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  Restomod 1964 Ford Ranchero

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  1978 FORD RANCHERO GT

  Another incredible truck once sold by Hotrodsbylee on Ebay is this truck. Don't car much for the aftermarket rims he put on, but he usually sells them with the stock rims included. It is powered by the 302 V8 that...

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  1978 FORD RANCHERO GT

  Another incredible truck once sold by Hotrodsbylee on Ebay is this truck. Don't car much for the aftermarket rims he put on, but he usually sells them with the stock rims included. It is powered by the 302 V8 that...

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  1978 FORD RANCHERO GT

  Another incredible truck once sold by Hotrodsbylee on Ebay is this truck. Don't car much for the aftermarket rims he put on, but he usually sells them with the stock rims included. It is powered by the 302 V8 that...

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• 1968 Ford Ranchero - A Boss That Really Hauls

  10/17/13, via Mustangs and Fords Magazine

  Normally, you wouldn't directly relate a Ford Ranchero to a Boss Mustang, but pair a Boss 302 owner who regularly road races with a deal on a Ranchero that was too good to pass up and what you get is the racy, Boss-inspired parts truck you see here.

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  Al fresco and on the go: Food trucks a hit in Delaware

  05/14/15, via The News Journal

  Visit www.theroamingraven.com or call (302) 894-1200. STORY: New summer bars What's served: Kale and bacon hash burrito, $8; Rancheros egg rolls, $6; Buffalo cauliflower chickpea tacos, $7; breakfast burrito, $6; organic yogurt parfait, $4; French

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  Food trucks roll into Delaware events

  05/20/15, via Delmarva Daily Times

  Call (302) 684-1000. Visit www.dogfish.com/ · The Roaming Raven. What's up: Newark's legendary Deer Park Tavern, run by Ashby Hospitality Group, opened its food truck in January 2014. Right now, it travels to events and parties by reservation only. The

• Table Talk: Take mom for a spot of tea on her special weekend

  04/30/15, via Colorado Springs Gazette

  The New Mexico influence is reflected in the brick-colored red sauce on dishes like huevos rancheros, blue corn chicken enchiladas, carne adovada and carne asada burritos. He cooks up generous portions for a brisk breakfast and lunch crowd 6 a.m. to 2 

• Dining out: Places to eat in El Paso

  03/20/15, via El Paso Times

  Shelby Shack: 5815 Montana, inside Casa Ford, $$, 779-2272, ext. 337. Try the sausage corn dogs. Tacos Santa Cecilia: 5500 . Signature dish: Huevos Rancheros feature a corn tortilla topped with eggs (how you like them), onions, cheese and a special

• Hot Car of the Week: 1977 Ford Ranchero GT

  05/13/15, via Sooke News Mirror

  This time, we're going Down Under to find something with more humble, blue-collar beginnings: a 1977 Ford Ranchero GT belonging to Pete Norton of Sooke. Story goes that an Australian farmer wrote to Ford of Australia back in the late 1950's protesting

• 1968 Ford Ranchero - Raunchy Redo

  05/04/12, via Hot Rod Magazine

  We don't know what it takes to drive from California to Alaska in December behind the wheel of a '68 Ford Ranchero. If you read the story about our latest road trip ("Alaska Colorado Arizona Death Trip," Apr. '12), you saw that we planned to drive this

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Al fresco and on the go: Food trucks a hit in Delaware - The News Journal

These mobile kitchens, which have been growing by leaps and bounds the past few years in Delaware, offer affordable, creative "street foods," usually priced under $10. Food trucks have been rolling into increasingly more local events than ever... And a gaggle of food trucks can be found at Wilmington's Farmers Market in Rodney Square on Wednesdays as well as the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts (200 S. Madison St. , Wilmington), on Thursdays from about 11:30 a. m. to 2 p. m. Any... There are currently 148 permitted food trucks in the state, according to Emily Knearl of the state Division of Public Health. She said there are 97 trucks in New Castle County, 23 trucks in Kent County and 28 trucks operating in Sussex County. In April, the Mean Green Smokin' Cuisine Mobile Food Truck announced it would not reopen for this 2015 season. " They hope to be back on the road in 2016. If you're new to Delaware's food truck scene, we're offering a beginner's guide. Source: www.delawareonline.com

Food trucks roll into Delaware events - Delmarva Daily Times

These mobile kitchens, which have been exploding in popularity the past few years, offer affordable, creative "street foods," usually priced under $10. Food trucks have been rolling into increasingly more local events than ever before, including... And a gaggle of food trucks can be found at Wilmington's Farmers Market in Rodney Square on Wednesdays as well as the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts (200 S. Madison St. , Wilmington), on Thursdays from about 11:30 a. m. to 2 p. m. Any... There are currently 148 permitted food trucks in the state, according to Emily Knearl of the state Division of Public Health. She said there are 97 trucks in New Castle County, 23 trucks in Kent County and 28 trucks operating in Sussex County. " They hope to be back on the road in 2016. If you're new to the food truck scene, we're offering a beginner's guide. Always consult the truck's social media sites – Facebook pages, Instagram or Twitter accounts – to find out where the trucks will be on any. Source: www.delmarvanow.com

Table Talk: Take mom for a spot of tea on her special weekend - Colorado Springs Gazette

Mother's Day, one of the biggest eating out days of the year, is nearing and reservations at restaurants are filling up. In fact, getting a reservation at one of the big brunches is probably not an option any more. How about treating her to a spot of tea a day or two ahead of May 10. According to Diane Wisdom, who with her husband, Tom, owns Wisdom Tea House in Monument, "The Saturday before Mother's Day, May 9 this year, is our single busiest day of the year. - Glen Eyrie Conference Center offers The Royal Tea on weekends, including 2:30 p. m. May 9 and 11:30 a. m. May 10. For $27 per person (plus tax), you get bay scallop ceviche, tomato herb frittata with gouda grits, seasonal fruit salad drizzled... - The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, is having a Mother's Day weekend, starting with tea being served 11:30 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. on May 9. For $25 per person, (plus tax and tip) you get to sample an array of teas, savory bites and... com to find out about the Mother's Day brunch or dinner on May 10. - Wisdom Tea House, 65 Second St. , Monument has a Traditional Afternoon Tea for $20 per person. They serve groups of two to 10 with a two-day advance reservation. The seasonal menu includes bottomless pot of tea, sandwiches and savories, two small scones and sweets. Say hello to Treat Time at The Sweet Stop, 5540 Library Lane, 2:30 to 4:30 p. m. Mondays through. Source: gazette.com

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  Ford Ranchero

  1967 Ford Fairlane Ranchero

  Overview Manufacturer Ford Also called Ford Falcon RancheroFord Fairlane Ranchero Production 1957–1979 Body and chassis Class Full-size (1957–1959)Compact (1960–1965)Mid-size (1966–1979) Body style 2-door coupe utility Layout FR layout Related Fairlane, Falcon, Galaxie, Torino, LTD II, Ford Durango

  The Ford Ranchero is a coupe utility that was produced by Ford between 1957 and 1979. Unlike a pickup truck, the Ranchero was adapted from a two-door station wagon platform that integrated the cab and cargo bed into the body. A total of 508,355 units were produced during the model's production run.[1] It was adapted from full-size, compact and intermediate automobiles sold by Ford for the North American market.

