1963 FORD FALCON RANCHERO DELUXE WITH RARE ORIGINAL FACTORY 4 SPEED AND 260 V/8

BODY TAG INFO:

BODY:66B (RANCHERO)

COLOR: M (WIMBLEDON WHITE)

TRIM:56 (BLACK)

DATE:07V (AUGUST 7, 1963)

DSO: 71 (SAN JOSE, CA.)

AXLE: 4 (3.25:1 RATIO)

TRANS: 5 (BORG WARNER T-10 4 SPEED)

VIN# CODE F (260 V/8) 3R27F183319

This rare original Northern California registered 1963 Ford Falcon Ranchero Deluxe, has a clean title and is a numbers matching vehicle with a factory V8 and a Borg Warner T-10 4 speed transmission. The engine was rebuilt and bored .030 over, making it approx. 271 CID.

This beautiful survivor was part of a barn find, virtually rust free. It had been stored inside for 22 years with the registration in non-op status. I have owned it for past 3 years and have diligently tried to keep it as original as possible, by using NOS parts when I could find them and premium quality replacement parts as required. The stock radio works. The odometer shows 82,745 miles and I have no reason to doubt its accuracy.

The changes from stock original parts are the 14" powder coated stock ford steel wheels, 4 bbl carburetor and manifold, under engine brace, Pertronics billet distributor, period correct old school finned aluminum valve covers from the 60's, 2 ¼" dual exhaust, headers, air cleaner, alternator, steering wheel.

The paint was done some years ago and is in exceptional condition.

THE ORIGINAL 260 V8 ENGINE WAS REBUILT AND BORED .030 OVER WITH A MID RANGE CAM GIVING A SLIGHTLY LOPING BUT SMOOTH IDLE ANDPLENTYOF POWER.

This old girl is a survivor, virtually rust free. The smugglers box is rust free, the drain holes function as designed. She does show patina for her 55 years and is not a show car. But she is a first class, drive anywhere, driver and car show favorite. She has her original bench seat and aftermarket carpet.

The final items I was going to address were new seat upholstery, carpets and dash pad. I would have replaced original knobs but I kinda like the patina. If you want to step on the loud pedal, shewillset your hair on fire!!!!

I have diligently brought this old girl to her current state by meticulously addressing all issues related to making her 100% reliable and original. I am a retired machinist with a good eye for details and I refreshed this wonderful example to keep for myself. Health issues now dictate otherwise, so I am reluctantly putting her up for sale. It was not my intent to sell her. If you are looking for an honest daily driver Ranchero (California to Maine and back), this is your vehicle.

The following is a list of parts I have replaced:

RECEIPTS FOR ALL ITEMS BELOW

ELECTRICAL ITEMS

NEW FUEL SENDING UNIT

NEW HORN RELAY

NEW WIRE STRAPS

NEW BATTERY TRAY

NEW BATTERY HOLD DOWN KIT

NEW HEADLAMP FEED WIRING LOOM

NEW MAIN WIRING LOOM

NEW TAIL LIGHT WIRING LOOM

NEW PARK LIGHT LENS GASKETS

NEW PERTRONICS DISTRIBUTOR / IGNITION COIL

NEW DISTRIBUTOR WIRE SET

NEW IGNITION SWITCH AND DOOR LOCKS KEYED ALIKE

ENGINE ITEMS

TOTAL REBUILD OF ORIGINAL 260 CID ENGINE (PER THE SELLER)

NEW H.D. CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE, T/O BRG, RESURFACED FLYWHEEL

NEW P/S PUMP FILTER

NEW P/S CYLINDER

NEW P/S CONTROL VALVE SEAL & BALL STUD REPAIR KIT

REBUILT P/S CONTROL VALVE AND NEW HOSE

NEW MR. GASKET INTAKE BOLT SET

NEW P/S PUMP SEAL

THOMPSON PERFORMANCE POWER BLAST PLATE

NEW P/S HOSE BRACKET

NEW P/S RAM DROP BRACKET

NEW CLUTCH EQUALIZER ROD REPAIR KIT

NEW TRANSMISSION TAIL SHAFT BUSHING AND SEAL

NEW TRANSMISSION MOUNTS

NEW DUAL 2 ¼" EXHAUST PIPES / MUFFLERS

NEW BELTS

NEW BATTERY CABLES

NEW STARTER RELAY

NEW STARTER

OLD SCHOOL FINNED ALUMINUM VALVE COVERS

NEW CHROME AIR CLEANER

SUSPENSION ITEMS

NEW INNER OUTER TIE RODS / IDLER ARM ADJ SLEEVE

UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT KIT

MOOG CONTROL ARMS

FRONT END ALIGNMENT

UNDER ENGINE BRACE

DOORS / GLASS /INTERIOR ITEMS

NEW WOOD STEERING WHEEL

NEW DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNELS AND FUZZIES

NEW BACK EDGE VENT WIN SEALS

NEW SIDE VIEW MIRROR

NEW QUARTER WIN EDGE SEALS

NEW VENT WINDOW SEALS

NEW WINDOW FELTS KIT

NEW WINDOW DIVISION BAR WEATHERSTRIPS

NEW REAR WINDOW SEAL

NEW DOOR BUMPER SET

NEW ACCELERATOR PEDAL

NEW TAIL GATE RUBBER BUMPER SET

NEW HOOD TO COWL SEAL / RETAINER KIT

NEW HOOD BUMPER SET

BRAKES / WHEELS / TIRES

NEW BRAKE MASTER CYL

PROFESSIONALLY POWDER COATED 14" FORD STEEL STOCK WHEELS (4)

BRAKE DRUMS TURNED

NEW BRAKE HOSES BRAKE SHOES

NEW WHEELS BEARINGS FRONT AND REAR

NEW BRAKE SHOES FRONT AND REAR

NEW WHEEL CYLINDERS

NEW MONROE SHOCKS

NEW FALKEN 14" TIRES (4)

COOLING ITEMS

NEW FAN SHROUD KIT

NOS RADIATOR

NEW HEATER HOSES

REBUILT HEATER BOX / NEW HEATER CORE

NEW RADIATOR HOSES

NEW WATER PUMP

NEW TEMP GAUGE SENDING UNIT

NEW THERMOSTAT

NEW STANT LEVER VENT RAD CAP

NEW COOLANT RECOVERY KIT

FUEL ITEMS

REBUILT 4 BBL CARBURETOR

RETAINED MANUAL CHOKE

NEW FUEL LINES

NEW FUEL TANK

NEW FUEL FILLER HOSE

NEW FUEL PUMP/STEEL LINE

OIL FILTER

PLUSTOO MANY SMALL PARTS, FASTENERS, ETC. TO LIST........

PLEASE EXAMINE THE PHOTOS CAREFULLY. I TAKE MY OWN PICTURES, YOU WILL RECEIVE EXACTLY WHAT YOU SEE.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

I WILL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.

On Sep-16-18 at 12:00:21 PDT, seller added the following information:

This vehicle is also listed for sale locally and on the internet. I reserve the right to end this listing early, due to prior sale.
THANKYOU FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING!