For a 38yr old truck it looks amazing! Probably one of a kind in existence LOL
@colingolden1908 Жыл бұрын
My first car was an 86 standard cab. Absolutely loved this truck. Wasn’t much for off-road but was a tank in the snow!
@hodsonmotors Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!
@larrykempton9660Ай бұрын
Ranger is a good off road truck ,owned several , never had a 4wd , just 2 wd , went anywhere I wanted to ,what you describe sounds like an S-10 .
@oOPTICKZz Жыл бұрын
No one hypes up a old truck like Riley lol love it
@hodsonmotors Жыл бұрын
Nobody 😂
@fredbennett35497 ай бұрын
@@hodsonmotorsreflectors in front are nice where you get those and that factory looking radio?
@fredbennett35497 ай бұрын
@@hodsonmotorsstx usually have the bumper bars on front usually
@vladimirpoopin69752 ай бұрын
Bought my 86 XLT in july last year with less than 60k miles on it... I've considered selling it many times, but whenever I do drive it... That's when I say "I gotta keep this thing. This is so fun to drive around in"
@donedoneit1355 Жыл бұрын
Not kidding, I worked with a guy back in the 90's who had one of these and he drove it 47 miles one way back and forth to work everyday as well as pulled his golf cart on a trailer on weekends and I think when he sold it, that thing had well over 300k miles on it and he rarely had any problems.
@2good4uyt10 Жыл бұрын
mine currently has 399,918 and the trans finally crapped out so these things are crazy
@peterkelly48696 ай бұрын
Had one a long time ago, loved it. Recently bought another one and I'm so happy. Blocks didn't crack from overheating, heads did. Trans is a 5 speed Mitsubishi...they were ok, the Mazda 5 spd was used from 88 on and was an improvement. You can easily swap out the Mit for the Mazda. Great mpg and low maintenance cost on a very useful and reliable little truck!
@jfiglioli Жыл бұрын
Miss my long bed 87. Still did great with the 2.3 l. A/C would've been nice though!
@hodsonmotors Жыл бұрын
AC is a must for us in the desert so we try to fix/add AC on all our giveaway trucks! 🌬 🧊
@boejiden194216 күн бұрын
The only clean bullnosed Ranger in existence lol
@Wooley6897 ай бұрын
I bought a New Ranger in 1984 and then another in 1992 with 4X4, both where long lasting cheap to operate trucks. One thing you fail to mention are the vent windows, it was a very rare option on the Rangers.
@arlofs5 ай бұрын
Ford and Toyota trucks are unbeatable. I'll soon be buying a new Ranger here in Brazil and am looking forward to it.
@Off-GridLife548 ай бұрын
Beautiful old truck. I have one currently almost identical white with blue stx. These trucks are great off road with 30x9.5 off road tires. Billy goat low and great articulation :)
@carsonrogers63867 ай бұрын
Sell it to me
@mkernen Жыл бұрын
I had a new 87 Bronco II 2.9L and then a new 91 STX 4x4 4.0L probably before you were born! Loved them both. I off roaded both extensively bone stock. Glad to see you appreciate these old designs.
@boejiden194216 күн бұрын
One day I’ll have another 89 long bed. Perfect little trucks.
@gallupcustomknives2293 Жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to win this on Friday. I had a 87 standard cab short box in high school. Thing was such a turd but I loved it.
@johnathanreigard51211 ай бұрын
I got one for $300 bucks NOTHING original accept maybe the oil! Lol came with a blue cab black bed and white doors from all different years and came on custom paddle tires.. it was clapped out! But everything worked even 4x4 so I painted it all 1 color got new tires and drove it for 8 years daily and still have it
@robertbond794 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous little truck. Waiting for this giveaway to end!
@hodsonmotors Жыл бұрын
More of these smaller giveaways to come!
@jeromeandre4915 Жыл бұрын
Lol @ the @@@@ box intro ;-) another cool video Riley. Keep them coming!
@hodsonmotors Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@RobertWashington-hv9rg11 ай бұрын
Believe it or not ! . That's the original ! . With a hard topper camper , that's it ! ..
@jasonborne4712 Жыл бұрын
Love it, got myself locked in the this mint box!!
@hodsonmotors Жыл бұрын
More “mint box” giveaways coming!
@1979FordBroncoCustom Жыл бұрын
Hope I get it!!
@tomk5047 Жыл бұрын
Stock is beautiful, or maybe a 6" lift and some 33" Tsl Thornbirds 🤘🏻
@hodsonmotors Жыл бұрын
This one was in too good of shape to modify too much so we decided to just clean it up to it's full glory!
@lowellfunk8974 Жыл бұрын
I have an 83 2wd with the 2.8 v6 with solid lifters. I have heart of the 2.8 and 2.9 v6's cracking the heads from overheating, but haven't heard about the blocks actually cracking? I've put 2 sets of heads on mine, its currently got around 430 000 km's on it and still going strong. Gets average fuel mileage of 30 cdn gallons!
