Theres nothing wrong with the timing it starts an runs to good to be out of time you just don't know what you are doing you just act like you do if you would pay more attention to things you would be better off
Thanks very much. It was a lot easier than some of the others we have done recently. The next one, in the same junkyard, is a mess, and I think it is going to be a real challenge.
Great video !!! My dad had the same Ranchero when I was just a kid and although I never cared much for them I loved the 351 Cleveland motor in it. Later in life I had a 71 Torino with the Cleveland in it and it was a very strong motor. You all called it right, the motor alone is well sought after and made this car well worth saving!! I also see some awesome Fords sitting beside the Ranchero!! Thanks again !!!
Thank you for still making these video's with your wife. You both are amazing and I learn a lot. You kinda are a dad to me who is awsome to watch❤, much love to you two!!!
@@whattherust I am so glad to hear that, I always cheer with you if you get it running. One last thing, when will Christina do 'Will it Run' episode again?
Just love the respect you show these old vehicles add hopefully someday it will become somebody's new pride and joy I've never figured out why so many people feel the need to do donuts et cetera
Another great video, my wife and I have breakfast with you both every Sunday. We not only enjoy spending time with friends but Cammy is learning so much and always has great questions.
@@Flathead19498ba Nah, good guy with good knowledge following his dream and doing an excellent job of entertaining us. By any chance, we’re you a hall monitor in school? Maybe telling the teacher on those people running with scissors? Just curious.
-- Burning down the area isn't out of the realm of possibilities... it isn't wise to fire up a long dormant vehicle that's inundated with dry leaves. He stated that there was a three-inch layer under the Ranchero, that's all I need to know! All it takes is a single spark flying off the vehicle, especially from a rusted out exhaust system, to ignite the dry tinder. Before you know it, you've got a raging fire. I myself have lit up dry grass as have a few friends when we were really young, decades ago. What were we doing? The same thing as our hosts - firing up a dormant rig. Fortunately, we were well prepared and the fire was put out quickly with a pre-primed hose... not that the fires were going anywhere anytime fast. There wasn't much grass to burn in the dirt and gravel. The bottom line here is that in this situation, one cannot be too careful. It's wise to take precautions and be prepared. I would have suggested to at least clear out the burnable material from under and away from the Ranchero before firing it up. It would only take a few minutes with a decent rake. I also hope they had a useable fire extinguisher ready although I didn't see one. Peace & good vibes to all. - Max Giganteum PS AES master tech? WTH is an AES master tech? I presume you mean ASE master tech...
great find richard and christina there ain't many of those 351 cleveland around anymore looks like the car next to the ranchero is an ole '68 to'70 galaxie sweet find thank you for sharing that turned over perfect.that ranchero might be a winner.
Richard-Christina-and Lug nut good job amazing the car still runs-and except for the POOP and stuck front tire that car is definitely a seller-onto the next!!
I've had a few Cleveland's over the past years. There is a process where you can put the Cleveland heads on Winsor blocks. My Brother-in-law currently has a numbers matching '73 Ranchero GT with a 4v Cleveland, it's 99.9% OEM, only exception is an aftermarket GT center cap on one wheel.
A "Clevor" was not uncommon back in the 70s & 80s before the proliferation of aftermarket heads. To use the Cleveland heads on a Windsor block requires some machine work but it isn't difficult. IIRC, you also need an intake manifold that will mate up. The downfall lies in the aftermarket, the aftermarket aluminum-based heads are superior which is why you don't typically see folks making a Clevor anymore and haven't more or less since the 90s. Still, it's a fun project if you come up with the heads and an intake for cheap... and don't mind doing some machining. best wishes! - Max Giganteum
Runs really good! Lots of potential for this Ranchero, even if it's just the engine. I wonder if there's a possibility the front brakes are locked up. Thanks for sharing, Richard and Christina! Awesome work!! 😎
@@whattherust That's odd... I clearly saw the front P tire skid and never spin. What I don't understand is why didn't you hook up with the truck and pull the Ranchero up to a level spot?!? Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K! - Max Giganteum
Amazing when they start that easy! Just got our 84 Z-28 running after sitting 18 years, spun it for oil pressure, poured a little gas down the carb and it fired immediately. Have it running smooth out of the tank now.
Mr. B. Here ! 👀😎👍🍸. My favorite type of vehicle lite duty pick-up , I have a 1976 GMC Sprint. People will always said what is it ( car or a truck ) well the factory classification is Lt duty pick-up . They ride like a car 🚗 when you need a pick-up you got it 🛻. Great video guys !
Mr. B. Here ! ☕️👀😎👍. Yes, GM used the frame for the station wagon to build the El Camino & the Sprint . Also the fenders of the wagon are longer than the Malibu. Just a little FYI , have a good day !
I gotta agree with you Christina. Never did like that body style. Only thing that has going for it is the Cleveland & it obviously needs more love. Still a great episode as always.
