[{"id": 1643425, "authorName": "jrhmobile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrhmobile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "C4 manual? I know of Ford's C4 Automatic transmission, and I know of a lot of C4 automatics being swapped out with a manual transmission, but I've never heard of a C4 manual transmission.\n\nY'all have to explain this to me ...", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1500495984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1643508, "authorName": "ChrisCushing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chriscushing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think that's a toploader(based on looking at pictures on the Googler, not actual expertise).\n\nA couple of black vinyl low-back buckets and a vintage air system would make this thing pretty perfect.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1500496678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1643522, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yep looks like a few of caught that. And yeah it wouldn't take much to clean this nice little truckette up", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500496743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1643569, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller has just told us the transmission is indeed not a C4 but a BorgWarner T-10. The description has been corrected.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500497194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1643587, "authorName": "IrishlovesBritish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishlovesbritish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the four-spoke Cragar mags are \"cute\". Shelby never went for cute.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500497378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1643617, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "but did Shelby sign the glovebox door?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1500497682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1643687, "authorName": "Sankonki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sankonki/", "bidAmount": 289, "content": "$289 bid placed by Sankonki", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500498813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1643836, "authorName": "Airboss16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original Pete Brock owned shop vehicle was a Falcon sedan delivery not a Ranchero.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1500501271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1643910, "authorName": "MRF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the 4 lug wheels. Apparently this truck was originally a 6 cylinder which had 4 lug wheels as standard. Many owners convert to 5 lugs when they do the V8 conversion.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1500502618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1643964, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone!\n\nI bought this car to run the Hot Rod Power Tour in this year, but another couple projects got in the way.\n\nI've really done only minor maintenance to it since my ownership and I run it once a week on chores. Its really quite fun to drive and collects onlookers where ever I park it.\n\nI like it because its solid and still pretty much open for all kinds of interesting builds even though its just about right for errand running as is now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1500504298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1643981, "authorName": "MrBurger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrburger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very tempting. Install some Webers, a set of \"Cobra Powered by Ford\" valve covers and a some Halibrands and I'd be the only guy on the block with an F.I.A. Ranchero.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1500505060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1644004, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BattleRabbit those high back seats have prevented the back of my head from hitting the rear glass on occasion!\n@MRF I think when you move up to a 14 wheel the five lug comes into play. At least that's what I think based upon investigating putting discs on the front. The drums stop the car straight as is", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500505880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1644146, "authorName": "Aquaman0123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aquaman0123/", "bidAmount": 389, "content": "$389 bid placed by Aquaman0123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500512305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1644152, "authorName": "Myron3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myron3/", "bidAmount": 489, "content": "$489 bid placed by Myron3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500512526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1644163, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 1289, "content": "$1,289 bid placed by Gary T", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500512830, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1644204, "authorName": "DrDeathrx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drdeathrx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MrBurger, thanks for talking some sense here.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1500515267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1644272, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I neglected to say in the listing that it rides on air shocks in the rear", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500517836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1644398, "authorName": "Jeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a fun ute to do some major suspension performance mods on. 4 spoke Cragars are cool but probably best to go with a 5 lug upgrade.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1500526530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1644444, "authorName": "spuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spuh/", "bidAmount": 1427, "content": "$1,427 bid placed by spuh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500531001, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1644583, "authorName": "AutoArtDW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoartdw/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by AutoArtDW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500555186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1644664, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The picture of the front spring lift reminds me of back-in-the-day, in Sacramento, at El Camino High School (which I can proudly report here I graduated from in 1966). I used the same sophisticated technology then. What am I doing here on BAT? You can be young only once, but you can be immature forever.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1500558257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1644715, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is equipped with seat belts and a spare tire. No jack though", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500560396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1644750, "authorName": "rockdrj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockdrj/", "bidAmount": 1850, "content": "$1,850 bid placed by rockdrj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500562191, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1644797, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Ranchero, appears to be a CA truck based on the plate, 2 years in FL, sitting somewhere moist, probably more surface rust in the last 2 years than all it's life. Time to pay attention to general up keep & freshning up, maybe this is why it's for sale? Chassis definitely needs an upgrade to go with that drive-train. Spring spacers & air shocks indicates the springs are worn out, but would be part of the chassis upgrade. Ditch the outdated Cragars on the rebuild, cracked tires wouldn't indicate to me, that it is a safe driver for any distances, visuals appear as stated, all from the '80's & not much since.