1957 Ford Ranchero on 2040-cars
Pleasanton, California, United States
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Engine:292 c.i.
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Owner
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Ranchero
Trim: Base
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Regular Cab
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 26,000
Exterior Color: Brown and Tan
Interior Color: Green
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
First year for the Ranchero, a rare find. Has approximately 26,000 miles, true mileage unknown but I drive it daily so it's bound to change. The color of the outside is not original but the inside is. I just drive around town and it drives fine. I have had a new fuel pump and filter installed as well as a new carburetor, cleared out the fuel lines and boiled and coated the original gas tank and installed a new fuel float. I still have the old carburetor which we rebuilt but it runs better with the new carb. New correct sized battery with new electronic ignition and new distributor cap, also installed new spark plugs. New Dyna Max muffler setup from the headers. It has dual chrome tips out the back. Rebuilt original two speed transmission and it runs and shifts fine. New water pump. New brake shoes, wheel cylinders, brake hose lines and hardware kit. Also upgraded to a dual master cylinder brake booster. New oil pump, filter and oil of course. The headlight bulbs have been changed to halogen to see better at night. The radio works, the clock works intermittently, the windshield wipers work but the heater does not work and the horn works. I think I bought the car from the son of the original owner. I tried to show as best I could where the rust and paint peeling is in the pics. There is some rust on the bottom of the rear fenders, behind the drivers door near the rocker. There is bondo showing through the paint in front of the driver side rear fender and the floor panels are pitted but relatively solid. Also there is a spot in the rear fender well on the passenger side rear that has a spot. Most of the rust spots are less than 3-4 inches except maybe behind the rear wheels. Paint is peeling on several spots throughout the car most notably the tops of the roof and around the head lights and rear fender fins. The hood and doors shut but the springs on the hood are worn. The doors shut but could use adjustment. I was going to rebuild the engine but was told by my mechanic it looked fine on the inside and from my driving it the past year I'd say he's right. It drives relatively straight on the highway and cruises well at 70. Just installed a new driveline and four new shocks so it sits higher than is shown in the pictures. All work was done by a mechanic so it's been done right. Please call 925-918-3389 with any and all questions before you bid. The car is available to look at in Pleasanton, California which would be a good idea so that you know what your getting. The car is sold as is. Any shipping will be the buyers responsibility, although I will do what I can to expedite the process. My reserve is set well below what I have in it but of course I think is fair considering it is a very good driving classic.
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