Summary

Professional fresh frame-off restoration completed in December 2022. Finished in a Wimbledon White and Rich Copper metallic custom paint job. Powered by a freshly rebuilt Ford 390ci engine mated to a C6 transmission.

Details

This custom 1957 Ford Ranchero pickup has undergone a 2-year professional frame-off restoration that was completed in December 2022. The frame and all chassis components have been powder-coated and it has all-new bushings and ball joints. It is powered by a freshly rebuilt Ford 390ci engine with a Stage 2 cam, an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake and a polished Holley Street Warrior carburetor. The engine is mated to a freshly rebuilt C6 transmission with a performance shift kit. Other upgrades include a 4-core aluminum radiator with dual electric fans, a complete new wiring harness and a MagnaFlow dual exhaust. This Ranchero's stance has been modified with Fat Man Fabrications dropped spindles and lowering kit with an upgraded brake system sporting, power-assist conversion front disc brakes and rear drums. The 20-inch D-Town Smoothie wheels from Detroit Steel Wheel Company are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires. The paint job on this Ranchero was just finished by Lucky Luciano Custom Paint and is Wimbledon White and Rich Copper metallic two-tone, including special touches like frenched-in headlights, a 1958 hood with a scoop, 1963 Ford Galaxie taillights, and all redone chrome. The bed has a custom built-in hidden lock box and has been coated with a premium UV protective LINE-X Xtra color-matched liner. The interior has been upgraded with a new bolstered bench seat from TMI with a matching headliner, door panel panels and carpet kit. Air conditioning is provided by an Old Air Products under dash heat/air conditioning system with a brushed aluminum face for a period-correct feel. The RetroSound radio is a custom Autosound head unit with an AM/FM radio and Bluetooth connectivity. This Ranchero also has been fitted with brand-new glass and weatherstripping.