I just ran across a 76 Ranchero GT, 460 auto power everything, $400. Frame is toast though. Anybody here have a ranchero? What do you think of them?
Greg

 

I had a 75 when it was fairly new and I liked it. Becarefull with a rusty frame, it`s very hard/time consuming to repair/replace and probably not worth the effort/time/money to do so. I would look for a better vehicle, this one maybe good for parts if it runs well. Don`t ask how I know....

 

If I could afford a `67 390 4spd Ranchero, it would be parked in my driveway right now. I would settle for a `58 also if I had the money.
If you have the facility, spare time, tools and money, buy the truck.
You might want to inquire on the Ranchero/Econoline board to make sure that the Ranchero frame is the same as the sedans for that year. I'd think it would be but don't have proof positive.
AL.

 

with all the rancheros that saw in las vegas on my last visit, the one you talk about would be a good piece to have for all the parts , big block, air, power, how can you go wrong for that kind of money

big daddy chuck

 

Thanks for the input guys. I did make a rookie mistake though. Tried to read the door plate without my glasses, the build date is sept 76 but it is a 77. I am impressed with the stock guages etc. on the GT. What to get myself for fathers day?
Greg c

 

Ah say doan be chicken boy. Ye got ta live up ta yer avitar.
AL.

 

i have a 76 and it only has 80,000 miles and it runs like gold. i actualy show it

 

Do we have an offer for you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There's a little town just west of Guelph called ARTHUR. Every August there is a Ford truck show in town. There is always a good turn-out of trucks from bone stock original (many different years) to radical custom & many different flavors in between.
There are a few threads already started about this year's meet for you to read through.
Bring your `Chero out and join the show.
AL.

 

Sounds like a good one, if I was much closer would be nice to attend it. We don`t have any Ford Truck shows in Sask.

 

Check this weeks Tri-Ad. There's a few Rancheros in it.
AL.

 

There's a white one on Highway 24 between Guelph and Erin. Don't know the year but it looks in good shape.