Yeah.. It's Too Far Gone To Save // Ranger Frame-Off Restoration

Where I sourced all the Ranger Parts:
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Restoring my Grandma's old 1994 Ford Ranger 4.0 4X4 that I learnt to drive on. Frame was too rusted to save, so I bought a complete identiacal parts truck!
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[@RichardSmith-um4js]

Love your commentaries - a combination of humor, irreverence, history, knowledge, and then couple that with your serious expertise. Makes for fun watching.

[@MrJx4000]

And hot, too :-)

[@isaiahshaffer]

That frame! Here in PA we call that mint condition, I just bought a frame to replace mine and it’s about that condition and I was excited about it lol😂😂

[@Chromico]

Sarah: "That rust is so bad" Me who lives in NY: "That thing is in great shape!"

[@DAS-Videos]

Me in NJ, same lol

[@admiralrustyshackleford119]

From Iowa, sitting here like that thing still has the factory leaf spring hangers/shackles on it... It's basically cherry lol

[@abensryan]

Me from Illinois was thinking the same thing as mat s lol and The U bolts don't look like sharpened pencils

[@woodworthd2]

Michigander here- little rattle can after wire brush and it will get years still. weld in a couple of braces if needed.

[@MrAl67]

That’s mint! Coming from the Great White North!

[@mcgeufer]

I came for Sarah and stayed for the great nature shots.

[@jeromeburrasca6710]

I love the fact that you’re grandma is making you get out of your garage and live. :)

[@MDC2020]

Its so cute watching women work on vehicles lol. I've learn soooo many new words since I've watched your videos Sarah....like hand cheese lol

[@ashmostro]

This was a very sweet and endearing video. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us. May your Grandma continue to look on you fondly.

[@MrSpleenboy]

@4:36 "Why am I so fucking weird?" - That's what we're here for! Love the combination of knowledge and weirdness :)

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

"Ooooooo, that vibrates my ass..." Comments like this and bolster testing are the reason I subbed three years ago. Thank you for the cheap thrills, Sarah.

[@q4fire]

Don't forget chippy seed...

[@nickmcdonald9935]

dont forget penetrator

[@taco2k3]

Yup 4:59

[@cat-pd1di]

yes now a subscriber!

[@jerryeads4084]

I know you won't see this, but a few weeks ago (august 2021) had to replace the gas filler hose on my '92, which requires at least lifting the front of the bed. DO replace the filler hose; they disinegrate. The fun story is that I didn't have a T50, so I trundled down to the local neighborhood cheap tools you know where and grabbed a set. Got 3 of 'em, but the other 3 rounded. Took it up to my favorite shop, wondering how I wasn't going to have to drill them out; Steve pulled out his Snap-On bit, and out they came. LESSON: sometimes cheap tools don't do it.

[@SarahnTuned]

How do you know I won’t see this? 😋

[@Rubiconrico]

Remember when installing or removing a bed Liner you start by pulling up the middle which will make side slide down 🙂 keep up the awesome videos 👍

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

I was gonna say, shoving a 6' long chunk of 4x4 or 6x6 under there will pop the bedliner right out of there.

[@hillyard23]

A 5 gallon plastic bucket also helps if you're having to do it solo.

[@picnz1]

Hey thanks for showing us a slice of Real America kind regards to you and your show

[@Gene1969]

So glad to see this finally happening. The Ranger is so lucky to have both you and your grandma for owners.

[@anydaynow01]

I know right, this is probably the only rust free New England Ranger of this year!

[@carlpaladino427]

That bed is in fantastic shape for the age of the truck.

[@csiny88]

Did a trip from Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA three years ago in a Type R and I have to say, the best landscapes were from Arizona and New Mexico. Absolutely breathtaking sceneries!

[@morethanaveragejoe8224]

I'm glad Sarah found replacement parts for her grandma's truck.

[@donaldscott7279]

You have great content Sarah

[@stevehead6527]

Sarah you did more in one short video than Gotham Garages Constance has done in the last two years:) Enjoyed your presentation. Cheers

[@SarahnTuned]

I’m a severe workaholic.. not sure if that’s a good thing. Lol

[@silo_fx3182]

This is amazingly excellent content. What a great channel. Highly entertaining and loving the road trips as a non US subscriber. Love seeing your wonderful country like this.

[@fatboyshadetree5139]

Watchimg this from the beginning and wanted to state this truck was mint. Im so glad you're doing this. My 94 is in bad shape and i will be using your videos to see what you did and what i could have one day.

[@noelcunnington6558]

Thanks Charlie for supporting the wonderful Sarah.

[@buffandsweet33]

Sarah you are amazing removing the bed liner from the truck so much fun to see u pulling and yanking on it

[@SpaceEngineerErich]

Congrats on finding the parts truck, but damn, 8 hour drive one way? That is a commitment. Love your motor and enthusiasm!

