New member with question 72 Ranchero

I had a yard sale a few weeks ago and was approached by a guy that said he had a 72 Ranchero he wanted to sell for $500.

I called him today and we talked about it and heres what he told me.

It has a 460/C6

Color is Primer Grey

Water pump and transmission leaks

Interior is rough,bucket seats

Right fender has some damage which had an attempted repair

No cancer(rot through rust)only surface rust

Column shift

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Is the vehicle Ive described worth $500. Im going to go look at it on Sunday.

What are some areas of the car I need to pay particular attention to when I look at it.Any areas prone to rust? Anything else special I need to pay attention to?

If I get it,I know ill need to put tires and wheels on it that hold air,the vehicle has been sitting for 3 years.Whats the bolt pattern of the wheels on this vehicle.Thanks everyone

 

Im actually a Mopar guy(I know BOOO) and thus I need to get some info on what to look for when I do go to check this thing out.

 

I will be sure to get the VIN nad see exactly what the deal is with this thing. Thanks

 

The VIN would be nice to see. You may or may not be looking at a GT [my Chero looks like a GT but the VIN says R500]. You can believe what Sarah has said.

 

Bolt pattern should be 4.5x5 . If you pass on it let Giska know. Also if it is a 460 that would not be a stock engine for a 1972 Ranchero. 429 would be the largest stock engine in a 1972 Ranchero. The fifth digit in the VIN is the engine code and if that is a "N" than it was built with a 429.

 

Hi, and welcome to you, as Trikar says i'm interested, but Sarah said it first so offcaurse she gets it. If its a Ca car the rust is not a big deal.Dont think AZ is any problem. The Vin may be 2A47Nxxxx then its a 72 500 with an 429. if it sayes 2A48 its a GT if 2A49 Its a Squire Also look if it has the scoop on the hood (Option on 500)and a rally intruments 5 small on the right side of cluster. its an option on all. If the win sayes an H instead of the N its a 351 orig. Q will be the more rear 351 Cobra Jet. Good luck.
I am interested in a 72 with no rust issues and a 429 or 460 auto already innstalled but rust free is the most important for me. Engine and tranny is an easy fix. I've got some bb ford engines here allready. I can take it of yor hand and you earn some Ranchero$$$ but Sarah first to get it.

[ December 15, 2007, 05:21 AM: Message edited by: Giska ]

 

yep welcome aboard if it's got some quarter panel damage just send it to scandinavia we are well known to take all rancheros with that kind of damage , just kidding, at 500$ i'd buy it but if you don't giska do, and I'm sure that Sarah won't mind waiting for another one

[ December 15, 2007, 05:32 AM: Message edited by: Brian engel ]

 

oh BTW rust can be fixed it doesn't bite you know just use an anglegrinder and cut it of

 

I just hate the rust, and body work thats wy you got mine he he

 

well if you do get one with a little rust in it just ship over here and I'll have a look at it,..... it might take a year or so before I have some time have a couple of projects to finish, but if necesary I'll sqeece it in

 

Nobody mentioned to this potential new owner (and new member, welcome) that the 1972 is often referred to as 'the Fishmouth' due to its somewhat strange looking large front grille opening.

 

So being that this is a "Fihmouth" grille car,and apparently only built 1 year,does this make it anymore desireable or valuable than other Rancheros? Or is it the opposite,that it may have been the most hideous ,undesireable year?

What does the concensus say among collectors?

 

well in scandinavia it's the only one we go for, and I'm pretty sure that it's same all over

 

I have two '72's if that means anything. I see alot of what is for sale and as far as the Full Frame Ranchero built from 1972-1979, the 1972 model seems to be the one that gets the most $$$
The 1973 Ranchero had the higest production of any Ranchero Model followed by the 1972 Model year.