Sad day
Sad day
I bought this truck from original owner who I had rented a "Bachelor Pad" from in 2003, Hailey, Idaho. It was my GO buggy and have always had nothing but Ford so it fit nicely alongside the 84 F-250 "Old Mans Ride" as I called it. The "Danger Ranger" had been set up to be in the mountains and definitely off road as the former owner was an avid bird hunter with great dogs. He had put a new rebuilt 2.9 Fuel injected engine in and it had just over 42,000 miles on it when I took it.
Absolutely loved the "Danger Ranger" and me and my Texas Heeler dog flat drove the wheels .... or should I say made sure that engine saw A LOT of country and fun until it just got to tired to get out of the yard anymore. I had put a new clutch and tranny in it and that's all other than rubber, gas, oil & wiper fluid. There were more than a few ice cold cans of COORS that went for rides as well.
I parked the "Danger" in the shade about a year ago hoping to do a rebuild but just a few months ago had a running 2.9 fall from above right in the back of the truck but then life took a turn and and now I'm having to sell it for money to move some where else. Sure it's got a few minor, I mean minor dents in it, missing front bumper because I'm in the Rockies man and a snow plow rides up front 5 months of the year (great for taking out California terrorists cowcatcher style) but body is straight and never been wrecked.
Any thoughts on what it might be worth out there or anyone interested in ole Danger please let me know. I'd hate to see it go to the crusher and if that is the case I believe I'd grab a case of COORS and a half gallon of Crown, put both on ice in the 'fat girl seat' and ride it on out.
Absolutely loved the "Danger Ranger" and me and my Texas Heeler dog flat drove the wheels .... or should I say made sure that engine saw A LOT of country and fun until it just got to tired to get out of the yard anymore. I had put a new clutch and tranny in it and that's all other than rubber, gas, oil & wiper fluid. There were more than a few ice cold cans of COORS that went for rides as well.
I parked the "Danger" in the shade about a year ago hoping to do a rebuild but just a few months ago had a running 2.9 fall from above right in the back of the truck but then life took a turn and and now I'm having to sell it for money to move some where else. Sure it's got a few minor, I mean minor dents in it, missing front bumper because I'm in the Rockies man and a snow plow rides up front 5 months of the year (great for taking out California terrorists cowcatcher style) but body is straight and never been wrecked.
Any thoughts on what it might be worth out there or anyone interested in ole Danger please let me know. I'd hate to see it go to the crusher and if that is the case I believe I'd grab a case of COORS and a half gallon of Crown, put both on ice in the 'fat girl seat' and ride it on out.
Ride Out
Well kinda .... only it won't be a sissy way out like driving off a cliff. It'll be gangsta style in the crusher! Just kidding. Couldn't do that to ole Danger
Look at local truck ads
OK, seriously now. You told a great story but provided no information on the truck other that the clutch/trannie replacement and the fact that you've lost the front bumper.
There's no way anyone could even guess at the value of your trucklette.
1) Provide mileage (you'll find that number on the odometer)
2) Description of amount of rust
3) Condition of tires
4) Does it come with the plow?
5) Pictures are always nice
6) Does it smell of beer and vomit?
7) Is it inspected? ...and if so, for how long. Two of the cars I've sold in my life were rattly crates. However, both had close to 2 years of inspection left so the purchaser didn't have to deal with anything but paying a fee and getting plates.
There's ALWAYS SOMEONE who'll take a running truck or van off your hands.
So, look at other truck ads on Craig, cars.com, autotrader and remember; it's your sheet metal. You're not bound to some price.
You can interject personal involvement with the sale.
Heck, you can give it away if you like or offer it at a lower price to someone who's done you good favors.
Or you can turn it into a still because the government is bad and you're the only one in the whole wide world who does anything productive.
There's no way anyone could even guess at the value of your trucklette.
1) Provide mileage (you'll find that number on the odometer)
2) Description of amount of rust
3) Condition of tires
4) Does it come with the plow?
5) Pictures are always nice
6) Does it smell of beer and vomit?
7) Is it inspected? ...and if so, for how long. Two of the cars I've sold in my life were rattly crates. However, both had close to 2 years of inspection left so the purchaser didn't have to deal with anything but paying a fee and getting plates.
There's ALWAYS SOMEONE who'll take a running truck or van off your hands.
So, look at other truck ads on Craig, cars.com, autotrader and remember; it's your sheet metal. You're not bound to some price.
You can interject personal involvement with the sale.
Heck, you can give it away if you like or offer it at a lower price to someone who's done you good favors.
Or you can turn it into a still because the government is bad and you're the only one in the whole wide world who does anything productive.
Last edited by Georgeandkira; Nov 29, 2019 at 08:20 AM. Reason: added inspiration
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