  During the 1970s the Ranchero name was used in the South African market on a rebadged Australian Ford Falcon utility. These vehicles were sent to South Africa in CKD form, and assembled at the Port Elizabeth plant.[2] In Argentina a utility version of the locally produced Ford Falcon was also called Ranchero.[3]

  The Ford Ranchero sold well enough to spawn a competitor from General Motors in 1959, the Chevrolet El Camino.[4]

  Contents

  1 History 2 1957–1959 3 1960–1965 Falcon Ranchero 4 1966–1967 5 1968–1969 6 1970–1971 7 1972–1976 8 1977–1979 9 Argentine Ranchero 10 Today 11 References 12 External links History[edit]

  The first Ford Model T and Model A pickup trucks were created from sedans by placing a truck box behind the body of a car truncated behind the driver's seat. In 1934 Ford Australia's designer Lew Bandt modified a coupe with a smoothly integrated loadbed that could be used like a car to drive to church or to deliver pigs to market. This created the coupe utility which remains a popular body style as the "ute" in Australia.[5] In North America, pickup trucks evolved into a heavier duty form with cabs and beds that were quite distinct from passenger automobiles. The Ranchero was the first postwar American vehicle of its type adapted from a popular sedan from the factory. It combined the sleek looks of a sedan with the utility of a light duty pickup truck. In 1955, GM introduced a fully loaded top model of the Chevrolet and GMC light duty pickup truck, called the Chevrolet Cameo Carrier and the GMC Suburban Carrier.

  1957–1959[edit] See also 1957 Ford First generation

  1958 Ford Ranchero

  Overview Also called Meteor Ranchero (Canada) Production 1957–1959 Assembly Lorain, Ohio, United StatesOakville, Ontario, Canada[6] Body and chassis Related 1957 Ford Powertrain Engine 223 CID (3.7 L) OHV I6292 CID (4.8 L) Y-block V8352 CID (5.8 L) FE V8 Dimensions Wheelbase 116–118 in (2,946–2,997 mm)[7] Length 202.0 in (5,131 mm)[8]

  Introduced in December 1956, three months after the traditional September model year start-up, the Ranchero was based on the standard and new-for-1957 full-size Ford platform, specifically the short wheelbase Custom sedan, two-door Ranch Wagon station wagon and utilitarian Courier sedan delivery. Essentially a Courier with an open, reinforced bed, its own unique rear window and integrated cab and cargo box, the Ranchero was initially offered in two trim levels and, throughout the model run, was built on the corresponding automobile assembly line but sold as a truck through Ford's truck division. There was an extremely basic standard model, marketed to traditional pickup truck buyers such as farmers, and the Custom which picked up most of the options and accessories available on the Fairlane line, including stainless steel bodyside mouldings and two-tone paint. Upscale models were badged both as a Fairlane and Ranchero, with a stylized representation of a longhorn as the symbol for the model located on the tailgate. Indeed, print advertising of the time played on the theme of the American Southwest that the Spanish model name and longhorn symbol were meant to evoke, showing artistic representations of the vehicle being used in ranching and outdoor activities, proclaiming it as "More Than A Car! More Than A Truck!" The Ranchero was a hit with both the automotive press and the buying public, filling an untapped market niche for vehicles with the utility of a light pickup with the ease of operation and riding characteristics of a car. In fact, the Ranchero had a marginally higher cargo capacity by about fifty pounds/23 kg than the half-ton F-Series pickup. Both standard and Custom could be ordered with any engine available for Ford cars, all the way up to the 352 cu in (5.8 L) "Thunderbird Special." In Canada, the Ranchero was also available in the Meteor line-up. Seat belts and padded instrument panels were optional.[7]

  The 1958 version would remain largely unchanged under the skin save for the new front sheet metal (shared by the big '58 Ford and inspired by the Thunderbird)[8] and its new four-headlamp arrangement.

  The 1959 model was built with the same 118 in (3,000 mm) wheelbase as all 1959 Fords, giving the Ranchero the advantage over its predecessors of a new, longer 7 ft (210 cm) bed.[9] However, this would be the last time that the vehicle would grow either in size or trim for several years to come. The windshield was also 25% larger.[9] Seatcovers were vinyl or "woven plastic",[9] while the spare tire was located behind the passenger seat.[9] The Custom Ranchero was the only model marketed in 1959,[8][10] and was offered in 26 colors (eleven solid shades, eleven two-tone combinations with white on top, and four other two-tone choices).[9]

  

  1957 Ford Custom Ranchero

  

  1958 Ford Ranchero (rear)

  1960–1965 Falcon Ranchero[edit] Second generation

  1964 Ford Falcon Ranchero

  Overview Production 1960–1966 Assembly Lorain, Ohio, United StatesBuenos Aires, Argentina Body and chassis Related Ford FalconFord Fairlane Powertrain Engine 144 cu in (2.4 L) 90hp Thriftpower[8] I6170 cu in (2.8 L) Thriftpower I6200 cu in (3.3 L) Thriftpower I6260 cu in (4.3 L) Windsor V8289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor V8 Transmission 3-speed manual4-speed manual3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic3-speed C4 automatic Dimensions Wheelbase 109.9 in (2,791 mm)[8][11] Length 189.0 in (4,801 mm) Width 70.0 in (1,778 mm)

