1976 Ford Ranchero 500 Junkyard Find

[@todddenio3200]

Thats a 460 in it.. few were ordered with that engine. the rust on it can be fixed.. its well worth it

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Yea I don't get it. It didn't have to end up in the yard

[@todddenio3200]

@@ClassicRideSociety its sad.. I would give my left arm for so many of the ones you show, but this ones a rarity.. I just wish I wasnt flat broke

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I really apologize for about half way through the video something went wrong with my camera and it disabled the Image Stabilization. The video became quite shaky. Unfortunately I did not know this until I watched the video at home.

[@davidleland8729]

Definitely worth saving! But based on what I have seen in your previous videos these idiots will most likely crush it.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Correct

[@rosseganjr9402]

I would have loved this ranchero just the way it is sad it's going to be junked

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I'm with you. Just the way it was

[@derrickjackson6737]

That's Fuck up

[@malikdigger4544]

No way someone wanted to junk a Ford Ranchero are there nuts this a beautiful rare truck

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Yep, shame as it could have been saved. Owners scrapped it for a few hundred bucks if that

[@capcom7794]

Saw one of these in a yard before

[@googleusergp]

VIN is 6 for 1976, A for Atlanta, GA assembly, 47 for Ranchero 500, A for 460 V8 and the rest is the production sequence. The first and last "F" in the VINs are just denoting the "Ford Motor Company" and are there to validate the VIN plate as being an original. The original carburetor was probably some sort of "4100" Motorcraft unit by this year. This was probably salvageable with some effort.

[@T0tenkampf]

Originally a Motorcraft but if you noticed the oem studs were in the coffee can and the installed studs were new...somebody grabbed the aftermarket that was probably there. I wouldnt bother with a OEM myself.

[@googleusergp]

@@T0tenkampf Essentially a bad ripoff of the Holley and never any good. Stalling, shaking, shimmying and poor fuel economy. Ford's carburetion was among the worst in the industry. Yup, someone probably tired of it long ago and went the Edelbrock route or something like that.

[@T0tenkampf]

@@googleusergp yeah I have four on the shelf, really don't even want to rebuild them but maybe someday just for fun

[@googleusergp]

@@T0tenkampf Parts and rebuild kits are readily available. The choke pull offs and choke thermostats may be getting a little scarce as some of them were unique to only a few carburetor numbers. Sometimes the aftermarket combined a few SKUs and they are "close", but not exact.

[@T0tenkampf]

Man, I wish I had seen this. Have a 73 GT and a wrecked 72 GT that I have decided to put this exact front end on. Front bumperettes are kinda hard to come across since most people tossed em. That front end, rear bumper, cluster, 460/C6 and 9 inch would have left with me. Doors have a habit to rust out where the drain holes are and this car had two nice ones. Also rear quarter near exhaust always comes apart. Texas registers mine as a truck but its on a car chassis so will always be a car to me.

[@11094DEREK]

460 surprised me I know they didnt have much power by this time but most were 302's and 351's

[@T0tenkampf]

Factory heads were garbage but you could get these making a lot of power for not a lot of money.

[@moonbeamskies3346]

I remember when my dad brought home the brand new 1976 Ford sales brochure from the dealership, and seeing pics of cars like this one in it. That front end will always remind me of that. He had just ordered an LTD sedan.

[@davidleland8729]

Cutting out the rusted areas and welding in patches in the roof or welding up the holes is a better solution than a fiberglass patch.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I totally agree. Im doing that to my Monte and my Cutlass . just thought that it be better that letting it go to the yard. I'm not big on these so just thought a quickly fix and enjoy. But I should know better

[@HondariderLee]

That's a kool ole ride there...especially with the 460.... another one that was worth saving....

