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“Rancho”1971 Ford Ranchero

1,613 photos documented since 2004 15 years documented 3 sounds ♡ Follow this build

The story

It has taken 4+ years and 3 parts cars to get one good one. I plan to have it painted Grabber Blue with the Flat black hood. I have another set of fenders and doors that are at the shop getting ready for paint, — Sean O'Malley

Day one vs. today

Drag to compare 2004 against 2019.

1971 Ford Ranchero in 2019
1971 Ford Ranchero in 2004
2004 2019

Photo history

1,613 photos across 16 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.

2004

2004

18 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero - This is the soon to be installed engine! I hope it doesn't twist the car apart (although that would be impressive). 1971 Ford Ranchero - Here you see a completely restored wheel well. It'll never look this good again. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Here you see the inner fender wheels and repaired radiator support. That ugly 6 has got to go (see 460). 1971 Ford Ranchero - Here is parts car #2. Soon to be place in dumpster. I removed the quarter you see there. It was about the only thing good on the whole car.… 1971 Ford Ranchero - Here is a little photo set of the good one taken last year. Of the 3 I started with, this was the only one with absolutely no rust in the b… 1971 Ford Ranchero - Hardly recognizable as a Ranchero! Check out my buddys 70 Continental in the background. Smoooooth!!!!! 1971 Ford Ranchero - The final resting spot. May you RIP Rancho #1 1971 Ford Ranchero - I am not going to miss this one. Good to see it go!!!

2005

13 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero - Here is a view of the not too rusty engine compartment. Before hours and hours of sanding and freaking scrapping. Why do I torture myself? 1971 Ford Ranchero - Another rusty pic. 1971 Ford Ranchero - And yet another one.... 1971 Ford Ranchero - Almost done,,,,,, 1971 Ford Ranchero - Look at the attention to detail here. How could so much time, effort and money, go into something that looks so half-ass? Oh, well, I've se… 1971 Ford Ranchero - Multiple NASCAR stock cars line up on a race track, viewed from above. 1971 Ford Ranchero - The fuel tank, before a bunch of scrapping and sanding. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A metal fuel tank with a ribbed surface and two dark straps is shown resting on the ground.

2006

116 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero - A collection of vehicles are parked in an outdoor lot, viewed from above. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A man poses for a photo in front of a decorated Christmas tree, holding a checkered flag. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A donkey stands in a dusty enclosure, with a speech bubble above its head. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Front view of a green 1971 Ford Ranchero, highlighting its distinctive grille and dual headlights. 1971 Ford Ranchero - OOOuuuuucchhhh! 1971 Ford Ranchero - Customized 1956 Ford F-100 pickup truck with racing graphics and a tall exhaust stack. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Irish panic as country floods...... 1971 Ford Ranchero - A club members Ranchero about to 'wack' the barrier.

2007

123 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero - The undercarriage of a vehicle is visible, supported by yellow jack stands, with various mechanical parts exposed. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A red toolbox is covered in various racing stickers, including brands like Craftsman, Jegs, and Simpson. 1971 Ford Ranchero - White Ford F-150 pickup truck, model years 1992-1996, parked outside with another truck in the background. 1971 Ford Ranchero - This white Ford F-150 pickup truck shows significant rust damage on its body and wheel wells. 1971 Ford Ranchero - The interior of a white pickup truck is visible, a bench seat and dashboard. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Line drawing shows the side profile of a 1971 Ford Ranchero, lacking wheels and interior. 1971 Ford Ranchero - This is a line drawing of a utility vehicle, not a photograph of a 1971 Ford Ranchero. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Bed trim and interior of a Ford Ranchero, showing some tools and supplies.

2008

149 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero - Logo for radio station 101 WRIF. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Cityscape skyscrapers, bridges over a river, and a distant airport runway. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A view of the Cleveland skyline and waterfront on an overcast day, tall buildings and a stadium. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A massive fire erupts, sending thick smoke into the overcast sky, viewed from a wet road. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A cartoon depiction of Scrooge McDuck, the wealthy duck character, standing with a cane and wearing a formal outfit. 1971 Ford Ranchero - This is a mask of an old woman with a gray wig, not a 1971 Ford Ranchero. 1971 Ford Ranchero - This image shows a screenshot of the Craigslist website, displaying a list of various locations to search within. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A screenshot of the Craigslist Michigan page, guiding users to select a city or area, with Detroit Metro highlighted.

2009

102 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero 1971 Ford Ranchero - This is a mask of an old woman with gray hair and wrinkled skin. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Side view of an orange 1971 Ford Ranchero parked on a street with trees in the background. 1971 Ford Ranchero 1971 Ford Ranchero - A web browser displays a calendar interface with various entries and dates. 1971 Ford Ranchero 1971 Ford Ranchero 1971 Ford Ranchero

2010

82 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero - A woman sits on the hood of a gold 1972 Ford Ranchero with an orange stripe and chrome wheels. 1971 Ford Ranchero - This artwork depicts a 1972 Ford Ranchero alongside a cowgirl figure. 1971 Ford Ranchero - This book cover advertises snow removal tips for Southerners, a cartoon character and website information. 1971 Ford Ranchero - The interior of a blue 1971 Ford Ranchero is shown during restoration, with the floor pan and door frame visible. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Close-up view of an engine block and oil pan, with labels pointing to different mounting points. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A game show set features a puzzle board and a host, woman in a sparkly blue dress. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A game show set features a puzzle board and a host, with the letters 'I', 'S', 'M', and 'T' revealed. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A game show host stands beside a puzzle board on the Wheel of Fortune.

