My 70 ranchero

Discussion in 'The Stable' started by Anton Olafsson, Jul 14, 2019.

  1. handy_andy_cv64

    handy_andy_cv64 In Maximum Overdrive SILVER MEMBER

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    I don't know if anyone is making any new; they would be particular to the Ranchero, of course. Look online at Dennis Carpenter and Dearborn Restoration (I think that's the name) to see if they offer any.
     
  2. Anton Olafsson

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  3. handy_andy_cv64

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    Awesome rig! And, it isn't often we get to see the Icelandic landscape. Thank you!
     
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  4. 1978GT

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    Nice ride, Anton!

    You might consider self-adhesive exterior trim, perhaps with the ends cut at a bevel.

    https://cowlesproducts.com/trim-official/
     
  5. uk ranchero

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    great looking ride and amazing landscape
     
  6. Dyno

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    Nice looking rig !
    Here's some pics of a car that I had the pleasure of putting back together at my buddy's shop. Believe it was shipped to Iceland TA/D (top alcohol dragster) went 5.50's at 250mph called Killer Fish.
    This was from 2019 unassembled pic was what my buddy showed me and said I need this put together for the show tonight. I had never seen it before that day. 20190921_161900_resized (2).jpg 20190921_172159_resized (3).jpg
     
  7. pmrphil

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    Hey, the hard part was done - engine/trans assembled - tins/carbon body pieces are the easy part. :rolleyes:;)
     
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    Would have been easier if everything was noted/labeled where to go. Instead it was a jigsaw with like 3-4 different dzus fasteners oh and a severely ADD kid to help. Valve springs are like 700+/- on seat if I remember correctly. Big compressor required!!
     
  9. pmrphil

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    Yup, I had a dragster way back when. And I have one of those compressors - along with the seat cups it grabs onto. Did maintenance for an alky funny car for a while, only 550-600 on the seat, but over 1200 open :eek:
     
  10. Anton Olafsson

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    Yes this one is in Iceland the ownwer is Þórður Tómasson
     
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    Ha! For a second, I thought you had a giant diesel tailpipe sticking out of the bed.
     
  14. handy_andy_cv64

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    It had me for a second also. I thought "What a waste--oh, wait...."
     
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