comppppp 006.jpg
217 hits | 57.53 KB | Posted: 10/13/14
(Posted in: Wheel well)

resto2.JPG
748 hits | 76.74 KB | Posted: 7/2/04
Here you see the inner fender wheels and repaired radiator support. That ugly 6 has got to go (see 460).
(Posted in: Engine Bay)

hood hinge.JPG
621 hits | 76.32 KB | Posted: 9/7/11
(Posted in: Engine Bay)

Proportioning.JPG
152 hits | 69.16 KB | Posted: 8/29/18
(Posted in: Engine Bay)

crushed2.AVI
1139 hits | 5.76 MB | Posted: 7/2/04
Here is parts car #1 after all the good stuff has been removed. Not for the Ranchero owner weak of heart. But yours just became that much rarer.
(Posted in: Rancho Crush Video)

cutup2.JPG
844 hits | 64.08 KB | Posted: 7/2/04
Here is parts car #2. Soon to be place in dumpster. I removed the quarter you see there. It was about the only thing good on the whole car. Once again, your 71 Chero just got that much more rare. You are welcome!
(Posted in: Parts Car 2)

comppppp 015.jpg
461 hits | 93.18 KB | Posted: 5/17/09
(Posted in: Parts Car 2)

comppppp 016.jpg
463 hits | 101.74 KB | Posted: 5/17/09
(Posted in: Parts Car 2)

Bed1.JPG
529 hits | 63.83 KB | Posted: 11/14/10
(Posted in: Parts Car 2)

comppppp 008.jpg
107 hits | 62.94 KB | Posted: 5/9/18
(Posted in: Parts Car 2)

mirrormirror.jpg
168 hits | 37.46 KB | Posted: 8/14/19
(Posted in: Parts Car 2)

comppppp 049.jpg
460 hits | 126.34 KB | Posted: 2/21/10
(Posted in: The Good one!!???)

comppppp 047.jpg
436 hits | 18.88 KB | Posted: 2/21/10
(Posted in: The Good one!!???)

c-book.jpg
407 hits | 79.94 KB | Posted: 6/19/11
(Posted in: The Good one!!???)

all.JPG
915 hits | 92.76 KB | Posted: 7/2/04
Here is a little photo set of the good one taken last year. Of the 3 I started with, this was the only one with absolutely no rust in the bed or the floors. How weird is that. THe drivers quarter was smashed and then somebody put a gallon of Bondo (a...
(Posted in: The Keeper)

seats 002.jpg
474 hits | 48.41 KB | Posted: 6/9/09
(Posted in: The Keeper)

Mustang Wheel.jpg
429 hits | 38.54 KB | Posted: 9/26/09
(Posted in: The Keeper)

wheels5.jpg
467 hits | 81.84 KB | Posted: 5/31/10
(Posted in: The Keeper)

comppppp 067.jpg
98 hits | 86.01 KB | Posted: 10/8/18
(Posted in: The Keeper)

Fender.jpg
87 hits | 55.97 KB | Posted: 10/8/18
(Posted in: The Keeper)

crush 008.jpg
1307 hits | 90.81 KB | Posted: 7/13/04
Hardly recognizable as a Ranchero! Check out my buddys 70 Continental in the background. Smoooooth!!!!!
(Posted in: Crushed)

crush 010.jpg
637 hits | 98.5 KB | Posted: 7/13/04
The final resting spot. May you RIP Rancho #1
(Posted in: Crushed)

crush 001.jpg
467 hits | 63.07 KB | Posted: 3/14/09
(Posted in: Crushed)

crush 005.jpg
470 hits | 73.98 KB | Posted: 3/14/09
(Posted in: Crushed)

dumpster6.JPG
589 hits | 54.74 KB | Posted: 7/14/04
I am not going to miss this one. Good to see it go!!!
(Posted in: Dumpster)

dumpster1.JPG
611 hits | 74.69 KB | Posted: 7/14/04
I hope someday, after it is melted down, this pile of crap winds up as a bunch of anchors. Thanks alot Hector M.
(Posted in: Dumpster)

front.JPG
572 hits | 68.01 KB | Posted: 8/12/04
Here is an overall front view. I am almost ready to take it on it's maiden 6cyl cruise around the 'hood'.
(Posted in: Front)

trans-cooler.JPG
516 hits | 71.78 KB | Posted: 8/12/04
This trans cooler is actually an oil cooler from a new Dodge Dakota. It's weird how nicely it fits in a 33 year old Ranchero. Finally, Dodge got something right.
(Posted in: Trans cooler)

bed.JPG
717 hits | 63.39 KB | Posted: 8/12/04
I pulled off the shock access panel in the bed to find,...no rust whatsoever. All you guys that have spent days and days fixing the rust that always grows here can bitch me out. I deserve it. HA! Look, it even has the original plastic hole plugs. Fre...
(Posted in: The Bed)

Outside 1.jpg
635 hits | 54.12 KB | Posted: 8/29/04
Look it that, it has moved from the garage!!!!!
(Posted in: Outside)

Outside 2.jpg
658 hits | 69.3 KB | Posted: 8/29/04
Not a bad looking car. If it's dark out. And you are drunk. And you are used to looking at rusty Pinto's.
(Posted in: Outside)

Outside 3.jpg
1152 hits | 49.59 KB | Posted: 8/29/04
It does look kinda mean from this angle. The 460 should squat her down a bit.
(Posted in: Outside Front)

Garage.jpg
790 hits | 54.06 KB | Posted: 8/29/04
This is where it lives. I haven't seen this floor in a long time. It's hard to believe a Ranchero fits in there amongst the tools, welder, air compressor, spare parts and the wifes mini van (guess which one I think needs to go).
(Posted in: Ranchero House)

trim.jpg
330 hits | 70.84 KB | Posted: 8/14/13
(Posted in: Ranchero House)

b-pillar.JPG
665 hits | 58.46 KB | Posted: 12/3/04
Thanks to Rich (Godzilla Torino) I got a good one of these.
(Posted in: B-Post)

Brake.JPG
1153 hits | 134.58 KB | Posted: 12/9/04
Wow, it seems a shame to put a drum on this work of art. This non-power, front drum, braking system should have about the same 60-0mph stopping distance as a fully loaded coal train.
(Posted in: Brakes)

engine bay3.jpg
645 hits | 78.74 KB | Posted: 8/9/05
Here is a view of the not too rusty engine compartment. Before hours and hours of sanding and freaking scrapping. Why do I torture myself?
(Posted in: Before 1)

engine bay 2.jpg
586 hits | 72.41 KB | Posted: 8/9/05
Another rusty pic.
(Posted in: Before 2)

engine bay3.jpg
513 hits | 78.74 KB | Posted: 8/9/05
And yet another one....
(Posted in: Before 3)

engine comp a.jpg
536 hits | 76.41 KB | Posted: 8/9/05
Almost done,,,,,,
(Posted in: Almost done)

engine comp a.jpg
558 hits | 76.41 KB | Posted: 8/9/05
Look at the attention to detail here. How could so much time, effort and money, go into something that looks so half-ass? Oh, well, I've seen worse. The 460 should spruce it up a little.
(Posted in: Complete)

nascar.GIF
712 hits | 19.6 KB | Posted: 8/12/05
(Posted in: nascar avatar)

hornies.JPG
480 hits | 57.34 KB | Posted: 9/15/06
(Posted in: nascar avatar)

zoom1.jpg
431 hits | 35.37 KB | Posted: 6/29/07
(Posted in: nascar avatar)

sharpen.jpg
439 hits | 42.01 KB | Posted: 6/29/07
(Posted in: nascar avatar)