1964 Ford Ranchero on 2040-cars
Redding, California, United States
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Engine:327 Chevy
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Brown
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Ranchero
Trim: Custom
Drive Type: 2wd
Mileage: 40,157
1964 Ford Ranchero. Modifed with 1962 Chevrolet 327 cu. in. V-8 and 4 spd Saginaw transmission. Car runs and drives well but will need some TLC as far as fine tuning, and cosmetics. Brakes pull slightly (drums all around) when first driven after sitting for long periods. Body is straight but has small areas of rust around lower rear fenders as do most vehicles of this age. Left front fender and hood has been replaced and are still in primer. Floorboards are solid and rust free and appear to have been replaced at some time in the past. Bucket seats (very comfortable) have been installed though they are electric and motor have not been wired up. Has after market custom steering wheel and Foose wheels with real good tires. (NOTE - wheels say FOOSE but inside says made in China so I believe they are knockoffs - would Chip allow China to manufacture his wheels? - I think not!) All glass is good and complete. I have an original pair of the 260 emblems that go on the front fenders which will be included in the sale. Clean California title and original California car thus minimal rust issues.
I STRONGLY SUGGEST AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THIS VEHICLE PRIOR TO SALE AS IT IS A MODIFIED VEHICLE AND MAY NOT BE TO EVERYONES TASTE (327 Chev in a Ford - to each their own!) Please ask any questions well before the end of the auction. I have set a reasonable reserve and will not disclose that to be fair to eveyone.
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