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“El Toro”1965 Ford Ranchero

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The story

i got this Ranchero from a friend of mine in Flagstaff az. the previous owner had put on a Maveric 5 lug disc brake system and Mucked the front end up. its was bad, 4 lugs in the rear and 5 in the front. i have put on, with my friends doug's help on occasion, all new suspention parts, 4 lug brakes (all new drums) This Ranchero will roam the country side once again! — mrfinkus

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1965 Ford Ranchero - Aly and Krage's 1962 Mercury Meteor 4 door sedan. (im waiting on the website to add my model to the list.)Aly and Krage's 1962 Mercury Meteor 4 door sedan. (im waiting on the website to add my model to the list.) Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - The number one key owner of the Mercury. i am simply the mechanic and driver.The number one key owner of the Mercury. i am simply the mechanic and driver. Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - On the way to vegas. i think this is before one of sheriff Joe's finest pulled me over for impeding traffic...just he and I. the truth is,…On the way to vegas. i think this is before one of sheriff Joe's finest pulled me over for impeding traffic...just he and I. the truth is,… Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - The supposed contraband that got me pulled over.The supposed contraband that got me pulled over. Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - its hard to see but there is a bird living in our Meteor. I couldnt get him out so we loaded up the car and took a drive. When we got out o…its hard to see but there is a bird living in our Meteor. I couldnt get him out so we loaded up the car and took a drive. When we got out o… Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - One day my boss called and said i had to come in ASAP. There was just no way out of it. But just as i was getting off the freeway i suddenl…One day my boss called and said i had to come in ASAP. There was just no way out of it. But just as i was getting off the freeway i suddenl… Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - the trail..while waiting for my wife to come get me i pushed the car a few more feet to a more level area and then removed the radiator. Th…the trail..while waiting for my wife to come get me i pushed the car a few more feet to a more level area and then removed the radiator. Th… Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - Thanks to my supervisor..he gave me a hitch saving me over a hundred bucks for towing expenses. Thx acosta!Thanks to my supervisor..he gave me a hitch saving me over a hundred bucks for towing expenses. Thx acosta! Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - This is where all the bearings came from.This is where all the bearings came from. Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - Well i purchased a new pump and had the rad rebuiltWell i purchased a new pump and had the rad rebuilt Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - Close-up of an engine's cooling fan and radiator.Close-up of an engine's cooling fan and radiator. AI caption 1965 Ford Ranchero - The altenator is ok but im sure ill need a new one..SOONThe altenator is ok but im sure ill need a new one..SOON Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - i forgot to take a pic of the rad before i put it back but if u look close you can see some of the half moon path the fan carved in the rad…i forgot to take a pic of the rad before i put it back but if u look close you can see some of the half moon path the fan carved in the rad… Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - A view of the the trunk. awww life is good!A view of the the trunk. awww life is good! Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - The first project is the brakes and suspension/steering junkThe first project is the brakes and suspension/steering junk Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero 1965 Ford Ranchero 1965 Ford Ranchero 1965 Ford Ranchero 1965 Ford Ranchero - Detail of a vehicle's brake drum assembly, showing internal components.Detail of a vehicle's brake drum assembly, showing internal components. AI caption 1965 Ford Ranchero - My lovely assistant. She said she wanted to help..and not just handin' me tools; so i handed her tools and she did front and rear on her si…My lovely assistant. She said she wanted to help..and not just handin' me tools; so i handed her tools and she did front and rear on her si… Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - I moved 50 miles away to a new home with a garage! now i can close the door and my neighbors wont complain cuz im working on my Ranchero. T…I moved 50 miles away to a new home with a garage! now i can close the door and my neighbors wont complain cuz im working on my Ranchero. T… Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - The engine compartment of a vehicle, showing the engine block, carburetor, and associated wiring.The engine compartment of a vehicle, showing the engine block, carburetor, and associated wiring. AI caption 1965 Ford Ranchero - The rear of a blue 1965 Ford Ranchero pickup truck is visible, with its tailgate and taillight clearly depicted.The rear of a blue 1965 Ford Ranchero pickup truck is visible, with its tailgate and taillight clearly depicted. AI caption 1965 Ford Ranchero - A starter motor is shown installed in a vehicle, surrounded by exhaust components.A starter motor is shown installed in a vehicle, surrounded by exhaust components. AI caption 1965 Ford Ranchero - Close-up of a vehicle's drum brake assembly, revealing internal components like springs and brake shoes.Close-up of a vehicle's drum brake assembly, revealing internal components like springs and brake shoes. AI caption 1965 Ford Ranchero - A blue 1965 Ford Ranchero is parked in a garage with its hood and trunk open, revealing tools in the bed.A blue 1965 Ford Ranchero is parked in a garage with its hood and trunk open, revealing tools in the bed. AI caption 1965 Ford Ranchero - This is a tie rod end assembly, not a 1965 Ford Ranchero.This is a tie rod end assembly, not a 1965 Ford Ranchero. AI caption 1965 Ford Ranchero - A hand is shown near a metallic suspension component, possibly during maintenance or inspection.A hand is shown near a metallic suspension component, possibly during maintenance or inspection. AI caption 1965 Ford Ranchero - Close-up view of automotive suspension components, likely during maintenance or repair.Close-up view of automotive suspension components, likely during maintenance or repair. AI caption 1965 Ford Ranchero - A finger points to a bolt on a vehicle's suspension system, highlighting a specific part.A finger points to a bolt on a vehicle's suspension system, highlighting a specific part. AI caption 1965 Ford Ranchero - i put on new brake drums & shoes, hubs, and hardware. The drums came from Sunnyslope auto, now called North mountain auto, and the hubs wer…i put on new brake drums & shoes, hubs, and hardware. The drums came from Sunnyslope auto, now called North mountain auto, and the hubs wer… Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - Front view of a 1965 Ford Ranchero, showing the grille and hood details.Front view of a 1965 Ford Ranchero, showing the grille and hood details. AI caption 1965 Ford Ranchero - this is a pic of my friend doug and i as we start taking the ranchero apart. My main goal is to get it running and usable. Its not going to…this is a pic of my friend doug and i as we start taking the ranchero apart. My main goal is to get it running and usable. Its not going to… Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - While using the pickle fork and a hammer my daughter Stormie took this pic a split second before the head of the hammer flew off missing do…While using the pickle fork and a hammer my daughter Stormie took this pic a split second before the head of the hammer flew off missing do… Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - Gotta start over cuz i erased it all. Anyways..this is my ranchero the day i brought it home from my friends house in Flagstaff. My friend…Gotta start over cuz i erased it all. Anyways..this is my ranchero the day i brought it home from my friends house in Flagstaff. My friend… Owner 1965 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view of two pneumatic tools, an impact wrench and a ratchet, resting on a flat surface.A close-up view of two pneumatic tools, an impact wrench and a ratchet, resting on a flat surface. AI caption 1965 Ford Ranchero - Close-up view of a vehicle's rear drum brake assembly.Close-up view of a vehicle's rear drum brake assembly. AI caption 1965 Ford Ranchero - A blue 1965 Ford Ranchero is parked on the street with its hood open, next to a red sedan.A blue 1965 Ford Ranchero is parked on the street with its hood open, next to a red sedan. AI caption 1965 Ford Ranchero - The old gas tank cleaned out and repaired at Doug's rad shop in chandler. I put a gas tank rubber coating on it and put it back in the ranc…The old gas tank cleaned out and repaired at Doug's rad shop in chandler. I put a gas tank rubber coating on it and put it back in the ranc… Owner
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