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1979 Ford Ranchero
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1979 Ford Ranchero

documented by aquartlow 509 photos documented since 16 years documented ♡ Follow this build

The story

Bought from father in '90 and has been in repetitive restoration for a LLLLOOOONNNNGGGG time. It won't be a show vehicle but wouldn't be worried to enter one.Removed all emblems, door handles and welded up holes including rear cover snap holes for vinyl cover. Installed remote door releases as well as hidden manual door releases for emergency reasons. Painted w/ black cherry pearl. The Ranchero has power steering, power brakes, factory A/C, tilt steering, power windows, cruise control, power leather seats, interval wipers and GT gauge package w/ 140 MPH police speedo. Re-chromed front & rear bumpers, re-chromed tail light bezels. Rebuilt factory Saginaw steering box and installed quick ratio internals from a '94 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Installed 3G alternator from mid 90's Taurus which allowed removal of most of original alt wiring. Champion 3 core all aluminum radiator, '96 Windstar dual electric cooling fans. Lowered rear of Ranchero by cutting 1 1/4 coils then heated the cut end to remake the coil springs' pigtail to fit into upper spring pocket in chassis. This lowered the rear by 4.0 inches, lowered the front by removing 1 1/2 coils with a cut-off wheel (no heat). This dropped the front end by 3.5 inches. Riding on (4)chromed Boyd Coddington J5R 20 x 8.5 with (4) General G-Max 245-40-20's. — aquartlow

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Photo history

509 photos across 14 years — drag the dot to travel through this vehicle’s life. Captions are the owner’s; where there isn’t one, the AI caption fills in.

2010

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1979 Ford Ranchero - Fabbed bracket to Ranchero spindle and cut down Ranchero hub note the wheel studs' shoulder protruding from hub face. You can see in pic wh… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Aimco extreme service rotor #5418. I originally stated that I purchased Raybestos rotors but I was mistaken. These were the rotors I used t… 1979 Ford Ranchero - This shows the Crown Vic front brake assembly and how it mounts and looks on Ranchero. This is as close to vertical the caliper can mount,… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Aftermarket stock Ranchero rotor on left 10.75" stock Crown Vic rotor on right 12.44" used for mock-up of brake conversion only. 1979 Ford Ranchero - fabricated bracket for Ranchero to accept Crown Vic front rotor and dual piston caliper 1979 Ford Ranchero - Fabricated bracket and caliper bracket mounting hole locations 1979 Ford Ranchero - This shows the lower spindles bracket mounting hole and the welded spacer 1/4" additional to 3/8" bracket both were tapped for 1/… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Stock bracket is left fabricated is on right. The fabbed bracket is made with 3/8" x 2" mild steel with a 1/4" x 1 1/2"…

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1979 Ford Ranchero - 2000 Crown Vic rear disc brake backing plate installed with new parking brake shoes and hardware. Freshly painted. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Small bearing housing end, trimmed to allow Crown Vic disc brake backing plate to be installed onto axle flange. 1979 Ford Ranchero - 31 spline axle from '72 Lincoln Mark IV small bearing housing installed in my '79 Ranchero. This pic shows the retainer, wheel bearing spac… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Spacer thickness needed for conversion. The thickness of needed spacer is the difference between stock drum backing plate and the '00 Crown… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Drilled and slotted rear Crown Vic rotor conversion onto '79 Ranchero. 1979 Ford Ranchero - 466" w/ C6 work in progress. Just re-installed 6126 Hooker headers after being coated and a little detail work. new rad on it's way, a… 1979 Ford Ranchero - 3G 130 amp alternator from mid 90's Taurus. A definite upgrade from original 1G w/ satellite voltage regulator. Still waiting on new radiat… 1979 Ford Ranchero - '75 Lincoln longshaft trans. Modified trans crossmember with new mounts. Had to turn crossmember around backwards, weld-in new mount and in…

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1979 Ford Ranchero - '72 Lincoln Mark IV 9 3/8 small wheel bearing axle housing with 31 spline axles. I installed a 4 pinion Trac-Lok carrier w/ 3.25 gears from… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Close-up of a rear axle shaft end with its pressed-on wheel bearing and black rubber seal seated against a rusty mounting flange, showing f… 1979 Ford Ranchero - '75 Lincoln Mark IV front coil spring(Orange) cut a full 2 coils. New Moog 6446 Front coil springs on left. I cut coils to 15 in. free heig… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Dynomax UltraFlo welded stainless 3" mufflers #17221 1979 Ford Ranchero - Dynomax Mufflers purchanse from Discountexhaustsystems.com $49.43 each 1979 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view shows a stamped part number on a metal component, possibly from a vehicle's cooling system. 1979 Ford Ranchero - 3" Dynomax mufflers, inlet end. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Jegs brand header collector extensions, 3" x 18"

