannel-ct6gr Жыл бұрын

20 year Fluke employee here...absolutely the meter & the "Fluke" pun(s). Thank you for both! :)

@dans_Learning_Curve Жыл бұрын

This is the first "Will it run" video I've seen from you. All of the other ones have been what "killed it"!

@SteelOfLegend Жыл бұрын

Next episode: "What killed it ft: 87 Ford Ranger"

@danielosypenko4812 Жыл бұрын

I guess it could turn to the video “what killed it?”. Ranger just wanted to survive.

@mikem9536 Жыл бұрын

@@danielosypenko4812 Ranger, the new love bug!

@Elrond_Hubbard1 Жыл бұрын

Can never underestimate what a half-ass clean can do for a vehicle. Had a 96 Silverado in similar condition that I couldn't sell. One day I spent three hours cleaning it up and sold it in two days for double what I was asking for previously. I personally love the old style bodies from the eighties and nineties.

@patknado Жыл бұрын

This video was a masterpiece. A suspenseful story that keeps you guessing with a humble but remarkably capable hero and a surprise guest. It ends with a call to action on the part of the viewer as the hero rides an unsafe vehicle into the sunset. "Will you join me in this necessary work?" The crowd shifts with unease, intimidated but excited by the proposition. He then comes out for an encore by delivering the hypnotic wonder that is seeing a very dirty car cleaned. This is art. The car will likely become very important to somebody. What a story.

@emanuellandeholm5657 Жыл бұрын

Sure, but what happened to froggy friend? That's what I need to know.

@mikem9536 Жыл бұрын

@@emanuellandeholm5657 These are the important questions :)

@tedpreston4155 Жыл бұрын

You're bringing me memories of the Bronco II - the first time I ever did a head gasket job on a "modern" car with all the spaghetti of hoses and vacuum lines. I surprised myself, and managed to get it all back together and working. 😁 Those 2.9 liter v-6s were really good engines.

@LegendStormcrow Жыл бұрын

I got that very vehicle sitting in my front yard. The 2.9 engine in it saved a bunch of lives in '98, back when she had her first body. I rescued her just to save that engine, but my ranger doesn't match it. I might just get a new Bronco II for her. Gotta say though, even after rotting in the woods for 15 years, she turns heads.

@reubensandwich9249 Жыл бұрын

I laughed at the junk in the truck bed quip. Looked at my window at my truck that doesn't run with junk in the back. Laughed. Went back to watching.

@trevorus Жыл бұрын

I had a 1985 ranger as my first car. 2.8 carbureted with a 5 speed. I'd love one again! Drove a 1989 from Oakland California to Central Illinois hauling a way too heavy trailer, and it took it like a champ. These were some tough trucks!

@LegendStormcrow Жыл бұрын

I got an '86 to learn manuals with, and I got my dad's old Bronco II corpse in my yard, complete with the 2.9 engine from the Bronco II that saved my life back in 98'.

@andrewpacheco3479 Жыл бұрын

I got an 87 and I love them 5 speed manual

@velezdragon3574 Жыл бұрын

Same

@Pedersons1 Жыл бұрын

@@LegendStormcrow I've got an '87 5speed 4x4 with the 2.9l fuel injected. It's a fabulous little truck. Got it about 2 years ago for $1,000. I'm at around $3,800 in parts and it's my daily. I love it.

@LegendStormcrow Жыл бұрын

@@Pedersons1 Coincidentally I bought the '86 to drop my '88 2.9 into. I'll drop her in and get a new trans when the 4 cylinder dies or the transmission gives up another gear.

@tedpreston4155 Жыл бұрын

"Whenever you hit anything with a hammer, you're going to make it worse, or your going to make it worse." Another masterful deadpan delivery. Bravo! 🙂

@Flattappingarage Жыл бұрын

I own an 88 ranger, and despite everyone not being fond of them, I love mine, because it’s a peppy v6, a 5 speed and hasn’t run in 5 years. It was my grandfathers, my mothers and now it’s mine (I’m 15 and already own a camaro) I’m determined to have it running and driving by my junior year of high school (which is next school year for me) I’m extremely excited to drive it.

