Ranchero Articles

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…

  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…

  Trim & Wiring- Pete cut out some new stainless pieces for the Tonneau cover to go around the tubes. I had some extra door panel material that I made the boots with.  I polished the stainless and mounted them with chrome bolts. I mounted my Air/Fuel meter. This is a critical Read More…

  Wing & Electronics-  I have begun wiring the Ranchero. Some hate this part, but I really enjoy it. I have the battery cables ran, fuel pump installed and wired, and tail lights are hooked up and ran forward. Nothing is landed to the Speedwire system yet, I will get everything ran Read More…

  Engine Compartment/ Rear Bumper-  The inner fenders have been re-designed. Pete said he didn’t need anymore room than below the front frame support bar to build headers. The fuel lines are laying over the frame rails so I don’t run over them!  I put a piece of aluminum over Read More…