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

[@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!

[@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

[@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😂😂

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@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? 😋

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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. 👍

[@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. 😀

[@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.

[@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.

[@morethanaveragejoe8224]

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

[@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.

[@timjohns3743]

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

[@RichGT350r]

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

[@carlpaladino427]

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

[@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.

[@apprenticefelix7740]

@@mostcom how to like twice

[@picnz1]

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

[@noelcunnington6558]

Thanks Charlie for supporting the wonderful Sarah.

[@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.

[@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!

[@buffandsweet33]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@peterpooch]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@inawrocki207]

Oh Sarah. Reel in the OCD - that truck and its frame are perfectly restorable. Descale it with the sand blasting, coat with some rust reformer, give it an oily rag and let it wear the pitting with pride. It's allowed to show its age!

[@dontask8979]

Beautiful road trip! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@thedolt9215]

Sarah, I really enjoyed this one! Thanks!

[@badopinionsrighthere]

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

[@RADIORUNNER1966]

love this , I had a 86 ranger short box that came with a 2,3 ltr ,5speed , I raised the body 2 inches to clear the bell housing of the 5.0 l , had duel exaust but I had to take two MagnaFlow mufflers on their sides and while side by side weld them together and stuff them across from the fuel tank and next to the drive shafts (passenger side) then have turn downs behind each rear wheel , what a sleeper ... It's refreshing to see a female not afraid to get dirty , a pretty woman with skills , Awesome.

[@MrEGOMACHINE]

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

[@PATTON2189]

what is the artist/track?

[@markhookom5371]

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

[@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.

[@nickyjim12]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@lazyhominid]

Your choice in music is impeccable.

[@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

[@MrSpleenboy]

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

[@jayclist5959]

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

[@Chevelle602]

There is nothing better than an Arizona road trip.

[@TheHallPartnership]

Sarah and Charlie make a great team.

[@Gene1969]

Truer words. 👍

[@wh8779]

Welcome to the world of vehicle restoration

[@chottozumi]

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

[@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.

[@stephenmoncrieff2056]

The scenery on the trip was amazing!!

[@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.

[@larrydavidson3402]

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

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

I live in a dry area but heard those bed liners scratch the paint underneath from vibrating the trapped grit like sandpaper. Urban legend even says you'll find a raw steel bed from the paint being completely gone. Glad you proved me wrong.

[@migo5205]

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

[@lyfandeth]

That was a 68 Mustang. The "ribs", the fake air intakes in front of the rear wheels confirm it. In 67 they were much "longer" front to rear. But Ford also used a lot of 67 parts on the early 68's, including hoods and front lower valances.

[@kirkreusch8415]

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

[@GSMMW]

Thank you Sarah.

[@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.

[@twan102000]

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

[@thexxwatcherxx]

I don't know why, but the road trip videos w/Charlie are some of my favorite videos from you. Love seeing the different sights.

[@zzsender1724]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@korhing1066]

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

[@_gilcrest_]

Starlink is life. I live in rural northern AZ and with Elon’s technology my internet is 10 x faster than Cox in Peoria. I get up to 250 MPS. You can do it! Parts are the real issue!

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Starlink is still in Beta, can't wait till they get the full service running, then I'll get one to do event streams from drag tracks. The Beta limit is that they've locked which area each subscriber is in to a 'cell' about 25x25 km in area, mostly to get accurate link test data, and full version will let people move their units around anywhere. Your 250Mbits service, is two and a half times faster then our "National Broadband Network" here in Australia.

[@scottlin7876]

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

[@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!

[@SKPhoto816]

Sarah we love your weirdness. Don't ever change

[@pauldavid22212]

That scenery ❤️

[@paulhoskins7852]

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

[@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!

[@Dagrond]

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

[@edwardott7239]

Thanks for giving us a glimpse of the lesser known parts of Arizona (and New Mexico), Sarah. :) So much beauty there and for fellas like me who live thousands of miles away, this is the next best thing to actually going there (especially in light of the continuing pandemic). Continued success on restoring your grandma's Ranger!

[@clivematthew-wilson2491]

The reason the tops of the bolts were rusty but not the bottom was because the tops were constantly exposed to moisture trapped between the bedliner and the tray. The chemical on the threads of the bolts is probably thread-lock, not anti-seize. Love your show :)

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

This Ranger project makes me really happy. You are going to do so right by your Gram.

[@Spiderjohn73]

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

[@tonygiraldes7848]

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

[@robertrohr3990]

It's so easy to watch your videos, fun to hear your remarks and descriptions. Keep 'em comin'.

[@leedanielson7452]

Love Grandma’s Ranger!😊👍🎉🎉

[@boldrbangr9834]

....so did Grampa 😜

[@johnclarke6334]

Box liners are amazing, I put one in are winter driven F150 truck in 1985, today you can still see the truck bed is mint, rust free, with a lot of rust control oil protecting the metal, old Fords are known to rust fast, I oil spraying everything, just like my 1969 Mustang.

[@donaldscott7279]

You have great content Sarah

[@raslegion1542]

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

[@HuckThis1971]

Even being from the salt belt, pretty clean!

[@learsisalotiv1625]

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

[@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.

[@melvinnoble8552]

I agree with you.....Arizona is a very beautiful state! I love these travel videos! Thanks, pretty lady!

[@bryanlong9602]

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

[@dimmacommunication]

I've seen your channel long ago but never subscribed , I saw a lot of your videos are well made

[@SarahnTuned]

Is that a donkey selfie in your thumbnail? Cute

[@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.

[@m.rogers5846]

First time viewer. Enjoyed it a lot. I will be watching many more. Great to see women doing serious work with serious knowledge. Be well.

[@AckageHSC]

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

[@ianprice2298]

You are right, that bed liner saved the box on that truck, the condition of the paint is amazing!

[@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

[@jerloper]

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

[@thegamingguy1]

This was one of your best videos!