@cahg3871 Жыл бұрын

Good on you for being brave enough to fix that classic up.Good luck and best wishes.👍✌️

@TimothySimpson-qf1xk 5 ай бұрын

I had a 85 many moons ago when I was a teen (early 90s). Mine was a 2.8 V6, manual transmission. I ran it into a pond and it sunk out of sight. Pulled it out the pond drained the transmission and rear end, tore the engine down and freshened it up. Ran like a watch. Couldn't kill that truck. A hurricane popped a top out of a pine tree and landed on the cab. If you fix it, it'll be tough as a tank. Good luck.

@kyledinalb123 Жыл бұрын

No joke! I want this truck!!! I used to have the EXACT same truck with the same paint and same 2.9L V6... I actually shed a tear when I sold it and haven't found a truck like it since. I really want Gramps!

@ed4709 Жыл бұрын

Get it and build it for us on KZfaq

@nickturner2813 Жыл бұрын

No, you don't. Why are you telling everyone about it? If you really did want it you'd have emailed him as he suggested and bought it, not just put a daft comment here.

@NikMitchell Жыл бұрын

dad's got a red 87 2.9l manual 4x4 extended cab that i've cared for many years. Finally needed a clutch and i sent it back his way, but it's been a while and neither one of us has done the job. It's still a handsome truck, no doubt! Depending on where you are, maybe you want to take it on? We're in NC!

@123tylerwebster Жыл бұрын

I love your tear down videos, but also love when you do a video like this. I enjoy seeing someone do something different then what they usually do.

@mbruce4152 Жыл бұрын

That was way more entertaining than anything on Nexflops

@hkguitar1984 Жыл бұрын

@@mbruce4152 So True This content provides honest, no BS interesting entertainment with no agenda (other that automotive enthusiasm).

@davidarnette327 Жыл бұрын

Tarnation! That's definitely something Gramps would have said. Thanks for saving it from the crusher, and yes that is a fluke!

@brian4661 Жыл бұрын

Yeah that oven cleaner is no joke, as soon as I saw you showing it, i was thinking to myself "Surely he knows how strong that cleaner is"

@cll1639 Жыл бұрын

I used it once on an old El Camino; it took days to doctor up the damage. Gunk is your friend. Had a Ranger just like this one, too, minus the 2 tone paint but the same tan color and a 2.3/manual. It served its purpose with no problems. Shouldn't take much to fix the miss in this one..plug, coil, or possibly rodent damage to the wiring after sitting 19 years. I'll bet it's not a burnt valve or something internal.

@johnkinsel5027 Жыл бұрын

I have the Mazda badged version of that, 2001, and it is indeed the perfect Gramps truck. I am 66, retired, and long past driving in a hurry. Mine has hauled tons of stuff over the years. It was also the perfect thing for my grandson to learn how to drive on, because there is no point in trying to make it go fast.

@TestECull Жыл бұрын

I'm only 32 and I'm well past driving in a hurry too. As long as itt'l do 70-75 without throwing a rod it's plenty fast enough for my tastes.

@TestECull Жыл бұрын

@@mikehoncho3099 Depends on rear end ratio. Ford sold trucks with a wide spread thereof back then. I have an 85 six pot four speed half ton that turns just 1800rpm at 80mph yet that same truck could have gotten a granny four and stump puller gears that made double nicks its top speed. Whether this Ranger is comfy on the freeway is at the whimsy of whoever ticked the build sheey boxes thirty years ago. Eric made no mention of axle ratios and I doubt he even bothered to decode the data plates in the first place.

@barrymckee5709 Жыл бұрын

Super fun video, thanks for sharing your success with the Ranger! One little thing, oven cleaner is sodium hydroxide with a few wetting chemicals, and if that gets into your eyes, it will permanently cloud your cornea, like, forever. So I would really recommend some safety glasses when using that stuff. Just a little advise from a chemist. Cheers!

@fernando13e Жыл бұрын

This is like Rebuild Rescue but without all the BS reality tv, that's why I love your channel and the type of videos you. Thanks man!.

@Me-zo8yc Жыл бұрын

I love these (Any other VGG viewers here?). Cheers from the UK just cracked a cider and gonna enjoy this one.

@MrKeebs Жыл бұрын

Thank you for 48 minutes of pure entertainment. I bet it’s a shit ton of work, but I would LOVE to see more of those on the channel.

