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11-09-2010, 02:14 PM
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Ford Man
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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I'm an old fart! Just ask my son.
So I'm new here. I am 67 years young. That's my physical age, mentally I'm 19!
I love Fords and work on several. I own a 67 Fairlane that I have installed a 363" Windsor with many go fast parts. I have a 68 Falcon wagon that I am modifying right now. I'll show it to you when it is done!
I'm retired and uncle sam (soc. sec.) is my source of income, so don't expect a lot of expensive mods. from me. Anything I do has to be well thought out and capable of being done in my home garage.
My wife drives a 95 Mustange convert. I love that car and we have had the most fun with it compared to every car we have ever owned.
The Ranger is a 1991 XLT extended cab. 4 cyl. 2.3 Liter single ohc. manual 5 speed tranny. Mostly stock. I just bought it and first thing it blew the tranny. So it is up on blocks to get it changed. I have to get it smoged and It has several issues there as well. The body looks good from a distance (20 miles! LOL!) Though it is a bit rough. I plan on getting a new tailgate as it has been hammered and the chrome signature pannel is gone. It is to be my parts chaser so I'll be doing all my hotrodding with the Fairlane and the Falcon. That's all for now. Ask any questions you want, I'll try to get you answers asap.
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1991 Ranger XLT, 2.3 W/5speed manual, stock, looking for mods. must retain economy. 67 Fairlane is my hotrod.
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11-09-2010, 02:23 PM
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Banned
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 14,046
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Re: I'm an old fart! Just ask my son.
Welcome
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11-09-2010, 02:36 PM
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"Eh, it'll buff out"
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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Re: I'm an old fart! Just ask my son.
Welcome to FRF!
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2008 Ford Ranger Sport 4x4 4.0L
-5 speed, undercoating, tinted windows, keyless entry, 3.73 gears
-Pioneer AVIC-F700BT GPS w/10" Pioneer woofer
-3 inch Performance Accessories Body Lift
-33x12.5 r 15 BFG M/T KM2's
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11-09-2010, 02:48 PM
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Real Trucks Rattle
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 598
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Re: I'm an old fart! Just ask my son.
Welcome to FRF, David.
Pics are more than welcome, even (specially) if the car is not done yet.
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05 Mitsubishi Lancer LS
17 Mazda CX-3
03 Ford Ranger XL - SOLD!
01 Honda Civic LX - SOLD!
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11-09-2010, 02:48 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 23,399
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Re: I'm an old fart! Just ask my son.
Welcome to FRF
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2005 Edge
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11-09-2010, 03:09 PM
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Ranger driver since 2005
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,847
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Re: I'm an old fart! Just ask my son.
Welcome to FRF.
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11-09-2010, 03:27 PM
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grumpy old ford driver
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,286
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Re: I'm an old fart! Just ask my son.
welcome
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2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 , Stepside,FRF decals, 4.0L SOHC decals, Primus IQ brake controller, curt 2" rec. hitch, custom winch mount,
Tinted glass, Yellow BUGGMAN OVALS a real treat to have. OHC, CB, night vision goggles, 36" periscope,
DiabloAmarillo = The Yellow Devil
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11-09-2010, 06:40 PM
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Old man driver.
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 14,894
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Re: I'm an old fart! Just ask my son.
welcome to FRF, David!
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2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 (sold)
2006 F150 Lariat 4x4 (sold)
2007 Explorer XLT (Destroyed by Deer on highway)
2014 Explorer XLT (inherited from parents)
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11-09-2010, 09:21 PM
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Ford Ranger Owner
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 65
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Re: I'm an old fart! Just ask my son.
Gee I thought I was the old fart here, pushing 60, and just bought my first Ranger a month ago. When I was young I did most the work on my cars, but with age, available time and a making more money, plus the complications with newer stuff, I quit in the 80s and let the pros do it. Now pushing retirement and currently unemployed I am starting to do more with our vehicles.
I stopped buying new vehicles in the 90s, and started buying used, and now buy salvage, I have saved so much money buying 5 different salvage, 3 Hyundai and 2 Fords ( F150, now my new Ranger), all of our vehicles are now salvage.
So from one old fart to another welcome aboard, these young guys have motivated me to get back to playing with my own vehicles, and they are a great group here at FRF.
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2002 Ranger Edge 4.0, 2wd, M/T purchased Oct/2010 - 52,046mi
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11-09-2010, 09:52 PM
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Flyin High
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,874
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Re: I'm an old fart! Just ask my son.
I've got just a few months till I hit the big 60. And Dave, if you're mentally 19 then I must be 16, yahoooo!
Welcome from another PNW Crew. You'll have to make some of the meets so get that truck running.
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03 RANGER EDGE 3.0
60/40 Seat Mod, Expo Full Console, Expo Mod Diff Cover, Thunderbolt Signal Mirrors, Flowmaster, Billet Grills, One Piece Halo Projector Headlights, HID Fogs w/Halos,
LED Lightbar, Euro Taillights, Interior Accents Painted, OHC, Indigo Cluster, 7" LCD Headunit, Mustang Dome Light, Manik Brush Guard
PNW CREW
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11-09-2010, 10:27 PM
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Explorer seats are in
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 6,176
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Re: I'm an old fart! Just ask my son.
Welcome to FRF.
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11-09-2010, 10:34 PM
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I love my truck
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,528
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Re: I'm an old fart! Just ask my son.
Welcome to FRF!
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2002 Mazda B3000 3.0L V6 4X4 | 2010 F-150 | 1990 Jeep Commanche 4.0L |
Mods:
off road lights | back up lights | auxiliary bed lights | interior LEDs | rhino liner | John Deere mudflaps | fog light mod | air box mod
Mustang dome light | Explorer OHC | Rampage LED brakestrip | maxed t-bars | Dixie horn | painted interior accents | undercoating | Cooper Discoverer AT3s
Mods to come: louder exhaust
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11-10-2010, 11:03 AM
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Ford Man
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 4
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Re: I'm an old fart! Just ask my son.
Thank you Gentlemen! I feel right at home! I promise I'll have my 'new toy' running asap. I just have to get the old tranny out and the new in.....lol!
Really, I have it just about all unbolted, one last bolt remains and it is soaking in WD40 as we speak. It will be out soon.
As soon as I finish with this post I am going back to the garage.
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1991 Ranger XLT, 2.3 W/5speed manual, stock, looking for mods. must retain economy. 67 Fairlane is my hotrod.
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11-10-2010, 01:34 PM
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Infidel
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,771
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Re: I'm an old fart! Just ask my son.
Welcome to FRF! Pics of the 67 Fairlane?
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02 Ranger XLT 4x4 Off Road, 4.0L SOHC, Automatic, 8.8 4.10 LS, Super-Cab, 3" Body Lift, 33x12.5x15 BFG All Terrains on 15x8 M/T Classic IIs, 5K 55w Heads, 5K 35w fogs, custom front skid plate, various other goodies.
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11-10-2010, 02:30 PM
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Bronco!
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,188
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Re: I'm an old fart! Just ask my son.
Welcome Oldie
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Bronco in the near future!
2002 Gold Ranger (46k miles) : Totaled May 2012
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Originally Posted by chaddwalters
Lmao like a good neighbor, FRF is there!
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