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1970 Ford Ranchero “the beast”
About the 1966–1971 Ford Ranchero
from the generation archive
The 1966–1971 Fairlane/Torino Ranchero captures that sweet spot where Ford merged muscle-era styling with genuine utility — and the builds here prove owners aren't just parking them. From weathered beds showing decades of honest use and rear windows with original markings to chrome-loaded engine bays with custom hoses and classic examples turning heads at outdoor shows, these pages document the Ranchero life as it's actually lived.
The story
purchased early last year, spotted while driving thru Colorado( I am a trucker) it had been sitting for 5 years, Body is straight, original paint buffed out(red) and i have cragar street stars with BFG's — bill dickens
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bill dickens · Jan 9, 2006
I don't know for sure, but I have cleveland, and I had trouble also. I had to modify the throttle cable bracket, cut off some of it, drill a new mounting hole because the performer is wider, and also I had to modify and lenghten the kickdown linkage to the auto trans. Mine works great now, but it took me a while. I hope I helped a little.
honda4371 · Jan 9, 2006
I have a question for you, i have a 1971 ranchero gt with a 351 windsor and i tried to instal the edlebrock performer carb 600cfm 4V, i bought all the brackets and mounting hardware but still had trouble mounting it, i ended up running a holley 600cfm 4v instead. could you send me photos of how you mounted it im still kind of curious. thank you