Johnson Ranger serial # and year.

[Knightt150]

I have two JOHNSON RANGERS one is the older model and the other is the ranger ll. The older ranger has a serial# of 64091 the ranger ll serial # is 2513, is it possible to find out when these rangers were built. I think the ranger ll was a kit, no way to find out when it was put together.

Thanks
John W9BFO

[Pete, WA2CWA]

You can compare your Ranger design with the date code on one of the three schematics issued for the Ranger to get a rough idea. You can review the date codes on some of the components to get an idea.

I've never heard or seen any correlation between serial numbers and date of manufacture on their equipment.

The Ranger II was only in production for roughly 4 1/2 years. Check the date codes on some of the components.

Personally, old is old; pick a date.