Father/ daughter 89 Ford Ranger restoration complete (pics)
Well after 8 months the truck is finally done. Its been a fun project and she appreciates the truck after putting some sweat equity into it. We met many great folks along the way which I enjoyed immensely.Like the local bone yard owner, local saw mill owner who cut the oak for the bed. Numerous local people that we bought parts from via Craigslist. Bought parts from at least 6 other trucks. We also frequented a local drive line shop who balanced the drive shaft for us.
I think she takes away from it some hands on skills or at least an appreciation of the skills, pride of ownership, an appreciation of some of the local people/ businesses who we dealt with along the way. She has a awareness of the finances involved as we negotiated for lower purchase prices for parts which kept the project costs down. Most importantly it was the time we spent together during the project.
The truck is now tagged and her daily driver. It got a new life and she learned some life skills.
Cost involved: purchase price for truck was $600. All the parts including paint/primer which I shot myself was around $900 or less. So I figure $1500 for a first vehicle. Lessons learned during the process priceless.
I think she takes away from it some hands on skills or at least an appreciation of the skills, pride of ownership, an appreciation of some of the local people/ businesses who we dealt with along the way. She has a awareness of the finances involved as we negotiated for lower purchase prices for parts which kept the project costs down. Most importantly it was the time we spent together during the project.
The truck is now tagged and her daily driver. It got a new life and she learned some life skills.
Cost involved: purchase price for truck was $600. All the parts including paint/primer which I shot myself was around $900 or less. So I figure $1500 for a first vehicle. Lessons learned during the process priceless.
