Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Still work in progess
It's been a while since I have updated this blog. Well the Ranchero is running but still not finished yet.
I've added power brakes and power steering and a HEI distributor a 3 row aluminum radiator, new water pump, new valve covers, bluetooth connectivity, new electric fan and a few other things.
I've added power brakes and power steering and a HEI distributor a 3 row aluminum radiator, new water pump, new valve covers, bluetooth connectivity, new electric fan and a few other things.
Sunday, February 05, 2006
This is My 1969 Ford Ranchero
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Specifications
Rebuilt engine and transmission -
302ci. .030 over w/flat top pistons
RV cam - Specs are as follows:
· .448/.472 valve lift
· 204/214 duration at .050"
· 270/280 advertised duration
· 112 lobe separation
Edelbrock 289 Torker intake
Holley 600 cmf carburetor
Pertronix electronic ignition
MSD 8mm wires
Flowtech long tube headers
Dual Flowmaster mufflers w/ 2.5" exhaust
86' FORD MUSTANG RAM AIR with Tornado
Serpintine belt conversion
Power steering
Power 4 wheel disc brakes
A/C
Electric fan and fuel pump
Rebuilt C4 tranny and new torque converter with a B&M shifter and shift kit.
All new front suspension with disc brakes from a 1968 Ford Ranchwagon.
9 inch disc brake rear end from a 1980 Lincoln Versailles 3.47 ratio open differential. Drilled and slotted rotors from rotorpros.com
Xenon headlights.
Power bucket seats from a Mercury Cougar.
Custom white face gauges from Express Overlays.
AC Autotechnic S7 4 in 1 tach.
Custom Auto Sounds AM FM Cassette stereo.
Ipod.
ESA 100-watt power amp
SAS Bazooka tube sub.
Custom vintage Mustang gas cap.
17" Bullitt style wheels.
Lumi Logos
302ci. .030 over w/flat top pistons
RV cam - Specs are as follows:
· .448/.472 valve lift
· 204/214 duration at .050"
· 270/280 advertised duration
· 112 lobe separation
Edelbrock 289 Torker intake
Holley 600 cmf carburetor
Pertronix electronic ignition
MSD 8mm wires
Flowtech long tube headers
Dual Flowmaster mufflers w/ 2.5" exhaust
86' FORD MUSTANG RAM AIR with Tornado
Serpintine belt conversion
Power steering
Power 4 wheel disc brakes
A/C
Electric fan and fuel pump
Rebuilt C4 tranny and new torque converter with a B&M shifter and shift kit.
All new front suspension with disc brakes from a 1968 Ford Ranchwagon.
9 inch disc brake rear end from a 1980 Lincoln Versailles 3.47 ratio open differential. Drilled and slotted rotors from rotorpros.com
Xenon headlights.
Power bucket seats from a Mercury Cougar.
Custom white face gauges from Express Overlays.
AC Autotechnic S7 4 in 1 tach.
Custom Auto Sounds AM FM Cassette stereo.
Ipod.
ESA 100-watt power amp
SAS Bazooka tube sub.
Custom vintage Mustang gas cap.
17" Bullitt style wheels.
Lumi Logos
Ranchero Project To Do List
Exterior
Install new headlights - done
Install chrome, aluminum and stainless trim -done
Install Lumi-logo and scripts and emblems
Install the hood locks
Install tonneau cover fasteners -done
Under hood
Serpentine belt installation. - ALL DONE
· Install the electric fuel pump, including the wiring.
· Install water neck
· Modify and install new timing cover
· Install (4 bolt) balancer
· Install all bracketry
· Install water pump, power steering pump, smog delete, alternator, tensioner and a/c compressor.
Install vacuum tank - done
Install heater control valve - DONE
Install headlight and fuel pump relays - fuel pump relay done
Order new radiator with return on opposite side and install. - DONE
Install ram air ducts
Suspension and power steering - ALL DONE
Remove and cut suspension coil springs
Remove spindles and take off backing plates
Put backing plates on the ’68 spindles and install them
Remove manual steering and replace with new power steering linkage and steering box
Brakes - ALL DONE
Install new brake pedal
Install power brake booster and master cylinder
Get new lines to the master cylinder
Paint caliper and install new rear rotors
Bleed line
Interior - STILL WORKING ON HEADLINER JUST ABOUT DONE
Remove seats
Remove the old carpet and check for leaks. Find out where the water is coming in and fix it.
Re-drill the seat mounting holes.