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1979 Ford Ranchero - These boxes contain seat belts, not a 1979 Ford Ranchero. 1979 Ford Ranchero - A maroon seatbelt assembly, including the buckle and housing, is shown on a wooden surface. Text is visible on the seatbelt strap. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Business card for Green Sales Ford Parts, specializing in current and obsolete Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Motorcraft parts. 1979 Ford Ranchero - A flaring tool kit with various dies is shown against a white background. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Wiring diagrams of the alternator charging system (indicator-light and ammeter versions) with color-coded wires and terminal labels. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Bypass fuel return plumbed at the carb supply line. #60 Holley fuel jet epoxied into hosebarb fitting prior to clear fuel hose. Clear fuel… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Removed original 3 sheave crankshaft pulley, drilled, grinded and removed v-belt alternator sheave. Replaced with 6 rib sheave from mid 80'… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Installed '96 Ford Windstar dual electric fan housing. Used 2 Derale fan controllers with separate screw-in temperature sending units. One…

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1979 Ford Ranchero - Two serrated metal discs, possibly cutting blades, are shown on a wooden workbench. 1979 Ford Ranchero - A serrated metal washer is held up, with a lawn mower tire visible in the background. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Wiring diagrams of the alternator charging system (indicator-light and ammeter versions) with color-coded wires and terminal labels. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Wiring diagram for the Montego/Cougar/Torino/Elite/Thunderbird heater-A/C system with color-coded wires and connector callouts. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Manual A/C-heater electrical system wiring diagram for 1975-76 Montego, Cougar, Torino, Elite and Thunderbird showing blower motor, 35A cir… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Close-up view of the exhaust system and undercarriage components, with SuperMotors.net watermark visible. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Engine bay detail with AC lines and a valve cover. No year is discernible. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Rusted U-joint assembly with a bolt being threaded through.

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1979 Ford Ranchero - This image shows a close-up view of the engine bay of a vehicle, focusing on the battery and electrical components. Visible parts include a… 1979 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view of a vehicle's fuse box and wiring, featuring several colored fuses and red and black cables connected to a terminal block. 1979 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view shows a fuse box with a clear plastic cover, revealing a white fuse with a metal element inside. Heavy gauge red and black… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Close-up view of a vehicle's engine bay, showing the radiator, fan, and various engine components. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Close-up view of engine components, including belts, pulleys, and a power steering pump. 1979 Ford Ranchero - A humorous sticker on the rear window of a vehicle reads, "YEAH, IT'S A HYBRID....IT BURNS GAS AND TIRES!" 1979 Ford Ranchero - Digital voltage meter connected to a car battery, displaying 19.88 volts. 1979 Ford Ranchero - A digital voltage meter displays 18.8V connected to a car battery and alternator.

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1979 Ford Ranchero - A tool is used to tap a hole in a metal carburetor part, likely for repair or modification. 1979 Ford Ranchero - A mechanic uses tools to measure a gap on a carburetor part. 1979 Ford Ranchero - A digital caliper is used to measure a component to 0.239 inches. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Hand adjusting a screw on a carburetor component, likely during maintenance or repair. 1979 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view of a vehicle's carburetor component, showing internal mechanical parts. 1979 Ford Ranchero - A digital caliper is used to measure a component, with a ruler visible in the background. 1979 Ford Ranchero - This image shows a close-up view of an engine component, possibly a cylinder head, exhibiting signs of wear and scoring. 1979 Ford Ranchero - A person stands on the tonneau cover of a black Ford Ranchero parked on the side of a road with a scenic mountain view in the background.

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1979 Ford Ranchero - This is a hand-drawn wiring diagram for a vehicle's ignition system, showing connections between the HEI module, Ford E-Core coil, distribu… 1979 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view of a black ignition coil mounted on a black bracket. Blue spark plug wires are visible in the background. 1979 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view of an aftermarket electronic module with a heatsink, mounted on the firewall of a vehicle. The module is connected by wires… 1979 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view of a V8 engine bay, likely from a classic American car, featuring a blue air filter housing and chrome valve covers. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Close-up view of the engine bay of a classic Ford vehicle, featuring the V8 engine with blue spark plug wires, an air cleaner assembly, and… 1979 Ford Ranchero - This is a wiring diagram for a Derale 16749 70 amp relay for an electric fan. The diagram shows connections for the relay, fuse, switches,… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Disassembled oil pump components are laid out on a paper towel for inspection or repair. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Disassembled mechanical components are arranged in a line on a cloth-like surface.

