Forgotten BUILT Big Block Ranchero-Will It Run and Drive? Huge BURNOUTS!

We revive and drive this 1973 Ford Ranchero that was forgotten and left for dead for a decade. Turns out it's packing a built 429 big block! It's BURNOUT time!
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[@PoleBarnGarage]

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[@mundanestuff]

Ordered. Cool idea and can't wait to give these a try in my MG. Need to fix some connections under the bonnet.

[@jamesduhon8252]

@PoleBarnGarage get ahold of me please I'm in between kc and st jo I'm looking for a cheapish sbc for my caprice classic let me know if you know of anyone that can help out ...thanks

[@karmanissabella]

I used code sleeperdude and saved more.

[@mick00000000002]

Sorry mate Australia

[@mick00000000002]

For God sack. Cold start........................ Spark...........m Oil......... Run motor. Easy on starter motor and cleans the brushes. On the stater motor. Then put two stock oil fuel down the cabertor ?????? Oil the vales and lifters. So you score the block. Why you hate fords ????? Don't by if you don't care. Show more that you love. Buying and show no care . Will degrade your channel. You tube will pick up on my words. No care factor will heart you. In all I have lived everything you do with mixed channels. Yes funny. But do this. Ok please. God bless mick Australia Lost look price this ute 16000 to 25000. Au Dollars Your junk is has to much value in Australia.

[@watsisbuttndo829]

That thing could get Australian citizenship no problem.

[@kaplunk1548]

looks just like a xr6 au falcon

[@gustiwidyanta5492]

​@@kaplunk1548not gonna like i'd like to get a Falcon panel van.

[@chilee6994]

This car would be incredible ,, in Vietnam.. Citizenship,. Mmmm debatable.. lol.

[@alt7488]

there's one on fb without a motor for $4500

[@ChapsShrugged]

That's no small order!😂

[@stevenmartin3848]

Awesome ride! A fresh coat of metallic "root beer", polish the existing aluminum wheels and put the "nostrils" back on and it'll be 1982 again! Looking forward to seeing more of her!

[@nickmcfaddin4443]

Sparkle brown would be perfection! I also vote for early '80's stripes if it ever comes to it ;)

[@garycamara9955]

Why root beer?

[@stevenmartin3848]

@@garycamara9955 a dark metallic brown is definitely a late '70s vibe

[@badger_valley_customs]

Last time I dealt with a low compression cammed up Ford big block it liked 38-40 degrees total timing all in by about 2600-2800 rpm. So I think you’re on the right track there. But the biggest help was a stall converter to keep the rpm’s upon acceleration to compensate for the anemic compression. But being a Jag owner, you know this already! Haha!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

You bet. I have a set of 3.70s coming for it, bigger stall will likely follow

[@TheAceofIron]

@@PoleBarnGarage Please tell me you're gonna scare Kevin with the cam chop at some point, it'll kill him from excitement I bet! 🤣🤣🤣

[@vehicleIDspecialists]

A breakdown of the VIN and FSCL Label for this 73 Ranchero: VIN: 3= 1973 A= Atlanta Assembly Plant 49= Ranchero Squire N= 429 V8 4 bbl 205hp 147265= Sequential Production Number (starts at 100001) FSCL Label Codes: Body 97K= Ranchero Squire 2dr pickup Color Code 5H= Medium Brown Metallic Trim Code RF= Cordovan media velour seats Transmission Code U= C6 Cruise-O-Matic transmission with aluminum case Rear Axle Code 6= 3.00:1 nine inch non-limited slip differential Distribution Code 71= Los Angeles Nice find Dalton!

[@EL_Arson]

This has to be my new favorite. Hope you fix ger up and keep it. It has a lot of potential.

