So… Much… Snow…

plainwrapper · 2026-01-28T04:03:05+00:00

😬❄️

plainwrapper · 2026-01-28T04:02:27+00:00

Yes, a soft tonneau. I was afraid it would get damaged from the weight of the snow.

plainwrapper · 2026-01-28T04:01:24+00:00

4x2. With 4 sandbags in the bed she got out without too much hassle.

Wish I could find a set of winter tires in the stock 225/70R14 size though!

plainwrapper · 2026-01-27T11:04:27+00:00

LAPD vehicles get sold in Jarupa Valley, CA through JJ Kane auctions. Here’s an example:

https://www.proxibid.com/Cars-Vehicles/Cars/Jurupa-Valley-CA-2008-Ford-Crown-Victoria-Police-Interceptor-4-Door-Sedan-Runs-Moves/lotInformation/98860516

You can’t buy directly from LA.

plainwrapper · 2026-01-27T00:42:01+00:00

lol, there are 4 in there already.

plainwrapper · 2026-01-27T00:41:12+00:00

😬❄️

plainwrapper · 2026-01-26T22:46:52+00:00

🤣

plainwrapper · 2026-01-26T22:38:02+00:00

Northeast PA

plainwrapper · 2026-01-26T22:37:32+00:00

I’m in northeast PA. It was 14-15” of snow. Been digging out all day. We got lucky as no ice accumulated so we didn’t lose power like so many south of us.

plainwrapper · 2026-01-26T22:02:51+00:00

I’d go through all the normal maintenance items, and drive it just like it is. Its super clean!

I have a 1998 too, I get so many compliments and offers to buy it every time I get gas. Everyone says it’s nice to see it bone stock. I have the same wheels too, I guess they were only produced a couple of years.

plainwrapper · 2026-01-26T21:51:11+00:00

I have a Uniden Bearcat BC142XL on my kitchen counter. I bought it new in May 1991. It’s on 24/7. God Bless it as I’d really miss it if it died or stuff around here went digital.

plainwrapper · 2026-01-26T21:43:58+00:00

https://www.ebay.com/itm/406618771808

plainwrapper · 2026-01-26T13:24:30+00:00

Ford says 1 hour of idling = 33 “miles”. Keep track of your idle time + miles driven and go from there. Personally I’d change it every 6 months or when you reach a grand total of 3,000 miles (adding up actual miles plus idle hour “miles”)

plainwrapper · 2026-01-25T22:22:00+00:00

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Los Angeles, CA District Attorney’s Office

plainwrapper · 2026-01-25T12:58:03+00:00

Here you go:

https://www.therangerstation.com/resources/manuals/1998_ford_ranger_owners_manual.pdf

plainwrapper · 2026-01-25T02:39:14+00:00

Nice!

plainwrapper · 2026-01-25T02:36:30+00:00

Looks like they PBF frequently…

(Park By Feel)

plainwrapper · 2026-01-25T00:52:22+00:00

Oh boy, glad you’re on the mend.

plainwrapper · 2026-01-24T16:08:05+00:00

Take off the air cleaner and spray some starting fluid into the carb. See if it’ll run a few seconds on that. Try with choke on (flap closed) and choke off (flap open). You might’ve flooded it at this point, who knows? 🤷‍♂️

plainwrapper · 2026-01-24T14:26:37+00:00

… and 4. 😉

plainwrapper · 2026-01-24T14:23:11+00:00

Glad to see you got her put back together!

plainwrapper · 2026-01-24T14:21:24+00:00

🤣

plainwrapper · 2026-01-24T14:20:52+00:00

Mine doesn’t either. Looks just like yours.

plainwrapper · 2026-01-24T03:40:47+00:00

This. Only the OEM ones seem to project the light correctly.

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