1967 Ford Ranchero 500XL V8
Description
This 1967 Ford Ranchero 500XL is a single-year, Fairlane-based example, a light overhaul in the late 2000s included a rebuild of its H-code 390ci V8.
The 390ci V8 was rebuilt and balanced in late 2009.
The H-code engine was factory-equipped with the cylinder heads, larger valves and 4-bolt exhaust manifolds from the S-code engine found in the contemporary Mustang GT.
The original 2-barrel induction system has been upgraded here to a 4-barrel Holley dual-feed carburetor mounted on an Edelbrock intake and capped with a period GT390 air cleaner.
An included dyno sheet shows 254 peak horsepower and 327 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheels during a test in 2010, and approximately 9,000 miles have been added since.
An aftermarket electric fan has replaced the factory pulley-driven unit, while other engine bay additions include chrome rocker covers and a period windshield washer.
A new battery was recently installed and the charging system work well.
Exhaust is via long-tube headers with manual cutouts and dual Flowmaster mufflers.
Power is sent rearward through a C6 automatic transmission to a 9” rear end with 3.25:1 open gears.
Sheet metal was repainted in its original code T Candy Apple Red under in the mid-2000s, with a single hand-painted pinstripe at the beltline.
American Racing Torque Thrust Ds wear grey centers and are mounted with staggered-width 15″ BFGoodrich radials.
Exterior lighting includes Fairlane-style stacked headlamps and is said to work throughout after repair of one reverse lamp.
A new windshield has been installed.
The matching red vinyl interior features factory “Deluxe” bucket seats and a center console as part of the line-topping 500XL trim.
A padded cover caps the factory dash while the headliner, carpeting and door panels are said to remain in good condition.
Controls include a presentable factory two-spoke wheel and T-bar console shifter.
Factory instrumentation is said to remain functional and is supplemented by an aftermarket chrome three-gauge set mounted beneath the dash.
Just over 19k miles are shown on the 5-digit odometer, which have rolled over.
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