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Power Surge
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Posted: 28-November-2016 at 4:19PM |
Hey guys....I've found a Ranchero and just want to get some thoughts on if it's a good deal or not.
It's a 73 Ranchero GT. Says it has 44k, but that could be 144k. Not sure. The car looks very solid in pics. The bed has zero rust. The paint is shot but I'm not worried about that. Overall the car looks like a nice solid foundation for a project. Seller says it starts and runs (even though it will be getting a modern drivetrain). Also, is there anything special about the motor? It's the 351. And what does the GT package give you? I can get it for $2000..... Thoughts?
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Sal Mennella
73 GTS 351 CJ 75 Cougar XR7 73 Ranchero - 5.0 Coyote swap - in progress Past Torinos - 72 Gran Torino, 75 Gran Torino, 75 Elite |
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californiajohnny
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i think the GT has sport gauges. $2000 sounds good
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JOHN
74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
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gnrlee01
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which 351 is it, windsor, cleveland or modified?
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74 gts 460/auto with factory sunroof
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Power Surge
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Did this year car come with all three? I thought it was 351C only...
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Sal Mennella
73 GTS 351 CJ 75 Cougar XR7 73 Ranchero - 5.0 Coyote swap - in progress Past Torinos - 72 Gran Torino, 75 Gran Torino, 75 Elite |
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dave302
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In 1973 they were available with either a 351C or a 351W, there was no 351M available in 1973. Unless the previous owner installed a 351M.
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Power Surge
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Was there anything special about the cleveland in the 73 GT? Was it an HO or CJ?
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Sal Mennella
73 GTS 351 CJ 75 Cougar XR7 73 Ranchero - 5.0 Coyote swap - in progress Past Torinos - 72 Gran Torino, 75 Gran Torino, 75 Elite |
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dave302
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There was no special '73 GT engine available because it is a GT. If it is a cleveland it might be either a 2V or 4V cobra jet. Because it is a gt, it might also have the gran torino sport front door panels. It might also have the gt stripe kit.
Edited by dave302 - 30-November-2016 at 1:07PM |
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gnrlee01
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1972's only got the sport hood treatment, 73 didnt have a sport hood, unless someone modified one and made a frankenhood. |
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74 gts 460/auto with factory sunroof
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dave302
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Yes, that is correct.
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Power Surge
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I got the VIN from the seller... engine is an S code, so should be a 400.
Supposed to pick the car up tomorrow.
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Sal Mennella
73 GTS 351 CJ 75 Cougar XR7 73 Ranchero - 5.0 Coyote swap - in progress Past Torinos - 72 Gran Torino, 75 Gran Torino, 75 Elite |
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californiajohnny
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post some pics of that beast
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JOHN
74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
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MrSmog
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I'm of the opinion with these torinos and rancheros with a solid rust free body where no rust repair is needed is worth $3-4k just for the body. Body shops that will fool with these old cars and really do those types of repairs are gettin far and few between, When they will mess with rusty cars, the costs are astronomical. Besides from my experience, no matter how much metal you replace and cut back, rust always seems to creep back. so in the end you end up with a highly polished turd. Sounds like you scored a good one at a fair price. Look forward to the pics
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Power Surge
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No pics tonight, as it was dark by the time I got back from the 6hr drive.
I'm pretty pleased with the car. Definitely has potential. It has 44k original miles. The paint is shot and there's some surface rust in places, but the car is amazingly solid. I noticed a pair of California plates on the passenger's floor...that could explain the good metal condition. It has the 400, and it started up. The interior is pretty decent too. Someone changed the hood, as it's a different color but it's a nice solid hood. You can still see the old faded GT stripes on the side of the body. Not sure what direction I want to go with it. Right now, I'm thinking lowered, stain black, and dull bushed metal finish on all the trim, grille, and headlight bezels. But that could change. lol
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Sal Mennella
73 GTS 351 CJ 75 Cougar XR7 73 Ranchero - 5.0 Coyote swap - in progress Past Torinos - 72 Gran Torino, 75 Gran Torino, 75 Elite |
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gnrlee01
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well, since it has a 400, if youre looking for a 4 barrel dual plane aluminum intake for it, let me know. ive got one left that im selling.
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74 gts 460/auto with factory sunroof
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