Blue Ranchero apart

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  1. andrewok1

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    Last I checked, that's not quite the necessary procedure for installing cylinder heads :confused:o_O
     
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    Well
    was 6 more bolts and out it come

    My old ass could lift the heads to get them on.. tried.. with engine hoist to lower head on and I knocked gasket off

    It will be easier now to get them on
    :p:cool::D
     
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    Great time to install an aluminum 4 barrel Edelbrock intake...just saying, that and headers ;)
     
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    Okay...
    Bring them on over we can put them on
    THESE pockets are on empty...no Ranchero Dollars available...be close to 800 +!!!! for intake and carb ...

    o_O:eek::D
    ..
     
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    Ready for dropping in.?!!!!?????!!!! IMG_20240915_182931_tmp.jpg IMG_20240915_182915.jpg
     
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    OOOH, Pretty! ;)
     
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    purdy But can "IT CUT "
    I know it will Kill with me behind IT :D:eek:
     
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    Postponed drop in ...
    Mother's had COVID positive 6 days...
    More importantly to take her to Dr appointment.... She's passed test negative... still Will be a bit before she's done with symptoms....
    Worst is passed at 91 ...
    One Day this month ...stay tuned in:eek::D
     
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    Motor is bolted to Bell housing torque converter. .
    The rest of needs put together yet.. IMG_20240920_112649.jpg IMG_20240920_112700.jpg IMG_20240920_112641.jpg IMG_20240920_112700.jpg IMG_20240920_112641.jpg IMG_20240920_112700.jpg
     
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    Very nice but what a job!
     
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    U are not kidding !!...
     
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    Took Blue Ranchero out for some Sun..
    Turned car around so can put on lift...
    Backed truck in the end for yesterday
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    Blue Ranchero is still located on the flatbed..... Other priorities :Do_O
    :mad:
     
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    It's indeed in need of a bath... IMG_20240927_202819.jpg IMG_20240927_203053.jpg IMG_20240927_203101.jpg
     
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    Got it on the lift this evening... get h pipe on Four nuts ...
    Transmission mount tighten up.
    Entire front of engine steering pump.ac compressor .. recharge with 134A..
    Pag oil 100 ...
    Fan all the belts..
    radiator fan shroud...
    Alot harder when you get ol
    Hose's and coolant...
    Transmission lights ✅ fluids...
    Cap wires..fuliline hook up carburetor mounted..
     
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    Alternator and heAt risers Sheid installed
    Getting closer together IMG_20241019_231717.jpg IMG_20241019_231729.jpg IMG_20241019_231853 (1).jpg IMG_20241019_231707.jpg IMG_20241019_231859.jpg
     
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