MG_Bryan wrote: Jack stands are good. Your Ranchero is awesome. Any chance you can fit an 03+ Crown Vic subframe/suspension under there?
Maybe, but as I have several budget events in mind for her, the current frame will have to suffice. Nice idea though, I had considered doing that with a 4x4 chassis but again this build is budget limited.
Couple of pics as an update
Messing with the shift linkage and checking the front steering linkages which are surprisingly good
underside is actually not bad either
Ready to pounce
aussiesmg wrote:
That push bar is sooo Dukes of Hazzard. Love it.
Sweet truck/tractor lift right out of the floor!
I have been using this as my weekend ride for the past couple of months, runs great, still sorting the shifter, the B&M appears to be worn out.
I am getting a better steering wheel, that old one is so thin it's no fun slideways in the snow.
http://s869.photobucket.com/albums/ab256/aussiesmg/Ranchero/?action=view¤t=MVI_0520-1.mp4
Couple of updates from yesterday.
Mounted the Grant Steering wheel, much nicer and more control.
Installed a fresh GM alternator, more amps, and one wire set up/
Mounted a reclaimed brush bar from a Ramcharger, it worked out well IMHO.
Ordered a few parts from Rockauto. Including a dimmer switch and idler arm
Where can i find a fuel sender for this car
Starting to do some body work. Hey Brad (Maroon92), recognize that steel, it used to be the trunk off the Mustang parts car.
Engine pics
Before
and after
aussiesmg wrote: Trust me, cinderblocks are safe, it was on them for a year and didn't move an inch. At this point the column shifter is still needed to start it, at least until I remove the switch. It has electronic ignition, but I like a good spark and the engine has potential. The brake lines have all been replaced, it actually has factory front discs, I'm now thinking about a booster. 4000lbs and decent hp, might want to stop it sometime.
Trust me, cinder blocks are NOT safe. When they fail, they don't move an inch, they move all the way. Wayne's buddy John's wife watched him die under a car. Wayne had to fly out to Texas and sell John's Datsun stuff to pay for the funeral. Don't be a dumb-berkeley.
USE JACKSTANDS!
I know poopie has this covered, but I have an anecdote for you. I was using a cinder block as a spreader in a press. Dumb, sure, but I was wearing safety glasses or at least had the osha squint on hand. Everything was going well, pump pump pump, then the bearing I was pressing in hit a bind or something and I bore down on the pump handle and the block just shattered. Nothing dramatic, it was just suddenly not a block any more and there was a lot of empty space between the press and the spindle.. and there were some concrete bits all over the floor. I figure yanking on a car that's up on blocks could have the same effect, except that safety glasses or squinting isn't gonna do a whole lot.
Did a few little fixes and upgrades yesterday on the Zombiechero.
Replaced and relocated the high beam dip switch to make it easier to press.
Got the spotlights on the push bar working, wired through same relay as the spots on the roll bar.
Replaced the idler arm, only steering component showing wear and greased front end.
Installed a cheap set of air horns.
Spent Saturday morning at the junkyard and found a set of base model manual Taurus seats and 1/2 console to replace the junk Camaro seats currently in there.
Welded some more home made patch panels in and half blinded myself in the process, damn it I wont do that again and I am getting a decent welding mask to replace this piece of E36 M3
New P71 springs and Bilstein shocks installed, I chose these to gain a little clearance for zombie obstacles.
I picked up some more ZAV appropriate tires as well, they go on this weekend.
Damn you!!!!! DAAAAAMMMMNNNN YOOOOOUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/3008253273.html
bump for new forum
I'll remain seated for the next couple of minutes.
If you ever sell this, please let me know. I love '72 Rancheros.
Looks great! Any chance of a side shot for the new clearance and wheels?
I love this project. Is it jacked up? Pre-runner stance would be apocolypse-appropriate.
Sort of Steve, it has new P71 cop cars springs with oversized off road tires on it now, along with bilsteins and Portfield pads/linings.
Stay tuned for new pics
Updated pics with new suspension, tires and attitude
I saw one of these driving around here a week ago. It just looked stock and tired.
maybe you need to add a little more to it..... interstate 76 style
The old girl can earn her keep
Did you fix up the back gate?
aussiesmg wrote: Trust me, cinderblocks are safe...
They MOST CERTAINLY are not.
aussiesmg wrote:
Perfect!
OK guys, I got the message, no cinder blocks under my cars whatsoever.
The Ranchero hasn't been on blocks for about a year.
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