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That thing could get Australian citizenship no problem.

Awesome ride! A fresh coat of metallic "root beer", polish the existing aluminum wheels and put the "nostrils" back on and it'll be 1982 again! Looking forward to seeing more of her!

A breakdown of the VIN and FSCL Label for this 73 Ranchero: VIN: 3= 1973 A= Atlanta Assembly Plant 49= Ranchero Squire N= 429 V8 4 bbl 205hp 147265= Sequential Production Number (starts at 100001) FSCL Label Codes: Body 97K= Ranchero Squire 2dr pickup Color Code 5H= Medium Brown Metallic Trim Code RF= Cordovan media velour seats Transmission Code U= C6 Cruise-O-Matic transmission with aluminum case Rear Axle Code 6= 3.00:1 nine inch non-limited slip differential Distribution Code 71= Los Angeles Nice find Dalton!

Last time I dealt with a low compression cammed up Ford big block it liked 38-40 degrees total timing all in by about 2600-2800 rpm. So I think you’re on the right track there. But the biggest help was a stall converter to keep the rpm’s upon acceleration to compensate for the anemic compression. But being a Jag owner, you know this already! Haha!

This has to be my new favorite. Hope you fix ger up and keep it. It has a lot of potential.

This is amazing, all the documentation, all the mods and parts and upgrades, a real serious find. So how did YOU end up with it LMAO?!! Oh wait, you're a JAAAAG owner now the deals find YOU!

$2,500?! FFS, man, you get some of the best deals around. Insanely jealous! 🙂

'I don't feel tardy, class dismissed' hit me hard. Still laughing! Been working on my Silverado taking breaks to watch this one. Good stuff. Fun car!

I would definitely keep this one. You stole this one. Do more videos on this one. Great video 👍👍

Hell yea brother raise hell praise dale it’s another PBG low buck club early release, time to kick back with a couple cold ones and enjoy

Your face when you heard the hot-for-teacher-cam for the first time was priceless dude! Hell of a car!

This channel is like the "Red Green Show" with cars. Love it. Keep up the good work.

I just became a low buck club member and just seeing this video made it worth the incredibly low low price of 99 cents!! I Love your videos Dalton, I know it sounds corny (like Iowa) but I am always looking out for your newest uploads and man... it's always a delight.

Honestly I appreciate the cig smoke trailing across the camera. Reminds me of childhood lol

You’re me in the 70’s & 80’s . Just subscribed and gonna watch the old ones too. I’m remembering things and people I had forgotten . Thanks. Means a bunch

This absolutely should be built like a 70’s street freak drag car! Let’s see some metallic paint, bigs and littles, the whole 9!

Man, I always loved these c'atrucks. Ford or Chevy flavor. I had a 71 Elco 350/350 a couple years ago but it was in really bad shape body and floor wise. Ran like a top though. Taught me a lot about carbs (thanks Thunderhead298) . Had short gears, I really hated going 70 at 3300+ rpm. I am more of a cruiser guy I guess.

Love to see more of this Ranchero, Dalton! You know, being it's a '73 engine with dished pistons, it may be a case of too much cam and not enough compression. Also, those stock exhaust manifolds are restrictive. Probably wouldn't hurt to throw some cheap headers on it. 36 degrees in by 3 grand is pretty spot on. Looking forward to the next vid!

I never get tired of you saying “Jag” 🤣

I enjoy watching people do things I can't do. But you make it even more fun! ❤❤❤❤❤. Happy Mother's Day!

Don't flip it, cherish it! Make it rip and shine again!

This car most definitely needs a part 2. Also - "I have a Jag" needs to be on the next t-shirt.

A factory 429 Ranchero deserves to live on this channel. What a treat!