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500563919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1644804, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike Rockwell\n\nCar has been stored inside. Surface rust is about the same as when I bought it.\n\nI agree with your comments on suspension. General upkeep has been my only duties to this and if I could, i'd keep it. I've toyed with putting new rubber on it but then that would make me really want to keep it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1500564151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1644836, "authorName": "MrBurger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrburger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lubricator, El Camino high school? Oh the irony...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1500565371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1644884, "authorName": "zenvt01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenvt01/", "bidAmount": 1950, "content": "$1,950 bid placed by zenvt01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500566845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1644907, "authorName": "Jcomer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcomer/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Jcomer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500567566, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1644982, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@minihaha came this morning and looked the car over. He's a big Mini fan and a new BaT member. I encouraged him to share his thoughts and impression of the car here", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1500569645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1645067, "authorName": "minihaha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minihaha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drove over and had a good look this morning.\nFalcon is exactly as represented with no surprises.\nIt needs some tidying up and probably should be upgraded to 5 lugs and discs up front.\nThat being said, if I end up with it I would put new tires and drive it.\nEngine starts easily and sounds pretty healthy with good oil pressure.\nNo smoke or noises either.\nI didn't drive it, don't really know why but it didn't seem important.\nBrian seems straight up and knowledgable, good car guy...", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1500572868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1645122, "authorName": "rockdrj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockdrj/", "bidAmount": 2400, "content": "$2,400 bid placed by rockdrj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500574758, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1645201, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've been asked in messages about rust on the body. Ive tried to show it in pics where it is. I ran a magnet over it when I bought it. Pretty clean. I'll do it again in a video I'll post along with a running video in the next 24 hours. For me, I don't have a doubt that the odometer reading is accurate and has not turned over.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500577046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1645716, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bid on this early, but I'm not chasing it. Not that it's not worth it....like everyone else here, I don't have the room. These are great little trucks and with some freshening and sorting, it would be a hoot to drive to your local car shows. Add that to the prices on these rising as of late, and it should go for a fair price, even with the lack of a reserve. Hmmmmmm....maybe I will bid again, but I need to wait until my wife leaves. Not leave for good......but that's what may happen if I win it......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1500583845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1645770, "authorName": "mustang86svo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang86svo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm concerned about the front brakes, with the 4 lugs comes small drum brakes. They are very unsafe with the v8 power and need to be upgraded to at least v8 drums (5 lug) or better yet discs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500584639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1646133, "authorName": "GibbyGibson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gibbygibson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Throw a Harley in the bed and a six pack of Buds in the passenger seat and you have America.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1500591157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1646223, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since I live out East, is El Camino High School anywhere near El Monte Legion Stadium? I'm just asking. This is a pretty cool lil truck. But of course, it's a Ford from the 60s....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500595264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1647205, "authorName": "rockdrj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockdrj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Actually Mustang 86, you are mistaken. The Ranchero has the same brakes as the convertible. The convertible weighs 250 pound more than the Ranchero. As braking is about dissipating energy, and energy is governed by mass times velocity squared, the stopping power is not the issue here. \n\nThe bigger concern is in the lighter duty suspension parts holding up to increased cornering speeds and the ability of the lighter duty rear-end to stand up to the increased hp of the 289.\n\nIf you are planning to cruise this vehicle, I expect you'll have very few issues in the short term.\n\nIf you tend to drive a little harder, then a swap is probably in order.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1500659058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1647232, "authorName": "helilog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helilog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Early years Mustang chassis upgrades will fit in this, yes?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500659922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1647270, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The videos will be submitted tomorrow. Work got in the way!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500661237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1647302, "authorName": "zenvt01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenvt01/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by zenvt01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500662053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1647661, "authorName": "rockdrj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockdrj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some early year Mustang chassis upgrades will fit. Others will not. It depends on the component. The Mustang wheel track is wider...so that can create some issues.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500666009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1648848, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GibbyGibson so true.. And add your hot significant other like I do", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1500689675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1648945, "authorName": "ForzaV12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forzav12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pete's car while at Shelby was the Sedan Delivery. It had the V8 and all the goodies. I had a pretty accurate tribute a few years back(even took it to Willow a few times with the Shelby club). It was very difficult to get it to handle well(even with Konis, sway bars, five lug, better springs,etc), but it was a fun and distinctive cruiser. This example would be fun as well, just don't expect a corner carver.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500696096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1649196, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike Rockwell - I agree that the suspension needs an upgrade, but \"ditching the outdated Cragars\" could help pay for the upgrade. I'm a member of an online Falcon group and the six cylinder guys are all looking for 4 bolt Cragars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500732152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1649282, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rockdrj and @Ranchero65 are correct.