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1968 Ford Ranchero “Yard Dog”
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“Yard Dog”1968 Ford Ranchero

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The story

Quick History:
I bought this car in 2007 with no long term plans in mind. It was the cheapest running car I could find. It was painted with primer, had frenched tail lights and the aluminum trimmed interior already. The 302 had seen better days so I picked up a rebuilt 351C+C4 off of Craigslist for 600 bucks. The swap turned in to a two year event because I transferred my job from Santa Ana, CA to Phoenix, AZ.

Currently underway:
I drive the Chero 60 miles a day as a commuter and am slowly working on straightening out a battered body. I am also looking to get the bench re-covered soon.

This project is definitely on the cheap so headway is slow.

One day:
I will replace my high beam buckets with cool air intake ducts
The doors and antenna will be shaved
The suspension will be bagged or ??
The Cleveland will breath
The car will be painted — 68Chero

Photos

1968 Ford Ranchero - This 1968 Ford Ranchero is parked outdoors next to a large tree. 1968 Ford Ranchero - This photo shows the rear corner of a vehicle, focusing on the tail light and a dented body panel. 1968 Ford Ranchero - 302 out! 1968 Ford Ranchero - A garage scene with two disassembled engines and a red engine hoist, with a watermark at the bottom right. 1968 Ford Ranchero - 351C in! 1968 Ford Ranchero - Engine assembly for a 1968 Ford Ranchero, displayed on a stand beside the vehicle's fender. 1968 Ford Ranchero - This appears to be a used engine or transmission component, possibly a linkage or actuator, with a separate bolt. 1968 Ford Ranchero - A tie rod end and a clamp are laid out on a blue cloth, with a cotter pin and hardware nearby. 1968 Ford Ranchero - Close-up view of vehicle suspension components and a tire. 1968 Ford Ranchero - Various steering linkage components are displayed on a workbench alongside tools and yellow oil bottles. 1968 Ford Ranchero - Close-up of the steering linkage components on the underside of a vehicle. 1968 Ford Ranchero - This is pretty much what I had to work with to make an electric fan shroud. 1968 Ford Ranchero - Only the best guys do my work!! 1968 Ford Ranchero - Welded up 1968 Ford Ranchero - Flanges made and fastened to the radiator housing. 1968 Ford Ranchero - A radiator and fan assembly is shown, likely for a custom vehicle build or repair. 1968 Ford Ranchero - This 1968 Ford Ranchero is shown in a primer gray finish, parked in a driveway. 1968 Ford Ranchero - It took about 30 zip ties to make these plug wires uniform. 1968 Ford Ranchero - Here is the fan finished. It was rusting so I had to coat it with high heat paint. Hot Ford blue was all I had lying around. It's like the… 1968 Ford Ranchero - Another shot of the hot blue fan shroud. 1968 Ford Ranchero - Flow Kooler has the only correct 351C thermostat at 192 deg. 1968 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view of a vehicle thermostat part resting on a surface. 1968 Ford Ranchero - Thermostat part with visible markings, likely for a vehicle cooling system. 1968 Ford Ranchero - A single custom wheel is shown, a polished lip and a distinctive three-spoke design with a pointed center cap. 1968 Ford Ranchero - Close-up of an engine block's thermostat housing mounting area, showing rust and corrosion. 1968 Ford Ranchero - This carburetor is shown on a patterned cloth, with a phone and computer monitor in the background. 1968 Ford Ranchero - Disassembled carburetor sits in a red bowl, ready for cleaning or reassembly. 1968 Ford Ranchero - A can of carburetor cleaner and a brush sit on a wooden surface. 1968 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view of a carburetor component with various screws and springs scattered around it. 1968 Ford Ranchero - Various disassembled carburetor components are arranged on a textured mat, suggesting a repair or rebuild process. 1968 Ford Ranchero - Carburetor parts submerged in cleaning fluid inside a pink tub. 1968 Ford Ranchero - Close-up view of a carburetor, showing its mechanical components and some visible markings. 1968 Ford Ranchero - A metal carburetor is shown from a top-down perspective on a textured background. 1968 Ford Ranchero - A collection of disassembled carburetor components are spread out on a carpeted surface. 1968 Ford Ranchero - Internal view of a carburetor, revealing its complex mechanical structure and dual intake ports. 1968 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view of a Holley carburetor, a key component of many older vehicles. 1968 Ford Ranchero - A carburetor sits on a patterned cloth, with various items in the background including pens and a red toolbox. 1968 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view of a carburetor, showing its intricate mechanical parts and internal workings. 1968 Ford Ranchero - Engine bay detail showing a Ford V8 with aftermarket air cleaner. The year is estimated from the air cleaner text. 1968 Ford Ranchero - Close-up of a V8 engine, likely out of a vehicle, with various hoses and wiring visible.

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