  In 1960 the Ranchero became much smaller, becoming based on Ford's compact Falcon, specifically the two-door sedan delivery variant. The popularity of small, economical cars like the Volkswagen Beetle perpetuated a shift in thinking among the three largest American manufacturers; 1959 would see the introduction of the 1960 Falcon along with the 1960 Chevrolet Corvair and Plymouth Valiant. A pickup version of the Volkswagen Bus and a van based on the Chevrolet Corvair were offered as well. The economic recession of the late 1950s certainly played a role as well. Ford believed the market wanted a more practical vehicle, one much smaller, lighter and cheaper than a full-size pickup truck, and indeed the Ranchero sold well in this incarnation. Now marketed in print as the "Falcon Ranchero," the new vehicle's standard powerplant was an economical 144 cu in (2.4 L) straight-6. In 1961 the 170 cu in (2.8 L) straight-6 was offered, and in 1963 the optional 260 cu in (4.3 L) V8 was offered in addition to the 144 and 170. The two-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission (offered between 1960 and 1963) or three-speed C4 Cruise-O-Matic could be ordered as could a three-speed manual transmission. The Ranchero had an 800 lb load capacity.[12]

  Note that there are three almost entirely different coupé utility bodies for this generation of Falcon: the Australian Falcon Ute differed in having a shorter rear overhang than North American models, a cargo box that extended farther forward than the rear window, and shorter doors; while the Argentinian version also shared the sedan's overall length and short "4-door" doors, adding higher and more squared-off cargo box sides.

  The Ranchero evolved along with the Falcon in 1964, becoming just a little larger along with its parent and using the same basic body style for 1964 and 1965. In 1965, the 289 cu in (4.7 L) V8 replaced the discontinued 260 and an alternator replaced the generator in all Ford cars.

  

  1962 Ford Falcon Ranchero

  

  1963 Ford Falcon Ranchero

  

  1964 Ford Falcon Ranchero

  

  1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero

  1966–1967[edit] Third generation

  1967 Ford Fairlane Ranchero

  Overview Production 1967 Assembly Lorain, Ohio, United States Body and chassis Related Ford FalconFord Fairlane Powertrain Engine 170 cu in (2.8 L) I6200 cu in (3.3 L) I6289 cu in (4.7 L) V8390 cu in (6.4 L) V8 Transmission 3-speed automatic3-speed manual Dimensions Wheelbase 113.0 in (2,870 mm)[8]

  1966 was a one-year model, when Falcon and Fairlane were redeveloped on the same basic platform, one which did not include the sedan delivery as 1965 marked the final year of sedan delivery production. Instead, the 1966 Ranchero used Falcon front sheet metal, trim and interior accents on a modified station wagon platform. Engines available were the 170 cu in (2.8 L) I6, 200 cu in (3.3 L) I6 and two- and four-barrel versions of the 289 cu in (4.7 L) V8. Transmissions choices ranged from the C4 three-speed automatic to the three-speed column-shifted manual. The 1966 model was marketed simply as the Ford Ranchero,[13] and did not carry Falcon badges.[14] Seat belts were standard.[8]

  The 1967 Ranchero, based on the post-'66 Falcon/Fairlane chassis, used the basic 1966 Ranchero body with Fairlane trim, front sheet metal, and interior treatments instead of Falcon. It was marketed as the Fairlane Ranchero.[15]

  This was a well-received and unique one-year vehicle, with clean, straight lines, dual stacked headlamps, and plenty of power; the Ranchero had entered the muscle car arena in 1967. Engine options started with a 200 cu in (3.3 L) straight-6 and went up to a 390 cu in (6.4 L) FE-series big-block V8 giving 315 bhp (234.9 kW) and backed by an optional C6 automatic, the new-for-1966 heavy duty variant of the C4. 1967 also saw the largest expansion of trim levels since the vehicle's introduction ten years prior. Supplementing the base model were the new Ranchero 500, 500/XL and GT. The GT-A, Ford's label for '66 and '67 automatic transmission-equipped GTs given to both the Fairlane and Mustang, did not apply to the Ranchero.

  What did apply to all American cars in 1967 was the use of a dual-circuit braking system with a dual-chambered master cylinder. Increased awareness of passenger safety resulted in such innovations as safety-padded windshield pillars and an unusual 1967-only safety pad which protruded from the center of the three-spoked steering wheel to a point just beyond the rim of the steering wheel. It was designed to minimize abdominal injuries in the event of a collision.

  

  Schematic of Ford's 170 and 200id engines used in their automobiles from the early 1960s to 1980s

  

  Interior image of a 1967 Ford Ranchero w. bench seat and 3-speed shifter on the steering column

  1968–1969[edit] Fourth generation Overview Production 1968–1969 Assembly Lorain, Ohio, United StatesAtlanta, Georgia, United States Body and chassis Related Ford FairlaneFord TorinoMercury Montego Powertrain Engine 250 cu in (4.1 L) I6289 cu in (4.7 L) V8390 cu in (6.4 L) V8428 cu in (7.0 L) V8302 cu in (4.9 L) V8 Transmission 3-speed manual4-speed manual3 and 4-speed automatic

  In 1968, the Fairlane line was supplemented by the new Torino, and the Ranchero followed suit, becoming the largest model since the full-sized 1959. Overall, the new Ranchero was not only bigger, but also more angular than before with its more horizontal grille and horizontal headlamps; Ford and other automakers were making a switch back to horizontal quad headlamps. The interior was all new, as well, sharing the Torino/Fairlane's distinctive four-pod instrument cluster. Though the four round pods gave the illusion of an engine-turned dash, viewed from left to right, they instead featured warning lights for coolant temperature (both cold and hot) and the left turn signal indicator in the left pod with the speedometer in the second pod directly in front of the driver. Warning lights for the charging system and oil pressure as well as the right turn signal indicator were located third from the left. In upscale models, this pod was supplanted by a tachometer. An optional clock filled the fourth pod; a decorative "clock delete" panel otherwise filled the space. A seat belt warning light was a new feature, too, lighting briefly in the far left pod whenever the engine was started. The model line also featured wraparound front side marker lamps which doubled as parking lights and rear side reflectors, newly mandated by US law for the 1968 model year.

  A 351 Windsor V8 engine from a 1969 Ford Mustang. The Ranchero's installation was similar. 1969 Ford Scrambler (Ranchero Concept)

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  Three trim levels were offered, beginning with the sparsely trimmed base Ranchero, the Ranchero 500 trimmed like the corresponding Fairlane 500 and the top-of-the line Ranchero GT with its Torino GT trim. Engine choices began with the 250 cubic inch I6 and ran to several V8 choices, including the standard 289 with two-barrel carburetor, and the FE-based 390. The powerful 428 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra Jet, another FE derivative and the largest engine offered in the Ranchero to date, was a mid-1968 option. The 1968 model marked the final year of production of the 289; a 302 cu in (4.9 L) V8 with two-barrel carburetor became the standard V8 in 1969. Two new upmarket engine choices were available, the 351 Windsor with two- and four-barrel carburetion. The FMX automatic was available with both, which was a variant of the old Cruise-o-Matic and was offered exclusively with either 351.

