Vehicle Description
Ford's fabled Fairlanes have always been some of the coolest and
most popular classics around, and the comfort and ability provided
by the pro-touring movement really puts icing on that cake. But
this classic... Well, it's a bird of another feather. A stylish ute
that supplemented decades of Fairlane greatness with a trick
rear-half that directly stoked America's love of trucks, Rancheros
were extremely desirable the moment they started rolling off the
assembly line. And today, after detailed restoration and the
addition of a stroked and fuel injected 351, this sweet Ranchero is
about as cool as resto-mods get!
CONSERVATIVE FASHION
The beneficiary of detailed restoration that mixes pleasing polish
with outsized performance, this slick Ford wraps conservative white
two-stage around retro stampings that are both solid and crisp. At
the front of the car, a stylish stainless grille hangs traditional
headlights between a thick bumper and bold "F O R D" lettering.
Behind that grille, a sculpted hood centers a "351" branded Rio
Grande scoop amid a glossy Rio Grande stripe. That stripe plays
well with a tight vinyl roof, which aligns requisite bull badges
with fresh glass, matte wipers and Rio Grande-spec Racing Mirrors.
That tinted and stainless-trimmed greenhouse shades a long profile
behind polished handles, subtle markers and stainless-trimmed
fenders that flow well with sporty "Ranchero" scripts. And at the
back of that profile, a second thick bumper frames dynamic
taillights and a "F O R D" branded tailgate that reveals a fully
painted bed.
ABOUT THAT 351
Hoist the hood and you'll find 393 cubic inches of stroked Windsor
power! Beginning life as an authentic Ford 351, that proven mill
breathes through a painted Edelbrock Torker II intake, which props
Lokar-controlled MSD Atomic fuel injection under a retro Bat Wing
Air Cleaner. That fuel floods CNC-ported Air Flow Research heads
that are dressed in attractive Ford Racing valve covers. Those
heads enact solid lifters, hardened pushrods and aluminum roller
rockers over a flat-tappet Lunati cam and forged Eagle stroker
components. A reliable MSD Pro-Billet distributor sequences spark
between a hot MSD Blaster SS coil and fresh MSD Street Fire Wires.
Behind those wires, coated Hedman tubes make easy work of spent
gases. At the front of those tubes, a billet serpentine drive spins
a polished compressor opposite a polished alternator. Cooling comes
courtesy of a big aluminum radiator, which is finished with a
polished tank, a ThermoCap and SPAL electric puller fans. And
first-rate detailing, like braided hoses and quality Wilwood brake
components, round out a very impressive engine display.
BETTER THROUGH TIME
Check the bottom of this Ranchero and you'll find solid, road-ready
floors that frame a thoughtfully modified drivetrain. Behind the
393, a stout C4 3-speed has been fully rebuilt to incorporate a
billet servo, a TCI valve body and a TCI StreetFighter torque
converter. Speaking of torque, a custom driveshaft twists a 9-inch
Ford axle that's finished with a Torsen differential and fun, 3.50
gears. That familiar pumpkin pushes a fully sorted suspension,
which cages RRS power rack-and-pinion steering in a tubular Total
Control Products front-clip. Braking is equally class, with
6-piston Wilwood calipers leading staunch factory drums. The
aforementioned headers dump spent gases into custom pipes, which
center an X-shaped crossover in front of polished turbo mufflers. A
quick electric fuel pump drains a modern stainless tank. And
everything rolls on bull-branded Magnum 500 replicas, which lap
245/45R17 Yokohama AVID Ascend GTs in front of 275/40R17 Yokohama
AVID Ascend GTs.
CONSERVATIVE CUSTOMIZATION
Given the broad aftermarket support enjoyed by Ford, it's
relatively easy to build a serious performer. But most builds fail
to refine that muscle into something that's livable on an everyday
basis. After all, what fun is turning heads down Main Street if the
ride there is almost insufferable? This Ranchero's customized
cockpit kicks off with plush leather and suede seats that feature
striking white accents. A monochromatic dash hangs modern, blue-lit
telemetry over billet foot pedals and controls for Vintage Air
conditioning. An abbreviated console founds stainless cupholders
behind a short Lokar shifter. The driver spins a stylish,
bull-branded steering wheel around a tilting column. And that
laid-back style continues through a suede headliner and custom door
panels.
Classic cars are cool, hot rods are cool and trucks are cool. That
means this Ranchero, a rather uncommon classic hot rod with a
pickup bed, is cool simply by default. And that's not even
considering the swagger afforded by the car's stroked Windsor,
built drivetrain and tastefully massaged aesthetics! Call, click or
visit https://www.RKMotors.com to get behind the wheel of a true
American original!
HIGHLIGHTS
Awesome Ranchero resto-mod that's benefitted from detailed
restoration
351 cubic inch Ford Windsor V8 that's been stroked to 393 cubic
inches
MSD Atomic fuel injection
Ford C4 3-speed automatic transmission that's been strengthened
with TCI components
Ford 9-inch rear axle with a Torsen differential and 3.50 gears
Modern air conditioning
RRS power rack-and-pinion steering
Wilwood disc brakes
Total Control Products front suspension
Customized leather and suede interior
Ranchero Rio Grande exterior styling elements
17-inch polished Magnum 500 replicas
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
