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Old 03-27-2013, 02:01 PM
86cookiemonster 86cookiemonster is offline
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I have a 1986 Ford Ranger Regular Cab. My father borrowed it for the winter (his corvette doesn't handle snow all that well), and while he had it a small rust hole appeared in the rocker panel. He chose not to tell me about it, and the hole grew until it was a large issue.

The issue is that the base of the hinge pillar where it curves to meet the rocker pannel is rusted out.

I have tried to get a hinge pillar from Ford, one dealership even took my money, only to call me a week later and say "sorry sir that part has been discontinued, would you like us to send you a hinge pillar from a 96"

I need some help, I can cut and weld pretty well, but I need something to cut and weld. Any idea where I can get something that will work?
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Old 03-27-2013, 05:44 PM
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Default Re: Cab Rust

Have you tried calling any junk yards in your area? It might be harder to find parts for an older ranger but it's worth a try. I've never tried this site but just now googled "ranger junkyard" and found this: http://www.junkyardpartslocator.com
They claim they can "find your auto part within 24 - 48 hrs or less." Might be worth a try
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Old 03-27-2013, 05:46 PM
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Default Re: Cab Rust

LMC truck has all the sheet metal you would ever need
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Old 03-29-2013, 10:28 AM
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They have almost all the sheet metal you'd ever need. They do not sell hinge pillars. They sell the rocker panel, but not the hinge pillar itself.
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Old 05-19-2013, 02:33 PM
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Even turning up empty at the junk yards. I was wondering what years of trucks I could use hinge pillars from.

I know a 93 has the same interior, as a 92, does it share the same cab dimensions?
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Old 05-19-2013, 02:35 PM
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83-92 will work
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