Bought this little gem from a guy at work a few days ago. hoping to get her running in the next couple of weeks...

1998 ford ranger 4cyl 2wd 5sp. has air but really no other options. was bought brand new off the lot by a guy I work with. has 140000 on the clock. he had new tires put on last year along with 2axle brake job. cluch was done less than 2 months ago. blew head gasket going to work last week. mechanic told him one cylinder fried and gasket gone. sounds more like just a gasket. either way, $200 for gasket, or $500 for a used motor.
only gave $600 for it. body is completely straight minus the front bumper brackets needing to be straightened out, but bumper doesn't have a scratch on it. truck was hit by a forklift in the tailgate 3 years ago, fixed and replaced. only accident in it's history...

think I scored pretty good if I can get her going....
time to park the big ford and drive the baby ford. 26mpg vs 12mpg..