[@7eis]

The more he fixes it, the less potential it'll have 🫡

[@jimmywhitlow2012]

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[@courtneesdad]

I would definitely keep this one. You stole this one. Do more videos on this one. Great video 👍👍

[@willswords7373]

You’re me in the 70’s & 80’s . Just subscribed and gonna watch the old ones too. I’m remembering things and people I had forgotten . Thanks. Means a bunch

[@brucejessie]

Love to see more of this Ranchero, Dalton! You know, being it's a '73 engine with dished pistons, it may be a case of too much cam and not enough compression. Also, those stock exhaust manifolds are restrictive. Probably wouldn't hurt to throw some cheap headers on it. 36 degrees in by 3 grand is pretty spot on. Looking forward to the next vid!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Yeah I agree, too much cam. But some gears will alleviate it

[@ksavage681]

@@PoleBarnGarage Put a bigger Edelbrock carb on it, say an 850.

[@attitudeadjusted9027]

​@@ksavage681Edelbrock carbs make killer trot line weights 🤠

[@TheAceofIron]

@@ksavage681 No no no, put a Holley 850 on it. It's cheaper and if it sits, it won't seize.

[@ShawnR718]

Hell yea brother raise hell praise dale it’s another PBG low buck club early release, time to kick back with a couple cold ones and enjoy

[@alanmoore78]

This is amazing, all the documentation, all the mods and parts and upgrades, a real serious find. So how did YOU end up with it LMAO?!! Oh wait, you're a JAAAAG owner now the deals find YOU!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Everyone is DYING to hand over their precious valuables to me now

[@johnmichaels4330]

This channel is like the "Red Green Show" with cars. Love it. Keep up the good work.

[@BigWheel.]

Red green is a legend.

[@fourstar7]

I always watched red green when I caught it on TV.

[@nicholasclark4079]

A factory 429 Ranchero deserves to live on this channel. What a treat!

[@ajthenerd4918]

I just became a low buck club member and just seeing this video made it worth the incredibly low low price of 99 cents!! I Love your videos Dalton, I know it sounds corny (like Iowa) but I am always looking out for your newest uploads and man... it's always a delight.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks! I'm glad you got to enjoy this early

[@DukeofDerp]

Man, I always loved these c'atrucks. Ford or Chevy flavor. I had a 71 Elco 350/350 a couple years ago but it was in really bad shape body and floor wise. Ran like a top though. Taught me a lot about carbs (thanks Thunderhead298) . Had short gears, I really hated going 70 at 3300+ rpm. I am more of a cruiser guy I guess.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Me too

[@79huddy]

​@@PoleBarnGarageThat Ranchero may have a smog Era timing chain in it which retards it 8 degrees at the cam if you put a 69 back timing set in it it should make about 300hp with a mountain of torque even if it's dove-3 heads with dished pistons if it's dove-c heads with dished pistons it should be around 370hp

[@ryanwalker1593]

'I don't feel tardy, class dismissed' hit me hard. Still laughing! Been working on my Silverado taking breaks to watch this one. Good stuff. Fun car!

[@oldsguy71]

Your face when you heard the hot-for-teacher-cam for the first time was priceless dude! Hell of a car!

[@jcmarple]

Honestly I appreciate the cig smoke trailing across the camera. Reminds me of childhood lol

[@clstjam4321]

Yes, more Ranchero vids! That rig is a keeper.

[@user-wq3uw4bt1p]

I never get tired of you saying “Jag” 🤣

[@Wilkwayadventures]

This absolutely should be built like a 70’s street freak drag car! Let’s see some metallic paint, bigs and littles, the whole 9!

[@daveparnell4044]

Don't flip it, cherish it! Make it rip and shine again!

[@kennethsonier1766]

It looks like the deal of the century. It was cool watching you guys and your shenanigans 😎 you definitely need to do more work this ranchero. I'm glad the safety buzzer works 😂✌️🇺🇲

[@TheFastgeek]

$2,500?! FFS, man, you get some of the best deals around. Insanely jealous! 🙂

[@Plarndude]

I enjoy watching people do things I can't do. But you make it even more fun! ❤❤❤❤❤. Happy Mother's Day!

[@BassGuy03]

This car most definitely needs a part 2. Also - "I have a Jag" needs to be on the next t-shirt.

