1979 Ranchero - Project Paint Code WT5084

That turned out great.

 

I just got my set of four Ebay'd ($175) 14x6 rims. With beauty rings I have coming ($69) and the used Torino center caps ($76) I am in the set for $320. After the next couple of paychecks I should have enough for the 225/70-14 tires and I will then have the appearance I have been wanting. I really wanted the trim ring look and although 14" rims limited my tire options I can go with BFGoodrich TAs and have the same size and almost no speedometer change. The set came with one beauty ring so I popped the center cap on to see how it would look. The scratches will match the ones on the truck ;-)

 

franmosso shared some pictures with me. I had thought about the Cooper tires. Anyone else running them?

Tim Daleo

 

Wow awesome progress since the last time I stopped by! Everything looks great. It is motivation for me to get off my ass and get going on Buster again. As for the Cooper tires I just put some on Buster:





I don't know how they will hold up yet since I just put them on. I can tell you that the ones I got have a 50,000 mile treadwear protection which means they will probably still be on Buster when I am no longer around . I can provide close ups if you would like.

Laters,
Jeff

 

I have always been a TA fan but the RWL of the Cooper seems to look more retro. It also does not hurt that it is $100 cheaper for the set!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/coo-39634

I will look and see if there is a local Cooper dealer that has them around the same price.

Thank you both for the help!

 

I run various forms of Cooper on all the family rides. Been very happy with all of them.

 

That's what I just put on my Ranchero and love the way they turned out.

 

Thank you all for the input. Sounds like Cooper has a good reputation here. Let me see if I can find a dealer close by on my next free check.

 

Been in Florida all week on vacation. Just found out my new beige carpet will be here Tuesday. I had ordered brown from Dearborn but have decided not to use it. Anyone need dark brown carpet for half price? ;-)

 

I like the dash!!!!!!!!!!

 

Finally got to do some work at the shop on the Ranchero. I finished the door panels, remote side mirrors, installed new keyed locks and greased the window assemblies. I cleaned up the beauty rings and got the rims ready for tires. I also have the new beige carpet ready. Once I get back from Hot August Nights I will order the tires and get the installed.

 

Hold the phone! Is that a 70-72 Camaro with a L-88 hood on the bottom right of the shot?

 

Yes, a 1970. Me and a friend share the shop where we keep our project builds. There is also a 69' RS under the cover in the upper right, two 56' Chevy trucks, a 56' wagon, a 67' Porterbuilt C20 in the bottom front and a 71' K5. I have four other finished 56's that are at home in the driveway. I hope to add a few more Rancheros in the coming years ;-)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/13457948215_e2710c80ee_z.jpg

 

I just ordered four new Cobra tires. As of today (not sure of the end date) when you buy $400 you get $100 off so I bought four tires and some valve stems and got them for $304!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191106188599

Tim

 

Yea! can't wait to see them mounted and on the Ranchero!

Laters,
Jeff

 

I spent the weekend trying to get as much done on the Ranchero as I could. I finished the headliner, rear window, interior molding and dash installation. I also used some Easy Off on the trim while I had them off and stripped the anodizing off the moldings. I used a bench polisher to buff it up and then reinstalled it. It is not perfect but it is much better than the way it looked before. I still need to do the tailgate, windshield and wheel well trim.

I will finish the carpet this week and get the seat put back in. I also have my Cooper tires being delivered tomorrow and will have them mounted on Tuesday.

I also found a little treat on the side of the tailgate.