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    Posted: 10-January-2013 at 2:27PM

some of you guys saw my ranchero MX at the forge show in Tenn. a couple of years back I have made and i am working on some updates for the truck. the first is I installed a 3 spoke rimblow steering wheel that really sets off the interior very nicley. Next this is a rare razorback style topper was given to me. This thing was pretty close to junk but I am working on some mods and hopfully will have that ready for spring install. Here is a photo of before and after of the wheel install and I will post the links to the ranchero usa site where i post all my prorgess on these projects. Take care and enjoy Dan the ranchero man. http://www.ranchero.us/forums/showthread.php?t=11391 and http://www.ranchero.us/forums/showthread.php?t=32878

 
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Where you able to make the rimblow horn work on that column?
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Works fine. The wires hook right up to where the old two spoke wheel horn hooked up. :)
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Looks great. I've been pricing around for one.700-1000 does that sound about right? Thanks Rick
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Try the guys I used much better price and great work https://www.therimblowbuddy.com/contact-form.php They have a special going until the end of the month restore your wheel for $475 INCLUDES Horn Switch! The $700-$1000 for a steering wheel is just plain highway robbery in my opinon. There is a guy that I see at the coumbus, OH swap that is asking $650-$950 for a complete restored wheel and I think that is a bit much.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Regul8r Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11-January-2013 at 4:58AM
For $650-1000 it should come with the entire refurbished steering column!
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Holy mackerel. I have 2 of them that I got off parts cars. Glad I didn't sell them for the $50 I was asking!!!
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I'd be happy to by one ready to bolt on for 600. Mr.Rimblowbuddy is advertising them for 1075. 475 sounds good but i don't have a core to send him. There is one on Ebay for 300 that has to be redone so that would put me at 775 . That's the cheapest way so far.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dan the ranchero man Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11-January-2013 at 9:33AM
I had bought a core (complete with center pad) for $55. The wheel was decent and as expected the switch was shot. So I am into this for just a hair over $500 and I am OK with that. I had half the cash and the wife gave me the rest for Christmas. So I figured I would go for it! I was not even planning on doing until I made some other upgrades on both of the rancheros. But the time was right for this one. As we can all see the prices are crazy (Carl, I agree for the big money they should throw in a free Floor shift tilt column!) 

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote iangj Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11-January-2013 at 10:28AM
It looks great Dan!! Wonder where you got that cheap core from????????
 
I just found the paperwork for mine and it was just over $400 with the shipping.
It is crazy they go for wayy higher then that but when you have the crazy Mustang crowd that will pay these kind of prices........................


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Dan it really looks great. Worth every penny. I just wish I knew someone who had 2 and wanted to part with one of them.....hint... hint...... Thanks Rick
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Dan do you have a 70 ranchero J code, 4 speed or auto,if you have a 4 speed car, can you call me,i've got some ? ,thanks wayne
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Dan heres my number 4409920810,thanks wayne
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I own a 74 and the 79 (looks like a 73 Montego). I don't own any 70-71 rancheros or parts.
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