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1979 Ford Ranchero - Disassembled oil pump components with handwritten label indicating '76 T-Bird'. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Various parts of a brake master cylinder are arranged on a workbench with identifying text written on tape. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Disassembled oil pump components, including springs and a retaining clip, are laid out on a wooden surface with a label reading CGAP-7A300. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Disassembled engine part with handwritten labels indicating '80 F150 302'. 1979 Ford Ranchero - A hand holds a small component next to a disassembled part, with handwritten labels in the background. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Two metal engine lifters are shown against a textured background. The image includes a 'SUPERMOTORS' watermark. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Two metal caps with recessed centers are shown on a light-colored surface. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Two automotive valve components are shown with rods, secured by tape.

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1979 Ford Ranchero - Magazine how-to (Hot Rod) on installing a Performance Automatics shift-improvement kit in Ford's C6 three-speed automatic: explains valvebo… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Step-by-step photo guide for a Ford C6 valvebody shift kit: removing seven-orifice and two-bolt cover plates, swapping pressure-regulator s… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Hot Rod tech page on C6 automatic valvebody reinstall (1967-1970 detent-spring type) plus torque limits and vacuum modulator shift-timing a… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Step-by-step C6 automatic transmission rebuild article with numbered photos covering separator plate, valve body and servo work. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Instructions and parts for a Ford C6 automatic transmission performance upgrade kit are detailed in this registry entry. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Close-up of a brake cable and a mounting bracket, labeled A and B, against a textured wall. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Close-up of unidentified metal brackets and a cable, possibly automotive parts. 1979 Ford Ranchero - This is a close-up of a document titled "SPECIFICATIONS STEERING LINKAGE TORQUE LIMITS (FT-LB)". The document contains a table with torque…

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1979 Ford Ranchero - A silver metal fuel tank is mounted to the underside of a vehicle frame, with black fuel lines and a silver inline fuel filter visible. The… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Close-up view of the undercarriage of a vehicle, showing modified fuel lines, a fuel filter, and a black solenoid valve assembly mounted ne… 1979 Ford Ranchero - A black plastic fuel pump assembly with electrical wires is shown disassembled on a wooden surface next to a tape measure. The assembly inc… 1979 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view of the undercarriage of a vehicle, showing a black frame, a tire, a blue-ribbed shock absorber, and a metal component with… 1979 Ford Ranchero - The underside of a vehicle frame is shown, featuring two fuel tanks, suspension components including a blue-booted shock absorber, and vari… 1979 Ford Ranchero - A close-up, overhead view of a silver metal fuel tank with black hoses connected to a clear fuel pump assembly. Fallen leaves are scattered… 1979 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view of the fuel system components mounted on the frame of a vehicle, including a fuel filter, fuel pump, and fuel tank. 1979 Ford Ranchero - A disassembled fuel pump sending unit assembly is shown resting on a wooden surface, likely a workbench. The unit includes a float, electri…

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1979 Ford Ranchero - Two transmission cooler radiators are laid out on a rough surface, possibly a truck bed. A yellow measuring tape is placed across the radia… 1979 Ford Ranchero - A yellow measuring tape is placed across two car radiators, with the tape measuring approximately 11 inches on the front radiator. The radi… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Two automotive air conditioning evaporators are shown side-by-side on a weathered surface. The evaporators have aluminum fins and metal tub… 1979 Ford Ranchero - A digital caliper measures the diameter of a metal part, displaying a reading of 1.991 inches. The part appears to be a component for a veh… 1979 Ford Ranchero - A digital caliper measures a metal component, displaying a reading of 18.35 mm/inch. The component appears to be a lifter or similar engine… 1979 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view shows the internal components of an engine, likely part of a 1979 Ford Ranchero, with pushrods visible and a white cap rest… 1979 Ford Ranchero - A hand holds a metal rod in front of a blue engine block with intake ports visible. The rod has a textured, metallic surface. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Two metal valve lifters are positioned on top of a cast iron engine block. The engine block has circular openings and a bolt head is visibl…

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1979 Ford Ranchero - A Snap-on Cam Adjusting Tool, part number WL-25A, is shown in its original red plastic packaging. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Two parts for a camber tool are shown on a wooden surface next to their red storage pouch.

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1979 Ford Ranchero - A carburetor part is shown in detail, with some text visible on a label. 1979 Ford Ranchero - A detailed view of a vehicle carburetor, highlighting its mechanical components and wear. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Detail shot of a carburetor assembly, showing mechanical components and fasteners. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Buckets of Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 oil are stored in a workshop or garage setting. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Buckets of motor oil are stored together in what appears to be a workshop or garage setting. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Underside view of vehicle engine components, including the oil pan and exhaust system. 1979 Ford Ranchero - Close-up view of an engine bay, highlighting blue spark plug wires and an air filter assembly. The registry claims this is a 1979 Ford Ranc… 1979 Ford Ranchero - Underside view of an engine oil pan and exhaust system components.
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