The Ranchero

I thought that seeing as how I had asked so many questions about body work and attaching panels I should try to post a picture of the Ranchero. So far, I have chopped 3" out of the roof, replaced the quarters, and started putting the roof back on it. The truck is sitting at ride height, top of the roof is 46 1/2" high.
Power will be from a stroked Windsor going through a Doug Nash 5 speed to a 9" Ford rear end.
Estimated completion date is May 2004 in time for the car show here in beautiful downtown Madison.

I may be a cheby man at heart.................... but I likeeeeeee it...joe

Nice work so far. Can't wait to see more of it. keep us posted

Pat

looks like its going to be, killer !,, "nice stance 2 ". :cool:

Looking good Dave.

Keep us updated on the progress.
Have you figured out a color combination for it ?


Spray

Thanks for the comments, guys. Nothing on the color yet Tech, but I am certainly open to suggestions. Thought some about a Boss 302 Stripe, or maybe done up like a Shelby Mustang but nothing definite yet. Still got a long ways to go on the body mods. Keep thinking once it's in primer I might have some better ideas, just not artistic enough to "see" anything yet.

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Originally posted by Dave Severson
Nothing on the color yet Tech, but I am certainly open to suggestions. Thought some about a Boss 302 Stripe, or maybe done up like a Shelby Mustang but nothing definite yet..... Keep thinking once it's in primer I might have some better ideas, just not artistic enough to "see" anything yet.

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Dave,
Once you've got it primered, take some shots (pics) from the side and front, then let some the "creative" guys here on CHR give you some computer generated ideas. I kinda like the sound of the Boss 302 Stripe, but it would be helpful to actually "see" it on your truck.

I like the chop :cool:

Dan J

Hey Streets, I have a set of crossed flags left over from a
vette, I could put them on the gas cap!! All the Chebby guys in town hate me anyway !!!

Lookin' good Dave. The Mustang "vent" in the quarter, and the door skin, are a great idea! I hope you're going to carry the "peak" out through the front fender. Just to ad some more work for you :3dSMILE: , carry the theme through to the hood and graft in the indentations from the '67 Mustang hood, complete with the "winkie" lights. Then you could do the black out stripes theme.

Actually, Im looking at this car and thinking, Black, red pinstriping, high metallic. However, you have taken one of the copycat cars and made it a great statement of individuallity. Kudos!

Thanks Bob and drg84. I am going to put modified wheel openings on the front, and trying for a Shelby-look front end. Finished up skinning the roof yesterday, so it's going good. Hey Bob, you ever done any car that you didn't "create" at least twice as much work for yourself that you didn't plan on doing when you started the project???? Just tired of being "one of many" at the shows and cruises.


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You're right Dave.
They always seem to grow, both in time to complete, and $.
Probably got sumthin' to do with that thar "improvement" gene.

The other consideration is of course all of one's friends, they all have so many good ideas to "help" finish a project, or add to it. When I bought the truck 2 years ago, it started out just needing quarter panels, now I'll have countless hours in it. Gotta go where the project leads you, though. Hate to be all done then have a case of coulda, shoulda, woulda set in!!!!! The only thing added to the project today was a 6 point cage in case I might want to go bracket race it some day!!!

Dave that thing is gonna look absolutely incredible. On a different note Q: Have you found a grill fer that Merc yet?

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Originally posted by Dave Severson
Thanks for the comments, guys. Nothing on the color yet Tech, but I am certainly open to suggestions. Thought some about a Boss 302 Stripe, or maybe done up like a Shelby Mustang but nothing definite yet. Still got a long ways to go on the body mods. Keep thinking once it's in primer I might have some better ideas, just not artistic enough to "see" anything yet.

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Never can go wrong with black and chrome, lookin good so far, keep the pics coming **)

Sold the Merc, Justin. The proud new owner is having a "billet" one built of his own design. Think he is going with a bullet on either end, then a crossbar between the bullets, should look very clean and simple. Don't remember who it was, but someone on
CHR recomended a look similar to that.
Thanks for the comments, Viking. Filing the black and chrome idea away for debate later!!!! Thanks for the input.

Hello Gang
I am new here but have my daily driver 1963 Ranchero, I have lowered it, fitted a 289, have Cal custom finned covers etc.
Have fender skirts too and flipper caps.

But, i want a radical 60's look to my ride and am in search of a Tube grill.

Does anyone make them any more?

Where can I get one?
help.

714-283-5725

I am in Orange California

For a custom tube grill check out :

www.customgrills.com

They list one for most falcons. :)

How did I miss this thread.
Dave, it's June now so yer' either drivin' it or you extended your to-do-list. How's it comin' ??? Looks great so far.

Hey Pro, the things to do list just keeps getting extended. The Ranchero is now setting in the shop with a cover over it to make room for other projects and customer stuff. Seems I either have lots of time and no money, or lots of money and no time!!!!!!

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Originally posted by Dave Severson
Hey Pro, the things to do list just keeps getting extended. The Ranchero is now setting in the shop with a cover over it to make room for other projects and customer stuff. Seems I either have lots of time and no money, or lots of money and no time!!!!!!

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Me Too............
BTW: Maybe Streets would be willin' to travel the country helpin' us out. I could show him what signs need to be done ............. then I could go play on the "Z". :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: **)

Lookin' sweet man! I like the chop on it.