i rescued an endangered classic today

[OE800]

1961 ford ranchero (http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/9877/ranch2vm.jpg)

here it is sitting in a back yard being used as a trash can.

yay! it isnt condemned to rust away afterall! (http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/2171/ran11ky.jpg)

i was surprised to look under it and find almost zero rust, its a 200 cu in i-6 with a 2 speed auto, and oddly enough it has a factory 3.50 locking rear end, i think it would be cool to put a 2.3 turbo with a t-5 in it.

[Squibbles]

Fuck that, 351C and a 5 speed :boink:

[Skiptomylue]

Fuck that, and ls7

[Squibbles]

Chevy engine in a ford?

[Skiptomylue]

Chevy engine in a ford?
Makes sence doesnt it?? what else are you going to put in it.. a honda engine? i hear a H22a Motor with Headers exhaust and a AEM intake will Throw you to 285 hp..:uhoh:

[Squibbles]

Why not a ford engine in a ford?

[Skiptomylue]

Why not a ford engine in a ford?

Wtf? a ford in a ford? pff.. NO.. what a stupid idea.. no one does that.. Last time i checked ppl were putting Skyline Motors in Mustangs....:banghead:

[car_boy_16]

How much did you get it for?

[Muzak4shawn]

I have only 1 word for you...

Terminator.


(can be had for around $800)

[§ane §oul]

Nice save, OE. Glad to see guys like you out there save these things from the crusher.

[car_boy_16]

Shawn: OMFG lmao...I would tell you to fucking let it go, but I still laughed hard so forget it, that was fucking hilarious.

But, you've got a good idea there, actually...Just imagine how badass that would be to have a Terminator drivetrain in that Ranchero - wtf sparkling ballsack?!

[Muzak4shawn]

Shawn: OMFG lmao...I would tell you to fucking let it go, but I still laughed hard so forget it, that was fucking hilarious.


I wasn't gonna do it... but the Jim Beam told me to.

Oh well.

BTW

NICE SAVE.

[elliott678]

I'd keep an I-6 in it and make a nice cruiser.

Start with a fully preped 250 bottom end, try to get a hold of a Aussie 250-2v head with the removable intake manifold, decent 2bbl either Motorcraft 2100 or Holley 2300, split headers and true dual exhaust, a modest cam, duraspark ignition and maybe some roller rockers. Keep the compression around 9:1 and run around all day on midgrade fuel getting 25-30mpg with your foot out of it. With plenty of power to get around without a problem. Back it up with an AOD and 3.90-ish gears and have a roadtrip vehicle.

[OE800]

How much did you get it for?

free :p

I'd keep an I-6 in it and make a nice cruiser.

Start with a fully preped 250 bottom end, try to get a hold of a Aussie 250-2v head with the removable intake manifold, decent 2bbl either Motorcraft 2100 or Holley 2300, split headers and true dual exhaust, a modest cam, duraspark ignition and maybe some roller rockers. Keep the compression around 9:1 and run around all day on midgrade fuel getting 25-30mpg with your foot out of it. With plenty of power to get around without a problem. Back it up with an AOD and 3.90-ish gears and have a roadtrip vehicle.

Whoa! someone else here cares/knows about ford I-6s?

I have only 1 word for you...

Terminator.


(can be had for around $800)

ROFL

[elliott678]

Whoa! someone else here cares/knows about ford I-6s?

It's another thing on my list that one day must be built.

If I can work out the paperwork with the state I will be dragging a 64.5 Mustang out of a garage where it has been since the 80's. It has a 200 or 170(can't remember) with a 3sp manual and <50k original miles, completely all original and preserved in a pitch black garage under a car cover. It is white with blue interior, I would almost bet with a full tune up I could drive it out of the garage. I would probably build my dream I-6 for that car and try to keep it as original looking as possible, the paint just needs to be buffed out and the interior needs to be cleaned up so that would probably be left alone.

[OE800]

It's another thing on my list that one day must be built.

If I can work out the paperwork with the state I will be dragging a 64.5 Mustang out of a garage where it has been since the 80's. It has a 200 or 170(can't remember) with a 3sp manual and <50k original miles, completely all original and preserved in a pitch black garage under a car cover. It is white with blue interior, I would almost bet with a full tune up I could drive it out of the garage. I would probably build my dream I-6 for that car and try to keep it as original looking as possible, the paint just needs to be buffed out and the interior needs to be cleaned up so that would probably be left alone.

wow that would be awesome, how did u find that? 250 with the aussie head would be the way to go, 300hp wouldnt be unreasonable from a 250 with a little work, and you would still get decent milage.

[el_real_madrazo]

that is indeed a nice automobile, i could have purchased a '23 ford roadster for about 1000 bucks in mexico but i decided not to, i'm a chevy guy so that kind of affected my decision even though that was a nice car, it even had headers already. i'm seriously considering buying a '59 caddy, looks exactly like this except its junked, it only has primer (which is rusting arleady) and everything pretty much needs restoration, is it a good investment? or should i wait for that perfect chevy?

http://www.getchevatgan.com/images/fun/cadillac/1959-Cadillac-Eldorado-1280.jpg

[elliott678]

wow that would be awesome, how did u find that? 250 with the aussie head would be the way to go, 300hp wouldnt be unreasonable from a 250 with a little work, and you would still get decent milage.
Went exploring on some land that most people are convinced is haunted, there is one huge house with a basment garage where the car is stored. There is also an old Y-Block powered 2-Ton truck out there too, that would be pretty cool to have. I would like to buy the land, but the state owns it and won't give it up. Three houses, a barn, two large sheds and a separate 4 car garage all on 12 secluded acres.

There are also some mods that can be done to fit a modern Aussie Crossflow head on a 250, but I don't know about reliability.

[OE800]

i could have purchased a '23 ford roadster for about 1000 bucks in mexico but i decided not to,


im guessing you dont know how much a original steel roadster sells for, and im not mean enough to tell you. :eek:

[el_real_madrazo]

im guessing you dont know how much a original steel roadster sells for, and im not mean enough to tell you. :eek:

well, as soon as i got back i looked around online and saw that most don't go for over 10 grand, the most expensive one was this one, and it pretty much looked like this, the one i saw though had brown paint but everthing else is the same. i was surprised to see such a car in that condition in that particular neighborhood but i asked around and everything is legit.

http://www.oldride.com/classic_cars/569431.html

[elliott678]

most you see, including that one(i think) are glass and not original.

[OE800]

well, as soon as i got back i looked around online and saw that most don't go for over 10 grand, the most expensive one was this one, and it pretty much looked like this, the one i saw though had brown paint but everthing else is the same. i was surprised to see such a car in that condition in that particular neighborhood but i asked around and everything is legit.

http://www.oldride.com/classic_cars/569431.html


yeah that would seem a little fishy,

59 caddie drop tops are good investments, if its not a convertible its pretty worthless though. i mean in a monetary sense, any classic is a good investment if your in it for your self :bigwink:

[elliott678]

Yeah, I never do it for the money only for the cars. Most people I have talked to have told me cars are some of the worst investments if you plan on making money.

[MyBike]

What the hell do you see in it? I see a rust bucket.

[car_boy_16]

That's fucking true. Unless you find a niche in the market, they are not worthwhile investments if you expect a reliable cashflow. Look at how many small used car dealers go out of business even though their cars are good models and condition and low prices as well...

[DarcSystems]

you lucky prick. When do I get my classic car? They're impossible to find in my area.

[elliott678]

What the hell do you see in it? I see a rust bucket.
You fail horribly at being a car guy, you don't deserve to be here. :banghead:

There is infinite potential in that car and very little rust, especially for a MI car.

[DarcSystems]

What the hell do you see in it? I see a rust bucket.
It's the ability to see what was, what is, and what can be that makes a car guy. You sir, are a failure.

[el_real_madrazo]

you lucky prick. When do I get my classic car? They're impossible to find in my area.

just go down south, i recall seeing a junked '66 charger as well as some early 40's cadillacs. this last time i went to mexico i saw a lot of old mustangs, all in excelent condition and most on sale, im talking about the '65-68 models, perhaps the reason i see so many old cars with great potential to be restored is because i go to a borderside city, not deep inside mexico, i doubt i would find any muscle cars in mexico city or morelia.

[clutch-monkey]

might be picking up a ford XA falcon cobra coupe off a guy at uni if he accepts my offer.... it sits in the parking lot all day, i'm itching to get it all restored...

[OE800]

What the hell do you see in it? I see a rust bucket.

i see a 61 ranchero with near %100 solid floors and subframe, and minimal body rust, it would be a very easy restoration project. even a beginner would have also seen this, you must not have begun yet.:bigwink:

[ZX-6RR]

i see a 61 ranchero with near %100 solid floors and subframe, and minimal body rust, it would be a very easy restoration project. even a beginner would have also seen this, you must not have begun yet.:bigwink:
Just curious, how old are you? I ask because I'm guessing you have a lot of experience in restorations.

[OE800]

Just curious, how old are you? I ask because I'm guessing you have a lot of experience in restorations.

im 20, never done a full resto, dont have the money. but i have done pretty much everything on different cars and other peoples cars, now that i think of it, if i had just done everything to one car it would be a nice ride. i have never painted a complete car though, body work/paint is what i have the least experience in, but i hope to gain more skills in that area on this ranchero.

