1963 FORD FALCON RANCHERO DELUXE WITH RARE ORIGINAL FACTORY 4 SPEED AND 260 V/8
1963 Ford Ranchero
1963 FORD FALCON RANCHERO DELUXE, ORIGINAL FACTORY BUILT V/8 AND 4 SPEED TRANSMISSIONBODY 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!
- Make: Ford
- Model: Ranchero
- SubModel: FALCON
- Type: RANCHERO
- Year: 1963
- Mileage: 84,745
- VIN: 3R27F183319
- Color: White
- Engine size: 260 CID
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: 4 SPEED MANUAL
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Black / Brown
- Drive side: Left-hand drive
- Options: AM RADIO, HEATER / DEFROSTER, POWER STEERING
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
