Taken Aug 4, 2007 as the Ranchero sat on the trailer in front of the house where we pulled it out of the back yard. Note the rust in the rear fender, door, and rocker panel, as well as the dents in the front fender.
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Taken Jan 2021. The Ranchero is not yet complete, but what a change. No more dents or rust!
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The original engine. What you can't see is the cast iron log exhaust manifold on the passenger side.
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The restored engine bay, complete with custom AC, upgraded radiator, a custom Monte Carlo bar, and custom air cleaner.
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The original mildewed interior, complete with factory red carpet and black vinyl bench seat.
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The restored interior with Mustang bucket seats with TMI Interiors bolsters and Falcon center console. This is a mix of new and reconditioned/restored original parts.
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Original 13" wheels with beauty rings.
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Original styled 15" rims modified to accept the original hubcap.
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The rusted out floorboard under the bed pan.
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The replaced metal pan with custom storage boxes. The box on the passenger side now holds the battery as the AC compressor took up that space in the engine bay.
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The original modified dash and aftermarket radio.
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The RetroSound radio in the reconstructed dash.
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Original front suspension with drum brakes. Note the 4 wheel studs.
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Upgraded Falcon V8 front suspension with coil over shocks, disc brakes, and 5 wheel studs.
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The very tiny original rear end, still 4 wheel studs.
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The upgraded and modified rearend from a '94 Explorer to allow for 5 lug wheels.
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An original console, in very good but used condition.
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The restored console.
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The original passenger side taillight, still sitting in the backyard.
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The restored taillight with custom lens.
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The replacement gas cap, complete with rust stain.
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The new-old-stock cap - probably the most expensive gas cap we will ever buy.
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One original cigarette lighter knob (right) and one new knob (left).
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One unrestored tailgate side latch (right) and one restored (left).
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One original '61 taillight lens (left) and one modified new replacement lens with the backup lens from a '63 grafted in (right).
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One unrestored wing vent (left) and one restored with new rubber (right).
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One unrestored door lock stainless cover (left) and one restored one (right).
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One polished hubcap (left) and one unrestored hubcap (right).
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