My 1960 Ranchero

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  1. 72GTVA

    72GTVA Administrator Staff Member

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    And many just watching from the sidelines thank you for the ideas and input!
     
  2. caper58

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    72GTVA, sorry.. I do get a little testy in my old age :)

    For me, I like creative ideas, I don't care if they are mine or someone else... I just like creative ideas :D
     
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    We all appreciate your input.
    BB was once a smart guy, but he smoked it all away.;) That is why he finds the fact that it works to be irrelevant.
    You are building stuff, it works.
    Don't let the ankle biters get you down.
     
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    I've spent the last few weeks combing through Craigslist for some 4 lug, 13"x5.5" Cragars that would fit my little Ranchero. I finally found them in PA, where the owner was going to take them in for scrap metal before a friend listed them on Craigslist.

    It took a day cleaning but I'm really a happy camper :)


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  5. ribald1

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    Lookin sharp!
     
  6. DonC

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    Yep, looking sharp.
     
  7. As Is '66

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    I Like it!!!
    Ya done Good, You GO BOY!!!!

    Gotta love them Falcon Truck - Rancheros,
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    I forgot to mention in the picture above all of the windows have been tinted (including the windshield) with Llumar Air Blue 80..... I think that stuffs amazing!

    The window don't really look like they are tinted but on a hot day when I get in with the windows up.... it not bad at all. I do the same thing with my volvo (which was dealer tinted) and I have to leave the door open for a few minutes before I'm willing to get in..... I guess that just another reason I should drive the Ranchero :cool:
     
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    Another thing I forgot to mention is when the guy who tinted the front windshield he heated the corner, he cracked the front glass. I ordered a new windshield off of ebay but then no wants to install it for me .... so this morning I watched several youtube videos on how to and started it myself. I was done in about 2.5 hours so I would like to encourage anyone who is hesitant to go for it.... it's not that hard. :)
     
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    Well I'm finished with the paint and now building a hard cover for the back.
     
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    Well I'm finished with the paint and now building a hard cover for the back.

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    that's a stunning little chero!!!!!! nice /andy
     
  13. Huevos

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    Caper, Tonneau cover looks good, I cant tell if its painted or vinyl wrapped?
     
  14. handy_andy_cv64

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    Holy resurrected thread, Batman!
     

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