Originally Posted by NumberDummy
Since ALL the Rancheros, regardless of what year they are, use the station wagon's floor pan....which includes the foot wells and the spare tire well, water can leak in from the Ranchero's bed floor, which was caulked to the bed sides, and back of cab originally. Rust is VERY common in these areas, and will not be visible. Find a lube rack, and put it up in the air. Use a flashlight and a magnet, and watch out for fresh undercoating!!
Agreed.
The floor/rear wall behind the seat and the dog leg in front of the rear wheels almost always has rust from water sitting in the rear seat foot well.
These rust-prone areas are slightly different from a coupe or sedan.