[@abpsd73]

I know from my parts hunting in Canada, sometimes you'll find a deal on exactly what you need, but need to travel to the ass of nowhere to get it. Even the fuel cost and time spent still makes the long distance parts trip worth it.

[@zzsender1724]

What scenery quite amazing to see - thanks for your catch-up posting !! 👍🙂

[@mii747]

I like your road trips with Charlie, and with a magnificent countryside backdrop too. Can’t believe you found a pickup almost identical to yours. The subframe looks reasonable but will need the bed off for a better view. Looking forward to that video. 😀

[@timjohns3743]

Sarah, it’s so cool that and Charlie are still friends!

[@Primus54]

Your excitement is infectious. The scenery and music on the road trip was awesome. I’m saving this video for repeats just for that. Unicorns do exist! Cheers. 👍

[@wrx248]

I'm always sad when the video ends. Sarah is the best. It's great to see Charlie helping out. If you guy's are not together anymore, I'd say you still are.

[@waynebullock9717]

I thought Charlie was her cousin?

[@Moonrocket59]

@@waynebullock9717 ex-bf

[@MrPrestige350]

@@waynebullock9717 Well....it is Tucson XP

[@waynebullock9717]

@@Moonrocket59 I went back and re-watched the Ranger road trip - Sarah said "uncle" and my brain somehow associated Charlie with the uncle lol

[@arnieslab]

Friends with benefits maybe?

[@thedolt9215]

Sarah, I really enjoyed this one! Thanks!

[@markhookom5371]

Back when I hunted, fished and ice fished, I owned two Rangers, an 89 and a 2001. I miss them a lot!

[@eugenecandelaria4651]

Your Grandma would be proud of you for be industrious and saving her old Ranger...... Yes! Building an old Datsun pick up would be a really cool restomod truck.

[@vwfanatic2390]

Thanks Charlie for showing your love of Sarah. Despite the issues you two have or had, you two just click together. I for one hope the two of you never stop building your friendship, moments of togetherness, and, face it, genuine love of each other. If nothing else, thanks for helping make some of the content move forward.

[@amarrao95]

Where did I miss all the personal details haha. Sarah doesn't do videos about her own life (I thought) just her cars/reviews???

[@apprenticefelix7740]

@@amarrao95 as viewer is something we feel

[@MrEGOMACHINE]

Music was on point! It matched the feeling of the scenery.

[@PATTON2189]

what is the artist/track?

[@joer9276]

Your dorkiness is endearing!

[@coryraak3426]

Because of you, one of my favorite go to tools is that hammer screw thingy, LOVE that thing! Thanks for mentioning it just before I went on an Amazon binge!

[@nickyjim12]

Love the videos, absolutely love the ranger videos. The connection you have with your Grandmothers truck hits home. Keep them coming

[@pauldavid22212]

That scenery ❤️

[@dontask8979]

Beautiful road trip! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@gregorymurphy9980]

My family has owned a Ford Ranger with roll down windows and a stick shift for 20 years and a whole lot of miles. Durable vehicle but I never thought of it as Grandma's ride.

[@SarahnTuned]

My grandma was a badass.

[@peterpooch]

You are fantastic at hosting videos. Your wonderful personality shines through. Keep up the great work. And greetings from Toronto!

[@badopinionsrighthere]

This video just convinced me that my plan to roadtrip through arizona this winter was the right call. What beautiful landscapes

[@bullybluecoal1831]

Tip for the frame if you haven't worked on it yet. Sandblast like you mentioned. After that you can apply a product called All Metal for the pitting to get it smooth. It's like bondo only tougher with metal filings mixed in it. Downside is it may not take to powder coating. I am unsure of that. If not just epoxy primer with chassis paint. Edit: oops, my internet is slow right now and I made this comment while I paused to let it load. Left comment to give you and viewers a bit of knowledge.

[@RichGT350r]

Grandma would be so proud of you! This is what I have been waiting for! Let Er Rip! 👍

[@lazyhominid]

Your choice in music is impeccable.

[@craigstrickland1572]

Thanks for the scenery. Shame the old frame was that bad. Glad you lucked out with the frame swap find.

[@rsprockets7846]

wrong frame booooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@craigstrickland1572]

@@rsprockets7846 ?

[@rsprockets7846]

@@craigstrickland1572 ok. Go-to the ranger forum website...4bys have thicker and other differences in the frame. Additionally is. Spring pocted shock mounts all different......... More research needed to see if frames the same

[@craigstrickland1572]

@@rsprockets7846 O OK I thought one 4x4 frame for another would be a doable fix. Guess I was wrong.

[@ralphmason95]

fantastic country is most enjoyable! Looks like Australia! Your Grandma would be proud of you!