I have a 67 Ford Ranchero with a 289 Hi-Po attached to a Muncie 4 sp rockcrusher transmission. Picked it up in 88 outside of Ft. Bragg for $200. It was a basket case with the motor and tranny sitting in the bed. Over the last 36 years, I've replaced/repaired the floor boards, cab corners, new after market fenders, the motor, tires, brakes, steering and suspension, refurbished the interior with bucket seats (to accommodate the floor shift), new exhaust and a coat of primer. I had the engine bored .30 over, got a valve job done on the heads, put new bearings, pistons, rings, oil pump water pump, mild camshaft, and a new holley 650 carb. The only thing I did to the tranny was put new gaskets and seals on it. I have no idea how much I spent on it. Most of the work was done in the 90's after I got out of the Army. My best guess is I probably spent around $3K on it. It still sits in the barn. I drive it on occasion during the summer. It's fast, it's loud, it gets looks, and most importantly, it's exempt from NY vehicle inspections because of it's age. Neighbor keeps bugging me to sell it because he had one in High School and loved it. He's up to $12,000, which is a pretty fair price for a modified/custom. I can't sell it though. I know I would suffer from Seller's remorse.

Yes, more Ranchero vids! That rig is a keeper.

It looks like the deal of the century. It was cool watching you guys and your shenanigans 😎 you definitely need to do more work this ranchero. I'm glad the safety buzzer works 😂✌️🇺🇲

we need "I have a jag!" tshirts and window stickers haha

Love Cody! need more of him.

Hell yeah!! Definitely want to see more of this one. You got a heckuva deal for 2500.

The '73 429 only produced 211 bhp @ 4450 rpm and 327 lb ft @ 2600 rpm. So, a total rebuild would make this beast live up to it's potential. Who knows what cam is in it right now, but with the right one and other parts, this legend will show what it was truly made for, BIG HORSE POWER!! I think it's worth hanging onto!

Absolutely look forward to seeing another video of this, an nothing saying you can't flip it once you get the fuel system sorted

Ranchero is a KEEPER in my opinion ! I love those things . Definitely like to see you get it all lined out, cleaned up a bit

I don't think the jag jokes will ever get old honestly.

Stand back, men. He knows what he's doing. He owns a Jag(TM). It never gets old 😂

Careful burning off those tars. You might start a far. 😊

Definitely looking forward to seeing more on this rig. I have a feeling that a new carburetor will really make a difference.

OMG, you guys found my dream Ranchero. Put a real carb, fuel pump, distributor and give her one of your pole barn special paint jobs. I am soooooo jealous. I really miss my 72 Ranchero, even if it had an anemic 250/3 speed manual combo.

Hahaha the "hot for teacher" exhaust note for sure! You looked so excited when she first fired up... genuine. Awesome video, loving the content Dalton, Thanks!

Dude!!!! I love it!!!! Same color as my 1973 “Friedchero” 500… There’s a backstory to that name & it has to do with old tires🔥 Anyway, looking forward to more episodes of this Ranchero 🤘

I'm so excited that this channel is growing so well, you definitely deserve it. Definitely the most entertaining dude doing this style of video. I mean the only channel classy enough to drive a jagg

Niiiice. Most excited I’ve seen you when it started and I don’t blame you, that thing is sick.

WHAT!!! Dalton, I was a Nike Hercules Missile Tech in the Army! I was stationed in Germany. Ok, I was envious on the Pontiac, but now, the Ranchero is in the lead. Fantastic find, congrats! BTW, boat tanks are not recommended by most automotive manufacturers, but, seatbelt buzzers are Squire-erific!

This timing is sooo good! I just got a new job and am going to be saving up for this exact model year of ranchero because they’re just badass, rock on brother 🤙

You find the coolest cars. I am so glad to see you get sponsors . Congratulations!

Love it! I own a 67, 68 and 69 Ranchero. We are relocating to St. Joseph in a couple months.

Inexpensive big block ford content? that sounds great.

Love the Ranchero,would love to see more. Keep up the great work!

Quit jaggin off.

Watching this as I build the 351 Cleveland for my 71 Mach 1. Keep the Ford stuff coming!!!!

Definitely more on this gem! Hope you can bring out all her horses!

Awesome video Dalton and Buff @Pole Barn Garage @Buff's Garage

Awesome car! Can’t wait to see more on it.