Install new gas pedal, throttle and kickdown cables
Install new rearview mirror
Install headliner
Install insulation
Dash - DONE
· Remove old dash and wire harness - done
· Install new harness
· Check all fuses
· Install alarm
· Install power lock actuators
· Remove steering wheel and change steering column
· Remove brake pedal
· Replace heater unit with a/c unit
· Install new brake pedal
· Install new stereo
· Install new lower dash and ducts
· Install new gauges
· Install dash pad
Install the weather stripping. - done
Fit carpet and install - DONE
Install tube and compressor
Install air tank, lines and fittings
Install amp
Install new door panels and related parts and hardware. - DONE
Install gauge pods
Install carpet and seatbelts -DONE
Relocate battery (maybe)
Install seats and console - DONE
etc.
Get wheel spacers and locks then install wheels - DONE
Install tonneau cover - DONE
Take to the muffler and suspension shop
Have exhaust tips installed
Get wheel alignment
Install “X” pipe (maybe)
Get a/c completed
11/14/2005 Update - need to wire up fuel pump & safety switch, gauge senders, lumi logos, ignition kill on alarm, electric fan - Done
Install new headlights - done
Install chrome, aluminum and stainless trim -done
Install Lumi-logo and scripts and emblems
Install the hood locks
Install tonneau cover fasteners -done
Under hood
Serpentine belt installation. - ALL DONE
· Install the electric fuel pump, including the wiring.
· Install water neck
· Modify and install new timing cover
· Install (4 bolt) balancer
· Install all bracketry
· Install water pump, power steering pump, smog delete, alternator, tensioner and a/c compressor.
Install vacuum tank - done
Install heater control valve - DONE
Install headlight and fuel pump relays - fuel pump relay done
Order new radiator with return on opposite side and install. - DONE
Install ram air ducts
Suspension and power steering - ALL DONE
Remove and cut suspension coil springs
Remove spindles and take off backing plates
Put backing plates on the ’68 spindles and install them
Remove manual steering and replace with new power steering linkage and steering box
Brakes - ALL DONE
Install new brake pedal
Install power brake booster and master cylinder
Get new lines to the master cylinder
Paint caliper and install new rear rotors
Bleed line
Interior - STILL WORKING ON HEADLINER JUST ABOUT DONE
Remove seats
Remove the old carpet and check for leaks. Find out where the water is coming in and fix it.
Re-drill the seat mounting holes.
Install new gas pedal, throttle and kickdown cables
Install new rearview mirror
Install headliner
Install insulation
Dash - DONE
· Remove old dash and wire harness - done
· Install new harness
· Check all fuses
· Install alarm
· Install power lock actuators
· Remove steering wheel and change steering column
· Remove brake pedal
· Replace heater unit with a/c unit
· Install new brake pedal
· Install new stereo
· Install new lower dash and ducts
· Install new gauges
· Install dash pad
Install the weather stripping. - done
Fit carpet and install - DONE
Install tube and compressor
Install air tank, lines and fittings
Install amp
Install new door panels and related parts and hardware. - DONE
Install gauge pods
Install carpet and seatbelts -DONE
Relocate battery (maybe)
Install seats and console - DONE
etc.
Get wheel spacers and locks then install wheels - DONE
Install tonneau cover - DONE
Take to the muffler and suspension shop
Have exhaust tips installed
Get wheel alignment
Install “X” pipe (maybe)
Get a/c completed
11/14/2005 Update - need to wire up fuel pump & safety switch, gauge senders, lumi logos, ignition kill on alarm, electric fan - Done
Friday, February 03, 2006
Parts that I still need to buy:
1. Radiator - I need to get a radiator that has the inlet and outlet on opposite sides. - DONE
2. Wheel spacers - 1.25" or 1.5" - 5 x 4.5. I need to determine the
backspacing requirements. - GoT them 1" rear and 1.5" front. DONE
3. Wheel locks - DONE
4. A/C hoses - Still need suction hose
5. Brake master cylinder hard lines -DONE
6. Cab insulation- got it Home Depot hot waterheater insutaltion -DONE
7. Harmonic balancer - 4 bolt - got it and painted it -DONE
8. Gas pedal - the rubber piece, floor mounted - got it dearbornclassics.com - DONE
9. Dual headlight relay - got it
10. "X" pipe - possibly
11. Ram air ducts - got 'em -DONE
12. Header heat stove - 2 each NOT GOING TO DO THIS ONE
13. Engine clear coat paint - high heat
14. Vacuum lines - DONE
15. Hood insulation
2. Wheel spacers - 1.25" or 1.5" - 5 x 4.5. I need to determine the
backspacing requirements. - GoT them 1" rear and 1.5" front. DONE
3. Wheel locks - DONE
4. A/C hoses - Still need suction hose
5. Brake master cylinder hard lines -DONE
6. Cab insulation- got it Home Depot hot waterheater insutaltion -DONE
7. Harmonic balancer - 4 bolt - got it and painted it -DONE
8. Gas pedal - the rubber piece, floor mounted - got it dearbornclassics.com - DONE
9. Dual headlight relay - got it
10. "X" pipe - possibly
11. Ram air ducts - got 'em -DONE
12. Header heat stove - 2 each NOT GOING TO DO THIS ONE
13. Engine clear coat paint - high heat
14. Vacuum lines - DONE
15. Hood insulation
Monday, November 14, 2005
I just saw this really nice Ranchero on the web
Monday, May 23, 2005
This weeks progress...
Well this weekend I got the lower dash put together and test fitted the wheels and put on the bed cover and mirrors. Making pretty good progerss. I also fitted all the bright work. Still working on the interior. I got the cab insulated and placed the carpet. I also got the A/C box installed.I did get the power brake booster installed with the new mastercylinder. Next steps for this week are to get the power steering componets installed and tighten up the front suspension. My hope is to have it ready to drive by July 4th.
Friday, May 20, 2005
Progress report
Ok, I have removed the entire interior - seats, carpet,upper and lower dash, headliner, steering column - everything. I am installing insulation in every inch of the cab to keep the heat and sound out. Making good progress with it. I'll post pictures soon. I have also remove the entire manual steering system and replacing it with the newly rebuilt power steering system. I've changed out the spindles and put on the slotted drilled front rotors. I got the wheel spacers and I am going to see if my measurements were accurate this weekend when I fit the wheels. I'm also going to try to get the front end (steering gear) reinstalled this weekend.
I have the lower dash put together with the a/c vents and the wire harness - all trim pieces and switches and lights. This will go in a couple of weeks from now.
Saturday, April 16, 2005
Wiped some of the dust off of the hood, see the two tone.
Engine bay, reall dusty but when I get it home I am gonna clean that up real nice
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Finally painted
Well I went to the paint shop and it has finally been painted. 2 weeks turned into 22 weeks but it looks good. The color combination sets the Old Ranchero right off. Now I am just waiting to have a couple of small pieces finished then I can put her back together. As soon as I have a chance I will post some new pics.
Saturday, March 05, 2005
My grill with Lumi Logo installed and Xenon headlights.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
My custom white face gauges and S7 4 in 1 tach.
Custom gauges made by Express Overlays.
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
New timing cover and water pump just painted.
My new front brakes. I just finished paint and assembly.
Air cleaner / filter with Tornado
My cold air intake complete with all ducts
Monday, February 07, 2005
Extra stuff that I will be selling soon.
A Hood
Factory a/c underdash unit with ducts
A/C lower dash that's missing trim
A non a/c lower dash that has been cut to accept the new cd player stereos
Set of Ranchero bed trim with snaps attached
Column shifter linkage
'68 Torino gauge set with clock delete (black)
New light blue carpet (uncut molded kit) - SOLD
Used dark blue carpet
Some interior door and window handles
Some interior door cups
A standard mechanical fuel pump
A performance Edelbrock 110 gpm mechanical fuel pump
Pertronix electronic ignition with stock distributor
Accel coil
A set of Power by Ford steel valve covers
Neutral safety switch maybe 2
Brake light switch
Headlight switch
Cowl with rubber
Gas cap
A set of headlight bezels
A rear bumper core ( it's got a bend in it)
K&N Air filter
This stuff is all driver quality at best.
Sunday, February 06, 2005
This is some of the stuff that I am going to sell.
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Hedman Hot Air Kit - 1.5"x24" and 1.75"x24"
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Product: Heavy-duty Dual Headlight Relay, 20-amp Capacity, 12-volt
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
JEG'S High Performance: Jeg's Universal X-Pipe and H-Pipe Kits
I think that I am going to go with the "X" pipe
Sunday, January 16, 2005
DYNAMAT XTREME ALTERNATIVE FATMAT SOUND CONTROL
DYNAMAT XTREME ALTERNATIVE FATMAT SOUND CONTROL Floor insulation for the Ranchero
Monday, December 06, 2004
Hump hugger Console, BLACK
Sunday, December 05, 2004
JEG'S High Performance: Jeg's Billet Aluminum Throttle Brackets
Sunday, November 07, 2004
Tools and Supplies for Building Scale Models | Micro-Mark: The Small Tool Specialists
Tools and Supplies for Building Scale Models Micro-Mark: The Small Tool Specialists: "#83083 Copy ChromeTM Kit is ideal for chrome plating small parts made of steel, copper, bronze, brass and tin. Also repairs small damaged areas of existing plating, like a small scratch in an automobile bumper"
Real Ram Air
Now this is a real ram air system! I found this browsing around on the net and thought it was kinda funny.
Saturday, November 06, 2004
60-69 Ford VIN Decoder
Friday, November 05, 2004
Automotive Converters and Calculators
Sunday, February 08, 2004
Caswell Inc. - LCD Aluminum Anodizing Kit
. Sunday, October 05, 2003
68 Coupe to Convertible
Sunday, January 12, 2003
The Ford Windsor Small Block Engine Family Forum
