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“Rudster”1960 Ford Ranchero

documented by billyons 22 photos documented since ♡ Follow this build

The story

The can has not run since 1994. I was able to turn the motor with a breaker bar, so at least it's not froze up. I am rebuilding all the systems before I try to fire up this beast.

So far I have rebuilt the entire front and back suspension and steering components with new parts. The parts for the new front end are for a V8 include; upper & lower control arms, spring perch, 1" lowering coil springs, strut rods, tie rods, idler arm, center linkage, KYB shocks, pitman arm, 1" sway bar, export brace and a monte carlo bar. The spindles & disc brakes are from a 1977 Comet.

New dual master cylinder with new brake lines & hoses

The rear I have replaced the leaf springs, U-bolts, KYB shocks, and shackle.

I swapped the 3-on-a-tree column with a 4-speed column. I bought a new wooden steering wheel and have started to dress up the engine bay. — billyons

Photos

1960 Ford Ranchero — First look at the engine. 1960 Ford Ranchero — Engine bay of an orange vehicle with visible engine components and a cloth covering 1960 Ford Ranchero — At new location. My friend's aunt's house. 1960 Ford Ranchero with hood open, resting on jack stands, showing rust and primer 1960 Ford Ranchero — I do not like orange. 1960 Ford Ranchero — Check out the custom interior. The passenger door will not open. 1960 Ford Ranchero — Rear view of a rusty 1957 Ford Courier pickup truck with the hood and driver's door open, parked in a yard 1960 Ford Ranchero — It does have 1 door panel. 1960 Ford Ranchero — And it came with some trim that needs to be polished. 1960 Ford Ranchero — Love at first sight. 1960 Ford Ranchero — New steering wheel 1960 Ford Ranchero — Original ball joint. The outer are the lower control arms that came with my Ranchero. The middle one is new and now on the car. 1960 Ford Ranchero — New suspension. 1960 Ford Ranchero — Underside view of vehicle suspension with blue coilover and orange jack stands 1960 Ford Ranchero — Not too bad for sitting for 18 years. Engine valve train with spark plugs and wires visible 1960 Ford Ranchero — Starting to dress the engine. Polished aluminum radiator installed in an orange truck engine bay Metal automotive valve or fitting block with attached hose on a gray cloth

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