  Like the Torino/Fairlane, the Ranchero could be had with virtually all of the same options as its cousins, including air conditioning, bucket seats, center console, AM/FM radio, optional wheels, front power disc brakes, hood scoop (standard on GT) and even a vinyl top. Changes across the 1969 model line were slight and included a flatter three-piece grille less the horizontal crossbar and Ford crest, relocation of GT grille badging from the crest to the lower right corner of the grille as viewed from the front, a change from black-faced instruments with white numerals to brushed aluminum with black numerals and a slimmer, two-spoke steering wheel pad similar to those across the Ford product line, unlike the wheel with its broader "safety pad" and separate horn ring used in the 1968 intermediates and compacts. While the pad may have changed, the horn ring did not. The only change unique to the Ranchero was the relocation of the "Ranchero" script from the rear quarter panels to the front fenders.

  A little-known and extremely rare offering in 1969 was the Rio Grande. Available on special order, this was essentially a GT in the so-called "Grabber" colors of "Wimbledon White", "Poppy Red" or "Calypso Coral", partially blacked-out hood with scoop, side stripes, bed rails, vinyl top and unique "Ford Ranchero Rio Grande" wheel centers. As a result, Rancheros so equipped received Ford's "Special Performance Vehicle" identification on the data plate regardless of engine choice. These vehicles may be identified by the aforementioned designation, as well as a blank space where the trim code would normally be found. Production figures are unclear, but may have been around 900 total units.

  At the Detroit motor show in 1969 was shown a concept car Ford Scrambler, some elements of which were used in the next models of Ford Ranchero.

  1970–1971[edit] Fifth generation Overview Production 1970–1971 Assembly Lorain, Ohio, United States Body and chassis Related Ford TorinoMercury Montego Powertrain Engine 429 cu in (7.0 L) V8

  While Chevrolet's El Camino used the same body from 1968 to 1972, 1970 saw a complete restyle for Ranchero, which had started with a boxy body style. Both the Torino and Ranchero featured a shallow-pointed grille and front end with smooth, somewhat more curvaceous lines influence by coke bottle styling. A fourth trim option was made available in 1970. The Ranchero Squire (pictured) was an upmarket trim package which featured a woodgrain applique similar to that found on the Country Squire station wagon. Like in previous years, all Torino trim and engine options could be ordered, including all-new Ram-Air 429 Cobra Jet or Super Cobra Jet engines (7 L) with the new "shaker" hood scoop, so named because it was directly mounted to the carburetor and shook with the engine at idle. Also available was a stylish grille that featured hide-away headlamps as well as an optional hood with an oversized scoop which was standard on Torino GTs. The 1971 is distinguished by a grilled divided by a center section.

  A minor but nevertheless important variation debuted with the 1970 model. Prior to 1970, no Ranchero had any interior badging identifying it as such. With the 1970 model came a "Ranchero" or "Ranchero GT" badge on the glove compartment rather than Fairlane or Torino badging.

  1972–1976[edit] Sixth generation

  1972 Ford Ranchero GT

  Overview Production 1972–1976 Assembly Lorain, Ohio, United States Body and chassis Related Ford EliteFord TorinoMercury MontegoMercury Cougar Powertrain Engine 250 cu in (4.1 L) I6302 cu in (4.9 L) V8351 cu in (5.8 L) V8400 cu in (6.6 L) V8429 cu in (7.0 L) V8460 cu in (7.5 L) V8 Transmission 4-speed manual3-speed automatic Dimensions Wheelbase 118.0 in (2,997 mm)[16]

  In 1972, a radical change occurred in the Torino and Ranchero lines. The sleek, pointy look of the previous year's model was replaced with a larger, heavier design. Most prominent was a wide semi oval grille reminiscent of a jet intake and a new body-on-frame design. There were still three models available; the now-standard 500, the new Squire with simulated woodgrain "paneling" along the flanks, and the sporty GT. Engine choices remained basically the same beginning with the 250 cubic-inch six-cylinder and a selection of V8s that ranged from the standard 302 to Cleveland and Windsor series 351s, plus the new-for-1972 400. The 385-series V8 (the 429 for 1972-73; the 460 for 1974-76) was still available. However, all suffered from lower compression ratios to better meet new emissions standards. The 351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland could still be obtained in tuned 4-V Cobra Jet form through 1974. A four-speed manual transmission was available on Cobra Jet-powered GT models.

  The 1973 Ranchero saw a redesigned front end to meet new federal standards for front impact protection. Aside from slight cosmetic differences, the Ranchero would remain basically the same until the Torino's final year, 1976.

  1977–1979[edit] Seventh generation Overview Production 1977–1979 Assembly Lorain, Ohio, United States Body and chassis Related Ford LTD IIMercury Cougar Powertrain Engine 302 cu in (4.9 L) V8351 cu in (5.8 L) V8 Dimensions Length 220.1 in (5,591 mm)[8] A seventh generation Ford Ranchero in Belgium.

  With the Torino ending production after 1977, the Ranchero needed a new platform. This was found in the somewhat unlikely guise of the Ford Thunderbird personal luxury coupe, which was undergoing a reincarnation that year also, and sharing features with that year's Ford LTD II mid-size car. The same three models available since 1968 were still offered and the Ranchero could be ordered in quite luxurious form. Engines fitted went up to the big block 400 cu in (6.6 L). Production ceased in 1979 with, among the traditional choices, a commemorative "1979½" model. Although the LTD II was not produced for many model years, this body style with stacked rectangular headlamps is among the most popular among collectors.

  Cars were getting smaller and increasing government restrictions, and requirements on a car-based pickup truck made such a vehicle less and less attractive from a manufacturing standpoint. Meanwhile, purpose-designed light trucks had to meet much less stringent requirements for emissions and fuel economy. Ford saw the way the market was going and decided small light trucks were the wave of the future, beginning with the Mazda-built Courier pickup. This vehicle would be a "stepping stone" during which time Ford would develop their homegrown replacement, the Ranger.

