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Old May 8, 2026 | 12:35 PM
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1966 Ranchero Build Thread

Hello! My summer project is this 1966 Ford Ranchero. This is my first project car, and I figured I should document my build somewhere. It has a 289 V8 paired with a C4. It came with a Gem
Top brand topper that I pulled because it was rusted out and I didn't like the looks of it when it was on the car(PM me if you want it, it's for sale). The plan is to hopefully have it running and driving before the 4th of July, it needs brakes, exhaust and tires among other things before that can happen. I currently have the gas tank pulled and the products I need are on the way to repaint and reseal it before it goes back in. The following pictures are how I found it


 
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Pressure washed and topper removed

 
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Interior cleaned up.

Next time she moves will be under her own power!
 
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Gas tank has been sealed with POR-15 Gas Tank Sealer and repainted. Installed with a new sending unit.

 
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