New member with new to me Ranchero.

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   Hi everybody. I just registered here because I purchased a 1979 Ranchero last week in Phoenix. I'm from Canada around Ottawa and I've always been a car guy and I have a strong tendency to Ford cars and trucks. 
I am a certified mechanic who worked in Ford dealerships for some years and then switched to teaching mechanic for 23 years. The list of cars I've owned is too long to list. My prefered Ranchero models are the 70-71 and 77-79. I opted for a 79 because they ride much smoother with their full frame. 

My ranchero is a rustfree car still wearing it's orginal Ford paint. It still shows very well and I intend to keep it like that.

I tried to upload a picture but it didn't work.

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Godabitibi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 19-February-2026 Location: canada Status: Offline Points: 16	Post Options Post Reply Quote Godabitibi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New member with new to me Ranchero. Posted: 19-February-2026 at 8:25AM
	Hi everybody. I just registered here because I purchased a 1979 Ranchero last week in Phoenix. I'm from Canada around Ottawa and I've always been a car guy and I have a strong tendency to Ford cars and trucks. I am a certified mechanic who worked in Ford dealerships for some years and then switched to teaching mechanic for 23 years. The list of cars I've owned is too long to list. My prefered Ranchero models are the 70-71 and 77-79. I opted for a 79 because they ride much smoother with their full frame. My ranchero is a rustfree car still wearing it's orginal Ford paint. It still shows very well and I intend to keep it like that. I tried to upload a picture but it didn't work.
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Godabitibi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 19-February-2026 Location: canada Status: Offline Points: 16	Post Options Post Reply Quote Godabitibi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-February-2026 at 8:27AM
	I forgot to say I flew to Phoenix and jumped in the car with a friend and drove it back home 2700 miles, 7 days with no problem at all. The car has 93k miles now.
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72FordGTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 6780	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-February-2026 at 8:54AM
	Welcome to the forum Claude! You weren't able to upload photos because you were a probationary member. I have upgraded you to a new member and you now have full forum privileges and can upload photos. The Ranchero sounds great. What engine and transmission does it have? Nice to see another Canuck, I am a few hours from Ottawa.
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CobraJoe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20-August-2024 Location: MA Status: Offline Points: 500	Post Options Post Reply Quote CobraJoe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-February-2026 at 10:44AM
	Welcome aboard Claude! Now that you can, let's see that rig!
	1968 Torino GT F Code '96 Bronco, '39 Ford Coupe, '57 Fairlane, SOLD 2025 F150 SuperCrew, 2025 Edge Platinum

Godabitibi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 19-February-2026 Location: canada Status: Offline Points: 16	Post Options Post Reply Quote Godabitibi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-February-2026 at 1:21PM

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Godabitibi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 19-February-2026 Location: canada Status: Offline Points: 16	Post Options Post Reply Quote Godabitibi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-February-2026 at 1:24PM
	Thanks Vince. So here she is.
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Godabitibi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 19-February-2026 Location: canada Status: Offline Points: 16	Post Options Post Reply Quote Godabitibi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-February-2026 at 1:29PM
	At home in the snow.
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Godabitibi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 19-February-2026 Location: canada Status: Offline Points: 16	Post Options Post Reply Quote Godabitibi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-February-2026 at 1:34PM
	351M with FMX transmission. The original intake have been replaced with an Edelbrock 4 barrel. I want to return it to original 2 barrel. I also want to make it TOTALLY stock with all the smog control items.
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CobraJoe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20-August-2024 Location: MA Status: Offline Points: 500	Post Options Post Reply Quote CobraJoe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-February-2026 at 1:32AM
	Very nice!
	1968 Torino GT F Code '96 Bronco, '39 Ford Coupe, '57 Fairlane, SOLD 2025 F150 SuperCrew, 2025 Edge Platinum

Godabitibi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 19-February-2026 Location: canada Status: Offline Points: 16	Post Options Post Reply Quote Godabitibi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-February-2026 at 4:14AM
	Thank you, I agree
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