Not sure the yr of that block but even with D0VE-C heads it probably has the taller deck block with dish pistons that don't go to the top & could have a very wide quench distance making it unusable & possibly a lower compression ratio. Very early 71 (D1) blocks were still short deck at 10.300. By 72 all of them were 10.322. So that might be some of what's holding it back??

I know I'm a newer fan/subscriber, but goddamn the Jag jokes are NEVER going to get old! 😂 It makes me want to find my own V12 XJS and, y'know, modernize literally the entire thing and keep the V12, so I can make the same dumbass jokes all day. This Ranchero is SICK!

Talk about a diamond in the rough, that thing is awesome!

That engine from the factory made a whooping 201hp lol

Dalton deserves millions of subscribers i love watching this sometimes more than cleetus or derek at vgg

I love the car lot tag on the key ring. It screams, “buy here, pay here.”

Paint this thing red like the "striped tomato from starsky and hutch." The 70s one... obviously...

I had a 429 in my pulling truck. Great engines. But you are right they love air. And they don't like turbulence to get the air either.

I like it, and it you get a tank and fix the bed, im sure itll make your shopping runs more fun

I love how you reference Hot for Teacher. I thought I was the only one who made that reference. It does sound pretty amazing.

Dalton, this seventy three year old man has reached a limit like the "gentlemans truck" Ranchero as I just was placed on hospice. Like you, your chevy and I am ford but any and all rigs have a sweet running rig that convinces ya to drive the other kids rig. I am now stuck using "91" octane or not run so dang good... trust me... I have a language for this that is stronger than the "PG" rating!!! I sure do like seeing the truck or car truck as not too many of these toy pickups look good even to me, a ford man at that. I am sure that you are not fond of all el Camano's that they made. As long as it got me to work, and safe, comfortable, plus made it kinda fun, well I drove a damn rambler. I do believe they called them AMX and son... that was one fun S.O.B!

She is a beast my friend.My uncle had a 72 Grand torino,with a 302.Quarter vinyl roof.No speed demon.Just a big cruiser,me and my three brothers and sister,could sit,side by side.

That was a Great Year, Mr. & Mrs. Cole we’re Blessed with Me. I Wish I Held up like She did that is a Sweet Gem. In my Mind, Fairly Rare 429 Factory Big Block Original Car.

I had to giggle….my Dad bought many a Ford at Fair City Ford in Pomona🤣They had great candy for us kiddos while Dad was wheelin’ and dealin’🤣 ……and I was born at Pomona Valley Community Hospital, Pomona, Ca in 1963👍🏻 Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend😊

Don’t ever stop saying you have a jag!! Love it!! So funny, needs to be on a shirt

Can't wait to see the silver dollar truck get it's bed and the rest painted

Your channel is slowly becoming the best KZfaq channel in History…!🔥

That old pic with the bed topper looked great!

Genuinely LOL'd at "I don't feel tardy..." "We're going to come back, WITH BEER, and..." Excellent suggestion, the latter. The VH callback was gold Jerry. Gold.

«I have a Jag» 😂😂😂 Oh my, keep’em coming

Where I live (N42W77.5) bugs get bad in summer. Back in 90, my first summer back here, I bought one of those bug lights b/c we had bought a house with a pond (and a whole lot of acreage) not 100 ft from the back door. The first night it was out there I had to go out the next morning with a grain shovel to pick up the pile of dead ones under it. I ordered 2 more. By the next summer we could actually enjoy our back yard and pond at the close of a work day. They are still out there all three. Never taken down form there 10 ft tall post for the last 23 yr. I have bought other to put else where and I have never had one of them fail yet. Veery Very will made to this day. Bought one this yr and one three yrs ago. both doing well.

This channel makes me want to get out and wrench on my stuff. Thank you for that.

That bug zapper is working overtime!!

