1979 Ranchero GT, lots of major work done, no reserve

Price: - Item location: Chandler, Arizona, United States
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1979 Ford Ranchero

1979 Ford Ranchero GT. Last year for the Ranchero. Southern AZ desert car. Total mileage believed to be approx 110k, less than 3,500 miles (all done in last 3 years) on all work. Drives like new, absolutely drives and stops straight and true. 351 Windsor with Edelbrock 4 bbl and intake manifold, C6 auto tranny, power front disc brakes and rear drum, 18" wheels with Nitto tires, air conditioning (R134), power windows, power steering, split bench seat with power driver side. This is driver quality, not a show car but it looks good, drives great and gets a lot of attention.
DRIVETRAIN: 351 Windsor and C6 automatic, less than 3,500 miles on rebuild, new Edelbrock 4 bbl carb and intake manifold. Does not run hot even in 100 degree temps. No fluid leaks. New dual exhaust installed same timeframe.ELECTRICAL: All lights and turn signals work properly, gauges except clock work. Dash lights all work but are dim. Power window motors and wiring redone and work. New Panasonic stereo head unit just installed but power cuts in and out - hooked up to original radio wiring, needs different power and ground leads.SUSPENSION: Completely redone front and rear, steering column rebuilt, tight and straight.BRAKES: Completely redone front and rear including parking brake. Park brake release vacuum line not attached so does not vacuum release when shifted into gear, you need to manually pull release handle.AIR CONDITIONING: New compressor and related parts, converted to R134, blows cold and does not leak refrigerant.INTERIOR: New dash pad, door panels, seat upholstery, carpet and headliner. New seat belts. Dash trim worn.BODY: See pictures, painted and new striping, driver quality paint. New rear bumper, nice used front bumper installed. Door weatherstripping is dry with cracks, serviceable but will need replacing. Door inner and outer window sweeps/fuzzies need replacing, I have new ones that I will include for buyer.GLASS: All glass good, front windshield new in last year, back window excellent, side windows good. Driver side window has old faded tint on inside that should be removed. Interior rear view mirror new, door mirrors clear. After car was painted prior owner put some sealer on trim of windshield, all removed from channel when new one installed but still some around trim and pillars, softens up and removes with elbow grease when using non-abrasive polishing compound, I started but have not finished.WHEELS and TIRES: New within last 2,000 miles. Nitto NTSS Extreme 275/40 ZR 18 rear 245/45 R18 front. MHT US MAGS U107 black with machined lip, 8"x18" front, 9"x18" rear.