The 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… Owner 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 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 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 Front view of a 1965 Ford Ranchero, showing the grille and hood details. AI caption The first project is the brakes and suspension/steering junk Owner 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 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 Detail of a vehicle's brake drum assembly, showing internal components. AI caption The engine compartment of a vehicle, showing the engine block, carburetor, and associated wiring. AI caption The rear of a blue 1965 Ford Ranchero pickup truck is visible, with its tailgate and taillight clearly depicted. AI caption A starter motor is shown installed in a vehicle, surrounded by exhaust components. AI caption Close-up of a vehicle's drum brake assembly, revealing internal components like springs and brake shoes. AI caption A blue 1965 Ford Ranchero is parked in a garage with its hood and trunk open, revealing tools in the bed. AI caption This is a tie rod end assembly, not a 1965 Ford Ranchero. AI caption A hand is shown near a metallic suspension component, possibly during maintenance or inspection. AI caption Close-up view of automotive suspension components, likely during maintenance or repair. AI caption A finger points to a bolt on a vehicle's suspension system, highlighting a specific part. AI caption A close-up view of two pneumatic tools, an impact wrench and a ratchet, resting on a flat surface. AI caption Close-up view of a vehicle's rear drum brake assembly. AI caption A blue 1965 Ford Ranchero is parked on the street with its hood open, next to a red sedan. AI caption 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 this is the regulator that came with my electric fuel pump. I ended up buying a 0-6 regulator and it is much better for my application. I p… Owner I didnt feel comfortable with the coil so close to the gas pump so i moved the coil to the block and then moved the pump closer to the shoc… Owner New radiator, electric fuel pump, distributor and it still wont run. pissed! Owner I didnt like the way some of the pipe was shaped for the fuel so i decided to bend my own. I bought a couple pieces as i was expecting a bi… Owner This is the first reg and pump placement but it has since changed. Owner I purchased the blue pipe tool at Harbor frieght (HF) and it was to small but i kept it anyways as im sure ill need it someday. the larger… Owner I had a 2 door sedan with tan interior and i had extras so i put them in hear. I know it doesnt match but neither do my socks but they work… Owner Close-up view of the interior floor and seat of a vehicle. AI caption I put in this breaker for the fuel pump and what an easy job it was after i wiggled my fat ass between the seat, steering wheel and the tra… Owner A finger points to a black connector in a complex web of vehicle wiring. AI caption Close-up view of an engine bay with various components and wiring visible. AI caption the old distributor Owner the old one has a flip cap seen right at the bottom there, and the new one has a plastic plug Owner A close-up view of a vehicle component, the Supermotors.net logo at the bottom. AI caption Close-up of a distributor cap and rotor, likely from an older vehicle. AI caption the new one...i repeatedly dropped the metal bar into the engine 3 times until i put tape on it to make it a litlle snug then i got the who… Owner the inline fuel gauge made by Mr.Gasket and purchased at Loper's Performance in Mesa Arizona. Owner ok shortly after this pic was taken i moved the coil to the engine. but this is the newer regulator. Shortly after i took this pic i notice… Owner this is where i noticed something was wrong Owner A chrome fuel pressure regulator is shown, with a SuperMotors.net logo visible at the bottom. AI caption looks nice but its all wrong Owner This is a spare motor i have....its a 144. Has a broken crank bearing cap. Owner this is the old motor id been working on forever. Myself and 3 of my classmates tore the engine down and measured everything. The conclusio… Owner Disassembled engine components including cylinder head and pistons laid out on a table. AI caption All the springs and valves were within spec althought everything will be replaced. Owner Close-up view of a vehicle's timing chain and gear assembly, with some loose washers nearby. AI caption Disassembled engine block with crankshaft and pistons visible, resting on a stand. AI caption A close-up view of an engine component, a watermark from SuperMotors.net. AI caption I rebuilt the oil pump and cut a gsket for it. I love school. Owner Close-up of an oil pump rotor assembly, likely for an automotive engine. AI caption A metal part, possibly a gasket or plate, with a distinctive cutout and mounting holes. The SuperMotors logo is visible at the bottom. AI caption Oil pump pickup tube and screen with mounting plate on cardboard. AI caption