2011

78 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero - Undercarriage view of a vehicle's brake drum and suspension components. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A street scene captures an intersection with directional signage and a gas station, with several vehicles present. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view of a vehicle's suspension component, likely part of the steering or frame. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A group of people are seen relaxing under tents on a sunny day, possibly at an outdoor event. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A street view captures a lively scene outside Duggan's Irish Pub, with numerous cars and pedestrians present. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Close-up of a chrome air cleaner assembly visible under the hood of a vehicle. 1971 Ford Ranchero - The floor pan of a vehicle shows significant rust and a metal cover plate, with a portion of the blue seat visible. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A beach scene with a large hotel in the background and a person's shadow on the sand.

2012

60 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero - A woman makes a funny face with red L shapes on her cheeks and an unusually large mouth opening. 1971 Ford Ranchero - This demotivational poster features six portraits of people with various text labels, including 'Confessions of a Coconut'. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A severely damaged dark blue SUV rests on the side of a highway after a collision. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A severely damaged black SUV lies against a concrete barrier after an apparent crash. 1971 Ford Ranchero - This severely damaged silver sedan has its airbags deployed and trunk open, indicating a recent collision. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A long, cylindrical object wrapped in protective material sits on a carpeted surface. A website logo is visible in the lower right corner. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Exhaust pipe, partially unwrapped, lies on a carpeted surface. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Two vehicles are positioned for a crash test at the Vehicle Research Center.

2013

533 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero - A red vehicle and construction equipment are visible amongst trees. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A 1971 Ford Ranchero is seen from the side, heavily loaded with various items and a person seated in a chair atop the cargo. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Detail of a car's hood latch assembly, showing mechanical components and mounting points. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Close-up of a vehicle's grille and headlight bezels, with a Supermotors.net watermark. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A close-up view of a vehicle's front grille and emblem. 1971 Ford Ranchero - This is a front grille assembly for a 1971 Ford Ranchero, a chrome finish and four circular openings for headlights. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Front grille assembly for a 1971 Ford Ranchero, a horizontal bar and mesh pattern. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Two vehicles are wrecked in a ditch beside a road, one on its side.

2014

129 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero - A 2013 Hyundai Tucson is shown after a crash test, with significant front-end damage and debris scattered. 1971 Ford Ranchero - The roadside is littered with various objects, including broken wood and rocks, near a line of trees. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A scene depicting outdoor trash cans and scattered refuse in a wooded environment. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A collection of trucks and utility vehicles are lined up outdoors under a cloudy sky. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Green 1971 Ford Ranchero undergoing testing on a dynamometer in a workshop setting. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A winter scene shows two vehicles completely covered in a thick blanket of snow. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A black sedan sits in the snow, its chrome accents reflecting the sunlight. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A black sedan is parked on a snowy road, viewed from the rear three-quarter angle.

2015

18 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero - A bear is visible in the foreground, with two vehicles parked behind it in the dark. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A bear is captured on camera at night, with a Jeep and another vehicle visible behind it. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A Jeep is visible in the background, partially obscured by a structure in the foreground. The license plate is readable. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A bear rummages through a trash can at night, with two vehicles visible in the background. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Interior view of a car's dashboard and floor, showing an aftermarket shifter and gauges. 1971 Ford Ranchero 1971 Ford Ranchero 1971 Ford Ranchero

2016

62 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero - This orange muscle car, likely a 1970 model, is displayed indoors with other vehicles. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A panoramic view of a bustling city skyline tall buildings and infrastructure under a bright, cloudy sky. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Two men eat hot dogs while sitting inside a purple pickup truck. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A blue 1971 Ford Ranchero pickup truck is seen at a drive-thru with menu screens in the background. 1971 Ford Ranchero 1971 Ford Ranchero 1971 Ford Ranchero 1971 Ford Ranchero

2017

32 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero - A severely damaged dark blue SUV rests on the side of a highway after an apparent accident. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A severely damaged black SUV is shown after crashing into a concrete barrier. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A car with impact sensors is positioned next to a large trailer in what appears to be a testing facility. 1971 Ford Ranchero 1971 Ford Ranchero 1971 Ford Ranchero 1971 Ford Ranchero 1971 Ford Ranchero

2018

116 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero - A satellite view shows the Detroit metropolitan area, including major highways and surrounding communities. 1971 Ford Ranchero 1971 Ford Ranchero - A truck bed is filled with boxes and a red toolbox, with people standing nearby in a showroom. 1971 Ford Ranchero 1971 Ford Ranchero - A dusty white panel van is parked outdoors on a gravel surface under a tree. 1971 Ford Ranchero - This white Ford van is seen from the rear, barn doors and a chrome bumper. 1971 Ford Ranchero - This 1971 Ford Econoline van shows significant wear and tear, parked outdoors on a gravel surface. 1971 Ford Ranchero - This white Ford Econoline van is seen from the rear, parked in a grassy, outdoor area.

2019

10 photos added — showing 8

1971 Ford Ranchero - Two vehicles involved in a collision, showing significant front-end damage and debris on the road. 1971 Ford Ranchero - An ambulance and fire rescue personnel are on the scene of a two-car collision in a parking lot. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A severely damaged black sedan sits with its hood open, revealing extensive front-end destruction. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Two cars appear to have been involved in an accident in a parking lot. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Emergency services attend to a two-car accident in a parking lot, with one vehicle heavily damaged after colliding with a tree. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Multiple vehicles involved in a collision in a parking lot, with emergency services present. 1971 Ford Ranchero - A black car sustained severe front-end damage, with the hood open revealing the engine compartment. 1971 Ford Ranchero - Two cars sustained damage in a parking lot collision.
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