My dead Ranger

[SASKCB7]

Back in March of 2011, occurred the event leading to my 1st cb7, the Green rust bucket. This "event" was the death of my purple 1998 Ford Ranger. As seen below, She died belly up.








On another note, I was bored and pulled the muffler off my Accord. It's not being driven right now. Listening to the sound of an Accord again, made me decide to put my truck up for sale. IF it sells for the right price I could likely get my accord on the road fast.

[deevergote]

My friend had a 2000... same model. It also met a similar fate. He was on a 2 lane road, waiting to make a left. Some dude didn't see him stopped, and plowed into him at about 45mph. My friend got pushed into the oncoming lane (he had his wheels turned) and ramped over the (thankfully unoccupied!) passenger side of an 03 Eclipse. Landed on the roof, and slid for about 50 feet. He was fine. Thanks to that, I have respect for the Ranger. Ford knows how to make a truck!

[GeoffM]

Wait, so you put this truck up for sale? The one that needs a new roof?

[crazymikey]

No Geoff, he has a red Nissan pickup right now.

Poor Ranger. Tough trucks.

[dysfunk]

if i had the money and the place to store it, i'd buy it and do a convertible show truck

[crazymikey]

That's as overdone in the truck scene as JDM is in ours.

[dysfunk]

That's as overdone in the truck scene as JDM is in ours.

yeah, i know. hell, i used to have a couple trucks that were 'convertible' from the factory, 70 and 72 International Harvester Scout and a Scout II..

[crazymikey]

Those are ridiculously awesome and rare. Buddy of mine has a '69 Harvester long bed.

I used to be into the minitruck scene. Had one of my B2200s in Minitruckin Magazine in 2009.

[SASKCB7]

Unfortunately that that was my learning experience, (I was being a dumb ass) driving to fast on shitty roads.
There were ruts in the ice covered road, they spit my tires out and I cut sideways at the ditch. My front end dug in, and I flipped upon hitting the snow bank. There was a 5 ft gap between were I hit the snow bank and where the roof landed. Then slid a little. Checked if my buddy, who had not been wearing his seat belt, was okay. Kicked out the driver window, crawled out to find some stoned kid on on the phone with the cops. It took the police and tow truck about 30min to arrive at the scene... But thinking back, it hits you " I nearly died there.." But the Ranger kept me safe.

Declared 50% at fault because of the roads, but also got a "Driving without do care and attention" ticket. It was a decent truck. Other than things such as a rolled back odometer, and blown intake gasket. It was twice as powerful as my Nissan and better on fuel. But my Nissan more unique which I love.

I might sell my 88 Nissan truck. Insurance bought the Ranger off me for $4300 I think. I had paid $3500.

[dysfunk]

Those are ridiculously awesome and rare. Buddy of mine has a '69 Harvester long bed.

I used to be into the minitruck scene. Had one of my B2200s in Minitruckin Magazine in 2009.

indeed they are. The Scout II had cancer so bad, I could fist-fuck the tail gate, and rear quarters. I shouldn't have let them go, but I was in a bind at the time Now, both have been scrapped by the next owner. Same guy bought both.


OP: Good luck! You could part it out.. Probably generate quite an income on it, as to these are very popular trucks!

[SASKCB7]

OP: Good luck! You could part it out.. Probably generate quite an income on it, as to these are very popular trucks!

Sorry, this is old news. I just forgot I had pictures of it. But I got the insurance for it. it was $3200 after deductible. It had paid for my current cb and truck

[crazymikey]

Atleast you know if sell the Nissan, it's a desireable truck, so you'll get some good coin for it which will give you a very nice CB budget.

[dysfunk]

Are mud bogs a big thing up there? Is the Nissan a 4x4? That thing wouldn't last a day here if you were to sell it. They're highly desired in my area.

My cousin just acquired a Nissan hardbody, though not a 4x4.



And his truck sitting next to my brother's teg.

[SASKCB7]

Yes, there are a lot of guys out here into trucks. In the spring there will be lots of fun mud. But snow is a bid 4x4in challenge up here. Look up my "Truck got stuck" Thread, you get to see the D21 in action haha. I bought the truck for $2100, and listed it at $3000. It's in great condition for the year of the truck, most of them are completely rusted out by now. I have yet to see another King cab 4x4 In my area in nice condition.
Too bad your area is about 3000kms away from me haha.

[dysfunk]

Ahhh. Didn't put two and two together. I remember it now.