OK, maybe 'resto' wasn't the right word. I plan to pull the drivetrain, do a seal-n-shine, address any issues found and put it all back together cleaning and organizing as I go, just like I've done to half a dozen other projects. If I can pull $1500-$2000 to add to the bankroll for my next project and give Auggie a solid little truck that he can pass on to his boys, we'll both be happy. Auggie isn't a car guy so he couldn't do it himself. In addition, he's quite well off financially. Since I finished the roadster I've been itching to get my hands dirty. Going crazy, actually! I need a bit more of a bankroll before I delve into my next project that's waiting in the wings - '54 Ford Customline 302/AOD combo.
I think this Ranger project would satisfy both me and Auggie. Oh......I'm gonna do it. We still need to have more discussions though. It won't happen until this fall anyhow. When I do begin, I'll make a build thread and post it here as I progress.
Thanks for all the input! I do appreciate it!!