[@ls6-ss413]

Car was well taken care of it's whole life. Can still be saved.. but highly doubtful.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Shame as the yard won't sell it whole now. they have already turned the title over to the state

[@chrisclassic4992]

This model is great love the lines super

[@bigcrowfly]

This car was a true Texas Cowboy Cadillac. Ranchero ordered with with most options: 460, a/c, best interior, power windows, guage package, top radio, speed control, vinyl roof, dual remote mirrors. Also the soda cans were probably from the people who took the door.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Real shame it ended up in the yard

[@derrickjackson6737]

And tilt wheel

[@donselke9487]

The Wheel opening moldings fit the Torino a full set will sell for 1000 bucks

[@T0tenkampf]

very true

[@fordsrule35]

We use to have an "old" car section at our junkyards. We hardly have any auto yards in California anymore. Sucks to see a 76 in the junkyard😣. I had two 72 Rancheros at one point.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I thought there were tons of old cars in the California junkyards

[@fordsrule35]

@@ClassicRideSociety Not anymore. We use to have memory lane back in the 90's. They specialized in parts from the 50's-70's. Many of the junkyards have closed down in the last 20 years. Now I order parts for my 66 Tbird through stores and eBay.

[@donaldkerns1560]

They are my favorite vehicle love to have it and do it my way

[@normanalvarez5751]

That was a pretty nice car truck in its time.!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

So true

[@brucemyers8463]

Fire extinguisher, I had a 74 Duster withe those clamps.

[@Voiceinthewoods]

knew someone who had a wagon around that year had a Cleveland in it.

[@davidleland8729]

Ok I have one more thought! They may be running a chop shop operation an sending the parts to Cuba.

[@nathankim7664]

460 big block. Bet you the whole car that the she runs and drives, how much would it take for a fiberglass roof and a possible vinyl rewrap? Hope you claimed the cool gauge cluster or maybe the factory cassette radio ^^ Or maybe at the very least, the free soda ^^ Did you get a look at the Thunderbird? That looks promising!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I bet it would run drive without much work at all. I know it's frowned upon but I'd do a quick fiberglass job on it and ride out. At least it wouldn't be in the yard. Not sure what a new vinyl top would cost. I decided to leave it all as they tend ti be a little too high on prices at that yard. Even left the free Pepsi fir the next guy😄. I prefer diet Pepsi. The thunderbird is an another videi I made recently of a walk around of that yard. It's a goner. Was rear ended

[@nathankim7664]

@@ClassicRideSociety Smart move with leaving the Pepsi, I'm a Coca Cola guy, but let's not argue over that lol So it was that Thunderbird you posted a while back along with a Lincoln... yeah you spin your luck on how much the yard will charge, depends on who's working!

[@231gnx]

The last year a Ranchero with the 460!The Cleveland ended production in '74 before smog laws kicked in '75.

[@garbage854]

Cool Ranchero :)

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Yea and wasn't in that bad a shape either

[@garbage854]

@@ClassicRideSociety 😀

[@dwortss]

Some dude will be pullin off over the dash cluster. Nice car with a shaker!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I was surprised it was still there

[@louf7178]

Saw a TV show showing the beginning of McDonald's restaurant (I think 1940s) in San Bernardino, CA. They had a ~'72 Ranchero in the parking lot 😕 - "get some old cars for the set".

[@isaa8c]

I still got one in good shape. it’s my dads car but I’m the one who’s most likely gonna take care of it I hope it doesn’t end up like that one.

[@Campbase1]

Thats the high end gauge cluster. The Ranchero GT was the nicer vehicle and had a stripe and hood scoop

[@T0tenkampf]

Laser stripe was a rare option not tied to GT. No factory hood scoop this year but many people grafted on scoops from the 1972 or from Mustangs. All the GT cosmetic goodies were on the inside and most were an option on the 500.

[@pugsbella]

someone could have sold the drivetrain for more than a junkyard gave for the entire car.

[@josemunguia4774]

WHAT JUNKYARD DID YOU FIND THIS CAR IM IN CALIFORNIA AMD IM LOOKING FOR AN AC ASSEMBLY BOX FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT IF YOU OR ANYONE KNOWS WHERE I CAN GET THIS PART IVE BEEN LOOKING EVERYWHERE PLEASE HELP

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Callahan Auto Salvage just south of Dallas TX. But its been crushed.