@blackmane0073 Жыл бұрын

Seconded. Kermit would approve too I think :)

@darealteacher1379 5 ай бұрын

I currently drive a 1986 4 cyl 2.3, it was my grandpa's, have to admit I have invested some money on it but definitely worth it, got the engine restored and replaced transmission doesn't look real good on the outside but also had the interior replaced, I have taken my mighty Ranger many times on the road and runs like new, I feel happy driving it even now in 2024 since I feel my grandpa's spirit's with me and I know he will never let me down as well as the mighty Ranger

@vickery445 Жыл бұрын

I have a ‘88 that my grandpa bought new. I would love to bring it back to life. Seeing you resurrect this one brings a smile to my face.

@LegendStormcrow Жыл бұрын

I got my dad's old 88' Bronco II. Same story, but the title is FUBAR. I need a body with a title

@vickery445 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, my body and drivetrain are decent, but the motor and brakes are shot. Trying to decide if I should replace the 2.9, if I can find one, or swap it for something else.

@LegendStormcrow Жыл бұрын

@@vickery445 I've heard that the ranger and bronco II platformare some of these easiest to change engine types, but my dad pulled and reinstalled a 2.9 in a day or 2, so that might influence your choice.

@ROACHRAGE2 Жыл бұрын

My grandson needs a car. He's 17 and just full of himself so a gramps truck would likely even him out! 🤣

@thekornwulf Жыл бұрын

My first car was a '99 Ranger. They're great little trucks, and the third generation ones are actually really quite safe in a crash. Overall, I'd highly recommend them as first cars, and I don't know if you can get more fun than one with a 5-speed manual.

@tin2001 Жыл бұрын

When you're 17, ANY car you can call your own is your most prized possession. The age doesn't matter. The paint doesn't matter. If it reliably goes from home to school and back home again via their preferred fast food place, and carry a friend or 2 on the weekend, it's perfect. To them anyway.

@johnsmith7676 Жыл бұрын

If he's that full of himself, get him a little plastic Barbie Jeep. That will definitely "even him out". A little humility sounds in order.

@ROACHRAGE2 Жыл бұрын

@@johnsmith7676 He's not THAT full of himself.

@cahg3871 Жыл бұрын

At 17 most guys are full of themselves,but eventually life beats some humility into you.I’m sure your grandson will be no different.

@BigHeinen Жыл бұрын

11:00: "I don't want to pull the starter off this". 11:05: Proceeds to pull the starter. This is a car guy folks. For sure. With a little love this could be a sweet little truck! New gas tank and fuel pump, plugs, wires, injectors, and clean every single wiring connector - this could be a little gem!

@bengibson3955 Жыл бұрын

I’m hospitalised in an isolated room with severe Covid symptoms and attached to oxygen. I’ve been struggling to breathe properly for 4 days now, currently sitting quietly in my dark room unable to sleep at 3:15 am, yet I still managed to punch the air and let out a loud “HELL YEAH!!!!”, when the old Ranger started idling under her own steam! This is a sign. I’m waking up tomorrow morning and I’m gonna start idling under my own steam again! Eric - I’ve been watching your YT content for ages and I love all of it, from Ford, Chev, Chrysler, BMW, Merc, Honda etc. I’d be chuffed to see you do a tear down of one of Aussies best Barra engines and hear/see your thoughts. There seems to be lot of them heading over that way and subjected to abuse but I doubt you’ll find any cheap cores over there for a while yet. Keep up the great content!

@Scottadamsfan3481 5 ай бұрын

Did you get better?

@bengibson3955 5 ай бұрын

@@Scottadamsfan3481 I did improve and I was discharged from hospital after 10 days. I have remained on oxygen therapy since then, using a portable concentrator when doing anything strenuous, including walking from the house to the workshop. My oxygen saturation drops regularly into the 60% range if I’m not careful (very bad for the heart and what’s left of my brain😉). I now suffer from pulmonary hypertension, which was within a normal range prior to my bout with “the spicy cough”. The pulmonary hypertension and low oxygen levels make it very tricky to exercise without harming myself. However, my local heath service runs a cardiopulmonary rehab program allowing me to work hard on my fitness. Trying to get the best outta what I’ve got, I guess. I’m now going through the work-up for a heart-lung transplant and I’m hopeful of getting back to a more normal life sometime soon. I still work full time, thanks to an understanding employer. Bloody COVID-more than just another ‘flu!

@Scottadamsfan3481 5 ай бұрын

@@bengibson3955 heart and lung transfer ?