@randallreid424 Жыл бұрын
I swear to goodness I was with an old high school friend and in his dads fairly new 86 ranger with that little 6 almost exactly like the one so well presented here we did a wheelie and it only took him 5 tries but he most definitely did a wheelie and wow his dad was amazed that it did it and that we were dumb enough to do it in his baby and he ran that truck for almost 20 years after that
@Enrique-hv8fs Жыл бұрын
Bonita Camioneta ranger muy cuidada La mia es 1988 motor 2.3, con varios detalles mecanicos Pero me da servicio diario aun
@ttownscott Жыл бұрын
This is the truck I need
@Nostradamus_Order33 Жыл бұрын
It will out last any thing that comes out of a Ford plant right now. So, is it worth 40K, maybe.😅
@johncampo57596 ай бұрын
That is a really nice truck!
@hoontar1635 Жыл бұрын
The best little shitbox
@nmathree89 Жыл бұрын
I'm in! 👍
@mattibos1396 Жыл бұрын
Another killer truck!
@hodsonmotors Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@josephschneider7806Ай бұрын
Got one sorta like this. Just needs new paint from sun damage. Rebuilding the engine now. It’s for sale if anyone’s interested
@jesuslejesus90512 ай бұрын
I just bought an 83 Ranger xlt 2.3 4 cyl automatic with 123 000 km in absolutely mint condition sadly shes drinking oil like a beast and im waiting to see the extent of the issue .
@randallreid424 Жыл бұрын
He is good and he’s got me wanting one
@philliphinkle2812 Жыл бұрын
I bought an 87 Ranger brand new and loved it. Mine was silver with dark grey on the bottom. I cant remember why I sold it. Id like to find another.
@warlord.aesthetics7088 Жыл бұрын
Need it
@brianbienvenue2119 Жыл бұрын
looks great!
@darkninjacorporation Жыл бұрын
I wish I knew how awesome 1st Gen Rangers were when shopping for my truck. Consider me jealous of whoever won this gem! Now if you’ll excuse me I’m going to be shopping around Marketplace…
@mphmotorsports9224 күн бұрын
Its the heads that crack not the block...
@Nostradamus_Order33 Жыл бұрын
I’m no stranger, that’s a Ford €uck’en Ranger. FORD RANGER
@hodsonmotors Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@ChrispaulPeters-pu9dr4 ай бұрын
89 all the way 4x4 2.9
@tacomamd Жыл бұрын
Cool Ranger! Love it, such a classic! Is it 100% confirmed that this has a Mazda trans, as opposed to the Mitsubishi trans? And any hints as to how much corrosion lives underneath this truck?
@hodsonmotors Жыл бұрын
You know, now that you mention it, I need to verify and correct myself if it's the Mitsubishi or the Mazda trans. However, tomorrow it's going on the lift for new trans mount, I will take lots of pics underneath and post them to the Instagram/Facebook!
@johnathanreigard51211 ай бұрын
Mitsubishi FM146 probably but who knows
@bbboss8532 Жыл бұрын
Dude that’s awesome
@dwaggs0110 ай бұрын
i have a 83 ranger, love it to bits, but it has no power out of the 2.8 v6, it also is a lifter tick machine. im probably trading it for a 87 bricknose f-250 6.9 soon because i cant beat on it, its wayy to nice to beat on.
@scottburleson4882 Жыл бұрын
Nice
@thomasday3407 Жыл бұрын
Can you give me the details (width, backspacing) of the rims you bought? It's hard to get rims for the Gen 1 that don't stick out past the fenders in front.
@lil-hawk3 Жыл бұрын
rip paul walker
@Willemscuderia Жыл бұрын
Hey quick question whats that paint color called, or whats the paint code?
@bodhifalkin7559 Жыл бұрын
I daily and xlt and its the best
@josephaguilar113411 ай бұрын
Is it lifted and what size tire and rims it has
@SergeantBurke Жыл бұрын
What size tires are on there?
@yader4733 Жыл бұрын
I also have an 86 stx extended I absolutely love it
@White_Ghost30z Жыл бұрын
I want this ranger😢😭
@alkalionpower Жыл бұрын
How’s the truck so far? Debating on getting one that’s mint for $4k
@OOICU8129 ай бұрын
That's a steal.
@crispy8con Жыл бұрын
Are customers eligible to win more than once/ win more than one giveaway?
@Chiefthepup Жыл бұрын
Nope. At least according to the current give away rules it states if you have won previous giveaways you are not eligible
@crispy8con Жыл бұрын
@@Chiefthepup Thanks. I guess I’ll be skipping out on this Ranger.
@hodsonmotors Жыл бұрын
If you won a grand prize (truck/money) you are not eligible but mini prize (merch/products) winners are still eligible.
@BourbonDrinker Жыл бұрын
Great little truck. What would a turbo or a super charger do in terms of horsepower and torque?
@mfeagan Жыл бұрын
swap in some stronger internals and I bet you could get a decent hp gain with low boost
@dustinkeaton5495 Жыл бұрын
Tire size?
@hodsonmotors Жыл бұрын
30” Hancook A/Ts on 15” wheels
@Lazy9434 ай бұрын
bondomobile
@brad6523 Жыл бұрын
Get a better camera guy. Literally couldn’t see any of the interior
@hodsonmotors Жыл бұрын
Hey, can’t please everyone. We will always try to show as much of the truck as we can. We also post a ton on our website and instagram so you can check that out too.