Hello from the UK. Just finished binge watching all your videos. All awesome. Think im up to date now, thankyou for everything you do and thanks for taking the time to respond to my comments it means a lot. Cheers, Dave
That's a good thing about that fuel pump. You're a smart man. A lot of people don't realize that those things dry out and the flaps won't.seal I always take a little bit of gas and just go down-the-line and get it wet That yard. Sure has a lot of good vehicles, I sure would love to see it.
i think the car had enough power if it was able to spin the rear tires. the front tires are just seized up and it might need a new distributor. distributors go bad sometimes. i agree with you in that the engine is quiet. i saw the right front tire slide a bit when you tried moving the car.😊
Really wish there were places like that up north! What a car lot! There appeared to be a late 50's gmc down the lane there from your ranchero, but I figure you woulda been over there if it was worth a look. Great video! Love the little big guy too.
Nicely done guys, saving that Ranchero from it's graveyard. She started up easy It's in pretty good shape too. This old girl wants to be a project and keep roaming the roads. haha
@whattherust I enjoy the channel . I have many projects myself . It's a life long obsession lol going to junk yards and looking at old cars ! The things we enjoy hahahaha
Hey Richard and Christina, great job on getting the old girl going but I believe you are right Richard it does sound like it may have jumped time. They act just like that sometimes have little power. Well take care you too and will be waiting for the next video!!
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩🍩☕️👀😎👍. Richard had to watch this one again, that Ranchero should be saved , you did the hard work got it started ! There are so few out there ! Looking forward too the other vehicles ! 🛻🛻🛻🛻 ☕️☕️
I had my ‘75 Toyota’s front end rebuilt a couple years ago. I told the guy it was beginning to feel like the Willys Overland Station wagon in the movie It’s a Mad, Mad, World. He knew what I was talking about. Thanks you guys for the inspiration again. p.s., my Toyota, idled really bad, now much better. The main finds were vacuum leak of the carb gasket, plugged idle circuit, and: they tell you don’t run the idle screw in hard, gently do it else you’ll mark it. Mine was over the years marked. I would have to make a sleeve and thread it to chuck it and resurface with a file I guess. It’s brass. I ordered a couple from some outfit online. They didn’t look right, so they sat. Still not happy with the idle I tried one for the heck of it. Big difference! I have a Toyota engine book that has a carb schematic. It shows atomised fuel in the idle circuit passage going past that needle (down stream from a jet). So the mark made from hitting the ‘seat’ must have been tripping the flow causing fuel to come out of vaporisation and drip. They don’t tell you that marking that needle will mess up your idle! The idea of it coming out of vaporisation I got from a UA-cam video made by a guy who ‘flows heads’. Sorry for talking on and on.
Interesting. It makes sense that any extra clearance in the needle could cause idle issues. It might also cause issues under low load when the bowl is full. Thanks for the comment.
Love those old 351 Cleveland's. They did have their own problems but were still a decent motor for daily driving, as my father-in-law had a 72 Montego Wagon with the Cleveland.
That's the last Ranchero design that I like. My favorites are the early Fairlane and Falcon style. That one is well worth what they're asking for it just for the engine alone.
thanks so much for the video. you 2 make a great team. nice to see. I was happy to see the other Fords and Mercurys sitting around. I wold love to visit this yard. I have a 65 Comet noticed few Comets there. keep up the videos.
Right, there are quite a few Comets in there. One of them is a very low-mileage car that still has a lot of good parts. I have a video of that place in my video list if you want to see what is in there.
Richard congratulations on the Ranchero start. Great job as always. Christina great Video. Must have found some mud or guard dog poop. Will be watching for sure. God Bless! 💯👍👊
Hey Richard & Cristina, My father traded in a yellow with white cab 72 Ford Explorer F-100 with a 302cid with probably a C4,transmission for a new 1974 Ford Ranchero with a 351 Cleveland that was gold color and one of the coldest AC that you could imagine. That Ranchero would absolutely scream, But was a severe gas hog which was not good during the days of fuel embargoes. Interesting enough, My dad sold the Ranchero to a friend of his that operated a Texaco station who absolutely fell in love with the Ranchero. The partner who co owned the Texaco station also loved the Ranchero so much that he ordered a brand new 1975 Ranchero that was identical in color to the one that my dad sold other than being a year newer. @IrishOutlaw UA-cam channel also has a Ranchero that he featured on some of his videos.
