This may be of GRM interest...
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/3133360651.html
"93 Ford Ranger long bed 4x4 we put in a Mercedes 300 turbo diesel has the Mercedes auto trans with remote transfer case . Runs drives strong it's been on the road for about 3 yrs so all of the bugs are worked out of it. it's a light truck so it pulls about 31 mpg hwy and about 26 cty or there about . Very little if any rust $3500 very firm! or an even up swap could be fun let me know what you have to barter or trade with. "