  Argentine Ranchero[edit]

  From 1973 to 1991 Ford Motor Argentina developed and sold a utility version of its own Ford Falcon called the Ford Ranchero. The first generation sold very well, and in 1974 exports began to Cuba. Later that year it became the best selling car in Argentina, with a total of 110,382 sold between 1973 and 1978.[3] Production of the second generation model lasted from 1978 to 1982, and production of the third generation lasted from 1982 to 1987. In 1987 the fourth and final generation was released and in 1988 a diesel model was added to the lineup for the first time, however it was discontinued as of 1989. Production of the fourth generation Argentine Ranchero ended in 1991.[17]

  Rancheros are reasonably collectible, though they are nowadays often overlooked in favor of the later-arriving Chevrolet El Camino, which stayed in production eight more years. Miniatures, apart from hand-cast resin kits from cottage-industry makers,[18] are rare. Several Revell offerings of the 1957 model in both 1/32 and 1/25 scale have been offered over the years as has a kit of the 1961 Ranchero by AMT/Ertl. A well-detailed promotional model of the 1959 intended for distribution by dealers was offered both with and without interior trim, windows and friction drive by AMT/Ertl's predecessor, SMP; resin castings of this model's body are offered by the aforementioned cottage industries, as well. There are no Matchbox versions, but Johnny Lightning makes a 1964 model, Hot Wheels an adult collectible '57 and 2011 HW Premiere 65 Ford Ranchero Racing Champions made a 1/64 scale 1957 Ranchero and AMT/Ertl currently produces a diecast '57 which doubles as a bank. AMT was responsible for other early dealer promotional models, too, including those of the aforementioned El Camino. Tonka produced a resin toy version of the 1968-69 model in roughly 1/24 scale as part of an auto transporter set; the front end of that toy arguably resembles the 1969 model more closely.

  The idea of a car-based pickup remains an attractive one, and is an illustration of how favorable treatment for light trucks over cars by United States regulations skews the marketplace. There are many Ranchero and El Camino owners, indeed, who stopped buying new vehicles when those models were discontinued. Aftermarket conversions of the Fairmont Futura and Mercury Zephyr Z7 sport coupes to a Ranchero-like "Durango" pickup were sold in select Ford dealers in the early- to mid-1980s. Recently, there has been more interest in producing such vehicles again, including those like the Subaru Baja, essentially an Outback station wagon with a stubby pickup bed instead of an enclosed cargo area. The Baja, like the Ranchero, is titled in most American states and Canadian provinces as a commercial vehicle. Until the late-2000s, the North American market tended to lean towards compact and midsized crew-cab four-door pickups such as the Ford Explorer Sport Trac and Chevrolet Colorado. However, with the compact pickups having grown towards midsize and encroaching on base models of more profitable full-size pickups, some manufacturers such as Ford and Ram Trucks have discontinued even their compact and midsize offerings; Ford discontinued the North American Ranger in 2012 and opted not to sell its global replacement in North America due to being too close in size and price to the base model Ford F-150.[19]

  In Australia, Ford continues to produce a car based "pickup", the FG Falcon Ute.

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• 1965 Ford Ranchero 302-V8 w/Nitrous!! SOLD!

  Powered by a 1968 302 V-8, the hip hop red paint is new on this 1965 Ford Ranchero. Imagine this--you roll up to the light in your cute little Ranchero, the guy next to you revs up his engine, you reach behind the seat and turn the dial on the Ford Edelbrock "wet" NOS bottle for another 75 hp and you blow his doors off. Of course—what else do you expect from a couple of senior men! It used to be that when you hit 65 you retire and kind of slither out of site. But the "new seniors" are young at heart and just starting to live life and in so doing—reliving their youth.

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• 1970-'71 Ford Ranchero GT | Hemmings Motor News

