New member with new to me Ranchero.
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Topic: New member with new to me Ranchero.
Posted By: Godabitibi
Subject: New member with new to me Ranchero.
Date Posted: 19-February-2026 at 8:25AM
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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. ------------- anything with a motor |
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Posted By: Godabitibi
Date Posted: 19-February-2026 at 8:27AM
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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. ------------- anything with a motor |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 19-February-2026 at 8:54AM
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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. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: CobraJoe
Date Posted: 19-February-2026 at 10:44AM
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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 |
Posted By: Godabitibi
Date Posted: 19-February-2026 at 1:21PM
  
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Posted By: Godabitibi
Date Posted: 19-February-2026 at 1:24PM
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Thanks Vince. So here she is. ------------- anything with a motor |
Posted By: Godabitibi
Date Posted: 19-February-2026 at 1:29PM
At home in the snow. ------------- anything with a motor |
Posted By: Godabitibi
Date Posted: 19-February-2026 at 1:34PM
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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. ------------- anything with a motor |
Posted By: CobraJoe
Date Posted: 20-February-2026 at 1:32AM
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Very nice! ------------- 1968 Torino GT F Code '96 Bronco, '39 Ford Coupe, '57 Fairlane, SOLD 2025 F150 SuperCrew, 2025 Edge Platinum |
Posted By: Godabitibi
Date Posted: 20-February-2026 at 4:14AM
Thank you, I agree  ------------- anything with a motor |