1957 Ford Ranchero

292 "Y" Block

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1957, A Banner Year for Ford, Out selling Chevrolet two to one with 21 New Models that were Totally Re-Styled, Re-Designed, and Re-Engineered and the Twenty First and Newest Model was the 1957 Ranchero. With technical advances in steel production it made it possible for more artistic styling methods which contributed to the looks of the sleeker, lower, wider and more comfortable '57 Fords. "The '57 Ranchero was a pickup in a Sunday suit. A sporty wagon with its top off. With its Dramatic Looks and Cool Styling, it set a whole new trend in personal transportation." This particular Ranchero is a great example of a local California car that has been carefully restored to its original condition and remained in Southern California its entire life. It has been meticulously maintained, driven and enjoyed for the last 17 years. It's always been a Great Runner and Driver. It steers well, brakes well and delivers all around great performance from its original Y-Block 292 V-8 which just underwent complete service, inspection, Top End rebuild and much more as described below. BODY - Fresh and Complete Repaint: 1957 Colors Original Colonial White and Willow Green INTERIOR - Reproduction of the Original Style Black and White Vinyl Interior by ABC Upholstery in Philadelphia PA ELECTRICAL - All interior and exterior lights and indicators work as well as the horn, heater, and all gauges and controls. -New Custom Audio AM/FM Stereo Cassette Radio w/ AUX/XM Inputs that fits in dash perfectly without modification. -New Delco Battery and Cables. -New Starter and Relay. TIRES - Goodyear Custom Radials - 215.75R14 with approx. 15k miles. Very Good Condition. WHEELS, DÉCOR, SUSPENSION and BRAKES -Original 14 inch factory Rims with Deluxe Wheel Covers -Replaced ALL Front End Bushings and Ball Joints -Power Brakes with New Shoes, Wheel Cylinders and Seals POWER TRAIN - 292 "Y" Block V8* 206 HP - 3 Speed Ford-O-Matic Transmission -Original Ford "9 inch" Rear End -New Pinion and Hub Seals -New "U "Joints -Engine, Transmission and Rear End Completely Resealed. ENGINE -Freshly Serviced and Completely Inspected with complete Valve Job including head surfacing, hardened valve seats, new exhaust valves, springs, guides, seals and gaskets. -"New Holley 4 BBL Carburetor exclusively prepared for Prestige Thunderbird, custom built for 57 T-Birds.". -New 1957 Ford 4BBL intake Manifold -Correct Pre-formed Fuel and Vacuum Lines -All NEW Belts Hoses and Clamps -New Radiator, Water Pump and Thermostat-New Fuel Pump -New Pertronix Ignition and Coil -Factory Correct Plug Wires -New Power Steering Pump and Components TRANSMISSION -Fresh Service by the Specialists at Prestige T-Bird on these transmissions. Replaced all seals and gaskets. REAR AXLE -Replaced Pinion and Hub seals CODES C 7 R F 1 6 3 8 1 1 66B E AZ 28C7 11922On Jun-21-13 at 06:30:24 PDT, seller added the following information: More Photos, Detail Shots and also see the items that will accompany the vehicle. http://www.flickr.com/photos/97798379@N03/