I've been putting some miles on my Ranger, close to 100

[carvinmark]

The weather has cleared up a little here so I have been enjoying using her up a little. The line lock is a blast but the bed is loaded with oak logs for traction (our snow and ice) and it makes it hook up real good! Planning a trip this weekend of about 250 miles and I'm anticipating a trouble free cruise. What a neat idea, putting a V8 in a ranger! Wish me good luck guys.

[Dave]

Hey Mark,
Glad you are getting a chance to get it out and enjoy. Loose wood in the back is really a bad idea. We had a guy at work spend too much time in hospital when he came to a sudden stop (tree) and a chunk of wood came thru the back window. Bags of sand work a whole lot better, just thinking of you.
Dave

[plowboy34]

It's a great feeling isn't it. Especially when everything seems to work right and all is good.

I have to agree with Dave on the loose wood, had something similar happen around here. Also just as Dave said not trying to boss you just thinking of you and your safety. Passing along a little info that could help.

[carvinmark]

I've got 12-14" diameter Qak logs that are about 30" long, nothing higher than the box sides and well frozen down. Thanks for the concerns. As soon as it thaws I will be taking it out, can't wait. We had -8 here this morning!

[carvinmark]

Heading out in a couple hours. We got 4" of snow last night so this should be interesting. Will be back Sunday night. Have a great weekend!

[carvinmark]

Trip went great. The big bolt on the alternator loostened up a bit and it ran so cool that I had a hard time getting heat, that's a good problem.

[v8ranger]

I thought I was going to be able to get mine out...... But as I look out there this morning, it looks like we just got another foot of snow.....GRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!! Just when the snow was about all melted off, the roads where not a shade of salt white, we get hammerd with a foot plus of snow.... Great...... lol...... Glad you had a trouble free trip....

[jzwartster]

See yoi all are talkin about not being able to drive your trucks, thats why I moved south my truck is year round and I dont need to buy a snow shovel. Lovin the south and lovin my truck. drive about 200 miles a week at a steady 12 miles a gallon..Ouch. $359 for premium non ethanal.

[v8ranger]

We got 15" of snow sunday night..... At the rate gas keeps going up around here, my truck wont get driven much this summer.... Regular unleaded is at $3.63... I think super was $3.85.... My Ranger get 10mpg... I wont be able to drive it much this summer if these prices dont stop going up... The boat will end up sitting too....

[carvinmark]

See yoi all are talkin about not being able to drive your trucks, thats why I moved south my truck is year round and I dont need to buy a snow shovel. Lovin the south and lovin my truck. drive about 200 miles a week at a steady 12 miles a gallon..Ouch. $359 for premium non ethanal.

If I could, I would be your neighbor but I can't afford to sell my house and loose my but. Michigan sure sucks!

[jzwartster]

yep thats why i left Michigan. Work is awsome here! House is almost paid for in two years..

[carvinmark]

yep thats why i left Michigan. Work is awsome here! House is almost paid for in two years..

I'm happy for you, it's a great place to be FROM.