My mother had a 1972 Ford Gran Torino that had a 302 cid engine that I drove when I was in high school back in the early 1980s which did indeed have the same front grill and front end color like the young man in your video was describing. While my mother was still driving the car, She wrecked the car while going to work on a slick road in which afterwards my uncle went to a salvage yard and found a complete front end which was the exact same color blue as the Ranchero while the rest of the car was the off color antique white color that Ford was using back then. I distinctly remember that you had to keep the battery terminals very clean or you were greeted with the annoying Ford solenoid chattering that we all despised to hear at the worst possible moments. We would load the trunk area with concrete blocks and install some aggressive tread snow tires on the back of the car for the rather bad winter weather conditions that we had in KY in the late 1970s and early 1980s in which the Torino was like a tank - Literally. All of the Fords that we owned with the 302 engines always seemed to be excellent in starting in extreme cold weather conditions.
Seriously u guys on the Skylark it sound just like a timing issue I’m 53yrs old and my Dad had one just like it and it would sound just the same and come to find out the problem was timing all along…but good luck u guys and as ALWAYZ good job Christine!!
Been watching a lot of these Auto restorations of old vintage cars you guys do a good job at 49:43 restoring them and putting them back on the road... Does it matter how long your videos are I will always watch.... Keep putting the videos out sorry I can't financially help you do good work
@@whattherust It looked to me that there was a fastback in the video... white in color with no rear axle underneath it? Fairlane, Torino or possibly a Cobra. I would be on that vehicle like a rash if I were in your shoes! Check the VIN to see what is what - that car could be quite valuable! It's already desirable as is. - Max Giganteum
Hi Richard and Christine, The team i find so sympathic. I'm one of those like you who like cars from gen 50's like the one that you share in your video. I really like to see your tutoriel and the work that you done on them. I'm french canadian and don't understand all the content in it, but your point of view are interesting. The words that you use, i don't understand them all, but the way you explain them help to. I wish some succes in your project and in the video you make François Translate by an tiers who speak english .😄👍👍👏👏👏👏
I think it's really great how you can bring some of these old trucks back to life, and I would love to have one of those! I'm looking for a 75 and later pickup (Ford or Chevy), something with a little life left in it, runs and drives, I can use and maintain around the property.
When I first saw the valve cover I figured it was a Cleveland too. I had one in a 71 Torino GT. The best and fastest of all the Ford V8s I've had. I've had em all from the 70s and some from the 50s and 60s.
Another Great video. Love your channel!!!! We also live around Nashville Tn. Always trying to find classic car junkyards. I’m from the north and they had alot of them Just wish for two things, 1. My wife to work on our classics 2. Find that junkyard (because they don’t answer the phone)
Thanks for the support! Try contacting the yard via Facebook. They do a lot of business that way. Also, the yard in Loretto Kentucky that we have a video on is fantastic.
The front brake hoses are probobly swollen, not letting the brake fluid to flow back towards the master cylinder. That's a common problem in old cars that have been sitting. Old cars period. Cut the front brake line hoses if you don't want to replace them now.@@whattherust
Richard the timing cover tells you if it's Windsor or a Cleveland. If the timing cover is flat and and attached to the engine block it's a Cleveland. If the the water pump is bolted on and through the timing cover it's a Windsor' Also if the Thermostat housing is bolted to the block and not to the intake manifold it's a Cleveland.
@@whattherust More easy ways to tell the difference between the W & C engines. The 351C valve covers have 8 bolts. It uses small 14 mm spark plugs. The 351W valve covers have 6 bolts and it uses 5/8 inch spark plugs. Fuel pumps: the 351C fuel pump is mounted with 2 vertically positioned bolts - one each on top and bottom of the base. The 351W fuel pump is mounted with 2 bolts horizontally on the left & right sides of the base. The info provided by @rgbigdog is correct as far as I remember with the addition of the timing cover being made from aluminum. Best wishes! - Max Giganteum
Hi, i'm DJ from Johannesburg South Africa. And a very big fan of your channel. The enjin in the pick-up is a 351 CLEVELAND. THE CLEVELAND is red where as the alternative enjin is blue. I have the FORD GRENADA PERANA FASTBACK. Wich has a 351 Cleveland enjin under the hood. And just for the interest sake we call the blue enjin a 351 COMPACT ENJIN. If i'm correct the CLEVELAND is also a longer enjin. I'm not a 100% sure. But thanx for a great site on you tube channel. Crazy 'bout it. Regards Dj
Hi Richard and Christina, Great job on the Ranchero. As regards the timing issue, is it possible that when someone had previously put in a new distributor, they installed it a few teeth off of top dead center? That could make the engine appear to have jumped timing and produced the same symptoms. My hats off to you for working on the car out in the open, away from your shop and the additional tools you'd have at your disposal. Looking forward to the follow- up rescue from that same junkyard. Sounds like it will be a real challenge.
Those type of vehicle are really more versatile than you would think! If that is in fact a 351 Cleveland, I wouldn't get rid of it! They used them in the Mustang Mach 1 early models (70's) They are high performance engines.!
Right, this yard has a bunch of those Torino's and Galaxie's. I think the one you mean is missing an engine, but some of them are complete. I'd like to get back there in the fall.
Wow, this Ranchero would make the prefect project car !! It has a LOT of possibilities !!!!!!