[@leedanielson7452]

Love Grandma’s Ranger!😊👍🎉🎉

[@boldrbangr9834]

....so did Grampa 😜

[@kantemirovskaya1lightninga30]

Love when you got the bed off... it actually looks better than my 2010 NH F150 and I under-body wash constantly in Winter lol

[@larrydavidson3402]

I sure enjoyed the trip. Never realized there was so much beautiful country in Arizona.

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Parts! lotsa parts! And rust free! I just took on a 2009 Ranger project , I’ll see how rusted it is! It does have the exhaust heat shield rust hole in the bed and the bed bolts are seized solid, so the frame might be toast. Sarah, thanks for showing me what a southern or desert vehicle looks like!

[@mapmanlxii1715]

Great travelogue you should do some more videos of touring out west!!!

[@korhing1066]

i love when you have concern about the head . Thank you for your tenderness, i will now subscribe Thank You

[@TheHallPartnership]

Sarah and Charlie make a great team.

[@Gene1969]

Truer words. 👍

[@GSMMW]

Thank you Sarah.

[@abpsd73]

YES!! Ranger content!! Having the parts truck is a great source for the parts/fasteners/wiring, etc. for a fraction of the cost. Bonus that most of the A/C stuff is there. When I did my efftwofiddie, I used two trucks, it saved my ass since I could cut the siezed bolts on one truck to save a bracket, then destroy the bracket and other surrounding bits on the other truck to save another part that was needed.

[@jamesprice2163]

That's why I love my ranger there's a couple junkyards nearby that are just filled with them

[@jerloper]

We love your weirdness Sarah, don't ever change 😍

[@Dslots_]

16:04 The you in KZbin will get you there. You know your shit and deliver. I see your subscribers going exponential.

[@SarahnTuned]

I’m not a KZbinr that wants to be famous though, I think it’s hard to grow past a certain point because of that fact. I just enjoy making videos for people.

[@Dslots_]

And that is one aspect of your charm that comes through. You already set the wheels in motion (so to speak... sorry). I think it will happen naturally. I'm just one of many I bet not hugely into cars, but clicked on a randomly suggested video, and stayed for your sense of humor and impressed by your ability to rip anything apart and rebuild it. They are enjoyable to watch. All the best...in Tucson, Northern AZ, or anywhere you desire.

[@apprenticefelix7740]

@@Dslots_ sarah this person has a point

[@mostcom]

@@apprenticefelix7740 Then give their comment a like.

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[@niklaswejedal463]

I was to tired to watch any you-tube videos today, but then I saw that Sarah had put up a new one that I just had to watch. I love to see views of parts of the world that is mostly unknown to me - thanks for all the traveling images! My most vivid impression of the US, when I was living in CA 2008 - 2010, is that everything looks so much bigger over there. The sky seemed enormous and nature was just wast. Will be interesting to follow the transformation of the truck!

[@jayclist5959]

Excited to see this resto. The ranger shell looks so mint and it’s so cool that it was your grandmothers.

[@jus10foote]

Drop in bedliner removal: stand at rear of truck and bow up the floor section. It releases the sidewalls from under the top lip.

[@zedzded]

OMG, I lived in Snowflake for a year as a kid. Would not recommend… I can still smell the pig farms stench that blows through town when the wind shifts wrong, lol. (ShowLow is cool though!) Also, we had a green 72 Datsun pickup all through my childhood, so this whole video brought back memories. 😹 Too bad you couldn't make it up to Cortez or Durango for a day while you were so close. This is the perfect time of year to visit them!

[@twan102000]

Thanks so much for showing the countryside on your trip, I think your Grandmother would be proud!

[@56Spookdog]

Some beautiful footage, Northern Arizona is on my list to check out if I ever move from Ca.

[@hugos6444]

Nice to see the road trips.

[@driverjay8613]

You either live in the Cali desert, or don't know what your wishing for 🤷🏾‍♂️ some call AZ Hotzona, cause it's heat is relentless. Naturally 90° at 9am in March, not a climate change effect.

[@clasvirhodes4969]

Northern AZ is bigfoot country

[@CodyRyanK05]

I just realized I'm binging your build videos by age of vehicle. I started work the 69 beetle, watched all of the 91 Mr Dos and now I'm on the 94 Ranger 😂

[@thegamingguy1]

This was one of your best videos!

[@1969Risky]

Sarah, when taking out the tub liner, you grab it from the middle from ther back and make an upside down U and then pull it out. Then you do the reverse to get it back in. Takes a couple of minutes. The majority of Aussie coupe utes have tub liners and I have one in mine. If you want to secure it to the body, it just needs a couple of screws to hold it in. Loved the countryside of Arizona/New Mexico & I'm glad you found an exact matching Ranger. You'll have plenty of spares to restore your grandmothers Ranger.