  It's been more than 30 years since Ford's Ranchero departed from Blue Oval showrooms, and well over two decades since car-based pickup trucks vanished from the mainstream in the U.S. While unit-body, auto-based pickups are a common sight on the continents south of the equator, America gradually shifted away from them altogether. Which is a shame, really, since people are now using their trucks more like cars than ever before. Of course, some buyers were decades ahead of the curve; they not only used their trucks like cars, but also decked them out in all of the same muscle-era fineries and fripperies. Article continues after advertisement While the Torino and its variants received all of the ink and attention in the dawning years of the Seventies--official pace car of NASCAR, Motor Trend's Car of the Year accolades--the Ranchero continued its slow-volume ways, the passive recipient of a ton of improvements that made this generation one of the most formidable yet. The front tread was extended to 60.5 inches, the rear track was widened to exactly 60 inches, and a new nose treatment, with optional hidden headlamps, seemed to cleave the air ahead of it. Yet just 21,640 Rancheros were built in 1970, with a mere 3,905 GTs built; for 1971, the numbers actually improved as Torino sales dipped, with 24,946 total Rancheros built, including 3,632 GTs. For the purposes of this buyers' guide, we are concentrating only on the Ranchero GT models, as seen in these photos. Our feature Ranchero was completely restored in the mid-2000s by Bob Stirratt of Yorba Linda, California. The original black-on-black machine was changed to blue/blue during the course of the restoration, but otherwise, everything else was brought back to as-built specifications. The four-barrel 429 CJ and floor-shifted C6 automatic (with console) remained in place, as did performance goodies like the dual exhaust, heavy-duty suspension, 3.50 Traction-Lok limited-slip in a Ford 9-inch housing, console, Magnum 500 wheels, tachometer and Shaker hood. Also included on the goodie list were Laser stripes, hidden headlamps, AM/FM stereo radio, high-back bucket seats, tinted glass all around, Ford's EVAP emissions control system (indicating that this is an original California car), air conditioning, left-hand remote mirror, and Class II trailer-towing package, which included a heavy-duty radiator. The Ranchero's full Marti Report puts it in some heady company: Of the 3,905 Ranchero GTs built for 1970, 153 had the 370hp Cobra Jet 429, 75 of them were automatics, and just two of those 75 had a Traction-Lok rear. (Which begs the question: With no weight over the rear end, just how is all of that power and torque going to hook up without a Traction-Lok?) With some notable exceptions, values of muscle-era Ford products have traditionally trailed those of GM and Mopar. That means that it can be a lot easier to get into a Ranchero than it might an El Camino. Chrysler didn't even offer a body style of the sort (and no, we're not counting the Dodge Rampage of the early '80s). But book values are only a guide: When this machine sold a while back, it nearly tripled book value. Rob Day, who runs the Cyclone Montego Torino Registry for 1968-'79 mid-size Fords and Mercurys, told us why he suspects intermediate Fords don't get their due as much as those from competitive marques. ''I suspect that the intermediate models get missed or passed over by the starry-eyed Mustang collectors,'' he said, adding that he owns a vintage Mustang GT as well. ENGINES The basic GT engine didn't seem a particularly grand tourer, especially in light of some of the hairier options available: A 220hp two-barrel 302-cube Windsor V-8, code F in the fifth digit of the VIN, was standard issue in the GT. (A compression drop in '71 rated this same engine at 210hp.) The next step up was the H-code two-barrel 351 Cleveland, rated at 250 horsepower. That same Cleveland, with the deeper-breathing four-barrel heads and an M-code in the VIN, was rated at 300hp. No less than three 429-cube four-barrels were available for '70: the N-code 360hp 429 Thunder-Jet (for 1970 only), the 370hp (rated) 429 Cobra-Jet, and the 375hp (rated) Super Cobra Jet. The C-code engines could be either the CJ or SCJ models, but lacked Ram Air. The J-code engine, again either a CJ or SCJ engine, had Ram Air. The fifth letter in the Ranchero's VIN will tell you what engine came standard, and is an easy first step toward determining originality. TRANSMISSIONS To large extent, engine choice dictated what transmission you got. The rare three-speed manual transmission that was standard behind the 302 or 351-cu.in. V-8s was available in standard (2.42:1 first) or heavy-duty (2.99:1 first) versions. If you stepped up to the four-barrel 351 or one of the 429 engines, one of four "Toploader" four-speeds could greet you: Two had a 2.32:1 first, and two had a 2.78:1 first. And that was just for 1970! Model year '71 simplified things: Only the 302 had the three-speed as standard; the 351s had standard automatics, the four-speeds were made optional, and the heavy-duty cog-swappers were moved over to the fleet division. Things weren't much simpler for those who preferred to let the transmission do its own shifting. For '70, the 302 and two-barrel 351s used a C4 three-speed automatic, while four-barrel 351s received the FMX; the 429 models received heavier-duty C6 transmissions. Another year on, and the automatics were streamlined: The FMX was gone, and the C6 was available on four-barrel 351s. But even this is only a thumbnail guide. Rob told us, ''I've seen two-barrel 351s with a four-speed, and I've seen the FMX used on some 351C two-barrels in 1970 as well.'' DIFFERENTIAL Your 302-equipped Ranchero could have come with a light-duty Ford 8-inch rear end, but every other Ranchero V-8 received Ford's legendary and durable 9-inch rear (even today, it remains a top contender among pro-built cars; check out the Jim Wangers GTO story on page 70 of this issue). Open rears were standard issue, with ratios ranging from 2.75:1 to 3.50:1, while those with Traction-Lok offered ratios starting at 3.00:1 and went clear up to 4.30:1. CHASSIS & SUSPENSION The last of the unit-body Rancheros was built on a 114-inch wheelbase--it was three inches shorter than the standard-issue coupe's wheelbase, as it was based on the 1968-'69 station wagon/Ranchero platform. The ever-present tin worm is always an issue, and while floors should be available from aftermarket sources, subframe rails might not be. Rob, who has owned no less than 16 examples of this generation of mid-size Ford and Mercury, has a list of things that a prospective owner should watch out for. "Check for rust--particularly in the torque boxes and inside the wheel wells. Rust protection in this era wasn't the greatest. Otherwise, it's whatever an owner has done to them: a dented bed that's hard to fix, a grille surround broken by someone leaning in over the engine doing a tune-up or changing ignition points, that sort of thing. The doors are heavy on these, so the hinges will probably be sagging--if the pins haven't been replaced, the hinges can cause the sheetmetal around the door's latch to rip. And the heater core is another commonly failed item on these. ''Otherwise, all that goes wrong with one of these is old age and wear--parts like ball joints, tie-rod ends, steering boxes, the power steering booster ram. Oh, and mechanics not knowing how to adjust a carburetor.'' The front suspension is standard fare for Fords from the era: upper and lower control-arms, coil springs and an anti-roll bar. Depending on engine weight and options (like air conditioning), the factory could have specified one of 13 available coil springs for the front end. The four-leaf rear springs offered several available load ratings--once again, depending on how your Ranchero was equipped. BRAKES As did all the other carmakers of the time, Ford issued standard four-wheel drum brakes (10 inches in diameter on all corners) on Ranchero GTs. Of course, a disc-brake upgrade, with and without power, was also available. The brakes were fundamentally unchanged for '71. Plenty of parts, from both Ford and from popular aftermarket suppliers, should be available from your favorite local parts house. WHEELS & TIRES Two styles of wheel were available on the Ranchero: the standard drop-center steel wheel with a choice of wheel cover or hubcap with or without trim ring, and the far sportier chrome Magnum 500 wheel. Both were available in 14- and 15-inch sizes, depending on what powertrain you chose. Neither Ford steelies nor Magnum 500s appear in danger of disappearing anytime soon, and can be found easily enough. Goodyear and Firestone were both appointed as OE tire suppliers for the intermediate Ford line in '70; standard-issue GTs got E70-14s, with an optional F70-14 and G70-14 tire for all models. Reproduction rubber is available in all cases, and a wide variety of steel-belted radials are available as well. Step up to the 429, and your standard tire was an F70-14 with raised white letters, while you could get a G60-15 tire as an option on 429-equipped machines. BODY & INTERIOR From the windshield forward, Rancheros were functionally the same as Torinos, so the same caveats apply: Hidden-headlamp cars had different grilles than exposed-light cars, and grilles changed between model years ('70s had the eggcrate going all the way across, while '71s had a divided center for a GT callout). Different hoods came with different engine options. Fenders and such will swap between years. On the inside, according to Rob, ''The corners of the seat covers wear out, strangely.'' Fortunately, interiors are probably the easiest pieces to find on the aftermarket: Carpets and interior kits, door panels and weatherstripping are all available through aftermarket sources. Steel will be considerably tougher to source: Only patch panels exist for any of the Ranchero's considerable steel flanks. RESTORATION & PERFORMANCE PARTS Although intermediate Fords don't get nearly the attention that competitive Mopar and GM models do, the aftermarket has come a long way in the past decade or so. There are plenty of specialty outfits, like Dearborn Classics and Auto Krafters, that specialize in keeping the Ford flame flickering. For performance-oriented upgrades, most aftermarket companies make parts for any of the V-8 options (302, 351C and 429), which can range from invisible-but-you'll-feel-it to all-out screamer. Even some newer components, like Ford's AOD transmission, will bolt right up to the 302 and Cleveland blocks. And the 9-inch rear plays host to near-infinite possibilities with ratios; its popularity in the aftermarket means that you can get virtually any gears you want, including unusual ratios. Similarly, suspensions borrow enough from of-the-era Mustangs and the like that taking a page from the Mustang parts book shouldn't get you in trouble (though we always suggest that you consult the manufacturer before you start swapping parts without checking a Hollander Guide first). Fitment issues should be minimal, but you never can tell. Owner's View We bought this Ranchero in 1997 from our friend Gene Miller. It was in fair running shape when we got it--orange paint, no major dings, tired but running. The restoration was done by Bill Shoaf out of San Clemente, California; it started at his shop, and ended at his friend's home garage. They only made this body style for two years, and that made finding parts during the restoration miserable. The guys at Dearborn Classics really helped us out a lot. Do we regret selling it? Yes and no. This car took a lot of patience and perseverance to rebuild. It took a decade, start to finish, to complete this car! But I remember when I took the car to the (annual Southern California) Knott's Berry Farm Ford show. Boy, did it bring the crowd over. I would fire that CJ engine up and let the folks listen to that cam lope. We won the Bill Stroppe Memorial Award that year, 2004.--Bob Stirratt Club SceneFairlane Club of America 340 Clicktown Road Church Hill, Tennessee 37642-6622 423-245-6678www.fairlaneclubofamerica.com Dues: $35/year • Membership: 3,300 Ranchero Enthusiasts Club 2223 Cody Avenue Bellingham, Washington 98225 360-671-7862 Dues: $25/year • Membership: 200 Cyclone Montego Torino Registry 19 Glyn Drive Newark, Delaware 19713clubs.hemmings.com/cyclonemontegotorinoregistry/ Dues: $7.75/year for three issues • Membership: 150 What to PayFord Ranchero GT '70-'71:Low: $8,000Average: $14,000High: $18,000 Add 20% or more for Ram Air, 429 and Drag-Pak models. Parts Prices Brake drum (rear): $80 Brake rotor (front): $125 Cowl vent screen: $40 Floor pan (front section, either): $104 Front fender (patch): $80 Fuel pump: $58 Laser stripe: $300 Piston (351C): $45 Piston (351W): $20 Wheel cylinder (rear): $40