It does have a lot of possibilities. A lot worse have been brought back.
@@whattherust The"fish-mouth" grill on the 72 Ranchero makes it stand out from later years.
Front passenger tire is locked up. At 40:23 the tire slid when backing up. Both front tires are locked because the hoses are full of crap,
I was watching that & thinking the exact same thing.
Yes definitely the front passenger side tire. Pole barn garage would have had it running down the road in no time.
I noticed that too
Theres nothing wrong with the timing it starts an runs to good to be out of time you just don't know what you are doing you just act like you do if you would pay more attention to things you would be better off
@@peteconley2874 Smarthome (the person you're commenting under) never said anything about timing. Only about the brakes being locked up
That ford was too easy. I love it though. Those old rancheros are so cool. Another great video from you guys. Love yall
Thanks very much. It was a lot easier than some of the others we have done recently. The next one, in the same junkyard, is a mess, and I think it is going to be a real challenge.
Great video !!! My dad had the same Ranchero when I was just a kid and although I never cared much for them I loved the 351 Cleveland motor in it. Later in life I had a 71 Torino with the Cleveland in it and it was a very strong motor. You all called it right, the motor alone is well sought after and made this car well worth saving!! I also see some awesome Fords sitting beside the Ranchero!! Thanks again !!!
Thanks! This yard is loaded with Fords from the 60s. Check out the tour video I did in September. It is amazing.
That Ranchero looks like it might be salvageable. A one off year for the body, definitely makes it valuable
As someone who lives in the rust belt, I would say this Ranchero is VERY salvageable.
Thank you for still making these video's with your wife. You both are amazing and I learn a lot. You kinda are a dad to me who is awsome to watch❤, much love to you two!!!
Thank you very much. That is one of the nicest comments we have ever received. More videos are on the way.
@@whattherust I am so glad to hear that, I always cheer with you if you get it running. One last thing, when will Christina do 'Will it Run' episode again?
So cool to see a Ranchero of any vintage. Just not too many around..and it looks like it could live again.
Omg Richard, I love the Ranchero and El Camino. They are gorgeous vehicles ❤❤❤❤😂
Love those old Rancheros!!!!! Had a 79! Can’t wait for the next video
Just love the respect you show these old vehicles add hopefully someday it will become somebody's new pride and joy I've never figured out why so many people feel the need to do donuts et cetera
firing order is right on the intake! Gotta love a Cleveland. I have had a few and they are very strong engines.
The little boy reminds me at me in this age
. Great video.
I love this kid you have on reminds me of my dad and I wrenching on old cars and junk. Love it!
The fat kid sidekick... a staple of old black & white films back in the day. There was even a spotted dog.
- Max Giganteum
I used to have a 71 ranchero with a 302 two barrel brings back memories of my younger days
Another great video, my wife and I have breakfast with you both every Sunday. We not only enjoy spending time with friends but Cammy is learning so much and always has great questions.
Great to hear Brian!
Wow look at All them Awesome Rides !!!!! love It.!!!!
ASE master tech here. My favorite thing about reading the comments is seeing guys sitting on the couch trying to tell you what to do. 😂
This guy needs to stop before someone gets hurt or he burns down the area ..
@@Flathead19498ba Nah, good guy with good knowledge following his dream and doing an excellent job of entertaining us. By any chance, we’re you a hall monitor in school? Maybe telling the teacher on those people running with scissors? Just curious.
-- Burning down the area isn't out of the realm of possibilities... it isn't wise to fire up a long dormant vehicle that's inundated with dry leaves. He stated that there was a three-inch layer under the Ranchero, that's all I need to know! All it takes is a single spark flying off the vehicle, especially from a rusted out exhaust system, to ignite the dry tinder. Before you know it, you've got a raging fire. I myself have lit up dry grass as have a few friends when we were really young, decades ago. What were we doing? The same thing as our hosts - firing up a dormant rig. Fortunately, we were well prepared and the fire was put out quickly with a pre-primed hose... not that the fires were going anywhere anytime fast. There wasn't much grass to burn in the dirt and gravel. The bottom line here is that in this situation, one cannot be too careful. It's wise to take precautions and be prepared. I would have suggested to at least clear out the burnable material from under and away from the Ranchero before firing it up. It would only take a few minutes with a decent rake. I also hope they had a useable fire extinguisher ready although I didn't see one. Peace & good vibes to all.
- Max Giganteum
PS AES master tech? WTH is an AES master tech? I presume you mean ASE master tech...
@@MaxGiganteumhe said ASE not AES..... Lose the dyslexia dude.
72 Ranchero I'm a Ford man this is why I watch your show-- you are real
I appreciate the comment. We don't make up anything, and if I screw up, I show it.