@gazzasoloman2562 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video more than your teardowns - The ingenuity displayed with battery and fuel was amazing, resurrecting a vehicle better to watch IMO than a post mortem. Nice change up thank you

@irwfcm Жыл бұрын

I have an outside the box idea. A lot of schools take on projects like that to work out and resell and make a profit on to use to help run their programs, or just constantly work on them. You might talk to one of the local school districts and consider just donating it to them and help out the next generation of mechanics. You'd want to talk to the person that runs the automotive technology program. Even places like community colleges and places like Ranken have programs like that.

@castlers5075 Жыл бұрын

Best engine and transmission for that truck!

@jacobcashen1301 Жыл бұрын

Loved this. Funny, entertaining, and eventful. Like most here, I also enjoy these trucks and that one is personally one of the cleanest I have seen in a while. It deserves a home, and I hope someone buys it from you!

@robertwest3093 Жыл бұрын

These car revivals are my favorite thing on KZfaq.😎

@ConsolidatedPBY Жыл бұрын

Definitely, being an old retired mechanical guy, I can watch these all day.

@mistermoonJB Жыл бұрын

I had an '88 Ranger 2.3 4 cyl 5-speed, bought new. It was a pretty good truck and I put 180K on before selling it. Sometimes I wish I still had it. But not this one.

@foihdzas Жыл бұрын

Excellent Fluke joke. Also… try jumping it without the battery connected to the system. That dead battery is drawing a ton of amperage when connected

@gb1613 Жыл бұрын

The fluke joke and the 'reverse' power washing were great additions to the video!

@tin2001 Жыл бұрын

Yeah. If the battery still has any fluid in it, it'll be sucking quite a lot of power trying to charge itself.

@llnemesisll7129 Жыл бұрын

I have a 1992 Ranger XLT V6 3.0 that I've had since 1996 when I got my license in high school. I still drive that truck as a daily driver today, I've got 487, 210 mies on it. Had to change out the water pump and heads/gaskets at 225,000, also the MAF sensor,TPS sensor and IAC at 300,000 miles. Did a new transmission at 427,000 miles and she still runs like she did in 1996. It was worth the heads halfway through its life and the new transmission I got last year which did cost me $2,300 but in the end I'd say putting about four or five thousand dollars in a truck that's lasted me 26 years now well worth it.

@randallsherryadams5040 6 ай бұрын

The stories I could tell of my chestnut over walnut Ranger! I bought it new in ‘87 when I was in the Air Force. I drove and polished the snot out of that little truck. 200k+ miles and it never failed me. I’d take another one in a heartbeat! Thanks for sharing this video. 🥰

@Wittyusername82 Жыл бұрын

My first vehicle was an 86 Ranger with the 2.9 V6, loved that truck. FYI it has two fuel pumps, one in the tank is a low pressure lift pump, the high pressure pump is on the frame rail. Hope this truck goes to a good home, if I was closer I’d buy it. Good video!

@LegendStormcrow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. I'll be swapping tanks in my 2.8 and my 2.9 needs a new body, so that's good to know. Edit 2.3

@Wittyusername82 Жыл бұрын

@@LegendStormcrow i believe the 2.8 was carbed isn’t it?

@LegendStormcrow Жыл бұрын

@@Wittyusername82 actually.. I just remembered it was a 2.3. I don't know why I said 2.8. It has EFI though.

@ferrumignis Жыл бұрын

_"I want to make sure this isn't just a Fluke"_ I see what you did there.

@benaldredge2671 Жыл бұрын

Your description of this relic was hilarious. Lol, rear suspension is like a slinky.

@Joshtheweatherman Жыл бұрын

Heck I would love to have an old Ranger like this. I have a 2000 model with a 2.5L manual, and it has never let me down. At 201k miles, it starts right up with a slight twist of the key. My truck has been through everything too. They don't build them like they used to. If things need to be fixed or replaced, it's much cheaper fixing it up instead of buying a new truck which might break after the warranty is expired.

@elmerllamas3792 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2000 ford ranger with the same 2.5 liter Lima engine with over 280k original miles. Probably one of the best 4 cylinder engines Ford has ever made, that little 4 cylinder easily competes with the 4 cylinder Tacomas and Toyota pickups of the 80s and 90s.

