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Mike B.
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Yardley, PA
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We rehab properties.. why not a truck?! I DID IT!

Mike B.
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Yardley, PA
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Unsure if this would be more "off topic" vs DIY but wanted to share a quick side project in case anyone was contemplating this.

I've managed not having a truck for several years but after 6 rehabs, it was time to pull the trigger and get one. The convenience of having a truck is oh so nice (e.g. when you find deals on FB marketplace/Craigslist and need to go pickup materials quickly for cheap).  I finally decided if I rehab homes, why not rehab/build-to-suit a contractors truck for me? Needed something 4x4, smaller side, reasonably priced etc. My goal was to stay under $5K; no way I wanted to spend 10K plus for a truck (or even $20-30K for a new one).

After searching a few months, I picked up this 1999 Ford Ranger 4-door (all doors open) 4x4 with a 4L motor (gets 18mpg HWY). Had 81K original miles; 2nd owner (who knew the 1st owner)!  Only issue is rust on the rockers, needed new tires etc. Purchased for $2500 (after much negotiation). Bought new wheels/tires (off Craigslist for cheap), Contractors cap ($90 craigslist find!), and some other accessories/fix up stuff for it.  I am slightly mechanically skilled, so I changed fluids, wipers, bulbs, etc.  I'm all in at $4K now for a reliable work truck.  Only have to bolt on the 2001 Front end (I like the look better) and do some minor repairs, but it's solid and couldn't be happier with it.

Thoughts? Anyone else do this? 

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Bob B.
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Bob B.
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@Mike B.  I thought all the Realestate tycoons on BP drove expensive foreign cars .

Good job.  Great truck it will run forever.  

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