Thank you keep it up
I'm a ford man to for life
great find richard and christina there ain't many of those 351 cleveland around anymore looks like the car next to the ranchero is an ole '68 to'70 galaxie sweet find thank you for sharing that turned over perfect.that ranchero might be a winner.
Good.job Nice Ford Ranchero congratulations you show 👍👍👏👏👏
Richard-Christina-and Lug nut good job amazing the car still runs-and except for the POOP and stuck front tire that car is definitely a seller-onto the next!!
Enjoyed the video!! Amazing how many people collect so many cars & that you're able to find them. Thanks very much🙂
You're very welcome.
If you step into thing like this,it bring you happiness...Great car ,by the way..and video as well..
I love the chemistry your channel has between husband and wife! It actually feels like you’re the type of folks it would be fun hanging out with!!
Thanks very much. She is a great lady.
Eres un genio para hacer arrancar esos motores tan viejos,felicitaciones y saludos a tu esposa desde Bs As Argentina.
I don’t want to miss any of your videos. Thanks for your efforts
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I've had a few Cleveland's over the past years. There is a process where you can put the Cleveland heads on Winsor blocks. My Brother-in-law currently has a numbers matching '73 Ranchero GT with a 4v Cleveland, it's 99.9% OEM, only exception is an aftermarket GT center cap on one wheel.
A "Clevor" was not uncommon back in the 70s & 80s before the proliferation of aftermarket heads. To use the Cleveland heads on a Windsor block requires some machine work but it isn't difficult. IIRC, you also need an intake manifold that will mate up. The downfall lies in the aftermarket, the aftermarket aluminum-based heads are superior which is why you don't typically see folks making a Clevor anymore and haven't more or less since the 90s. Still, it's a fun project if you come up with the heads and an intake for cheap... and don't mind doing some machining. best wishes!
- Max Giganteum
I just love watching the two of you. Also Richard seems to really know his way around.
Nice car to restore. The 351 is an unusual engine and it sounds good. Just needs some TLC . Good seeing you again!
Alright a easy one it fired right up good video l enjoyed it thank you Richard and Christina keep the videos coming
More on the way Dale. Thank you for the support.
Great video, we had Clevo’s in Australia from around ‘’71 to ‘84. The GTHO Falcon did the 1/4 mile in 14.2 seconds!!
Great Ranchero!👍🎺
Runs really good! Lots of potential for this Ranchero, even if it's just the engine. I wonder if there's a possibility the front brakes are locked up. Thanks for sharing, Richard and Christina! Awesome work!! 😎
Thanks David! I checked the wheels and they were free. The car just had zero power. To spin the rear wheel I had to literally floor it!
Two firing orders for Ford's 15426378 and 13726548 , people overlook this .
@@davidt9292 That's right. I had to Google it to be sure which one was correct for the Cleveland.
@@whattherust That's odd... I clearly saw the front P tire skid and never spin. What I don't understand is why didn't you hook up with the truck and pull the Ranchero up to a level spot?!? Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K!
- Max Giganteum
Nice ranchero. Love. The. Look❤❤❤❤
Amazing when they start that easy! Just got our 84 Z-28 running after sitting 18 years, spun it for oil pressure, poured a little gas down the carb and it fired immediately. Have it running smooth out of the tank now.
Nice. It is great when that happens.
Always a pleasure watching your videos. Cool looking Ranchero, you don’t see many of those anymore.
Thanks! I can't remember the last time I saw one anywhere except a car show.
I love the fairlanes sitting next to the Ranchero
This yard has more of those too. Check out the video where we tour this yard. It is loaded with 1960s Fords.
67 Galaxy sitting beside the Ranchero.
Mr. B. Here ! 👀😎👍🍸. My favorite type of vehicle lite duty pick-up , I have a 1976 GMC Sprint. People will always said what is it ( car or a truck ) well the factory classification is Lt duty pick-up . They ride like a car 🚗 when you need a pick-up you got it 🛻. Great video guys !
Hello Mr. B. I was not aware they were classified as a light duty truck. That is very interesting. Thanks for the info.
Mr. B. Here ! ☕️👀😎👍. Yes, GM used the frame for the station wagon to build the El Camino & the Sprint . Also the fenders of the wagon are longer than the Malibu. Just a little FYI , have a good day !
What fun!
I can't imagine the amount of fun you all had. And I had a lot of fun watching it!
The content just keeps getting better.
Thanks for the feedback, Gary. This one was fun, but the next one night be even more so.
I gotta agree with you Christina. Never did like that body style. Only thing that has going for it is the Cleveland & it obviously needs more love. Still a great episode as always.
Sleeperdude stumbled upon a stash of 351C parts from an ex-Pantera racer. The 4V heads have super huge ports; the 2V heads are just large.
Right on.
Hello from the UK. Just finished binge watching all your videos. All awesome. Think im up to date now, thankyou for everything you do and thanks for taking the time to respond to my comments it means a lot. Cheers, Dave
Thank you for the support, Dave. Much appreciated.
wow" some good ones in that boneyard. its a good find rich,
I'm glad that you brought some motor Earl to put in the engine.
