History
I imported this vehicle from the US in 2012. It is an original southern California, 2nd owner, always garaged, rust free and with no evidence of accidents.
Exterior: The truck was repainted with Dupont Imron Dark Blue Metallic & White in approximately 1994. Custom tube grill. All chrome and aluminium trim is original and has not been restored. It has a Hayman Reece style tow and the bed is totally free of imperfections or fillers and has a four year old Line X protective finish.
Interior: The interior features the GT Rally Cluster with tacho and working quartz clock, Factory Air Conditioning, interval wipers, power steering, power front disc brakes, and a new headliner installed in 2007. The pillar and window seals have also been replaced. The seat and door panels are u********* and in exceptional condition for the age of the truck. The carpet is original and it has original seat belts and shoulder harnesses. An iPod interface, power amplifier and speakers were added to the original working Factory AM/FM Stereo.
Driveline: The engine and transmission were professionally rebuilt at the high 90k miles mark.
I was informed that since 2007, the then owner had installed new brakes, new alternator, new radiator and hoses, new A/C compressor, dryer and updated the remainder of the system. Also added for performance and efficiency was a PerTronix Polished Billet Distributor w/Flamethrower Coil. A 3.0:1 open differential and rear coil suspension with air shocks brings up the rear.
Wheels & Tires: "Vintage" American Racing Torq-Thrust D wheels are shod with P235/60 (front) and 255/60 R15 (rear) BFG Radial TA’s.
Modifications
Since importing the Ranchero I have had the doorhandles, antenna and fuel filler cap shaved. The battery is relocated to the bed and the fuel cap is also in the bed. The engine has been rebuilt and the engine bay smoothed with most wiring hidden and painted the same colour as the car. I have had GT stripes added to the bonnet and I imported a custom made hard tonneau cover with a speed-spur wing (from Gaylords Kustom Trucks in California), which has been painted to match the rest of the car. This is an ongoing resto-mod and the interior has not yet been touched.
