My '97 5.0

[5.0]

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Here's my '97 Ranger. It has a 5.0 and AOD from a '92 Thunderbird. The motor is all stock. It rolls on some 255/60-15 Pirrelli's on some wheels that I don't like. This truck is my work truck / daily driver, so I didn't care much to spend a lot of time cleaning/painting the engine. The only reason I swapped in the 302 is because I got tired of always fixing the 4 banger that never ran right and I had the 302 just sitting around. I got it on the road a few months ago and haven't touched anything under the hood since except doing a couple oil changes.

This thing is green with a light green interior... how popular was that color combo? I never see them colors in junk yards when I'm looking for parts.

I'm trying to decide if I want to SAS the old Ranger or get rid of it. I already have a D44 from a '75 F100 and also the parts to convert it to discs.

Here's a few pics...

And the D44 I'd like to swap in...

 

[harrydale80]

I have a 1997 Ranger that is green with green interior. It isn't a very popular color scheme Ive noticed. Ive had my Ranger for about 10 years and haven't seen but just a few that are the same color. Mine is also an extended cab. I'm pretty sure that the actual name for the colors are Willow Green for the paint and Medium Willow Green for the interior.

 

[5.0]

Yep, Willow Green. I'm still undecided on if I like it or not. It's cool that there are a few of us with these colors I guess. I'm thinking I may change the interior to gray and the paint to a bright red though.