Ranchero for sale

[rmk57]

Meteor Ranchero for sale in Vancouver area. Looks half decent from the pics.

http://abbotsford.en.craigslist.ca/cto/4477116503.html

[Zapato]

Did they ever really build a    Meteor Ranchero ? And besides the center section of the grille being on this car is there any designation that quarantees it as a factory Meteor ?

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[Lou]

Yes the is a Canadian ranchero, the data plate will say "Ford of Canada"

[Zapato]

thanks, Lou

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[electricalan]

What kind of difficulties does one run into buying a rig in canada and bringing it back.

[rmk57]

 Not sure about exporting a car to the U.S. But importing a car from the states into Canada you have to give U.S. Customs 72 hours notice prior to the car arriving at the border. They need a copy of the registration and some other info which should be available online. Basically customs just wants to make sure the vehicle isn't stolen.
I bought my custom up from California a few years back. Everything went quite smoothly, U.S. Customs did there inspection at the border and proceeded to Canada customs for more inspections,
Paid provincial taxes and towed it home.
I remember there are only two places where they do inspections and that would be at the pacific truck crossing and the crossing in Oroville/ Osoyoos.

[Jeff Norwell]

rmk57 is right. the process is the same for buying and entering into the U.S.
have all Paperwork,find the right port entry and a copy of the registration is needed 72 hours prior to crossing.

[electricalan]

Thanks for the info,thats about the third vehicle I have seen for sale in Canada in the last few weeks. Al

[Jeff Norwell]

Al. just another note on border crossing.Have respect,keep your business short sweet and to the point.You will need a passport.The game has changed since 9/11.
No funny business on bill of sale or anything like that.
Sounds crazy? but customs officers have more power than any authority in both countries.
If anyone has a DUI or even a minor assault charge, you are never gonna go across.
Just a heads up.

[canadian_ranchero]

the first number of the serial number tells you if it is a 6 or v8 ford or meteor on canadian built cars

[ragtop]

the grill is not compleat and hard to find a good one as is most meteor stuff the Niagara emblems not on car I have Ben looking for Rideau 500 stuff for years

[canadian_ranchero]

i know a few guys with meteor stuff,i have some myself

[Zapato]

i know a few guys with meteor stuff,i have some myself

I searched for years for a 1951 Meteor grill, and had several friends up north searching for me. Finally thru the HAMB community one was found and purchased. At a reasonable price. Not sure how spendy those pieces are up north but I've seen 49-50 grilles sell several times in the $1500 range. Anyone have production numbers on the 57s, surely couldn't have been that many built. Specially in the customs, rancheros and wagons.

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[Frankenstein57]

That ranchero looks pretty straight

[Jeff Norwell]

I let this one slip away!. dang!?.