@xumingyang1092 Жыл бұрын

1:Spray the brake cleaner to the intake 2: hammer it on the fuel injector rail 3:manmade temporary BMW gas tank and pump. You are the mechanic I'm admired it. Not those donkeys only know how can change the parts

@mphilleo Жыл бұрын

Now this is right up my alley. I'm saving this one for tonight, so the wife and I can watch it together. Maybe a beer or an old fashioned - a good night!

@machinesofgod Жыл бұрын

That's awesome how you rigged it to get up and running. Very creative.

@LujinCustom Жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome truck! We had an ‘84 4 banger back in the day and a friend had a ‘90. The interiors were more comfortable than the S-10 of the day and the 4 banger was a little beast

@waltergrasmick5615 Жыл бұрын

This was fun to watch. I used to have an 89 Bronco 2 with that same motor, glad to see that someone has taken it as going to do something with it.

@franksmith5990 Жыл бұрын

The difference in car channels is hilarious. Some guys would be excited to keep another beater on the road and others have a reaction like this. Good stuff.

@blackscotydog Жыл бұрын

I got a real soft spot for those old rangers I had an 88 STX four wheel drive super cab it was a great truck oh and it was a 5-speed manual

@JamesDvorak Жыл бұрын

This was a fun video, indeed. My first vehicle was a 1984 Ranger. It was Iowa DOT yellow. I painted the rims black and put in a LOUD stereo and it became awesome (to me). So, thanks for making me feel nostalgic!

@richardwarner2214 Жыл бұрын

Cool video, I had an 89 long bed ranger, extended cab with a matching cap. V6 automatic 2wd, but it had a problem with the rear ABS and slid through a couple of red lights and I was in between jobs at the time and sold it to a farmer. I miss that old truck.

@Canthus13 Жыл бұрын

I had a 94 regular body (Not the step side) extended cab. I miss that truck. Even if you end up parting it out, you'd get your money back for sure. I see lots of people cleaning up 80s and 90s rangers. And it looks like it survived the flooding in 93.... Or hasn't run since then. Or at least wasn't washed after.

@permutatechguy Жыл бұрын

There has to be a young man by you that needs a rig and has some mechanical skills

@chestrockwell8328 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I'm thinking. Has to be some younger guy with little money, some know how and willing to get it done attitude that would do great with this Ranger; hell, if I were close I'd take it....even though I'm at max car allowance with three, no more space.

@permutatechguy Жыл бұрын

@@chestrockwell8328 and I mean just give it to the kid for what he has in it :)

@webberfan1234 Жыл бұрын

Eli from LSC to match his mustang!

@robertmoore4637 Жыл бұрын

What I was thinking. Good starter. Can be upgraded and be a great truck with some learning.

@riceman00 Жыл бұрын

This is the most shade tree mechanic thing I’ve seen in a while. Love it, got 20 minutes left to watch.

@tedpreston4155 Жыл бұрын

"I hope no smoke comes out of anything, 'cuz I have nothing to catch it." That made me smile! I liked your deadpan delivery! I liked your joke so much I'm gonna steal it, first chance I get! 😉

@dans_Learning_Curve Жыл бұрын

When measuring, make sure the wiring can carry current as well as voltage. A bad wire can carry voltage but not current.

@ryanbrown918 Жыл бұрын

That's why Voltage Drop is a far more valuable measurement of "resistance", than a basic ohms check.

@richb4517 Жыл бұрын

True

@timothymroberts2949 Жыл бұрын

Awesome find. Reminds me of the truck my grandfather had I learned to drive in. Sweet find

@donaldkeys3948 Жыл бұрын

Do you still Have_IT ( Please Reply) ...$$$$$$...

@winstonsmith313 Жыл бұрын

12:51 - “I want to make sure this isn’t a “FLUKE”… then a comic pause to wait for the laugh. Eric, master of multimeter comedy.

@thomasschemmel8002 10 ай бұрын

I know I'm way too late to leave a comment but just wanted to let you know I absolutely love your videos. You do a fantastic job and just for the record that is totally my dream truck and I'm glad you saved it in this video. I grew up with an 86 Camaro that was my nightmare because of the nylon cam gear but I did have a little bit newer ranger that always made my day because it was old and crusty butt always ran.

@jeffdavis958 Жыл бұрын

Loving the Fluke puns! Keep up the great work. Love your videos

@terrybest8973 Жыл бұрын

That's one of the best trucks ever made bud

@spedmanco Жыл бұрын

You're amazing! I love your spirit and your desire to keep potentialy functioning vehicles from being recycled. We live in an ever increasing disposable culture. And at the same time want to save the planet.

