1972 Ranchero Gt Clone Pro Street, Hot Rod, Custom, Pickup Truck on 2040-cars
Chico, California, United States
Engine:351 race motor
Drive Type: C6
Model: Ranchero
Mileage: 156,789
Trim: GT clone
For Sale 1972 Ford Ranchero GT clone(this was not originally a GT but the significant parts from a GT were used, Hood, Cluster w full gauges,Sway bars,Posi rear end,Quick ratio steering box etc) There has been a lot of money spent on upgrading this ride . It has a fresh 351 windsor motor built by Rex Hutchison Racing Engines of Sacramento,with under 5000 total miles on it.
The motor was built for our drag car with all the good stuff, Dart II heads ,isky cam, solid lifters, roller rockers,Eagle rods, forged pistons, Edelbrock intake, 830 CFM Holly carb, Mallory Unilite distributer.chrome and billet dress up items
The C6 Trans is fresh as well, it has a reverse valve body Trans King trans brake, 5500 rpm stall converter by Specrite and rachet shifter
The rear end is fresh as well .it's a 9 inch of course with a posi and 4.11 richmond gears
Inside there's Autometer Gauges, Ratchet shifter in custom aluminum housing, buckets, tilt etc
Outside there's custom dupont paint with red black and burnished silver flames(ignore the dirty hood in the close up of the flames). it was painted about 8 years ago and although it has been used as a shop truck and daily driver it still looks good (some nicks and scratches etc but a great 30 footer)still turns heads every time out. There is rust thru in the floor but it's been that way for years and doesn't really affect the car but the pans should be done to make it right
The centerline rims are in good shape as are the Firestone tires.
This is a great looking really fast driver or could be raced.(the little coupe the motor was built for ran high 10's but was destroyed in a accident)
I am listing this for my friend but you can call me with questions and i'll get you answers jim 530-828-4763
the sale is for the vehicle picked up in chico Ca 95973 any and all shipping arrangements are up to the buyer.
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