Esmeralda's Progress

[dwaryy]

As a few of you know I bought a 2003 ranger back in November. It’s still up in the air on what it is, XLT or FX4 Off Road. I bought her from an older gentleman, probably in his late 60’s, who had driven it into the ditch (I’m assuming drunk driving). Hint the flag mirrors, grey bumper, un-tinted (non-sliding back window), missing fog lights and many other things. Although I will never truly understand his reasoning on switching the sun visors from driver side to passenger side and vice versa. I paid $2500 Canadian for it.

I’ve been waiting for my boyfriend to drag our 95 F150 out of the garage so I can do some work to the ranger. Since he got T-boned last Friday the building of the F1shit has been sped up, and should be finished by this weekend or next. Leaving the garage open for me to get some work done. So here is my list of things I plan on changing with in the next letting bit, some immediately and others over the next few months.

ASAP
- Flag mirror removal, changing to stock ones. (May end up going with the 06+ style in the future, not sure yet)
- Back window tint (and some side window tint)
- Fog lights reinstalled.
- Grill swap out for the FX4 style (which is possibly the original anyways)
- Plastic dip the front bumper to match the splashguards.

Later
- New rims and tires (I already have the rims, will post a picture later today)
- Tool box
- Headache Rack (in the making, not installing for a little bit though)
- New deck, something with a aux port
- Installation of the sub (which I have)
- New speakers
- Fix rust under splashguards on the box, along with some paint touch ups (will be getting done sometime in May)
- Off road lights
- Visor (hmmm not sure yet)
- 3” BL plus a 2.5” lift

I’m sure there’s more; I’m just having issues rattling stuff off. Please feel free to share your ideas!

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[JayyStonee]

Id suggest trim paint rather then plasti dip. Trim paint is permanent and looks real good on bumpers

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[dwaryy]

Originally Posted by JayyStonee

Id suggest trim paint rather then plasti dip. Trim paint is permanent and looks real good on bumpers

I'll have to look into it! Thanks!

[Auburn Fan 02xlt 2wd]

I like the truck, looks like it was originally a FX4. Don't know why someone would change things and take things off of it like they did..

[dwaryy]

Awe thank you, it was wrecked. It got broken up pretty bad from what the last owner said, broke the grill and what not.

[beef_stew]

Does it have skid plates underneath?

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And does it have power windows and such?

[Logan03CO]

Originally Posted by beef_stew

Does it have skid plates underneath?

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And does it have power windows and such?

Click for previous discussions from yesterday & this morning: Recently Bought A 2003 Ford Ranger... Help

[dwaryy]

Originally Posted by beef_stew

Does it have skid plates underneath? ---------- And does it have power windows and such?

Yes to both

[beef_stew]

Originally Posted by dwaryy

Yes to both

Interesting!

[JayyStonee]

No probem, clean truck!

[Auburn Fan 02xlt 2wd]

Originally Posted by dwaryy

Awe thank you, it was wrecked. It got broken up pretty bad from what the last owner said, broke the grill and what not.

Ahh yeah I gotcha. Can't wait to see all of what your doing to it!

[97rangerstepside]

Doesn't look bad for being wrecked, all that cosmetic stuff is easily interchangeable

[dwaryy]

Originally Posted by 97rangerstepside

Doesn't look bad for being wrecked, all that cosmetic stuff is easily interchangeable

That's why I snatched it up, mechanically everything is sound. Minus the fact the fuel filter needs to be changed. Maybe the pump.

[dwaryy]

So just to show you guys what rims will be going on Essie once the new tires come.

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[dwaryy]

Rolled 200,000 k on Friday

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