I was watching that & thinking the exact same thing.

Yes definitely the front passenger side tire. Pole barn garage would have had it running down the road in no time.

I noticed that too

Theres nothing wrong with the timing it starts an runs to good to be out of time you just don't know what you are doing you just act like you do if you would pay more attention to things you would be better off

@@peteconley2874 Smarthome (the person you're commenting under) never said anything about timing. Only about the brakes being locked up

It does have a lot of possibilities. A lot worse have been brought back.

@@whattherust The"fish-mouth" grill on the 72 Ranchero makes it stand out from later years.

This guy needs to stop before someone gets hurt or he burns down the area ..

@@steveasher8314 Nah, good guy with good knowledge following his dream and doing an excellent job of entertaining us. By any chance, we’re you a hall monitor in school? Maybe telling the teacher on those people running with scissors? Just curious.

-- Burning down the area isn't out of the realm of possibilities... it isn't wise to fire up a long dormant vehicle that's inundated with dry leaves. He stated that there was a three-inch layer under the Ranchero, that's all I need to know! All it takes is a single spark flying off the vehicle, especially from a rusted out exhaust system, to ignite the dry tinder. Before you know it, you've got a raging fire. I myself have lit up dry grass as have a few friends when we were really young, decades ago. What were we doing? The same thing as our hosts - firing up a dormant rig. Fortunately, we were well prepared and the fire was put out quickly with a pre-primed hose... not that the fires were going anywhere anytime fast. There wasn't much grass to burn in the dirt and gravel. The bottom line here is that in this situation, one cannot be too careful. It's wise to take precautions and be prepared. I would have suggested to at least clear out the burnable material from under and away from the Ranchero before firing it up. It would only take a few minutes with a decent rake. I also hope they had a useable fire extinguisher ready although I didn't see one. Peace & good vibes to all. - Max Giganteum PS AES master tech? WTH is an AES master tech? I presume you mean ASE master tech...

As someone who lives in the rust belt, I would say this Ranchero is VERY salvageable.

Thanks very much. It was a lot easier than some of the others we have done recently. The next one, in the same junkyard, is a mess, and I think it is going to be a real challenge.

Thanks! This yard is loaded with Fords from the 60s. Check out the tour video I did in September. It is amazing.

Thank you very much. That is one of the nicest comments we have ever received. More videos are on the way.

@@whattherust I am so glad to hear that, I always cheer with you if you get it running. One last thing, when will Christina do 'Will it Run' episode again?

So cool to see a Ranchero of any vintage. Just not too many around..and it looks like it could live again.

I appreciate the comment. We don't make up anything, and if I screw up, I show it.

Thank you keep it up

I'm a ford man to for life

A "Clevor" was not uncommon back in the 70s & 80s before the proliferation of aftermarket heads. To use the Cleveland heads on a Windsor block requires some machine work but it isn't difficult. IIRC, you also need an intake manifold that will mate up. The downfall lies in the aftermarket, the aftermarket aluminum-based heads are superior which is why you don't typically see folks making a Clevor anymore and haven't more or less since the 90s. Still, it's a fun project if you come up with the heads and an intake for cheap... and don't mind doing some machining. best wishes! - Max Giganteum

Nice. It is great when that happens.

You're very welcome.

Great to hear Brian!

The fat kid sidekick... a staple of old black & white films back in the day. There was even a spotted dog. - Max Giganteum

Thanks very much Steve. If you subscribe and click on the bell (no cost to either), you will get notified of any new ones. We appreciate your support.

This yard has more of those too. Check out the video where we tour this yard. It is loaded with 1960s Fords.

67 Galaxy sitting beside the Ranchero.

Thanks David! I checked the wheels and they were free. The car just had zero power. To spin the rear wheel I had to literally floor it!

Two firing orders for Ford's 15426378 and 13726548 , people overlook this .

@@davidt9292 That's right. I had to Google it to be sure which one was correct for the Cleveland.

​@@whattherust That's odd... I clearly saw the front P tire skid and never spin. What I don't understand is why didn't you hook up with the truck and pull the Ranchero up to a level spot?!? Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K! - Max Giganteum

Thanks very much. She is a great lady.

Thanks, Pat. We appreciate the nice comment.

Right on.

Next time I am there I will check those front wheels again. They were free, but perhaps the caliper locked when I hit the brakes the first time.

Prolly H code good for 177 net hp, the'71 Boss 351c was one of the fastest, but had major upgrades up 330hp.

Right on. Next time!

Hello Mr. B. I was not aware they were classified as a light duty truck. That is very interesting. Thanks for the info.