@jeffryblackmon4846 Жыл бұрын

Yes, the little truck can be returned to active duty. I would love to see someone buy it and record the work to get it road worthy. Your wash job increased the value from $100 to $200. Very good video.

@markujcich4245 Жыл бұрын

Not only do you do cars, you do great You tube. Thanks for the entertaining content, it's not just a fluke!

@johnuttero2861 Жыл бұрын

Another great video and it was a nice twist on things. I agree with you and hope someone wants to buy it, it is too nice to junk it and would make for a perfect first car for a kid or maybe a father son project. Keep making the video's, I so enjoy all of them!

@danielluber209 10 ай бұрын

I LOVE THIS SECTION OF YOUR VIDEOS!! I always enjoy the engine taking apart videos, but this is a Great style videos, this Ranger and the 1997 Ford 250. I hope you do more of these kind of videos! Very Entertaining

@tropicrows Жыл бұрын

Great fan of this channel and I love your dry sense of humour. This looks like a perfect project for a young person wanting to learn about cars and what not to buy 🤔 lol.

@brucechapman1946 Жыл бұрын

Nice save Eric, the old starter style in that Ranger commonly called a "rat trap" is one of the most reliable starters ever made, even if it is worn out a tap with a hammer on the tin contact cover will give it a few more years life. It was a lost cause using an old BMW fuel tank/pump though if you don't use them for a fortnight they die!

@mattfissell3068 Жыл бұрын

This would be a hoot to work on! I've got a lot of space in the driveway if you're getting rid of it! Good little back and forth for me here in North St. Louis County. I wish I had the means to bring it over. Good work!

@MrTalkingtrue Жыл бұрын

Keep it. You have done half of the way. Now welcome the new member in the family and enjoy the ride. Great truck

@outlet6989 Жыл бұрын

A great-produced video, especially without any distracting music. I would name it Miss Potential. I only need a truck, like yours, to haul DIY materials. It needs some work and would make a great DIY project like I need another project. I can imagine how it would look and run after an investment of a few thousand dollars, which I would gladly spend.

@robroy5729 Жыл бұрын

lets be honest, even if the drivetrain is trash the body and im guessing the frame as well are for the most part 80-90% intact which i would say leaves this truck to be saved. i also love the content you've been providing us!!!

@huntersdogson7132 Жыл бұрын

This is what I was thinking those 80s work trucks were built different, just slap a new engine in and you got a simple, reliable, work horse truck.

@robroy5729 Жыл бұрын

@@huntersdogson7132 reliable but theres basically no power in those engines haha.

@Matp345 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome little truck. I would've definitely bid on it

@Paul1958R Жыл бұрын

Eric, Great video - thank you. Do more of these. Paul (in MA)

@mmdb9574 Жыл бұрын

I bought a brand new 87 Ranger XLT 4X4 EXT CAB 5 speed back in the day. Brings back memories. Someone should breathe life into the old ride. 👍

@Michael-to7oz Жыл бұрын

That would be a perfect truck for my father. He's a short elderly man who just needs a little pickup like that his size to run trash to the dump and make runs to the store as he lives out in the country of northern Idaho.

@wildbill23c Жыл бұрын

I picked up an 87 long bed 4x2 Ranger a couple years ago that has been getting a workout ever sense. Great little truck, but then again wasn't my first Ranger, had an 84 Ranger prior to the 87...just can't beat these little trucks for their small size, but capable work trucks.

@fomocopowersgarage7103 Жыл бұрын

I actually ALMOST bid on that, no joke. Was over the winter I think. Somewhere in IL. The extra fees ruined it for me because i would've had to use a broker

@jeremyTallen1 Жыл бұрын

If this truck is truly from Illinois she's a diamond in the rough

@michaelblodgett4704 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Reminds me of the old Road Kill episodes before they got so popular. Thank you for making it.

@thomasperina2990 Жыл бұрын

Eric, that is what they would call FORD TOUGH. You can't do that with a new one. Congratulations on your new baby coming soon, TMP from N.J.

@toddhowe427 Жыл бұрын

Boy does that bring back memories. I had a red ‘86 4x2 extended cab with the 2.9L and 5-speed. What a great little truck! Wouldn’t be a 2.9L if the valve cover gaskets weren’t leaking!

