AgPete139
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- Joined
- Aug 12, 2007
- Messages
- 2,863
- Reaction score
- 61
- Points
- 48
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0L OHV
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- Solid Axle Swap 4x4
- Total Lift
- ~9"
- Tire Size
- 35"x12.50"x17"
The Craigslist posting states:
1997 Ford Ranger 4 door standard 5 gear shift
Miles # 153649
4.0 Engine
No TITLE! (lost)
Runs good just needs a new batterie and some minor interior work.
18" rims
I'm not interested in buying this, but was just curious about a couple of things.
Seriously wondering if I'm losing my mind or losing my grasp on Rangers.
Thanks,
Pete
1997 Ford Ranger 4 door standard 5 gear shift
Miles # 153649
4.0 Engine
No TITLE! (lost)
Runs good just needs a new batterie and some minor interior work.
18" rims
I'm not interested in buying this, but was just curious about a couple of things.
- That bright yellow paint code was never offered in 1997. What was the 1st year?
- It has the suicide 4-door extended cab option that I thought was only available from 1998+. (?)
- The painted grill is from a 1995 to 1997.
- The rims look similar to 2006+ Rangers
- The door moulding strip was never offered like that (only the full panel to the floorboard).
- It also appears that there is a later model front bumper in the bed?
- Do you think it is a salvaged vehicle (no title) and they switched the cab to a later model? Suicide doors were not offered in pre-1998, right?
- Is the above list of information correct?
Seriously wondering if I'm losing my mind or losing my grasp on Rangers.
Thanks,
Pete
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