\nThere's no problem cruising on 4 lugs with good rubber. If you're going to run it harder than upgrades are mandatory.\nIf you don't know the value of 4 lug Cragars, ask Ranchero 65 or put them on CL and see how long you have them!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1500736077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1649293, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ranchero65, diiferent strokes for different folks, I would think these car people would be more into original wheels, tires. Do these guys alter the 6's or stay original, sounds like they must stay original or they would be heading toward chassis upgrades. I really like the early Rancheros & I don't understand why I don't see more of them in my dry part of the country. There was 2 Rancheros & 1, 2dr. Falcon at Mecum, yesterday, all 3 good vehicles to own.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500736604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1649405, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The walk around and magnet video has been submitted to BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500741687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1649418, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike rockwell - The red 65 Ranchero yesterday at Mecums was done right. It had a A code 289 in it. Hammered for $22k + vig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500742140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1649666, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two videos have just been added at the bottom of the listing. Have a nice weekend!\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500759476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1649748, "authorName": "wil1943", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wil1943/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i remember this car being offered @ mid western car dealer a few years ago. If i recall after many conversions, the transmission needed some work. Maybe it has been corrected.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500766988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1649790, "authorName": "spuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi bmitch, this calls out to me as a motorcycle hauler. Would you be so kind as to provide dimensions of the bed, including bed height from the ground? Any sort of tie down points in there? And how is it for cruising down the highway 60 to 75 mph? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500771223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1650008, "authorName": "homer_gator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homer_gator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmitch, is @wil1943 correct about transmission condition? @GibbyGibson, a H-D in the bed could probably induce a wheelie even with the six in it.\n\nThis car is what most sound like they would want to modify. I usually am of the same mindset but this is the first patina laden car I've seen in a long time that all I would do is tidy it up and go to local car meets as is. Since I live in the area distance isn't an issue so now it just gets down to value for me. Will watch this auction closely.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500814600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1650054, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wil1943 I Cruise the car and it shifts lovely. The only thing I noticed is it takes just a bare nudge to come out of 2nd going to third. Linkage is tight, clutch firm.Ibought the car from the PO who bought it from a Midwest dealer about 7 years ago and brought it to Fl. In no way have I rowed the gears thru the upper rpms\n\n@spuh I'll measure and post. I've never had it on the highway because of the front tires. I don't have any doubt it will run at those speeds with good rubber.\n\nLike several people here, during my ownership I've debated back and forth about wheels, tires and chassis upgrades never being able to settle on a choice. In the meantime, I've been remodeling one house and building another. Oh and tending to my other 21 vehicles all of which I regularly drive except the 66 COPO Brass Hat Vette. I buy cars to drive and enjoy them period", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500818158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1650079, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spuh measurements are 64 x 54 and bed height is 22.5 from ground", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500820501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1650295, "authorName": "shellbynut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shellbynut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would like to see a lighter magnet used, like a refrigerator magnet. if a light magnet falls of the corner of the door, you know some work has been done", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1500835486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1650411, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A driving video has been submitted to BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500843585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1650573, "authorName": "Oldchevtrucks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldchevtrucks/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by Oldchevtrucks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500860931, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1650802, "authorName": "Steppir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steppir/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by Steppir", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500901816, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1650816, "authorName": "Scot_Douglas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scot_douglas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Try as I might, I cannot locate a \"manual steering rack\". :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1500902535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1650818, "authorName": "mee418", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mee418/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by mee418", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500902628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1650996, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An additional video has just been added at the bottom of the listing.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500910533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1651010, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving video has been added. It's just a drive around the neighborhood since one of the front tires shows cracking on sidewall and I've already transferred plates off this car. Thanks for adding BaT!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1500910991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1652518, "authorName": "zenvt01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenvt01/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by zenvt01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500942639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1653207, "authorName": "MRRDH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrrdh/", "bidAmount": 3333, "content": "$3,333 bid placed by MRRDH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1500996085, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1653434, "authorName": "zenvt01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenvt01/", "bidAmount": 3456, "content": "$3,456 bid placed by zenvt01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501003307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1654496, "authorName": "hedgehog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hedgehog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A good and affordable suspension upgrade would be out of a Ford Granada, not a very exciting car but a great donor. A lot of its mechanicals were inherited from the Falcon line. 5 lug hubs, disc brakes, heavier a-arms that match up, heavier diff., right dimensions, maybe even a better transmission. Maybe even power steering. I'm not sure about the drive shaft length. You might have to play with the steering center link. If you did the Shelby relocation of the mounting points for the a-arms you could have a car-truck that performed a lot like a Shelby 350 for a lot less money.