@boondocker7964 Жыл бұрын

Bet you wish you could buy one, the way they used to make them?

@josephchewning919 Жыл бұрын

Great video would love to see you make more regrettable purchases like this and see if they run

@Duken4evr29 Жыл бұрын

It seems the "barnacles" formed a UV barrier that protected the paint. Amazing how it cleaned up.

@ericg4915 Жыл бұрын

Imagine how it would look if it was buffed out with some scratch fix

@alanmaxwell5932 Жыл бұрын

Very much worth saving. I know some young people only see old trucks as something for old guys but it’s a legit decent ranger that a shit ton of people would love to fix up. It’s in better shape than most 80s rangers out there, especially in the rust belt

@georgeemeny6123 Жыл бұрын

Unless the frame is totally rotted away don't scrap it. Somewhere some one, young or old, will want it as a project. When I retired, I found an 80s Toyota pu that leaked every where and every thing that could leak. Spent a few bucks rebuilding things, and things that couldn't be rebuild, replaced. Its now pretty much my daily driver at 320k on the clock.

@steveb6103 Жыл бұрын

It's a classic. The ones around here have gone to the crusher long ago.

@agostinodibella9939 Жыл бұрын

The paint cleaned up pretty good! It would be a shame to scrap it. I used to have an ‘83 V6 XLT Ranger.

@nimas.1415 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saving it from the scrap yard, I found a free 1984 Bronco 2. Not a truck I would have ever considered when I was younger, but a rust free, 4x4, manual Bronco 2 is valuable these days.

@mahcooharper9577 10 ай бұрын

Love it when you buy these old things and get them going again. I came and watched it today because I enjoyed the OBS one you posted yesterday. I know you don't have time but I enjoy it at least haha

@tsbeech Жыл бұрын

Love what you do. Keep it up!

@frankm8533 Жыл бұрын

I love Rangers ive had alot of them i currently drive a 95 every day had it for years. My favorite was my 85 with a 2.8 V6 5spd i drove the crap out of it

@danp7463 Жыл бұрын

I miss my '91 4 liter 4wd 5spd ranger. Lockers in both differentials. That truck climbed like a mountain goat.

@superhawk20002 Жыл бұрын

I love it. Its the perfect truck. My beat friend and I used to play high speed bumper cars after work years ago -> it was always a blast to see how long the S10 Luv truck and the old Ranger were going to make it. The exhausts had fallen off both and you could rev the hell out of them resulting in a guarantees backfire and flames shooting out under the truck. They ran forever... and I wish I could remember what happened to them. I miss my Ranger.

@texasslingleadsomtingwong8751 Жыл бұрын

Tough truck ready . ERIC , you have got to do a ranger , or exploder for a tough truck competition. If you've never seen a tough truck competition , you are in for a real treat especial.

@JoeBob1955 Жыл бұрын

"Not a mechanical problem" When you were first cranking the engine, it sure sounded like one cylinder had no compression. Probably why the truck was parked. Still, $100, do rings, bearings and valves, fix the rust hole and finish cleaning it, and it's still a deal.

@ericg4915 Жыл бұрын

And checking compression is an easy thing to do, If that truck has the proper compression then I would buy it.

@motordown7664 Жыл бұрын

I miss my 1989 Ranger with 2.9L 5 speed. Sold it with 260,000 still running strong. The Ranger was the best looking single cab short wheelbase back then.

@v8_sami Жыл бұрын

That was still made my Mazda right?

@joeblow5037 Жыл бұрын

@@v8_sami yes

@motordown7664 Жыл бұрын

@@v8_sami Mazda produced the Ford Courier but that ended in the early 80s. The 1st generation was manufactured by ford and ended 1992. It’s wasn’t until 1994, a rebadged Ford Ranger was also sold as a Mazda B-Series.

@heartproblems2727 Жыл бұрын

Great video. This truck would make a great first car for some new driver. It was great to watch this truck come back to life.

@johnwardale6010 Жыл бұрын

Best Wash video on KZfaq…especially loved that accidental un-washing part!

@nicholasmoen1000 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos. I sold my 87 long bed last year with the 2.9 V6 and a 5 speed. Drove it daily for almost 10 years. Does that one have the granny low first? It was a great little truck. Clutch replacement is a pain but otherwise easy to work on. Mine was reliable as they come. I missed that engine sound.