[@chottozumi]

Wow! Such beautiful raw vastness of nature! And, your choice of BGM! & that sunset! 😍😍😍Just another great video! Thank you!!

[@scottlin7876]

Bought a new 93 extended cab Ranger. My first truck and really enjoyed it.

[@stephenmoncrieff2056]

The scenery on the trip was amazing!!

[@Chevelle602]

There is nothing better than an Arizona road trip.

[@migo5205]

What an amazing roadtrip!!! Those landscapes are awesome!

[@paulhoskins7852]

Looking back after you've finished this truck, it turned out so fantastic and is a wonderful tribute to your Grandmother!

[@TrumpetBiz]

Pulling that bedliner, what a PITA ! But boy, it looks awesome. Chipmunk turds are flying everywhere !" Best line on KZbin. Ever. And you are not weird in a bad way. You are weird in a great way. You are awesome.

[@raslegion1542]

There... Sara! To keep up with you is a whole lot of watching.

[@babybuluga1554]

I love driving that stretch of I-40 from AZ to NM!

[@davect01]

Amesome that you have something to remember your Grandma with. Sucks about the frame though but you are doing it right. Snowflake/Showlow is a beautiful part of the State

[@markkapanka4231]

You tearing that bed liner out was the most hilarious minute-and-a-half I have seen in a long time go girl you got this

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Been looking forward to you applying your many skills & OCD to restoring this truck 😊❤️

[@learsisalotiv1625]

I have not clicked so fast, I hope u still have ur grandma's ranger

[@kirkreusch8415]

Great video. What I find amazing is the greenery that Mother Nature has started back growing. 👍🏻

[@Dagrond]

What an epic battle with the bed liner. You are the winner.

[@Dakiraun]

Ooooo... nice find with the parts truck! That frame is going to look amazing once cleaned up. Jeez, your Grandma's truck is going to look like it's right off the assembly line when you're done with it - that's so cool!

[@rooster7658]

Why have I not been watching her more ..😆 🤣

[@dcbaxter]

What great condition the donor truck is in. Loved the scenery too 💚

[@SKPhoto816]

Sarah we love your weirdness. Don't ever change

[@jasonfalk7696]

I've always heard the same about those bedliners. That liner looks like it fit perfectly! Usually they buckle in the middle from heat. While the frame is understandably crusty, that bed alone will save a shit ton of money not being rusted.

[@johnowen3102]

Great video I think its so cool you are honoring your Grandma by restoring her Ranger

[@AckageHSC]

I am amazed at the lack of rust under the bedliner. I was always told they caused your bed to rot out

[@charger19691]

I love the South West part of the country. Nice find on the 93 Ranger donor truck.

[@bryanlong9602]

Great footage of unbelievable scenery. My first Mustang had a 351 Cleveland, loved it.

[@getlosttoday4045]

No amount of miles can stop one on preserving ones memories! Awesome video Sarah!

[@ChanoWilliams]

Such a dependable friend! I love northern AZ too! Looking forward to seeing you clean up the frame, and I can't wait for updates on the other rides.

[@davidvalles6677]

I agree and I love Az and I live near the Colorado River near the Ca Nv border. My bestfriends parents, who live in Ca have ragged on Az for years and finally decided to take a road trip and we sent them through Sedona and it blew there mind.

[@HuckThis1971]

Even being from the salt belt, pretty clean!

[@criticalevent]

Just metal prep and POR-15 it. That frame is better than any Ranger I've owned. The fact that the box is in tact after having a box liner on it all it's life is a absolute miracle.

[@markcalhoun7323]

Much love for this lady. Hot nerd with just the right amount of crazy what's not to love. Thanks

[@paulsciullo8048]

Your commentary cracks me up sounds like me working lol. OCD with that frame it was fine once cleaned and coated would be almost new, the leaf Hanger's where not even rusted off yet. You're gonna make it cleaner than factory as I would expect from you

[@John-xx4hu]

Agreed. Having owned several Rangers, 94-96-00-06 that frame was in excellent condition compared to the North East. Should have had the frame blasted (dustless blasting), coated it in POR-15 followed by the separate top coat, new hangers, leafs, shocks, lubbed the spare tire carrier and called it, long weekend job. Did that to my 96, has held up great for over 3 winter's. There's something to be said for keeping with all original Ford part's tho, and may keep more to the spirit of the truck.

[@Helzdottir2903]

Travels with charlie are always fun vids 👍🤘

[@RetirementGoals1]

I’m looking forward to this project, such a great little four wheel drive. I have zero doubt it will be the best example of that model year truck anywhere when you’re done.

[@MaidenAriana]

I especially love your videos that involve a road trip, because you make them extra fun with all of the history & spotting unique interesting things and remembering to film them :)