1964 Ford Ranchero
| Owner: |
My64toy (All of this user's registries on SuperMotors) |
| From: |
Sebastopol, CA, U.S.A. (Other registries in CA) |
| Year, Make, & Model: |
1964 Ford Ranchero (Other Ford Rancheros) |
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| Clubs: |
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| Nickname: |
my 64 toy |
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| Engine: |
03 Lincoln aviator 32 valve 4.6 (think Mach 1 with a variable geometry intake) soon to have forged internals and a custom twin turbo system mid mounted in front of the differential and below the front bed cover. Propane will be the fuel of choice with its octane rating allowing higher boost levels and better/cleaner performance. |
| Drivetrain: |
5 speed 5R55S Auto Trans with custom programming, Aluminum drive shaft, Custom Art Morrison 4 bar coil over rear setup with Strange 9" traclock 4:11's and 31 spline axles Rear disk breaks and 19X10 inch rims out back with 295 30 Bridgestones The front suspension is Rod and Custom coil over with power rack and disk breaks mated to a completely new 2x4 frame to attach to the Art Morrison back half the front rims are 18X8 with 235 40 Bridgestones. |
| Notes: |
Plans now are to strip the old running gear, 260 with a toploader, and cut out the old floor to make room for an all new custom floor pans, a roll cage and custom interrior. |
| Last Updated: |
1/2/2011 |
| Hits: |
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Maintenance & Modification Logs
| Date | Type | Mileage | Title / Description | $ Amount | | 06/28/08 | Modification | | Floor Pan
Built the floor pan as per specs derived from cad drawing and installed on frame for proper fit. | 0.00 | | 06/20/08 | Modification | | Stripped the car
Started stripping the Ranchero for preparation of mocking up the installation of the new chassis / Suspension / Drive train | 0.00 | | 01/27/08 | Modification | | Turbo System
A modification to the Turbo system has been decided. The location of the turbos has changed to a semi remote type system. The physical size of the engine and limited size of the engine bay made locating the turbos the the space under the front portion of the bed and under the removable floor board on the early Ranchero's a real advantage. The location allows for a custom double wall and insulated stainless exhaust to retain heat to the turbos while allowing standard engine components to remain in place i.e. the efficient stock exahust manifolds, power steering A/C compressor etc.The Intake distance is no further than that when running and intercooler. and exhaust after the turbo will be less than 2 feet for no back pressure allowing for minimal turbo lag. A separate lubrication system will be used for the two turbos. The system will be of the draw through design to use many of the advantages of that type of system i.e. no pop off valves, much quieter operation and greater compressor speed during cruise operation allowing quicker turbo spool up. and no compressor surge when the throttle is closed thus retaining compressor speed. Placement of the air filter is high and in a cold air area on each side of the bed via side scoops to be incorporated into the body | 0.00 | | 11/30/07 | Modification | | engine decision
Preliminary decision is made on engine mods to go with the twin turbo I have sitting in the shop. The turbos are older water cooled T3 super 60's and are set up for draw thru operation. We will be placing the throttle body on the compressor inlet to allow the turbo to operate in a vacuum and negate the need for "pop off" valves and the the associated noise they create, The Engine will be receiving all forged internal to reduce compression and increase strength initial boost levels will be in the 9-11 lb range and should produce around 500 HP (Plenty for a 3000 lb ranchero) | 0.00 | | 11/25/07 | Modification | | Engine / trans mounts
Prep engine and trans for welding in engine and trans mounts. the stock Aviator motor oil pan needed to be replaced with one from an 01 cobra to allow for cross member clearance | 0.00 | | 10/12/07 | Modification | | Rims and tires
Received custom order Billet rims and Bridgestone tires 19 x 10 rears with 295 30's and 18X8 fronts with 235 40's | 0.00 | | 08/01/07 | Modification | | Design 2X4 Frame
Design and build the chassis members between the Art Morrison rear frame assembly and the Rod & Custom front cross member | 0.00 | | 07/20/07 | Modification | | Rod & Custom Mustang 2 suspension
Ordered and received within a week a full front suspension from Rod& Custom including disk breaks Rack & Pinion, tubular A arms Etc. Very professional service and excellent quality | 0.00 | | 07/15/07 | Modification | | Rear frame assy received
Picked up Rear frame assembly from Art Morrison Enterprises. Very nice work and extremely well built | 0.00 | | 06/01/07 | Modification | | Engine
Picked up Aviator engine, Trans and wireing harness | 0.00 | | 05/25/07 | Modification | | sent specs to Art Morison
Sen the Specifications to Art Morison Enterprises for the Rear 4 link sub frame, differential, breaks etc. | 0.00 | | Total | 0.00 |
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