WooooHOooooo. love it Thanks Hope the Young Fella didnt mind getting called Lugnut lol
Thanks Brett! I was thinking the same, but he prefers it.
It look like a great day with the family and you picked a nice car.
It is cool and unique.
Great job getting it running.
You two are Awesome!!!!
Thanks, Pat. We appreciate the nice comment.
That's a good thing about that fuel pump. You're a smart man. A lot of people don't realize that those things dry out and the flaps won't.seal I always take a little bit of gas and just go down-the-line and get it wet That yard.
Sure has a lot of good vehicles, I sure would love to see it.
Thanks Keith. It is a good yard with a good number of hidden gems.
i think the car had enough power if it was able to spin the rear tires. the front tires are just seized up and it might need a new distributor. distributors go bad sometimes. i agree with you in that the engine is quiet. i saw the right front tire slide a bit when you tried moving the car.😊
Cool kid is a gear head in training 😉
He definitely is he always asks to go to redneck rumble for his birthday rather do that then a party
Really wish there were places like that up north! What a car lot! There appeared to be a late 50's gmc down the lane there from your ranchero, but I figure you woulda been over there if it was worth a look. Great video! Love the little big guy too.
Correct, there is a 58 or 59 there. I do a walk-around of it in the junkyard tour video from September.
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Nicely done guys, saving that Ranchero from it's graveyard. She started up easy It's in pretty good shape too. This old girl wants to be a project and keep roaming the roads. haha
I am going through these videos one at a time. Awesome!
Thank you for the support, Mike.
Im liking the galaxy you have your stuff sitting on 😊
We plan to give that Galaxie a try.
@whattherust I enjoy the channel . I have many projects myself . It's a life long obsession lol going to junk yards and looking at old cars ! The things we enjoy hahahaha
Hey Richard and Christina, great job on getting the old girl going but I believe you are right Richard it does sound like it may have jumped time. They act just like that sometimes have little power. Well take care you too and will be waiting for the next video!!
Thanks 👍
I would check to see if the exhaust system is flowing freely... just food for thought.
- Max Giganteum
That may be my favourite Ranchero year.
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩🍩☕️👀😎👍. Richard had to watch this one again, that Ranchero should be saved , you did the hard work got it started ! There are so few out there ! Looking forward too the other vehicles ! 🛻🛻🛻🛻 ☕️☕️
Thanks Mr. B! I believe this one will be saved.
Thank you for sharing , I like those 2 blue 57 Fords by the Ranchero
Very relaxing show. like it a lot on a friday eve!
We are happy you like it. Thanks for watching.
by golly thats a cool junkyard and a very cool show so thank,s
I had my ‘75 Toyota’s front end rebuilt a couple years ago. I told the guy it was beginning to feel like the Willys Overland Station wagon in the movie It’s a Mad, Mad, World. He knew what I was talking about. Thanks you guys for the inspiration again. p.s., my Toyota, idled really bad, now much better. The main finds were vacuum leak of the carb gasket, plugged idle circuit, and: they tell you don’t run the idle screw in hard, gently do it else you’ll mark it. Mine was over the years marked. I would have to make a sleeve and thread it to chuck it and resurface with a file I guess. It’s brass. I ordered a couple from some outfit online. They didn’t look right, so they sat. Still not happy with the idle I tried one for the heck of it. Big difference! I have a Toyota engine book that has a carb schematic. It shows atomised fuel in the idle circuit passage going past that needle (down stream from a jet). So the mark made from hitting the ‘seat’ must have been tripping the flow causing fuel to come out of vaporisation and drip. They don’t tell you that marking that needle will mess up your idle! The idea of it coming out of vaporisation I got from a UA-cam video made by a guy who ‘flows heads’. Sorry for talking on and on.
Interesting. It makes sense that any extra clearance in the needle could cause idle issues. It might also cause issues under low load when the bowl is full. Thanks for the comment.
Hi Cristina and Richard great video, I was willing that ranchero to move it was so close, have a great week yourselves and see you next time cheers 🥂
I had a 72 Grand Torino station wagon in high school with a 351 Cleveland 2 barrel. What a great engine it was!
Great job, loved the Ranchero
Christine words at 44.04 I'm sure will induce a few giggles for anyone from the UK. Great video guys!
Funny stuff. I had not thought about that.
Love those old 351 Cleveland's. They did have their own problems but were still a decent motor for daily driving, as my father-in-law had a 72 Montego Wagon with the Cleveland.
I look forward to your videos & seeing what you are working on very entertaining videos keep up the good work
Awesome channel yall, excited to see your content.
Thanks for the support Anthony. We have lots more on the way.