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  1960 Ranchero 302 Swap?

  Whats involved in swapping in a 302 in place of a 170 in a '60 Ranchero? Are there mounts that make this a bolt in swap without any major mods or clearance issues?

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  '63s had V8s, so it will fit. Not sure if any other year or model, like a Mustang for example, motor mount will work, but Falcon/Ranchero mounts will work.

  Bigger problem is the running gear. All of it. You in for the total swap needed to support a 302?

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  It's already got a c4 in it. What other running gear would need to be changed? planning on a stock 2barrel motor as it will be a daily driver for my daughter.

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  A C4 is from 1964 so maybe it has a later motor/trans?

  A C4 from behind a 170 will not bolt up to a 302.

  IMO, you should--as Ford did--go to the bigger tires, wheels, brakes, axle with a V8.

  Look at the steering box. Does this have the one piece impaler steering shaft?

  IMO swapping in just a V8 with the stock, marginal for 1960 running gear is a no-go.

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  your running gear needs to be upgrade to the five lug front suspension and rear axle. the four lug suspension was only designed to handle a six cylinder drive train. of course i have met guys who have done it without, but in the end all it takes is a situation where hard braking is needed the front suspension could fail. have seen broken front spindles on those four lugger v8 mods.

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  Your best bet would be to find a V8 donor car to get all the parts you need. You will need to change the steering linkage as well as upgrading to five lug running gear. Dearborn classics has some of the items you will need. The rest will have to be found through various other means such as ebay, craigs list, etc. I'm doing a '64 ranchero right now and have encountered many of the things you will in this swap. Mac's auto parts is another sorce for falcon/ranchero parts.

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  Only 1963 1/2 Falcon Sprints came with a V8 (260).

  Falcon's were not available with C4's (or 289's) until 1965.

  302 introduced Spring 1968 in Passenger Cars, 1969 in F100's, Bronco's & Econolines.

  Suspension, disc brake upgrade: 1975/80 Granada/Monarch was what ppl used to use.

  And, btw...1976/80 Granada/Monarch were available with optional REAR disc brakes.

  The same rear discs will also be found on 1977/80 Lincoln Versailles, which were really nothing more than a rebadged Granada.

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  Back in '73 we put a 390 with a C6 in a '60 model Ranchero. Lot's of hammer work on the floor pan for the trans, cut the shock towers down, changed all the running gear from a donor car (don't remember now). But she would run real sweet.

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  a donor car would be the best way to do it, but you will need to find a set of motor mounts(3 pieces per side) from a falcon or mustang, front and rear 5 lug suspension, a V8 trans, a trans mount, a V8 radiator and a V8 fuel pedal setup. the six cylinder fuel pedal linkage points down in the engine bay, the V8 points up.

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  The most common front end switch is from a Granada, and you can get the mounts from Dearborn Classics if you don't mind waiting forever for shipping!

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  Whats involved in swapping in a 302 in place of a 170 in a '60 Ranchero? Are there mounts that make this a bolt in swap without any major mods or clearance issues?

  the 2 peice mounts from a 1963-1/2 falcon will bolt right in...cost 50-100 a set on ebay...also the sheet metal 1 peice mount from a 1966-67-68 Mustang will work as well they go for 30-60 on ebay, you can buy new but they are double what used are...the rubber mount needed on the motor is a P/N 1220 and 1221, there is a LEFT and Right on the rubber, and the 2 peice mounts, they will fit either way, but it pushes your motor forward by 2-3 inches, then you can't fit the Radiator in with the fan....

  Any C4 will work with the correct bell housing, but 6 cly's have less clutch packs, not real strong. Old C-4's have one bolt hole for the mount to bolt to.

  You'll need Headman shorty headers 89 at Jegs, or Long Tube Headers, Doug's fit best $200 or stock falcon Exhaust manifolds used $75....

  Call me or mail if you need help, I am President of the Falcon Club in the state of Ohio www.ovcfca.com I have 4 falcon's and have done this swap 50 or 60 times....

