1970 Ranchero GT 429CJ 4 speed

[SuperNovaSS]

I just picked up this 98K original mile car. Its a very nice survivor. Full numbers car with 429CJ/370HP 4 speed and 31 spline nodular 9 inch. Any input on the demand for these cars? I never really liked this style but this is a very cool truck!


Thanks,

Jason

[supergonzo]

It has a shaker hood?
I know Ford sold a few limited number of those cars, but I am not sure of the collectability of them, but they are rare for sure.

In any case nice find, they look pretty cool.

[SuperNovaSS]

No shaker hood, but it does have hide away lights, AM-FM, sport mirrors, and many other options. Strangly enough it has a bench seat.

Jason

[budnate]

Jason is it by chance a "SUPER"-CJ???? if so they did not make many.

Bud.

[SuperNovaSS]

Wsh it was. No oil cooler though. Waiting for the Marti report to find out all original equipment.


Jason

[442w30]

I assume it is a "C" code car? They are rarer than cars with the shaker. I bet they made less than 100 of 'em with both trannys. I'd love to see your Marti Report when you receive it. For now, how 'bout some vital stats like color, lasers, etc?

There was a CJ Ranchero 500 at the B-J auction. They made 6 with the CJ-R and 4-speed.

[Charley Lillard]

Ha...My Friend bought the SCJ Ranchero that was at Barrett-Jackson. I've been teasing him about the thing and then this thread starts up.

[SuperNovaSS]

The car was originally a gold color. It was repainted black long ago and will be going back to the original gold. All original panels, you can even still see the part numbers on the backs. The suspension still has all the tags etc on it. Black bench interior, original and excellent. Power steering, AM-FM, sport mirrors, hubcaps. It has slots on it now but the original rims with polyglass are in the bed. It is a very original car.


Jason

[442w30]

Charlie, how much did your friend spend? And I assume he's aware there's some issues with the car in order for it to be correct, right?

[SuperNovaSS]

Barrett Jackson Ranchero (http://www.barrett-jackson.com/auctionresults/common/cardetail.asp?id=176376)

[Charley Lillard]

He bought it at the Kruse Auction after it didn't sell. Yes he knows about all the wrong stuff... I think it is the Crown of his collection........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[SuperNovaSS]

The Marti Report finally came in. The guy I got the car from had ordered it so I haven't seen it yet. It looks like everything on the car is original to it and it is one of 24 with that engine/trans combo. Not too shabby I'd say. Time to start on it now! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif


Jason

[olredalert]

Jason,

-------Did you happen to buy the car from a divorce lawyer named Dick P? He had a Ranchero that sounds exactly like the one you have described. Even the black repaint. My memory says he was from Manhattan Beach when I knew him back in the early 90s. Nice guy. Would like to get in touch with him again. Could the world be that small?........Bill S

[SuperNovaSS]

I didn't but the guy I got it from may have. He was just "flipping the car". The guys brother had a 65 Vette roadster if that helps. I have the old registrations and will check them out when I am near them.
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Jason

[442w30]

So it is a 4-speed C-code? And does it have the Drag Pack?

[SuperNovaSS]

I'm finally holding the Marti report in my hands. It is a C- code 429 Cobra Jet car with the following options:

Bright Gold Metallic Paint
Black Bench seat
3.25 Standard Axle ratio
4 speed close ratio transmission
two tone hood paint
emissions
Visibility light group
F70X14 raised white letter tires
Power discs
Power steering
AM/FM stereo radio
Hideaway headlights
Tinted glass-complete

One of 24 with this engine/trans. Sorry no drag pack as you probably already figured out.
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Jason

[442w30]

Can you post a pic of the Marti Report?

[SuperNovaSS]

Here is a picture of the Marti Report. I don't have a scanner here, this is the best I could do. Why did you want a pic anyway?


Jason

[442w30]

I am interested in the statistics it has to say.

[SuperNovaSS]

Great, I was just curious. Any idea of the value of one of these cars restored? I'm a little in the dark since there are so few comps out there.


Jason

[Belair62]

SuperNova...lets get that thing in line for a Member Ride....send me pics and a paragraph...I know people would love to see it.

[SuperNovaSS]

I will send pics once its a done car. It is a black repaint right now. Give me a month or so and I'd love to. Besides, it will be a good way to sell it.
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Jason