1966 Ford Ranchero Custom- 302ci | Hurst Kit | Magnaflow | Ton of Work Completed

Trying to simplify my life... I have too many toys, nterests, obbies and work too much to enjoy this.
I have owned this car for 18 months, nd have had a local mechanic address all major found issues
($4000 invested by me since purchasing the car in late 2014 - see below for detailed work done).
My asking price is LESS than my purchase price + investment... by a lot.
This is a perfect father / son running, riving, esto project. Is currently a great driver, ooks good and is on it's way to becoming a great resto! Sounds amazing with the magnaflow exhaust, bbl carb and 302. Old school muscle car sounding! All heads turn when this comes around... again, ounds amazing!!!
Link to a Video of the Car Running
My daily driver in nice weather (spring - summer - fall), drive it everyday (never in rain...).
Mileage Unknown, ut listed/titled at around 90k (likely way off, ead more below).
What we have here is a nice, omplete and fine running 1966 Ford Ranchero Custom. Original dealer printing on the rear of the car has this coming from Saskatoon! Has the 1967 Fairlane/GT Ranchero front end - was told by the former owner, nd was also confirmed by several online owners "in-the-know" that Ford did this for the late 1966 model years. I do not have 100% confirmation on this fact, ut what I do know, s that it certainly has the 1967 Ford Fairlane GT / Ranchero Front End. Much nicer in appearance than the 1966, n my opinion. Side Note: I was actually offered $1500 recently for the front end by a local guy looking for a 1967 front end for his Fairlane.
Before I acquired it:
1. A mid 1980s 302 engine was put into the car about 5 years ago... The engine itself runs strong, uiet and cool. A mildly aggressive cam was also installed.
2. The engine was mated with a late model 4 barrel holley carb, ith a manual choke. This carb is wonderful, nd was tuned not long ago.
3. The engine also had a dress up kit installed, ut it is a bit older, nd has some dirt. Would clean up well.
4. Headers were put on, ut are showing surface rust. The exhaust system is a Magnaflow exhaust, bout 5 years old. Sounds amazing!!!!
5. Points were changed over to an electric ignition, ith a flame thrower ignitor.
6. Much of the suspension was rebuilt.
7. New(er) transmission installed (c4 from the early 70's). Convert from manual to auto (the clutch is still there, ucked away under the dash like a fossil, ol).
8. New front seats installed. I think these came out of a 70's lincoln... big and plush. And power...
9. New headliner
10. Tonneau cover!
I have done the following to the car since acquiring it in the fall of 2014:
1. The tranny was pulled, ll gaskets replaced, ranny service kit installed. $600
2. New rear main seal and oil pan! $300
3. Brake lines bled, nd new brake fluid. $80
4. Put a new starter on ~$100
5. Changed the alt to a 1-wire "Tuff Stuff" performance alternator ~$120
6. Rebuilt the e-brake mechanism and spreader bars ~$100
7. Turned all 4-drum brakes ~$200
8. Replaced the passenger manifold gasket ~$80
9. Rebuilt the steering system - This involved getting a NEW steering box, nd a rebuild of the power assist system. Altogether ~$600. Handles and steers like butter!!
10. New front tie rods - ~$120
11. Converted the column shifter which was having issues (wouldn't stay in park!!!!) to a Hurst quarter stick floor shifter. HUGE improvement! ~$500
12. Put in a guage package from Sunpro for alt/temp/oil ~$150
13. New Tires all around - 14" cheapo, ut NEW from Sears ~$550
14. Installed rear air shocks with a separator kit - each shock is independently controlled. ~$250
15. New battery ~$80
16. New Radio - Kenwood with bluetooth and USB ~ $150
17. New big air cleaner $80

So, n the last 18 months, have put about $4000 into this car (on top of what I paid for it... yikes)
What does it need?
- Paint/minor body work: The car needs a paint job or a good touch up. From 20 feet, t looks great, ut up close it shows it needs some attention. A prior owner took the car from the original red to black (not sure why). I suspect it was the $800 Maaco special. They didn't remove the old paint and prime the car down prior to painting, o what's there is a black paint job, ith "red sparkles" coming through. Not terrible, ut noticeable on a bright sunny day.
- As with any 50 year old car, eeds "odd's and ends"... minor body work (but the body is overall very nice!!!, ome minor rusting underneath in non-support areas, as some bolts missing, nterior could use some touch-up, tc.

- Needs a fuel sending unit... the gas gauge doesn't work (more of an annoyance than anything). The alternator light and temp gauge have also been disconnected, ith a Sunpro guage cluster replacing them for more accurate information.
- Gas tank? When the gas tank is 100% full, nd it is parked on an incline, t leaks a bit. Could be the tank, ut I wouldn't be surprised if it simply needed hoses, tc.
Overall - The car drives and handles awesome. ... it is a 50 year old car, ith a built up engine that excels between 25-50. Once the car is in third, t moves. The car handles amazingly well for a 50 year old car. With the rebuilt suspension, ew steering box and rebuilt power assist, t likely handles better now than brand new.
The powerplant is amazing to listen to. Someone did a super nice job with it. Not much (if anything) is needed for the engine/cam/carb/radiator/accessories, tc... Brakes were recently all looked at/adjusted and were bled.
Minor leaks here and there... but again, e just did a full transmission gasket and service (pulled apart the tranny and installed ALL NEW GASKETS), nd also while the tranny was out we did the rear main seal!!!
The car runs at a constant 190-200 degrees... stays cool even in hot weather!!! New radiator, an, elts, tc... Does not overheat even standing at a light in 90+ degree weather.
Car passed an inspection (Sept 2015)... the car does not have reverse lights - when I switched to the hurst shifter, did not install a reverse light switch. Can be bought on Summit racing for about $40. Otherwise, he likely will pass again, nless you know an inspector that would overlook the reverse light.
As-is, he car is road ready, ould be a DAILY DRIVER, s comfortable and has plenty of power. With some love could be a show-car, nd with a restoration could be a $35k trailer queen.
Interior needs some odd/ends, eeds some love could use carpet, tc. Headliner is awesome.
I drive it weekends and some (nice) days to work. Never driven (by me) in any bad weather, ept in my garage (every night parked inside).
I cannot remember a time I drove it that I didn't get nods, humbs up, eople stopping to look and remarks about the car. It is a fairly uncommon car (most ask what year El Camino it is... lol).
Brought to 2 shows this past summer, any smiles for this car!
I wouldn't hesitate taking this car cross-country as it is.
Welcome to come and take a look at it, ut please only come if you are serious about buying it, nd have the resources.
I have a clean/clear MA title in hand. It is currently registered, nsured and inspected.