Various Tech articles on the Ranchero Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:33:12 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:33:12 +0000 ranchero.us http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?forums/ranchero-tech-reference-articles.18/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:02:01 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1965-ranchero-seat.29313/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1965-ranchero-seat.29313/ invalid@example.com (SkipS) SkipS 2 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:36:21 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1966-coil-over-front-suspension.29418/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1966-coil-over-front-suspension.29418/ invalid@example.com (50J03) 50J03 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aax-300126

Just looking for tips on what might be the best kit etc?
What was your experience?

I IM'd with tech from Aldan...they pointed me to this same kit
https://aldanamerican.com/ford/ranchero/coilover-kit-ford-ranchero-1966-1971-front-rear/

Aldan did provide a quote with a discount that beat Summit's...

1966 Coil Over front suspension?]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:53:43 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/tach-wiring.28994/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/tach-wiring.28994/ invalid@example.com (augustin) augustin 6 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:41:17 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/drain-holes-in-bed.28918/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/drain-holes-in-bed.28918/ invalid@example.com (Richard Jensen) Richard Jensen I have looked through the site and I couldn't find anything except the mention of tubes as well as holes]]> 7 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 02:39:01 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/71-digital-dash-conversion.25026/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/71-digital-dash-conversion.25026/ invalid@example.com (grebaba) grebaba Well its cold outside and in my shop [no heat] so I decided to convert my speedometer to digital because I can do it inside.
I disassembled the unit and since the paint was worn away over most of it I stripped the rest off.
Took out all the insides and bagged everything up.
I ordered the Summit 5 gauge kit.
Right now I am deciding exactly how to mount it, I will have to drill a new hole in the back of the housing for the wires to run though. You can use the factory holes but it makes it...

71 Digital dash conversion]]> 51 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 23:41:38 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/my-chilton-wiring-diagram-book-for-1964-68.28733/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/my-chilton-wiring-diagram-book-for-1964-68.28733/ invalid@example.com (handy_andy_cv64) handy_andy_cv64
Even if it's not a Ranchero, if you have a domestic car that fits the years and you need diagrams, PM me, and I can shoot some pics, send them via email. Or, if you want a printed set, for ten dollars I can print a set of the correct pages and mail them to you. We can discuss that in a PM.]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 03:16:18 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/6r80-behind-a-fe-engine.26500/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/6r80-behind-a-fe-engine.26500/ invalid@example.com (grebaba) grebaba I researched a upgrade over my C-6 because I need the low rear gear and still wanted some decent mileage on the high way.
After searching for over a year I think the 6R80 is the right choice for me as they are running behind twin turbo's at 1425 HP with the stock tran's.
I will have all my machine work done in December and...

6R80 behind a FE Engine]]> 28 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:05:04 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/oem-driveshaft-details.28480/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/oem-driveshaft-details.28480/ invalid@example.com (Basstrix) Basstrix
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I definitely remember seeing those on some of my old tires, but didn't know what they were.]]> 7 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 15:50:45 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/3g-pa-performance.28264/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/3g-pa-performance.28264/ invalid@example.com (Dyno) Dyno Bought the 3G alternator 95 amp, their voltage regulator, wire harness and charge wire all from PA performance. Everything installs easily was able to use spacer and brackets with no adjustments needed. Clocking of alternator I left alone as that keeps wires in towards block not hanging out loose. Wire harness is plenty long for connections on alternator. The third wire needs connected to an ignition hot source I went to the solenoid...

3G Pa Performance]]> 9 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:24:31 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/65-rear-bumper-brackets.28261/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/65-rear-bumper-brackets.28261/ invalid@example.com (Fastcobra289) Fastcobra289
I cannot find anyone reproducing the Ranchero brackets and I am desperately in need of a set.

Thanks]]> 2 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 20:17:38 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/ford-heritage-vault.28250/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/ford-heritage-vault.28250/ invalid@example.com (1978GT) 1978GT https://fordheritagevault.com/

Enter Ranchero in the search box and enjoy.]]> 7 Wed, 18 May 2022 01:14:44 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/dry-ice-for-rust-and-undercoat-removal.27459/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/dry-ice-for-rust-and-undercoat-removal.27459/ invalid@example.com (plumcolr) plumcolr
. https://www.hagerty.com/media/maint...medium=email&utm_content=Thursday_DailyDriver

.]]> 15 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:09:56 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/modern-space-saver-ranchero-spare-tire.28079/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/modern-space-saver-ranchero-spare-tire.28079/ invalid@example.com (T16592) T16592 16 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 20:36:53 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/72-gt-oil-pressure-gauge.28024/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/72-gt-oil-pressure-gauge.28024/ invalid@example.com (Aus 72 GT Ranchero) Aus 72 GT Ranchero Does this operate the Gauge and Low Oil Pressure Light? Or should my GT have a 2 wire sender?
Cheers]]> 5 Sat, 12 Feb 2022 21:20:55 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/full-size-front-brakes-upgrade.27999/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/full-size-front-brakes-upgrade.27999/ invalid@example.com (handy_andy_cv64) handy_andy_cv64 3 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:12:23 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/serpentine-belt-drive-for-a-400.21431/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/serpentine-belt-drive-for-a-400.21431/ invalid@example.com (Robbtroy) Robbtroy View attachment 6652]]> 140 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 21:05:29 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/photos-of-76-duraspark-install-in-a-73.27983/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/photos-of-76-duraspark-install-in-a-73.27983/ invalid@example.com (handy_andy_cv64) handy_andy_cv64
Photos of '76 Duraspark install in a '73]]> 2 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:28:58 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/adding-fitech.27828/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/adding-fitech.27828/ invalid@example.com (crab1) crab1 22 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:31:41 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/leaky-gas-cap-fix.27836/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/leaky-gas-cap-fix.27836/ invalid@example.com (LSChero) LSChero on new paint and it clocks correctly!Fits 72-73 maybe up to 75.Stant g701e View attachment 20159 View attachment 20160]]> 1