So, I stumbled in on a "college kid needs to pay bills" deal:
$250, completely clean cab, came with rust repair panels to fix the pass side box, good tires on it, runs and drives, but has some quirks.
This is the new candidate for the OM616 diesel swap, the other Ranger that was pictured before will likely get sold or parted out/junked to cover expenses.
The same mods apply, though. Slabbed bedsides, lowering, air suspension, etc.