That's the last Ranchero design that I like. My favorites are the early Fairlane and Falcon style. That one is well worth what they're asking for it just for the engine alone.
thanks so much for the video. you 2 make a great team. nice to see. I was happy to see the other Fords and Mercurys sitting around. I wold love to visit this yard. I have a 65 Comet noticed few Comets there. keep up the videos.
Right, there are quite a few Comets in there. One of them is a very low-mileage car that still has a lot of good parts. I have a video of that place in my video list if you want to see what is in there.
@@whattherust hi I would love to see your video. I am very pleased with you and your partner doing the videos. keep up the good work.
Another excellent job, keep up the good work , can not wait for the next video.
Thanks Mark!
Richard congratulations on the Ranchero start. Great job as always. Christina great Video. Must have found some mud or guard dog poop. Will be watching for sure. God Bless!
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Thanks very much Terry. Yes, the dogs made a mess of things for sure.
Hey Richard & Cristina, My father traded in a yellow with white cab 72 Ford Explorer F-100 with a 302cid with probably a C4,transmission for a new 1974 Ford Ranchero with a 351 Cleveland that was gold color and one of the coldest AC that you could imagine.
That Ranchero would absolutely scream, But was a severe gas hog which was not good during the days of fuel embargoes. Interesting enough, My dad sold the Ranchero to a friend of his that operated a Texaco station who absolutely fell in love with the Ranchero. The partner who co owned the Texaco station also loved the Ranchero so much that he ordered a brand new 1975 Ranchero that was identical in color to the one that my dad sold other than being a year newer. @IrishOutlaw UA-cam channel also has a Ranchero that he featured on some of his videos.
That is a cool story. These cars have a passionate following.
My mother had a 1972 Ford Gran Torino that had a 302 cid engine that I drove when I was in high school back in the early 1980s which did indeed have the same front grill and front end color like the young man in your video was describing.
While my mother was still driving the car, She wrecked the car while going to work on a slick road in which afterwards my uncle went to a salvage yard and found a complete front end which was the exact same color blue as the Ranchero while the rest of the car was the off color antique white color that Ford was using back then.
I distinctly remember that you had to keep the battery terminals very clean or you were greeted with the annoying Ford solenoid chattering that we all despised to hear at the worst possible moments.
We would load the trunk area with concrete blocks and install some aggressive tread snow tires on the back of the car for the rather bad winter weather conditions that we had in KY in the late 1970s and early 1980s in which the Torino was like a tank - Literally.
All of the Fords that we owned with the 302 engines always seemed to be excellent in starting in extreme cold weather conditions.
Just the nicest couple :) another great video thank you
You're welcome. Thank you for the support.
Great jobb 👍🏻Like the ranchero i one a grand Torino sport 73 with the 351 Cleveland engine
Greatings from Sweden 😉
Seriously u guys on the Skylark it sound just like a timing issue I’m 53yrs old and my Dad had one just like it and it would sound just the same and come to find out the problem was timing all along…but good luck u guys and as ALWAYZ good job Christine!!
Floor mats work pretty well in a stuck situation like that! Awesome video as usual
Thanks Ted!
I want that Galaxie
Been watching a lot of these Auto restorations of old vintage cars you guys do a good job at 49:43 restoring them and putting them back on the road... Does it matter how long your videos are I will always watch.... Keep putting the videos out sorry I can't financially help you do good work
Just watching helps us out a lot, and we appreciate you doing that. If you subscribe there is no cost to it, and that helps us too.
I love Torino’s and Ranchero’s 70-72 are my favorite years.
This yard has a bunch of Torinos from 68-70.
@@whattherust It looked to me that there was a fastback in the video... white in color with no rear axle underneath it? Fairlane, Torino or possibly a Cobra. I would be on that vehicle like a rash if I were in your shoes! Check the VIN to see what is what - that car could be quite valuable! It's already desirable as is.
- Max Giganteum
@@MaxGiganteum It is a Torino GT, and this yard has three! They also had a 68 XL with a factory 4 speed, but it sold a few weeks back.
Richard I think you should have brought a Leaf Blower with you.
Right on. Next time!
Hi Richard and Christine,
The team i find so sympathic. I'm one of those like you who like cars from gen 50's like the one that you share in your video. I really like to see your tutoriel and the work that you done on them. I'm french canadian and don't understand all the content in it, but your point of view are interesting. The words that you use, i don't understand them all, but the way you explain them help to.
I wish some succes in your project and in the video you make
François
Translate by an tiers who speak english .😄👍👍👏👏👏👏
Thank you for the kind words, Francois. Our next video has a short demonstration as to how ignition points work. I hope you find it interesting.
Also, I enjoy watching your videos, wish I had the time and resources to do what you do. keep them coming!
Thanks! More on the way.
Love how good you guys are getting old cars running! I'm in the market for an old truck if you know of one.
I come across them all the time. Is there a particular year and make you are looking for?