  As for the Front and Rear end swap will need to be done for SAFETY...the 6cly stuff is WAY, WAY too small to hold the extra weight, wears the joints 3 x's faster...I also would do a Daul Master Cly when you do the front end, buy a 1966 Mustang Front end kit, comes with new ball joints/Arms Upper and Lower, and Bushings that need to be relplaced about $300 and all Mustang Supply Houses, Brakes, find Mustang Disc if you can, I have Granada on my 62 2 door wagon, and I get under steer with that, but works fine 95% of the time...Rear Ends find a 63-1/3 Falcon 8" they are the narrowest, then 64-65 Falcon or a Maverick, watch the width of the wheels...Hope all that helps...

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  on the subject of a c-4 i just bought a 62 ranchero with the original 200 ci engine i was having some issues with the transmission and the throw of the shifter the previous owner changed it over to a c-4 now the c-4 wasnt on rancheros til 64 so the linkage is wrong and the column shift does not work correctly

  it doesnt line up straight so it is at kind of an angle and doesnt get the full throwanyone know where i can get an adapter to make the shifter work correctly?thanks

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  Originally Posted by colby62 on the subject of a c-4 i just bought a 62 ranchero with the original 200 ci engine i was having some issues with the transmission and the throw of the shifter the previous owner changed it over to a c-4 now the c-4 wasnt on rancheros til 64 so the linkage is wrong and the column shift does not work correctly

  it doesnt line up straight so it is at kind of an angle and doesnt get the full throwanyone know where i can get an adapter to make the shifter work correctly?thanks

  Use the shift rod from the 64/65 or I used a Lokar Stainless Steel Shift rod...Street Rod stuff, works last 13 years just fine....

  John

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• Ford Ranchero, 1966-69 V8 289/302/351 Radiator

  NOTE: Can Replace 16-7/8" Wide Core, Outlet on Passenger Side, Filler Neck Center, 4 Row Optima Has Square Tanks

  FOR PART NUMBER AND PRICING, SEE BELOW.

  

Ranchero Powered by Ford Logo Aluminum Valve Covers Scott Drake 260 289 302 5.0 http://t.co/aWoYZbYLGA http://t.co/7oQsdhIAjn 08/23/15, @nunezclorindo

NOS Front Fender Trim 1977-1978-1979 Ford LTD II Ranchero 77-78-79/302-351-400 http://t.co/EcEnR2hiDC http://t.co/iX97uxrIpP 08/23/15, @fragapastor

70 FORD Torino 302 351C Air Cleaner Lid Mustang 429 Cyclone Ranchero Falcon http://t.co/qWeMpYavWJ http://t.co/wsmhaVppl5 08/23/15, @lucreciosabate3

70 FORD Torino 302 351C Air Cleaner Lid Mustang 429 Cyclone Ranchero Falcon http://t.co/VGb1GXdrwF http://t.co/mLcd4PG7ec 08/23/15, @fragapastor

Ford : Ranchero 1962 ranchero green and black 302 engine top loader 4 speed mags http://t.co/cAJ3JFm6gk http://t.co/X4Fb2R4Ecq 08/22/15, @izunsaposeidon

1968 Ford Mustang GT Fairlane Torino Ranchero Cougar 289 302 AIR CLEANER SNORKEL http://t.co/kCc6BQIkCM http://t.co/WOnbLdzHo7 08/20/15, @parracrisoforo1

1970 Ford Brochure Boss 302 Mustang Mach 1 Torino Cobra GT Ranchero XL Original http://t.co/Gign5vAdXI http://t.co/A7LypGIx7V 08/19/15, @parracrisoforo1

Ford 302 Mustang Torino Cougar Ranchero Air Conditioner Bracket D5DH-2882-BA http://t.co/V42aKTexzJ http://t.co/pAEDTpOoz1 08/18/15, @WilletteOdlingh

70 FORD Mustang 302 Air Cleaner Cougar Torino Ranchero Cyclone http://t.co/Ji04ydGrla http://t.co/tMVQTwYUfJ 08/18/15, @cuestaarcangel

• Hot Car: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Replica

  07/07/15, via Sookie News Mirror

  In this week’s Hot Car, we turn our sights towards one of America’s greatest V8 monsters of old – a car from an age when cubic inches and chest hair were the norm: the 1970 Ford Mustang 302 Boss belonging to Eric Gaignard of Sooke. Built specifically ...

• Lucky Cruisers Weekend: How Czech US Car Fans Party

  06/24/15, via Truth About Cars

  Imagine a campground in the heart of Czech Republic – a place normally populated by a few families on a cheap holiday with their diesel Škoda, a tent or a caravan, and a beer. And now imagine it’s chock-full of American cars. Hundreds of them. And of ...

• Hot Car of the Week: 1977 Ford Ranchero GT

  05/13/15, via Sookie News Mirror

  This time, we’re going Down Under to find something with more humble, blue-collar beginnings: a 1977 Ford Ranchero GT belonging to Pete Norton of Sooke. Story goes that an Australian farmer wrote to Ford of Australia back in the late 1950’s protesting ...

• 1965 FORD RANCHERO for sale

  03/14/15, via Classic Cars For Sale

  1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero Deluxe 302 cubic inch 4bbl. V8 C4 3-Speed Automatic Transmission Custom Pioneer CD Stereo & Speakers 14-Inch Factory Wheels / Spinner Wire Hubcaps / 195-70R14 Radials Custom Dual Exhaust System Blue Bench Seating Wimbleton White ...

• 1971 FORD RANCHERO for sale

  03/07/15, via Classic Cars For Sale

  1971 Ford Ranchero Torino. When you drive around in a classic car you ... It has a new custom installed interiors as well as new custom wheels and tires. It has a 302 V8 High Performance engine with 25000 miles on it with a new C6 automatic transmission..

• Camp Verde resident wins Ranchero raffle

  01/21/15, via Prescott Valley Tribune

  O'Brien met with Ligon at YHS on Friday, Jan. 9 to officially sign over the Ranchero and give him a tour of the vehicle. The classic boasts a new 302 Ford Engine, a new automatic transmission, new power disc brakes, new chrome, new interior, new paint and ...

• Classic Pickup: 1970 Ford Ranchero GT Cobra Jet 429

  08/03/14, via Pick Up Trucks

  But what about car-truck hybrids like Chevrolet's Chevelle-based El Camino or Ford's Torino-based Ranchero? Was 1970 their high-water mark as well? If you take a look at the sales materials for both the 1970 El Camino and the 1970 Ranchero, you'll see that ...