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78geetee
Journeyman Posts: 6
From: Victoria B.C. Canada
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 07-21-2004 09:02 PM
   
Hey what is everyones opinion on the 1978 Ranchero GT with a 351M engine with 38000 miles on it. I bought it for $600 canadian. I think its a steal the interior is in decent shape and the body has no major rust the GT stripes need a re-doing(faded). the colour of the car is dark blue with silver gt stripes. 9 inch rear end (anyone know what the ratio would be by any chance). A shift kit installed (squeals every gear) and the GT rally rims. OPINIONS!  ------------------
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1225
From: Kent Island, MD USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 07-21-2004 10:49 PM
Opinion on the Ranchero: Smokin deal!!!
Change your name from GeeTee to Ranchero BanditoWelcome to M&M. Best FoMoCo site by far. ------------------
-Paul 70 Mach1 351C
79 Ranchero GT
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000 'If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.'
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 822
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 07-22-2004 11:25 AM
Sounds like a great deal. I like the 68 a lot more, but for $600 I would take it.------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
CRC Motorsports
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe 302 with 69 351W heads and Offy 4bbl intake, C4, Granada disc brakes, Mach 1 springs, Boss 302 sway bar, 8" open
65 Plymouth Barracuda
70 Dodge Swinger
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78geetee
Journeyman Posts: 6
From: Victoria B.C. Canada
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 07-22-2004 08:07 PM
Yeah its not the greatest looking car lol .. but once I saw it I just got so attacted to it. I was surprised to find out it only weighs a measly 3180 lbs. I am going to pick it up on Saturday. Needs oil change, tranny fluid,brake fluid,power steering fluid and new belts. Also a battery.
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78geetee
Journeyman Posts: 6
From: Victoria B.C. Canada
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 07-22-2004 08:12 PM
Anyone sure of the horsepower rating ?
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 16277
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 07-22-2004 08:16 PM
Great deal   ------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics The older I get
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78geetee
Journeyman Posts: 6
From: Victoria B.C. Canada
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 07-22-2004 08:19 PM
Do you really think so ?
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 16277
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 07-22-2004 08:23 PM
Yeah sounds like a good ride. ------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics The older I get
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78geetee
Journeyman Posts: 6
From: Victoria B.C. Canada
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 07-22-2004 08:24 PM
Yeah I guess... but do you know how much hp this 351 M is rated at ?
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 16277
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 07-22-2004 08:29 PM
No but I'd guess around 200hp.------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics The older I get
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3803
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-22-2004 10:35 PM
Are you sure it's only 3180#? I would guess more like 3780. The Torinos and Elites were 4000+ lbs.
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78geetee
Journeyman Posts: 6
From: Victoria B.C. Canada
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 07-22-2004 10:45 PM
says right on the door 3183 lbs gross weight
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1225
From: Kent Island, MD USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 07-23-2004 07:13 AM
Once you're hooked on them, there's no turning back. Be careful of rust in the floor of the storage bay. ------------------
-Paul 70 Mach1 351C
79 Ranchero GT
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000 'If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.'
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Thud
Gearhead Posts: 1152
From: Cumming,Ga.,USofA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 07-26-2004 11:13 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 78geetee:
Anyone sure of the horsepower rating ?
Approximately 150HP
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'94 Lightning #942 of 4007
'70 Mach1
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3803
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-28-2004 11:24 PM
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Originally posted by 78geetee:
says right on the door 3183 lbs gross weight
Not to be in-you-face,but my Torino is 5115#.  Are you sure that isn't the rear GAWR? My rear GAWR is 2564#,2551# front. My car tips the scale at 3970#. Those Rancheros are the same platformas a Torino,essentially a wagon with most of the roof cut off. There can't be a 2000# difference. The GVWR includes vehicle weight,passengers,and payload. Assuming 500# for passengers,and 750# payload,{may be more,not sure} your car would weigh 1930#. Those Rancheros are cool IMHO. I would like to have one for a summer driver. I actually want one of every body style in 72,a wagon,4 door,Ranchero and a Sport Fastback.  Then my wife would shoot me. [This message has been edited by MLariviere (edited 07-28-2004).]
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Thud
Gearhead Posts: 1152
From: Cumming,Ga.,USofA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 07-29-2004 07:37 AM
Here is a great Torino site, got lots of info on HP's, weights, and production numbers.The only problem is that they're down at the moment... http://www.grantorinosport.atfreeweb.com/ ------------------
"I only drink to steady my nerves. Sometimes I'm so steady I don't move for months." - W.C. Fields - If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate. Dwayne M&M Member #18
'94 Lightning #942 of 4007
'70 Mach1
'75 Cougar
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73torinoqcode
Gearhead Posts: 161
From: Buffalo,NY,USA
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted 07-31-2004 12:59 AM
Try my website.
www.ranchero.us
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1225
From: Kent Island, MD USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 07-31-2004 01:01 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 73torinoqcode:
Try my website.
www.ranchero.us
I'm in... ------------------
-Paul 70 Mach1 351C
79 Ranchero GT
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000 'If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.'
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