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haw_y_n_merc
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Posted: 18-January-2009 at 4:13PM |
All, I have not done the research, and am kinda limited on time for a deal on a Ranchero, so thought I would look to you experts for some quick info.
I am looking to get one of two '79 Ranchero's and need to know if the '77-'79 T Bird front clip would fit on these Rancchero's? Is it a bolt on, or need mods?
I might start this new project, but if I do, I'm trying to do it a little different.
Any help or suggestions would be very appreciated.
Thanks, Andy
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Mr. Ed
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Hollander's Classic Interchange Manual lists the Ranchero under the LTD II and says the grille is different. Go for it!
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Mr. Ed
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Psquare75
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I've seen this done on two separate cars.
It's very doable. |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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haw_y_n_merc
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Thanks friends.....My cousin has two '79 Ranchero's, and I can have one if I like. I'm leaning to a restore with the Thunderbird front clip, because of the hide away headlights. There is a '78 T Bird here locally, for $500.00 running, but the Rancheros are in Apple Valley CA. So, I think I will get the Tbird now, then go get the Ranchero, hopefully by March.....another project? Someone hit me!
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Psquare75
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A friend had this several years ago. |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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PatsPOS
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Paul, that pic looks familiar...was that guy's AOL screenname Newport1967?
Pat
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'75 460 Gran Torino Sport (14.04 @ 97 MPH)
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Psquare75
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Yup! He bought my mother's Fury III a few years ago. I've met him several times.
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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haw_y_n_merc
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Thank you Mr Ed for that info...I found Hollanders on the web and ordered the two book set. Unreal info to have when dicing around parts and part cars. Everyone could use this....
Thanks again.
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Mr. Ed
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I am so glad I bought my Hollander's 1954-1966 two book set that I bought the three book set for 1965-1974. The information that is in there is amazing!
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Mr. Ed
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haw_y_n_merc
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I totally agree....wish I had them earlier, I wasted some money on items I thought would fit and did'nt.
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Mr. Ed
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A complimentary book is the Ford Parts Interchange Manual. It covers '59-'70 Mustang, Fairlane, Torino, Cougar and Cyclone. The price on the back is $24.95 but worth every penny of it.
Later!
Mr. Ed
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