Bought a '98 for my son

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by Thulsa Doom, Jul 20, 2012.

  1. Thulsa Doom

    Thulsa Doom Ranger Dad

    Just bought a '98 XLT 2wd 4.0 for my son. 90,000+ miles. Automatic transmission. No dents. Overall reasonably good condition. At this time it just has a couple of dash lights going on. Already solved the common 'Door Ajar' gremlin with some WD-40 in the door latch.
    Anyway I'll just be lurking in the background, reading all I can, learning as much as I can about this neat little truck.
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    Last edited: Jul 20, 2012
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  3. maranger

    maranger New Member

    welcome, list some other problems your having and maybe we can help
     
  4. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    Welcome to the site! Post some pics of the truck
     
  5. ob269

    ob269 New Member

    Welcome from PA; I also have a 98!
     
  6. buggman

    buggman Do not touch the trim!

    Welcome to RFnet!

    Sounds like it's time to led mod that dash :D
     
  7. greenmachine2000

    greenmachine2000 New Member

    hey buggz pm me
     
  8. OP
    Thulsa Doom

    Thulsa Doom Ranger Dad

    It looks like the PO had problems with the dome light because that's apart and not functional.
     
  9. OP
    Thulsa Doom

    Thulsa Doom Ranger Dad


    Here it is:
    As you can see, the tires need replacement and the black paint is faded, but not worn out. I will buff it out in the coming weeks and clean the stock 15" wheels as best I can.
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  10. ob269

    ob269 New Member

    Nice truck, looks like mine!!
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  11. ob269

    ob269 New Member

    thats from when I bought it lol, doesnt really look like that too much any more..
     
  12. RoadRanger

    RoadRanger -Skylark65-

    welcome to the forum man, that truck was a nice find, interiors clean and the body looks great too!

    if you're looking to buff the paint out, i would suggest meguires ultimate compound, followed with a good paste wax. i used that compound on both my truck and my buddie's mazda B series, both black and both hadin't been waxed in about 10 years, brought the paint right back to life.
     
  13. OP
    Thulsa Doom

    Thulsa Doom Ranger Dad


    Thanks for the tip.
    I had already bought something called 'Color Magic' made by Turtle Wax based on a local recommendation. It's made for black paint and supposed to be a polish. We'll see. If it turns out to be junk I'll definitely try the Mequires.
     
  14. klinger86

    klinger86 Moderator

    welcome
     

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