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#1 ·
iphone in dark garage = fail. I know.



long story short, gave a quote to a customer for some work at their house and she offered me her late husbands car. I don't know the year, nor do I know the engine because she accidentally locked the keys inside it last year when she last drove it. Has 7402 miles on it. Not a scratch on it, the bed is immaculate. The interior appears to be pristine, but I can't get into it because the keys are on the seat, the doors are locked, and she doesn't have another key.

Her husband bought it new off the lot "many years ago" and she tells me the complete service history is in the glove box which of course I can't get at.

Anyway, if I trade her the job for the car, it would cost me aprox $4300 out of my pocket for this. Seeing as she thinks its a late 70's, I'm guessing it's not worth much, but figured I'd ask before I pass on a good deal.







 

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#6 ·
Looks like a 1979 Ford Ranchero to me. I got in a chase with one once and rammed his ass off the road and into a culvert. Maybe that will help you determine value.
 
#11 ·
Taken from Dearborn classics

1977 Ford Ranchero GT
1977 Ranchero GT

The 1977 Rancheros had now became the ultimate in truck luxury with The Thunderbird/LTD body style . In addition to the new longer, LTD body lines, the Rancheros were available with many of the LTD standard equipment such as power seats and windows, power steering, power disc brakes, and tow packages. These trucks were big and comfortable and were available in the Ranchero standard, 500, and GT models previously offered since 1968. The last and final year of the Ranchero produced a limited edition 1979 ½ Ranchero with all leather interior, dash board, and special paint color and trim scheme. The number of these produced is unpublished, but has proved to be a very interesting vehicle on its own.

This is only a short summary of the Ford Ranchero provided for a general overview. Volumes could be written on the Rancheros.

If you need further information on the Ford Ranchero , including production figures, body codes, paint codes, engine specifications and other technical Ranchero data, visit the Dearborn Reference Library. For other information not listed please E-mail the technical staff at tech@dearbornclassics.com

From NADA Classics: Base Ranchero 500 with the base 351
April 16, 2010



Original MSRP: $5,179
Low Retail Average Retail Value High Retail
Base Price $2,550 $6,175 $8,550
Options
351 V8 Engine $350 $450 $575
TOTAL PRICE $2,900 $6,625 $9,125
 
#16 ·
Not worth it. There is one just like it down the road from me at a local Used car lot. Guy has had it for 3 years Had it listed for $4000 when he got it. Now it down to $1800. Under 40k on it and its clean.

I would not do the deal if it were me.
 
#23 ·
It could be worth a whole new look for you. Grow out your hair, sell your yukon and just rock that pseudo elcamino like you live in a trailer park. You can get rid of Leanz and get yourself a real classy chick that smokes pall malls and has an up-done hair due.


I would say you hit the f'n lotto man.
 
#25 ·
When I was a kid, I lived next to a family that adopted a Mexican girl. One day, the girl came home crying, complaining that a kid called her a "****". Me and her brother beat the shit out of this kid and knocked his teeth out. I'll bet the next time he thought about making a racial slur before he actually said it.:thumb:



























































hypocrisy is a bitch.:finger:
 
#26 ·
That is a sweet car. the fact the miles are so low is a huge plus. its well worth the money you'll have invested. I bet if you check around a bit there's guys looking for a ride just like it. most likely its a `78 or 79. with as a big as a 460 in it. can't tell without the vin.
 
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