78 Ranchero
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Forum Name: Ranchero Forum
Forum Description: Technical discussion for Rancheros
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Topic: 78 Ranchero
Posted By: JamieT
Subject: 78 Ranchero
Date Posted: 19-December-2014 at 6:38AM
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Picked up a 78 Ranchero cheap Tuesday night. No rust NV truck. Motor has seen better days, but body is immaculate with the exception of two spots where it appears clear coat is pealing off. I will post some pix when I get a chance. ------------- Jamie Thurber 68 Montego 78 Ranchero US Navy retired |
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Posted By: n2fordwagons
Date Posted: 19-December-2014 at 7:23AM
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Awesome score! Always nice to find a solid one. ------------- Jeff 72 base Torino (modified) 72 Gran Torino Squire |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 19-December-2014 at 2:09PM
 yes.............must.............have.............pics!  ------------- 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 |
Posted By: JamieT
Date Posted: 19-December-2014 at 3:04PM
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sigh, had it on lift this afternoon just making sure it was safe to drive... even had a camera. Forgot to take pix. Back Monday to run compression test. It seems maybe the engine has more life in it than I originally thought. No rust underneath it either. Heater core leaking. I have yet to see one that doesn't/hasn't leaked. My 72 the whole damn heat/ac box rusted away. First part. Anyone have a working spare wiper switch for sale? 78 With intermittent wipers. ------------- Jamie Thurber 68 Montego 78 Ranchero US Navy retired |
Posted By: JamieT
Date Posted: 22-December-2014 at 10:22AM
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Here are some pix. I am parking it until spring. http://forum.grantorinosport.org/uploads/4298/IMG_0043_640x480.jpg http://forum.grantorinosport.org/uploads/4298/IMG_0041_640x480.jpg http://forum.grantorinosport.org/uploads/4298/IMG_0039_640x480.jpg http://forum.grantorinosport.org/uploads/4298/IMG_0040_640x480.jpg ------------- Jamie Thurber 68 Montego 78 Ranchero US Navy retired |
Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 22-December-2014 at 11:01AM
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Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 22-December-2014 at 11:02AM
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Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 22-December-2014 at 11:02AM
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Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 22-December-2014 at 11:03AM
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