1979 Ranchero GT, "Babe the Blue Ox."

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  1. handy_andy_cv64

    handy_andy_cv64 In Maximum Overdrive SILVER MEMBER

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    Sadly, due to a loss of where I was living, along with my friend Emily having to leave her abusive, controlling husband, I have to put my Ranchero up for sale, in order to either keep a roof/tent over our heads, or help pay for the move-in cost to an apartment.

    The good stuff:
    --rebuilt 1979 351W, thirty over bores, ten under main and rod bearings, standard cam
    --1979 C4 automatic, rebuilt just before installation into Babe
    --both at about 40K miles
    --2.47:1 rear axle ratio, but a Bronco 3.50 R&P will be included
    --Rebuilt steering column and steering coupling
    --1982 Clarion AM/FM/CASS deck, installed and wired up, but needs new speakers
    --Includes replacement passenger door and installed rare fiberglass cap

    The bad:
    --Needs rust repair work on body only, and surface rust remediation
    --Needs three of four tires
    --the replacement nosepiece and right fender need a bodyman's touch to repair and fit right
    Right door is dented.

    So, just on the drivetrain condition and driveability, it's worth $2000. I would like to get that, and I am willing to wait for the right buyer. The car has a Texas blue title (no encumbrances or accident reports against it), and is able to be loaded on a transporter truck without assistance.

    Babe is located in New Braunfels, TX, off I-35 and halfway between San Antonio and Austin.
     
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    Very Sad News . Sorry to hear that...Emily that was here.....
    Let me know if I can help Andrew
     
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    Andrew I am praying for you and your family and Emily....
     
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    Thank you!
     
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    Sorry to hear this Andrew. I remember you were in Seguin for a while. Prayers to you and Emily.
     
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    And I have reached the end of the line. I am totally out of money, and will be selling Babe to a recycling yard. I just have no other alternative now. But fear not, I'll be around to dispense my two cents and see what everyone's up to.
     
  8. RANCHEROROB

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    pull the front turn park lts before you scrap it if they are good.
    (but you probably already did that) :D
     
  9. handy_andy_cv64

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    No, there's a change, andrewok1 and I are working out the details, Babe will likely go to FL for long-term storage. This will happen sometime in the next two months.
     
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  11. handy_andy_cv64

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    I do have pics of Babe elsewhere on the forum, but I have pulled Babe from sale, and she's going to storage at another member's property in FL.
     
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    all clean and ready ta roll !!!!! GET IT GOT IT GONE !!!!!!

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    Mods or admins, please close this thread.
     

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