1960 Ford Ranchero Base 2.4l Standard Shift on 2040-cars
Moreno Valley, California, United States
Body Type:U/K
Engine:2.4L 2360CC 144Cu. In. l6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Ranchero
Trim: Base
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 99,999
Exterior Color: Red
Here is a 1960 Ford Ranchero with a 6 cylinder Ford engine and manual transmission with column shift. I bought this two and a half years ago with the intention of restoring it and driving it as my primary vehicle, but so far I haven't been able to get there from here.... I do drive it regularly around town for Home Depot or Lowe's runs and to go to work in inclement weather, so as you can see it's not a yard queen. It does need almost everything though. Before it can be driven safely on the highway it needs front end work and brake work, and of course it needs a little body work and a paint job. Even though it's a California vehicle and there isn't much in the way of rust, the floors are a different story, and they will need to be replaced as the previous owners put in patch panels here and there. To a New Englander or Mid-Westerner or other Rust-Belt dweller, this is pretty much a rust-free vehicle, but to a Southwesterner, you might say this does have a little rust.. :) Full floors are readily available on ebay and various aftermarket suppliers, so there is no problem there. One of the previous owners apparently intended to put in a floor shifter, so he cut a hole in the hump area, but that's as far as he got. I taped it with duct tape as a temporary measure in order to drive it and not get dirt up through the hole. The wheels are 14-inch which is a change from the originally-equipped 13 inch wheels from the factory. The chrome around the bed has been completely re-done and all of the pieces are perfect, so that is one area not needing attention. Interior needs complete restoration, and I bought all new dash knobs and glove box and a few other odds and ends, and they will all be included in the deal. I also replaced the gas filler neck with the correct flexible filler neck connector made for this ranchero, and I also have a gallon of white paint to go along with the vehicle if you wish to paint it white. It is a crappy red now, but the original color was a light seafoam green or something like that according to the code. You can see in the photos that there has been a bondo job somewhere in its past, specifically the doors and roof, and the bondo job is obviously bad and I won't try to gloss over it. The damage doesn't seem to be deep, so I think one of the previous owners just didn't have a clue as to what he was doing. Grind it out and start over! The car has been refitted with an alternator, so the old generator and regulator are gone. This motor runs exceptionally well and I have never ever had an issue with it. It starts up every time with no problem, even after sitting a week or two. When I first got the vehicle I immediately changed the oil and filter and all of the hoses and flushed it out, and cleaned up some of the wiring a bit, but that's about all I've done to it. Heater works and does not leak. Wiper motor works but I have to reach down and manually switch the wipers on at the motor since some genius took out the switch assembly. I have it and will include it of course. I have too many projects and at my age I have decided that this won't be one of them anymore. I also have another 1960 Ranchero listed separately that I bought for a parts car, but it is almost complete and I am willing to let it go very cheap. Depending on how the auctions go, I am willing to do a 2 for 1 deal if you wish and I am primarily looking to clear these vehicles out to make more room. I am also willing to store these for a reasonable amount of time, so there is no immediate hurry to get them shipped out if you need time to work out shipping or pickup details. Shipping and/or pickup is entirely at the buyer's discretion, and I am available to help as needed. Driving this beyond the local area is not a good idea unless you have a huge set of you-know-whats, and even then I wouldn't recommend it. In-person inspections are welcomed and recommended if possible. Questions?? Please ask!
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