"To much cam, not enough compression! " Sounds like the perfect combination for a Blower... GM Supercharger at a rough guess. The wheels are Period Correct. They are PERFECT 🥰 💞

I had a 1973 Ford Ranchero with the 351 V-8 engine and automatic transmission . That was in Wisconsin where there is allot of road salt used . I had to do allot of work such as replaced the floorboards in the cab and replace the entire bed floor with support members . Plus a bit of body replacement along the bottom sides of it . I even switched the seats in it to better and more comfortable seats . And I loved my Ford Ranchero and drove it for many years ! That was the most comfortable riding almost truck vehicle I ever owned back in 1985 and onward . It had a real frame under it and I beefed-up the rear suspension and added heavy-duty air shocks to it so it would carry a bit more weight , like a small pick-up truck but drove and rode more comfortable like a car . Very comfortable , big time and a good daily workhorse !! I drove that Ford Ranchero for many years and it was a workhorse with very comfortable seats and ride which handled better than a stock Ford Ranchero !!!! But sadly it succumb to road salt cancer of the frame and everything else . It was my daily driver and work vehicle all in one with great pulling capacity !!! What A Great Vehicle !!!!!!

Man that camper shell in the photo was SWEET

"I don't FEEL tardy!" Excellent off-the-cuff reference.

Nice to see this one back on the road, now get it back to its former glory with a Pole Barn detail!!

Around 1975, mom had a Mercury Marque wagon with a 429 in it. I loved that car.

Honestly since this thing is so clean I'd like to see you take this as far as you are planning to go with the Silver Dollar. Get it running real nice and do one of your good body and paint jobs on it. This thing would be a fun thing to cruise around with. Great video as always.

My folks had a 69 ford station wagon when I was young . It had a 429 in it... My cousin was living with us while he attended a tech school for auto repair... When the wagon started running rough , my cousin volunteered to fix er'. He put a Holly 4 barrel , and a few other go fast items.. My dad was Not about wasting money on such , but my cousin got all the parts for free... My dad roated the "snow treads" when he drove it .. Then looked seriously at me & my cousin & asked, what the hell did yall do to my wagon ?? A few yrs later I rebuilt that 429 & dropped it into my 72 F-100 , short box with a 4 speed outta something.. It was wicked strong in that truck . So that is a decent motor ..not great on mpg , but at 16 who cares, right ...lol.😊

I had a '71 Ranchero Squire with the 351c as my daily driver in the early 2000's. I miss that car.

Hell yes!!! Love it. My ex father in law had a 68 or 69 el Camino SS that was just awesome. Red with the black racing stripes down the hood and roof. I think you have something here and it looks like fun

12:55 - Ah man, the cap, only ever seen the damn things in pictures... So cool. Absolutely smoking deal, couldn't imagine anything this good or cool up here in Canada.

LOL…” because I have a Jag “ it never gets old! Great find on that 429, you should restore and sell the vehicle.

That thing is badass. Give it the love it needs please.

Orr radiator is awesome. Had them repair and line a 1951 Chevy gas tank and line a 1975 Honda XR75 tank for me 4 months ago. Both work great

as a British person every time you say about that Jag cracks me up xD , that truck is awesome , love haw so many GM's Ford share same front end :)

OMG....laughing our asses off here already: "Oh, dude, I had it. I have a Jag" Exactly why we love you!!!!

She's a keeper! It would be cool to see it restores and painted. Follow that list you guys found!!

Having a jag makes waking up every morning. A pleasure. Because you have a jag.

Hello Dalton. Glad to be able to Pop a top and watch something pretty good 👍👍👍👍👍.

Wow you got a great deal on that Ranchero! There is a former Nike Ajax missile site a few miles from my house. They made an elementary school out of the barracks and the silos are still beneath the parking lot. They last opened it in 2005 and inspected them for environmental safety. It was featured in all the local papers at the time.

I def wanna see more of the Ranchero!

You got the DOVE, baby!! Cool carck.

I had a '70 Torino with that 429 and a Hurst 4 speed from the factory. That thing made awesome torque. Didn't even need 1st or 2nd. She'd pass anything but a gas station.

NICE THANK YOU! Always loved the Ranchero!