Hello,
New member and new Ranchero (at least to me)
I also have very little experience with posting on message boards so if I hose this up, go easy on me.
My new ride is a 62 Ranchero that I bought from a friend of mine in N. California. He had been working on it for a few years but it had sat idle in his garage for quite some time and other projects were taking all of his time. I bought it from him in March and after installing a new battery and tinkering with the carb, I fired it up and drove it straight to Kent.
It is basically stock with a few upgrades. Original 170 and three speed were traded out for a 200 with a 250 head and the threespeed was replaced with a 5 speed from an 80s Ranger. I have since taken the tiny little Autolite off and replaced it with a Carter YFA which has made a huge difference in drivability.
Outside it received a fresh coat of paint and 14" rims with Ford dogdish hubcaps and whitewalls.
I drive the truck a lot and really enjoy it, however, it still needs some work and I am hoping to be able to pick brains over some of the upgrades I have in mind.
Here is a picture of the Ranchero in Oregon whie on its way home to Washington.
All the best and hope to meet some of you soon.
Terence Rucker, Kent WA.
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