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1501018541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1654751, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hedgehog someone told me that once and I didn't know if it was true or not", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501026172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1655136, "authorName": "hedgehog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hedgehog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got the sister to this Ranchero right down to the white paint but with a bench seat and the Granada running gear and Shelby dropped front end. I had some stock looking rims with dog dish hub caps that cover the 5 lug nuts ordered for a set back to allow for more rubber. I hope to finish it when the weather gets less oppressive, mostly just shifter linkage and drive shaft.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1501048741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1655151, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FUN!!!! This has some great potential. Very good bones. I like the idea of all the upgrades. Cover the Power Tour no problem! I am not sure which way I would go on wheels. Maybe some Centerlines, just can't decide holes or no holes. And the seats, the idea of low backs appeal. Not banging my head also appeals. So much to think about!! This Ranchero Rocks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501053007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1655348, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please somebody buy this so my wife won't shoot me when she finds it under a car cover in the yard!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1501076112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1655387, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone's taking home this little runner today! I'm around for any last minute questions.\n\nThis week I've gone back and forth about whether I should be selling this as I have reflected on my fun little jaunts in it. I bought it for a purpose which never came about but found myself looking forward to driving it once a week as is. Its certainly not the gem in my stable, however in the smiles to miles category its a topper.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501077608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1655398, "authorName": "Mike_Winn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_winn/", "bidAmount": 3750, "content": "$3,750 bid placed by Mike Winn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501077871, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1655425, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hedgehog. Thanks....Now I want to keep it even more!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501078507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1655496, "authorName": "zenvt01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenvt01/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "$3,900 bid placed by zenvt01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501080049, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1655498, "authorName": "zenvt01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenvt01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hoping to make this my first classic car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1501080162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1655510, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car groups of like interests are a good source as to what will work & not. Haven't seen to many old Granada's laying around as donor cars lately, but stuff is always out there, if you spend the time looking. Of course you have the new after-market parts people as a knowledgeable source.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501080463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1655580, "authorName": "RAM2006", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ram2006/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by RAM2006", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501082492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1655597, "authorName": "Mike_Winn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_winn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this a 4 speed transmission with all syncros? Does it have AC.?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501083063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1655609, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike Winn No AC, no syncro 2nd to 1st", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501083408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1655644, "authorName": "Mike_Winn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_winn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just watched the video again and only heard 3 gears change. Do the wipers work, because the wipers are not there and also missing is the right side door handle, interior. do all lights and electrical components work like the heater. How are the drum brakes condition?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501084691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1655659, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike Winn in video I get to 4th twice, Once on the straight away when the dumbass stops in the middle of the road and then around the corner after to the stop sign. Kind of hard to get this car into 4th in my neighborhood! Wipers work but are off the car as well as right side door handle. Its mentioned in write up of car. \n\nAll lights and gauges work like they should. Drum brakes are great with no exhibited or felt pulling to either side. Never used the heater here in Florida but Ill go out and check in just a bit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501085285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1655676, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also have a bag of spare knobs and other trim from MACS and Dearborn Classics as well as an interior assembly book that will go with the car. Thanks for your interest!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501085777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1655807, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike Winn - No heater fan operation. Ill try to track down this weekend. Sorry for the oversight. I don't think Ive ever used a heater down here!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1501089632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1655812, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zenvt - I don't know how you can go wrong with making this your first! Good Luck!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1501089758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1655888, "authorName": "Oldchevtrucks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldchevtrucks/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by Oldchevtrucks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501091847, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1655950, "authorName": "zenvt01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenvt01/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by zenvt01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501093256, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1656184, "authorName": "Mike_Winn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_winn/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by Mike Winn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501096863, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1656350, "authorName": "secretnarwhal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secretnarwhal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Goodness this looks like it might go cheap. Someone's gonna get a fun car/truck for not a lot of change", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1501098721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656356, "authorName": "Dylangordon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dylangordon/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by Dylangordon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501098814, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1656362, "authorName": "minihaha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minihaha/", "bidAmount": 5150, "content": "$5,150 bid placed by minihaha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501098884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1656365, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aha! @minihaha is here! I wondered where he was.