[@todddenio3200]

those are big money up here in the rust belt.. you NEED to save this one

[@ClassicRideSociety]

That yard has already turned over the title to the state. They won't sell it now

[@todddenio3200]

@@ClassicRideSociety that sucks

[@michaelcuff5780]

Don't worry about the engine or trans and rearend! Just worry about how it looks and the tools you can find! Lol!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

That drivetrain was nothing special. Certainly nothing for me to worry about. In case you're wondering, I'll save you the time, this pretty much the way I do most of videos. 👍

[@alijuman6172]

Wtf the thats a totally restorable car

[@LP-ov8mp]

Tilt wheel? Push the signal lever stalk forward and find out. Probably being a ranchero 500 and the other options it seems to have.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I'm willing to bet it did have a tilt

[@T0tenkampf]

@@ClassicRideSociety I thought the only way you got a tilt on this chassis was from an Elite? Am I wrong?

[@lrwsautosalesandservice8409]

What yard is this at I'd be interested in the gauge cluster if it isnt gone if they ship I'm in nc

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Callahan Auto Salvage just south of Dallas TX. If they don't have it, i have one I was thinking of throwing on eBay

[@yoboi01]

Why is this car in a junkyard ?? Man you guys junk anything... Just crazy

[@462ANIMAL]

I'd drive that.. to late now.. but something like that.. isn't to far gone.

[@DigitalDissident]

The Pepsi clip was hilarious.

[@buckettrucklighting5724]

What junkyard did you find this at do you know where i can find parts for this truck?

[@ClassicRideSociety]

It was at Callahan Auto Salvage just south of Dallas TX..but unfortunately that one has been crushed. Check put CTC Auto ranch in Denton TX or Browne Auto Salvage in Sunset, TX for parts. They both ship

[@alijuman6172]

What they going to do crush it and make a prius wtf that car needs to be saved 460!!!🙏 ❤️

[@wayneo7307]

The Truck Motors Have More Power . The Gov. Was Less Restrictive on Them for An Unknown Reason ! So I lesson For you younger guys . Maybe Because of Weight Ratio ? I Better Stop Don't Want to give Away Too Many Secrets . 😀

[@T0tenkampf]

With the right pistons and a stroker kit, the 400 that came in these can be one heck of a mill

[@duanecunningham8854]

id like to buy the trim and some parts im working on 75 gt 500

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Unfortunately the yard has crushed this one already

[@robertvalentin5846]

That sad that is rare Ranchero especially ford torino look solid It be restored that roof is nothing Easy fix it can be welding with patch that front end is popular for starsky and hutch car under look good too that stupid why they sell it someone would buy it but no They junk it clean body hope they don't crush it one rare Ranchero

[@brucemyers8463]

This is sad , this car would be worth saving if it wasn’t for the roof.

[@chrisyarber3352]

Shame people junk these restorable classjcs. Looks like a fire extinguisher mount in the back

[@omar_padilla]

Mmmm I Gould really go for a Pepsi right now...

[@ClassicRideSociety]

😄👍

[@alreynolds7152]

I hope someone saves it !

[@diecastcarguyforlife]

🤷‍♂️😭🖤

[@derrickjackson6737]

It's worth saving destroy a classic

[@falconater68]

Well ford made the ranchero first so we'll call it even.

[@wayneo7307]

What Happened Was When They Came Out . Them and the El Camino's Were Treated like Pickups ! And They Weren't ! So They Ended Up Junk ! Sad Really .

[@marktellez9719]

How much do they want for it

[@ClassicRideSociety]

They were only parting her out

[@marktellez9719]

@@ClassicRideSociety too bad nice car

[@231gnx]

@@ClassicRideSociety Amazing! The 460 was still in it!The C6 trans,9" rear too?Treasure....hope at least the drivetrain gets a new life.

[@davidleland8729]

Ok... I'm on a roll. The guys I work with have made a successful business out of fixing and flipping cars and restoring and selling salvaged cars over the past 40 years. They started out in a garage in their parents back yard back in the 70's.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

This one won't be saved unfortunately

[@tonyfriend7413]

I want those 2 Pepsi's and those matching sets of Harley- Davidson floor mats! And Those 2 Screw Drivers. WHY don't you take that stuff with you and ANY LOOSE Change that they leave in there? SOOO Wasteful DUDE!! January 29th. 2020....TRUMP

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I take the nickles, dimes, & quarters. I'll take darn near am tools as well.