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    Posted: 23-December-2014 at 12:46PM
Does anyone know if the front signal lenses from a 78 T-Bird will fit a 78 Ranchero?
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I am not sure if they will fit, but there is a 1979 ranchero being parted out. And those front signal lenses (from the 1979) should almost definetely fit. To see it Click Here.
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There is also another 1979 ranchero being parted out. To see it Click here.
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No, the thunderbird lenses definetely will not fit the ranchero. There is a picture below of a 78 ranchero.
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The T-bird lights won't fit "correctly in a Ranchero/LTD II front clip/header panel. The 77-79 Ranchero/LTD II turn signal lights/housings are getting very hard to find, with no aftermarket replacements available. If you find a Ranchero/LTD II in a wrecking yard get the things that have no aftermarket support, heck get all you can while you can. Good luck, Todd

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I agree with aquartlow. There is a picture below of a 78 thunderbird. Notice how it has different lenses than the ranchero.


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I can see the difference.  Those wider hideaway headlights forced the lights to be narrower.
I will be hitting the wrecking yards. 

Thanks, Jamie
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They are also taller
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Originally posted by JamieT JamieT wrote:

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