[ZX-6RR]

Sounds pretty cool. I'm sure working on this Ranchero will give you plenty of practice, and the likes. :)

[OE800]

Sounds pretty cool. I'm sure working on this Ranchero will give you plenty of practice, and the likes. :)

yeah, im looking forward to painting a car, i have taken automotive painting classes at college but all we got to do was single panels and then a front clip off a f-250, it was lame because ther was nothing to look forward to, wet sanding for hours on a f-250 front clip was pretty gay, knowing that a sweet car will be the result will be a lot more motivating and fun.

[OE800]

THE RANCHERO RUNS!!!!!:D i couldnt belive it, all i had to do was clean the points and free up the float in the carb, other than that added gas, a battery, and brake fluid. it starts, goes into gear, moves, and even stops! and get this, all the lights/signals work and it even has a working power seat! i didnt even know you could get a power seat in a 1961 falcon/ranchero. :boink:

[DarcSystems]

damn dude. you made out good on this one.

Now sell it to me for 100 bucks

[ZX-6RR]

THE RANCHERO RUNS!!!!!:D i couldnt belive it, all i had to do was clean the points and free up the float in the carb, other than that added gas, a battery, and brake fluid. it starts, goes into gear, moves, and even stops! and get this, all the lights/signals work and it even has a working power seat! i didnt even know you could get a power seat in a 1961 falcon/ranchero. :boink:
Shit man, sounds like you lucked out on that one. You won't have to spend days on the motor looking for that one fucking thing that won't make it run.

How does it idle? My guess is really friggin' roughly. :D

[OE800]

Shit man, sounds like you lucked out on that one. You won't have to spend days on the motor looking for that one fucking thing that won't make it run.

How does it idle? My guess is really friggin' roughly. :D

ther were 2 things that didnt make it run, i spent about 10 minutes looking at the things that i knew would do it tho :D
and it idles really smooth actually, but it has an exhaust leak so thers a tick to it.

im going to air up the tires and go for a test drive around the neighborhood later tonight, i hope it goes well.

[Squibbles]

Ok I keep hearing this, wtf is a terminator engine? Like a 5.0 or somthing? what!?!>!>!@>!@>!>@>#$>

[OE800]

Ok I keep hearing this, wtf is a terminator engine? Like a 5.0 or somthing? what!?!>!>!@>!@>!>@>#$>

the 2003/2004 cobras are known as terminators.

[Squibbles]

Oh, wow they're only 800 dollors for the engine? where? ebay?

[OE800]

Oh, wow they're only 800 dollors for the engine? where? ebay?

no, in a far away land called wsu's mind.

[Skiptomylue]

im 20,

wow.. for some reason i thought you were like..53 or something..

[Squibbles]

I thought he was 23...

[elliott678]

Glad to hear that it runs, though I didn't have much doubt it would run. I am amazed that it stopped, those single resivior master cylinders like to leak past the seals. I used to have one on my '66, it scared the hell out of me, 6 pumps before I had any usable pressure . Now I have a '67 master and a '70-ish combo valve, works much better and is much safer.

[ChadR6783]

Wow. That's pretty sweet. That wouldn't be my favorite body style, but it is certainly a good find. A free classic car that runs with little work. There's a junkyard in my area with all kinds of sweet old cars, but Pennsylvania has all the acid rain so they are rusted to hell and back :wah:. They even have two Pacers! Speaking of Pacers, check out this picture (http://www.vincewylde.com/photo/images/4X4Pacer1%20400.jpg) I found.

[Nocturnal]

Chevy engine in a ford?

bastard swap,

people get pissed at those it seems

[OrderOfDeath]

wow thats pretty crazy how good of condition its in considering the picture of how it was kept.

[OE800]

wow thats pretty crazy how good of condition its in considering the picture of how it was kept.

they dont build 'em like they used to.

[clutch-monkey]

wow.. for some reason i thought you were like..53 or something..
lol he's younger than me, and probably knows a shitload more :)
unless we're talking animal surgery

[OE800]

lol he's younger than me, and probably knows a shitload more :)
unless we're talking animal surgery


pfft. animal mechanics cant be that much harder than car mechanics, if i ever get my own plasma cutter im sure i could be a competent backyard animal surgeon.:dunce:

[elliott678]

if i ever get my own plasma cutter im sure i could be a competent backyard animal surgeon.:dunce:
No, you'll probably be like me with my first sawzall, cutting up anything and everything that gets in the way.

[clutch-monkey]

pfft. animal mechanics cant be that much harder than car mechanics, if i ever get my own plasma cutter im sure i could be a competent backyard animal surgeon.:dunce:
:D well you'd be a lot cheaper, and local pet shops would love you :p:D
it's supposed to be harder than a medical degree, but i figure it's no big deal if you fuck up an operation on an animal, you just euthanase and tell them to start over.