salans7 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 As long as I don't get booed for bringing a "worthless" rotted out ranger, of course I'll make the trip. It gets better mpg at least... Just rusted beyond economical repair! I own two Rangers currently, and have owned three total. And I think there are a few others here who also own Rangers. Definitely no boos from this crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_S85 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 That sucks, its a big reason why I added the grill guard for some kind of protection even if its only bolted to the bumper mounts. Its also a big reason why I am thinking of getting a roll bar for my bed to mount more lights on. Lots of the country people Ive spoken to stated if you have spot lights that shine along the tree line along the road it will typically stop deer from getting out in the street or if they are out in the street will give you more time to react and stop. Ive seen way too many nice vehicles taken out by deer that I am actively thinking on ways to lessen my chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 That sucks, its a big reason why I added the grill guard for some kind of protection even if its only bolted to the bumper mounts. Its also a big reason why I am thinking of getting a roll bar for my bed to mount more lights on. Lots of the country people Ive spoken to stated if you have spot lights that shine along the tree line along the road it will typically stop deer from getting out in the street or if they are out in the street will give you more time to react and stop. Ive seen way too many nice vehicles taken out by deer that I am actively thinking on ways to lessen my chances. Man that hurts Being you have it at home you can let it sit a bit and for you to get your wits back together. It may take a week or 3 but when ready then dig into to it. From the looks of it it was hit high, frame not bent so it's all sheet metal work. That all unbolts and bolts back on. Maybe some one has the parts and will bring them to the show? Good luck Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 From the looks of it it was hit high, frame not bent so it's all sheet metal work. That all unbolts and bolts back on. Maybe some one has the parts and will bring them to the show? Good luck Dave ---- That's a good idea, Dave! I've got a grille and headlight surrounds that I recently pulled off my truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 From the looks of it it was hit high, frame not bent so it's all sheet metal work. That all unbolts and bolts back on. Maybe some one has the parts and will bring them to the show? Good luck Dave ---- That's a good idea, Dave! I've got a grille and headlight surrounds that I recently pulled off my truck. Larry/ratdude - Get us a list of needed parts and lets see what we can do for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis F150 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 I’ll agree with Dave, looks like it could be a front-end job. Back in my younger days I had a ’54 Olds where it was hit in the front left fender while I was moving slowly but the impact pushed the other car back. The driver still had their foot on the gas and hit me again in the rear fender. I picked up a whole front end from a wrecking yard and changed it out in a parking space on a side street where we lived. The good part was that I found some loose body bolts and missing shims between the frame and the old sheetmetal so replaced the shims. End result was a totally tight body with no squeaks or rattles. With the insurance money from the other driver, the rear fender was straightened and the car got a new paint job that replaced the old oxidized paint, and I pocketed some cash. Sometimes it can work out. One would need to check for other damage, say, where the fender mushed into the firewall, for example. The front "Purdu" bumper looks like it might be okay, if that is just a bit of reflection on the right side of the picture. '54 Olds with '56 engine, B&M hydro, and dual steel packs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdude747 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 Larry/ratdude - Get us a list of needed parts and lets see what we can do for you. Well then... I have a rough parts list. But first some pics: A lot of deer blood to go around: Something happened on the passenger side as well, the door is now hanging up on the fender: I don't remember this dent being in the passenger side either: Pulled off the grille... lots of pretzeled sheet metal: The good news: No wiring damage as far as I can tell. Engine, bumper, and frame survived. What for sure is needed: Driver's side fender, inner and outer (And Aluminum trim if I'm not able to straighten out the old trim). Possibly a splash shield/fender liner. Radiator support (and any related sheet metal), radiator, and condenser. Fan shroud too. (and a new reciever/drier, obviously). Power steering belt and Overflow hose (I can just use equivalent tubing I assume?). They met up and sheredded eachother in spectacular fashion. Grille and all front trim. Passenger side headlight mount, turn signal, and marker light Hood. Possibly things on the passenger side depending on what I figure out caused the door and outer fender to smack together. The fender trim is going to be the real pain (as is the related 2-tone paint to match, lovely). I hate body work... which is ironic, since my job is literally engineering equipment that mass produces body parts (for Toyota). On an unrelated note I noticed I'm starting to get rust issues with the cab corners... nothing obvious, but the cab (like the bed) isn't exactly "cherry" either. Still worth fixing? Probably? Unless I found something silly like a period correct Lariat roller or the like... The only stuff really of value here is the headliner, door panels, exhaust, and drivetrain... the rest is OK if not wrecked. Mostly rust free though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Well then... I have a rough parts list. But first some pics: A lot of deer blood to go around: Something happened on the passenger side as well, the door is now hanging up on the fender: I don't remember this dent being in the passenger side either: Pulled off the grille... lots of pretzeled sheet metal: The good news: No wiring damage as far as I can tell. Engine, bumper, and frame survived. What for sure is needed: Driver's side fender, inner and outer (And Aluminum trim if I'm not able to straighten out the old trim). Possibly a splash shield/fender liner. Radiator support (and any related sheet metal), radiator, and condenser. Fan shroud too. (and a new reciever/drier, obviously). Power steering belt and Overflow hose (I can just use equivalent tubing I assume?). They met up and sheredded eachother in spectacular fashion. Grille and all front trim. Passenger side headlight mount, turn signal, and marker light Hood. Possibly things on the passenger side depending on what I figure out caused the door and outer fender to smack together. The fender trim is going to be the real pain (as is the related 2-tone paint to match, lovely). I hate body work... which is ironic, since my job is literally engineering equipment that mass produces body parts (for Toyota). On an unrelated note I noticed I'm starting to get rust issues with the cab corners... nothing obvious, but the cab (like the bed) isn't exactly "cherry" either. Still worth fixing? Probably? Unless I found something silly like a period correct Lariat roller or the like... The only stuff really of value here is the headliner, door panels, exhaust, and drivetrain... the rest is OK if not wrecked. Mostly rust free though! Larry - I'll look tomorrow, but I might have some of these pieces such as the driver's fender and hood. I do have the radiator support that came on Big Blue that cut a hole in. You might be able to use it the way it is or patch it if you wanted. Anyway, I'll look tomorrow and see what I can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Larry - I'll look tomorrow, but I might have some of these pieces such as the driver's fender and hood. I do have the radiator support that came on Big Blue that cut a hole in. You might be able to use it the way it is or patch it if you wanted. Anyway, I'll look tomorrow and see what I can find. I've got the grille and headlight surrounds and will bring them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Larry - I'll look tomorrow, but I might have some of these pieces such as the driver's fender and hood. I do have the radiator support that came on Big Blue that cut a hole in. You might be able to use it the way it is or patch it if you wanted. Anyway, I'll look tomorrow and see what I can find. The right side door & fender hitting each other is from the radiator support being pushed over to that side from the hit on the left side and most likely pushed back a little too. You can look at the fender mounting bolts up by the hinge and see if it has moved back but till you get a good support on it that fender cant really be set where it needs to be. Yes save the moldings as you may not be able to find them with out a good hunt. On the door dent when was the last time you look at that side? I dont see how that could be from the deer kill even if you drove over it. I also hate body work but replacing the parts like you need to do I dont call body work. Its the sanding of body filler and mostly the dust from it I hate. The dust gets every where, ears, nose / moth & eyes and it does make it pass a mask! Little by little and before you know it it will be on the road again. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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