1972 Ford Ranchero with 460 EFI plus AODFAST!

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Technical specifications

Manufacturer:Ford
Model:Ranchero
Year:1972
Mileage:99999
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This car has been off the road for 22 months & only because I came by a newer truck, before that it was my daily transportation. I planned to restore it but as there are other cars + m/cycles ahead of it & my present health issues I can't see it happening & I need the room.
This was my daily driver for several years, very reliable.
I did not build this car but it is pretty much as I bought it several years ago + a LOT of replacement parts. Engine Ford FE 460TPI from a 95 F250. Burns regular gas. Runs fantastic. I was told the engine had around 40K miles on it & I've probably doubled that. The engine has OBD1 diagnostics, not OBD2.[keeps things simple]
Transmission is an AOD [not an AODE which this engine would have had originally] car was built to tow & the builder did not want a lockup converter.
Axle Ford 9in LSD. There are 2 electric fans, radiator was rebuilt 2 years ago. It has an aftermarket AC/Heater but I only used it for heat. AC will need a condenser & hoses, engine has AC compressor.
Over the years I've replaced: upper & lower ball joints, sway bar bushings [it also has a rear sway bar] all front suspension bushings, control arm bushings front & rear [all polyeurothane] all 4 shock [NAPA sensaride], all 4 coil springs, starter motor, alternator brushes, front & rear brakes, master cylinder, front & rear wheel bearings, motor & transmission mounts, dash cap, door & window weather seals. All the hard mechanical work is done.
I've always run synthetic oil & used NAPA gold filters. Air intake filter is K&N washable.
The interior is a mess as you can see, needs insulation finishing, carpet, headliner, it's hard to restore a car when you drive it every day! It has a tilt steering column & the seats are from a Dodge Caravan [rear]. The door panels are pretty good & from a 73, so is the instrument panel cover but I have the original.
The wheels are barely 4 year old Rallye wheels & the tires are practically new Coopers.
This car is FAST & shifts smooth! However the ECM cuts it out at 80mph. I think the engine & ECM must be from a fleet vehicle hence it's governed. I've never tried to replace the ECM or have it recalibrated. 80mph is fast enough for me at my age & I didn't want to spring for high speed tires, & this car goes through tires!
The prior owner moved the tank filler to the rear corner of the bed, also moved the door mirrors back a few inches. He also had the tank modified for EFI. There is an in line electric pump [Accel as I recall]. There is a welded on class 3 receiver hitch behind the license plate that folds down. Like I said this car was built to tow.
This is a solid car. Needs paint & there is some rust in the bed but not difficult to do by a good metal man. Or cut out the bed & frame it & install a wood bed, I've seen it done. I got some parts along with the car when I bought it. Power window regulators [lincoln], 2 bumpers & other parts.I'm not giving this car away, I've just put too much time & money into it as you can read, & I think I've put a fair price for it. I am definitely NOT making money off it.
According to the vin it is NOT a GT.
This car is almost 50 years old & it is what it is. Overall mileage unknown.

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