“Godzilla”1973 Ford Ranchero

documented by gcrowell 15 photos documented since 2006 ♡ Follow this build

The story

This is a 500 (not a GT) Purchased from wife of original owner (deceased). NADA puts value at around 10-12k, which seems high. I paid $6,300. The car is very clean, new paint, no rust, new interior...a nice ride overall. — gcrowell

Photos

Red 1970s Ford Ranchero pickup, front 3/4 view, parked by gray garages

Red Ford Ranchero pickup rear 3/4 view parked by a tan garage

1973 Ford Ranchero — Black vinyl bench-seat interior of a classic car with a lace-wrapped wheel

1973 Ford Ranchero — Ford V8 engine bay with blue valve cover and round chrome 351 air cleaner in red car

1973 Ford Ranchero — Ford door data plate dated 07/73 with VIN 3A47Q319594 on red door jamb

Red 1970s Ford Ranchero with black side stripe and chrome wheels parked before storage garages

1973 Ford Ranchero — Car interior dash with round gauges, wrapped steering wheel, and Blaupunkt stereo

1973 Ford Ranchero — Ford 351-4V V8 engine with chrome air cleaner in red engine bay

1973 Ford Ranchero — Engine bay with round air cleaner, black fan shroud reading CAUTION-FAN, red body panels.

1973 Ford Ranchero — Front view of red 1970s Ford with chrome grille and dual headlights

1973 Ford Ranchero — Red car-based pickup bed with black ribbed liner and round light on cab wall

Rear view of red Ford Ranchero with FORD tailgate lettering, parked by a garage

Dark red Ford Ranchero, front 3/4 view, chrome bumper and wheels, California plate, palm trees behind

1973 Ford Ranchero — POA vavle replaced with by-pass valve

1973 Ford Ranchero — Document table of Ford Cleveland 351C cylinder head specifications and valve sizes

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