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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-01-2020, 04:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,478
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: Am i too old?

[QUOTE=Alexender;2757069]im 36 years old.

Am i too old to get a 2010 Ford ranger?


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I will be 77, the first week of April. Bought my 2000 Ranger just 3...
Forum: Interior Tech 12-30-2019, 08:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,325
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: 09 Standard Cab 60/40 Seat Swap

You should check this section of the forum out. --- John

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/interior-tech/22847-seats-fit-ranger.html
Forum: Introduce Yourself 08-13-2018, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 869
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: New to Ranger

Also need to get a second key made. Only one key from previous owner. Ford says $30 for key, plus $80 to program. Add $65 for another fob.[/QUOTE]

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I got...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 07-30-2018, 07:31 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 26,712
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: Green Ranger Picture Thread!

https://i.imgur.com/nohpLbP.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/egeZDWy.jpg?1
Forum: Interior Tech 07-30-2018, 06:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,606
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: "map" light replacement inquiry

I replaced the slide switch dome light in my 2000 Ranger, with one from an Explorer. It was plug and play. ------ John

https://i.imgur.com/O6ETYQL.jpg
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-06-2018, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 966
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Faint Spark At Battery Connection

I have had my new battery drain after the truck has sat unused for 2-5 weeks. I am getting a faint spark at the battery connection when nothing on the truck is turned on. Is this normal, due to the...
Forum: Audio / Video 04-04-2018, 07:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,339
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: Simple Radio?

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First let me say, that it is not a plug and play set-up. It requires some mods to the radio in order to make it all work.

I am not sure of the year, buy...
Forum: Audio / Video 04-03-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,339
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: Simple Radio?

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I feel the same way, but then I turned 75 today. One of the changes I made to my 2000 Ranger, was to swap out the AM/FM/CD radio for an old Mercury Grand...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-16-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 809
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: Looking for a old truck

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Found this info ---- John

http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/winter2011/ford_ranger_dually.htm
Forum: Project Logs 12-30-2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,428
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: My Ranger Changes

[QUOTE=1vannn;2740370]There's an extension for Firefox and Chrome called Firefox Fix I believe and it fixes the Photo bucket external photo loading problem. I like your mirrors man, they look great!!...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 12-25-2017, 07:13 AM
Replies: 863
Views: 98,051
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: pics of your 2wd

I`ll add mine to the list.

https://i.imgur.com/ETkXZXl.jpg
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 12-24-2017, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7,151
Views: 566,708
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: Random pics of your truck thread II

I may as well add a photo of my truck --- John

https://i.imgur.com/ETkXZXl.jpg
Forum: Project Logs 12-22-2017, 07:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,428
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: My Ranger Changes

Well, like everyone else, I lost all my Photo Bucket pictures. Here is what my truck looks like as of 12/2017. I will add more photos, as soon as I get them all on the Imgur site.--- John
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Forum: Electrical Tech 08-20-2017, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,535
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: Headlight Switch Color Codes

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Thanks for the help. I Remembered a trick I learned years ago. Put a straight pin through a wire and check for voltage with a meter, based on the switch position. All...
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-20-2017, 09:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,535
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Headlight Switch Color Codes

I want to tie in my clearance lights to my parking lights at the switch. The 7 wires at the switch are Tan/black stripe -- Tan/white stripe -- (2) red/yellow stripes - Lt. Blue/red stripe -- Dark...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-19-2017, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13,540
Views: 828,145
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread IV

Installed the visor above the windshield. Also replaced my Explorer seats with some from a 1987 Mustang GT Sport. Didn't like the headrests, so I pulled them out for now. Although I like the...
Forum: Interior Tech 08-16-2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,597
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
GT Mustang Seats

I have a chance to pick up these 1987 Mustang GT seats for my Ranger. They come without the GT tracks. Will they bolt up to the manual 90s Explorer tracks that I am using now ?? Seller is asking...
Forum: Exterior Tech 07-15-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,027
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: Stock Mirror Corner Bracket ?

[quote=Waterlooboy2hp;2725325]
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This is what I started out with ----
http://i.imgur.com/mXBAVFi.jpg

I picked up a pair of the corner brackets from the...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-08-2017, 07:40 AM
Replies: 13,540
Views: 828,145
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread IV

Dropped my truck off at the paint shop to have all the dings and scratches repaired and then a whole new paint job. I miss the truck already. ---- John
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-01-2017, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,718
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: Tool box

The bed rails on my step-side, are around 17" high. However, I use a narrow cross box on mine. Here is one that may fit your needs, when using a bed cover. The box is 15 3/4" tall. ----- John
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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-23-2017, 06:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,255
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: Removing Radio Antenna ?

Thanks for all the info. Knowing the steps, should eliminate any trial & error I might otherwise have to go through. Expect to replace it with a power antenna. Right now, I am removing a number of...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-20-2017, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,255
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Removing Radio Antenna ?

Where do you access the radio antenna to remove it from the truck body?? I am thinking I get to it through the wheel well. ---- John
Forum: Exterior Tech 06-17-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,027
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Re: Stock Mirror Corner Bracket ?

[QUOTE=I don't know if any other ones would fit,

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The first part of your reply got me to thinking. A good way to check what fits, is to look the part up on...
Forum: Exterior Tech 06-16-2017, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,027
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Stock Mirror Corner Bracket ?

I have installed these 80s Ranger side mirrors on my truck. I want a 2ed pair of the stock molded corner brackets to modify into blank covers, so I can keep my originals for the mirrors I replaced. ...
Forum: General Tech 06-05-2017, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By Waterlooboy2hp
Factory Ranger Mirrors (80s)

Could some of the Rangers from the 80s come from the factory with door mounted tow mirrors??

I grabbed a set off an 80s Ranger, on my last trip to a salvage yard. They are Ford brand. Thought...
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