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1501098942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656372, "authorName": "Mike_Winn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_winn/", "bidAmount": 5350, "content": "$5,350 bid placed by Mike Winn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501099035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1656373, "authorName": "Texasplumr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasplumr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always a good sign when somebody who looked at it in person shows up and bids. Good luck!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1501099054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656376, "authorName": "euroclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/euroclassics/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by euroclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501099093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1656378, "authorName": "Countrysquire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countrysquire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At least no one here is talking about their theories on the Falcon Ranchero market bubble...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1501099111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656379, "authorName": "zenvt01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenvt01/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by zenvt01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501099119, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1656380, "authorName": "Mike_Winn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_winn/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by Mike Winn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501099136, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1656381, "authorName": "euroclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/euroclassics/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by euroclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501099138, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1656385, "authorName": "Texasplumr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasplumr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Countrysquire you just made me spit coffee on my damn keyboard! LOL!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1501099158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656384, "authorName": "wdb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I called mine the Rauncho. Loved the h*ll out of it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501099158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656388, "authorName": "zenvt01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenvt01/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by zenvt01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501099171, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1656393, "authorName": "euroclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/euroclassics/", "bidAmount": 6250, "content": "$6,250 bid placed by euroclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501099227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1656397, "authorName": "homer_gator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homer_gator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, this took a quick turn upwards at closing time!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1501099281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656398, "authorName": "CC63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on @Zenvt01 - You need your first classic! It is a wonderful feeling!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1501099289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656400, "authorName": "Mike_Winn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_winn/", "bidAmount": 6400, "content": "$6,400 bid placed by Mike Winn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501099301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1656390, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think I would not have posted the glowing review of the car if I planned on bidding.\n\nBut then, folks will call you out if you make negative comments about the car and then bid on it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1501099323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656402, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mwillinger : Did I miss you telling your stories about you youth and Rancheros AGAIN?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501099336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656407, "authorName": "minihaha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minihaha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I call them like I see them...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1501099345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656412, "authorName": "euroclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/euroclassics/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by euroclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501099416, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1656419, "authorName": "Mike_Winn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_winn/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by Mike Winn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501099499, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1656422, "authorName": "zenvt01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenvt01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back up plan is 65 ranchero here in NC I just test drove.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1501099539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656429, "authorName": "Mike_Winn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_winn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/26/17 for $6,700 to Mike Winn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501099619, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1656432, "authorName": "euroclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/euroclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dammit I wanted this thing! Congrats Mike", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1501099644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656433, "authorName": "Texasplumr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasplumr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good buy Mike!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1501099647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656434, "authorName": "secretnarwhal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secretnarwhal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "He's a Winner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501099652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656438, "authorName": "CC63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @mikeWinn - Looks like a bunch of fun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1501099682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656440, "authorName": "bmitch (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice win Mike! Thanks everyone for your bids and comments. BaTers are the best!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1501099726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1656436, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And there it gore! Well Bought and Sold!\n\n@secretnarwhal : I caught that!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1501099770, "type": "comment"}]