Veteran's Thought: Which Truck Would You Choose Besides Ranger5G?

[Ranger Mel]

I will tell ya'll this, the more that time moves on, the more I find out just how much like my Dad and my late Grandpa that I am. I have a 4wd truck that I rarely use 4wd in. Most of the time it's On road not off road. The next truck will be a 6G Ranger STX or XLT 2wd blue with an elocker, trailer hitch, running boards, and mud flaps on the build sheet. I'm a 2wd guy, that's the truth.

Needs change. 4x4 is a must up here in Idaho especially if you plan on any time in the mountains. Where you're at I can see not needing it. Even in town when there's a good snowfall the 4x4 gets me out of some sticky spots that would require chains without it. Finding a 2WD is rare around here.

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[Grumpaw]

ANY pick up truck ?????
Mid 30's Hudson Terraplane.....

 

[Ranger Mel]

ANY pick up truck ?????
Mid 30's Hudson Terraplane.....

Stylish!!

 

[Grumpaw]

Take this Dodge over ANY pick up made today....ANY......

 

[Kristina]

Even the ROW Rangers had that torsion bar tailgate assist. @Kristina ’s Wildtrack and her new Raptor both had them.

Yes, I confirm, they do.
No dumpers, in this climate dumpers die quickly and @AzScorpion is not taking care of our Rangers here (waiting for an explanation why)
It’ll be 4 years of that lovely tailgate slamming sound I recognize from far - it’s a Ford F** Ranger!

 

[veedubtuner]

ANY pick up truck ?????

Well in that case, this...for those gnarly parking lots. Gotta be mindful of those lambos though .

 

[AzScorpion]

Yes, I confirm, they do.
No dumpers, in this climate dumpers die quickly and @AzScorpion is not taking care of our Rangers here (waiting for an explanation why)
It’ll be 4 years of that lovely tailgate slamming sound I recognize from far - it’s a Ford F** Ranger!

I'm still waiting for someone to (not mentioning any names @Kristina ) to invite me out there for some R&D on the ROTW Ranger.

Other than that....

 

[TxOTRRanger]

If not a 5G or 6G Ranger.
Any truck???
I am my Fathers Son.
80-86 Bullnose F150 2wd step side with slotted mag wheels with big and little tires.

 

[TxOTRRanger]

Here is another 80-86 F150 bullnose truck. This is the farm truck version and probably what I could be able to find and afford.

And the main reason that the bullnose Ford trucks are my favorites.
BIGFOOT IV, driven by Jim Kramer.

 

[veedubtuner]

I don't know if he has a YT channel, haven't searched yet. But I cam across this dude on IG that's building a 1985 Bronco Raptor. Not sure I'll follow him or not, but I am curious to see the final product. Here is his IG if anyone is interested.

*he does have a YT channel

@DocJohnsonRestorations

 

[Ranger Mel]

Here is another 80-86 F150 bullnose truck. This is the farm truck version and probably what I could be able to find and afford.

And the main reason that the bullnose Ford trucks are my favorites.
BIGFOOT IV, driven by Jim Kramer.

But the original was a '78-'79 dentside. All cool though!!

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