Mr. B. Here ! ☕️👀😎👍. Yes, GM used the frame for the station wagon to build the El Camino & the Sprint . Also the fenders of the wagon are longer than the Malibu. Just a little FYI , have a good day !

Thanks very much for the support.

More on the way Dale. Thank you for the support.

Thanks! I can't remember the last time I saw one anywhere except a car show.

That's the first thing I would check! :)

Next time I am there I will check those front wheels again. They were free, but perhaps the caliper locked when I hit the brakes the first time.

The front brake hoses are probobly swollen, not letting the brake fluid to flow back towards the master cylinder. That's a common problem in old cars that have been sitting. Old cars period. Cut the front brake line hoses if you don't want to replace them now.@@whattherust

Right, there are quite a few Comets in there. One of them is a very low-mileage car that still has a lot of good parts. I have a video of that place in my video list if you want to see what is in there.

Thanks for the feedback, Gary. This one was fun, but the next one night be even more so.

That is a good idea!

Thank you for the support, Dave. Much appreciated.

Thanks for the support Anthony. We have lots more on the way.

Thanks Brett! I was thinking the same, but he prefers it.

He definitely is he always asks to go to redneck rumble for his birthday rather do that then a party

Correct, there is a 58 or 59 there. I do a walk-around of it in the junkyard tour video from September.

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Right on.

Thank you for the support, Mike.

400M it's a 351C but has taller deck height and longer stroke. ❤

@@spaceghost8995 The 400 Ford is just that... a 400. It isn't a C, W or an M. Best wishes! - Max Giganteum

Next time I am there I will check those front wheels again. They were free, but perhaps the caliper locked when I hit the brakes the first time.

I agree. These cars were quite useful for those who did not want a truck.

Thanks Mark!

That is a cool story. These cars have a passionate following.

My mother had a 1972 Ford Gran Torino that had a 302 cid engine that I drove when I was in high school back in the early 1980s which did indeed have the same front grill and front end color like the young man in your video was describing. While my mother was still driving the car, She wrecked the car while going to work on a slick road in which afterwards my uncle went to a salvage yard and found a complete front end which was the exact same color blue as the Ranchero while the rest of the car was the off color antique white color that Ford was using back then. I distinctly remember that you had to keep the battery terminals very clean or you were greeted with the annoying Ford solenoid chattering that we all despised to hear at the worst possible moments. We would load the trunk area with concrete blocks and install some aggressive tread snow tires on the back of the car for the rather bad winter weather conditions that we had in KY in the late 1970s and early 1980s in which the Torino was like a tank - Literally. All of the Fords that we owned with the 302 engines always seemed to be excellent in starting in extreme cold weather conditions.

Thanks Keith. It is a good yard with a good number of hidden gems.

Thanks 👍

I would check to see if the exhaust system is flowing freely... just food for thought. - Max Giganteum

So true. And add Incredible and Cool to the list.

You're welcome. Thank you for the support.

Thank you. I am doing great.

We are happy you like it. Thanks for watching.

This yard has a bunch of Torinos from 68-70.

​@@whattherust It looked to me that there was a fastback in the video... white in color with no rear axle underneath it? Fairlane, Torino or possibly a Cobra. I would be on that vehicle like a rash if I were in your shoes! Check the VIN to see what is what - that car could be quite valuable! It's already desirable as is. - Max Giganteum

@@MaxGiganteum It is a Torino GT, and this yard has three! They also had a 68 XL with a factory 4 speed, but it sold a few weeks back.

Thanks for the info!

​@@whattherust More easy ways to tell the difference between the W & C engines. The 351C valve covers have 8 bolts. It uses small 14 mm spark plugs. The 351W valve covers have 6 bolts and it uses 5/8 inch spark plugs. Fuel pumps: the 351C fuel pump is mounted with 2 vertically positioned bolts - one each on top and bottom of the base. The 351W fuel pump is mounted with 2 bolts horizontally on the left & right sides of the base. The info provided by @rgbigdog is correct as far as I remember with the addition of the timing cover being made from aluminum. Best wishes! - Max Giganteum

@@MaxGiganteum Great stuff! I am taking a picture of this and will use it anytime I need to identify a Ford engine.

You might be correct, Ray, although I did identify TDC and the distributor did align with #1. The crank timing mark lined up as well.

Right, this yard has a bunch of those Torino's and Galaxie's. I think the one you mean is missing an engine, but some of them are complete. I'd like to get back there in the fall.

We plan to give that Galaxie a try.

@whattherust I enjoy the channel . I have many projects myself . It's a life long obsession lol going to junk yards and looking at old cars ! The things we enjoy hahahaha

Thanks! More on the way.