Project Ranchero Archives

I purchased a Vacuum pump and alternator kit from Greg Zucco of GZMotorsports. I called him up and had several questions for him. He sold me a kit for a motor plate set-up.  It came with mandrel, pulleys, tank, fittings and everything. The kit was easier to install than I thought it would Read More…

  I now have the Fordmuscle Ranchero Firing right on time!  The key to any good race engine is MSD Ignition systems! MSD has the best spark management systems in the business. I needed the best,  and with the help of  JD StCyr and MSD Ignition,  I was able to select Read More…

  Stainless Headers &  Start Up:   The Stainless steel headers have been constructed! Pete and I found “Stainless Headers MFG. INC.” on the internet. I looked through their very informative site. The quality of work they do was represented well throughout all pages on the site. I was very interested, so, I Read More…

  Scott Gunderman, of Gunderman Performance Engines,  has completed the engine build for the Fordmuscle Ranchero . Scott has a real attention to detail. Not only to the necessary clearances and tolerances of a race engine, but the little things, such has timing pointers, installing ARP bolts where they suit asthetics as well as strength Read More…

  Engine & brakes-  The 351 Windsor based engine is being built by Scott Gunderman Performance Engines of Indianapolis. This build will include Blue Thunder 3.60 Heads and a  Blue Thunder 4500 Dominator split Intake, a 1050 Ultra Dominator along with  a  Jesel belt drive system to dial in cam timing. Read More…

  Battery & Hood-   I’m in a holding pattern trying to fund the T&D shaft rockers to go on the Blue Thunder headed engine build for 2012. But, other things are being accomplished. I have been working with Doug at Champion hoods and he has created a Cowl Induction hood mold for the 64-65 Read More…

  Lexan & Electrical-  The electrical wiring is complete. The longest, most tedious part of the build is finally done! I purchased a new optima battery and installed it. Now it was time to check all of my circuits. I had confidence in my wiring, but it didn’t stop me from Read More…