I think it's really great how you can bring some of these old trucks back to life, and I would love to have one of those! I'm looking for a 75 and later pickup (Ford or Chevy), something with a little life left in it, runs and drives, I can use and maintain around the property.
Do you remember that white"builder truck" in one of the videos? I'm interested in getting that one on the road!
When I first saw the valve cover I figured it was a Cleveland too. I had one in a 71 Torino GT. The best and fastest of all the Ford V8s I've had. I've had em all from the 70s and some from the 50s and 60s.
Richard, call Josh from sleeper dude. He eats breaths and sleeps ford's. He would love this grave yard.😊❤
That is a good idea!
Another Great video. Love your channel!!!! We also live around Nashville Tn. Always trying to find classic car junkyards. I’m from the north and they had alot of them
Just wish for two things,
1. My wife to work on our classics
2. Find that junkyard (because they don’t answer the phone)
Thanks for the support! Try contacting the yard via Facebook. They do a lot of business that way. Also, the yard in Loretto Kentucky that we have a video on is fantastic.
Are the front brakes locked up on it?
That's the first thing I would check! :)
Next time I am there I will check those front wheels again. They were free, but perhaps the caliper locked when I hit the brakes the first time.
The front brake hoses are probobly swollen, not letting the brake fluid to flow back towards the master cylinder. That's a common problem in old cars that have been sitting. Old cars period. Cut the front brake line hoses if you don't want to replace them now.@@whattherust
Richard the timing cover tells you if it's Windsor or a Cleveland. If the timing cover is flat and and attached to the engine block it's a Cleveland. If the the water pump is bolted on and through the timing cover it's a Windsor' Also if the Thermostat housing is bolted to the block and not to the intake manifold it's a Cleveland.
Thanks for the info!
@@whattherust More easy ways to tell the difference between the W & C engines. The 351C valve covers have 8 bolts. It uses small 14 mm spark plugs. The 351W valve covers have 6 bolts and it uses 5/8 inch spark plugs. Fuel pumps: the 351C fuel pump is mounted with 2 vertically positioned bolts - one each on top and bottom of the base. The 351W fuel pump is mounted with 2 bolts horizontally on the left & right sides of the base. The info provided by @rgbigdog is correct as far as I remember with the addition of the timing cover being made from aluminum. Best wishes!
- Max Giganteum
@@MaxGiganteum Great stuff! I am taking a picture of this and will use it anytime I need to identify a Ford engine.
Good job, hope you are keeping well.
Thank you. I am doing great.
❤ Love you guys so much the best one of all time love ford's ❤
Thanks!
Hi, i'm DJ from Johannesburg South Africa. And a very big fan of your channel. The enjin in the pick-up is a 351 CLEVELAND. THE CLEVELAND is red where as the alternative enjin is blue. I have the FORD GRENADA PERANA FASTBACK. Wich has a 351 Cleveland enjin under the hood. And just for the interest sake we call the blue enjin a 351 COMPACT ENJIN. If i'm correct the CLEVELAND is also a longer enjin. I'm not a 100% sure. But thanx for a great site on you tube channel. Crazy 'bout it. Regards Dj
Thanks for the info DJ! I was not aware the Cleveland was not Ford blue. Your Grenada must be a fast car with a Cleveland in it.
Hi Richard and Christina, Great job on the Ranchero. As regards the timing issue, is it possible that when someone had previously put in a new distributor, they installed it a few teeth off of top dead center? That could make the engine appear to have jumped timing and produced the same symptoms. My hats off to you for working on the car out in the open, away from your shop and the additional tools you'd have at your disposal. Looking forward to the follow- up rescue from that same junkyard. Sounds like it will be a real challenge.
You might be correct, Ray, although I did identify TDC and the distributor did align with #1. The crank timing mark lined up as well.
I never cared much for the Ranchero when it was new, but now, compared to what I currently see on the road, it looks really good.
Right on.
Those type of vehicle are really more versatile than you would think! If that is in fact a 351 Cleveland, I wouldn't get rid of it! They used them in the Mustang Mach 1 early models (70's) They are high performance engines.!
I agree. These cars were quite useful for those who did not want a truck.
Hi, my 54 Ford F100 has a cleveland 400 in it. They call it the modefite 351. Overhauld it in 2019 and has about 400 hp.
400M it's a 351C but has taller deck height and longer stroke. ❤
@@spaceghost8995 The 400 Ford is just that... a 400. It isn't a C, W or an M. Best wishes!
- Max Giganteum
Hi Derick there's a very nice ford standing next to you that blue one my heart nockink fast for that car
Right, this yard has a bunch of those Torino's and Galaxie's. I think the one you mean is missing an engine, but some of them are complete. I'd like to get back there in the fall.
Great video guys
Excellent video Christina :) , Richard :) also try best on the Ford Ranchero vehicle and think skip timing on motor also front wheels luck up !
Keep up the great work