[@failranch9542]

Careful burning off those tars. You might start a far. 😊

[@darrellcollins877]

Ranchero is a KEEPER in my opinion ! I love those things . Definitely like to see you get it all lined out, cleaned up a bit

[@82ndAbnVet]

I have a 67 Ford Ranchero with a 289 Hi-Po attached to a Muncie 4 sp rockcrusher transmission. Picked it up in 88 outside of Ft. Bragg for $200. It was a basket case with the motor and tranny sitting in the bed. Over the last 36 years, I've replaced/repaired the floor boards, cab corners, new after market fenders, the motor, tires, brakes, steering and suspension, refurbished the interior with bucket seats (to accommodate the floor shift), new exhaust and a coat of primer. I had the engine bored .30 over, got a valve job done on the heads, put new bearings, pistons, rings, oil pump water pump, mild camshaft, and a new holley 650 carb. The only thing I did to the tranny was put new gaskets and seals on it. I have no idea how much I spent on it. Most of the work was done in the 90's after I got out of the Army. My best guess is I probably spent around $3K on it. It still sits in the barn. I drive it on occasion during the summer. It's fast, it's loud, it gets looks, and most importantly, it's exempt from NY vehicle inspections because of it's age. Neighbor keeps bugging me to sell it because he had one in High School and loved it. He's up to $12,000, which is a pretty fair price for a modified/custom. I can't sell it though. I know I would suffer from Seller's remorse.

[@legbah7]

Love Cody! need more of him.

[@Cascadian_Atomic_Auto]

Absolutely look forward to seeing another video of this, an nothing saying you can't flip it once you get the fuel system sorted

[@chitchatwchuck]

WHAT!!! Dalton, I was a Nike Hercules Missile Tech in the Army! I was stationed in Germany. Ok, I was envious on the Pontiac, but now, the Ranchero is in the lead. Fantastic find, congrats! BTW, boat tanks are not recommended by most automotive manufacturers, but, seatbelt buzzers are Squire-erific!

[@brandenjones716]

I'm so excited that this channel is growing so well, you definitely deserve it. Definitely the most entertaining dude doing this style of video. I mean the only channel classy enough to drive a jagg

[@libertysgarage8411]

Hell yeah!! Definitely want to see more of this one. You got a heckuva deal for 2500.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

No kidding!

[@paladinwrath3168]

we need "I have a jag!" tshirts and window stickers haha

[@TheKeymaster316]

Definitely looking forward to seeing more on this rig. I have a feeling that a new carburetor will really make a difference.

[@mikebrunosgarage5338]

Love the Ranchero,would love to see more. Keep up the great work!

[@phillieman9992]

This timing is sooo good! I just got a new job and am going to be saving up for this exact model year of ranchero because they’re just badass, rock on brother 🤙

[@Big88Country]

The '73 429 only produced 211 bhp @ 4450 rpm and 327 lb ft @ 2600 rpm. So, a total rebuild would make this beast live up to it's potential. Who knows what cam is in it right now, but with the right one and other parts, this legend will show what it was truly made for, BIG HORSE POWER!! I think it's worth hanging onto!

[@amberselectronics]

Niiiice. Most excited I’ve seen you when it started and I don’t blame you, that thing is sick.

[@lynngarcj6547]

Dude!!!! I love it!!!! Same color as my 1973 “Friedchero” 500… There’s a backstory to that name & it has to do with old tires🔥 Anyway, looking forward to more episodes of this Ranchero 🤘

[@HoboJoeGarage]

Awesome car! Can’t wait to see more on it.

[@usedtobecoolgarage]

Love it! I own a 67, 68 and 69 Ranchero. We are relocating to St. Joseph in a couple months.

[@y5mgisi]

I don't think the jag jokes will ever get old honestly.

[@kevinstewart1080]

You find the coolest cars. I am so glad to see you get sponsors . Congratulations!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

We'll see how that goes over 😬

[@less5406]

OMG, you guys found my dream Ranchero. Put a real carb, fuel pump, distributor and give her one of your pole barn special paint jobs. I am soooooo jealous. I really miss my 72 Ranchero, even if it had an anemic 250/3 speed manual combo.

[@zakman9244]

I had a 1973 Ford Ranchero with the 351 V-8 engine and automatic transmission . That was in Wisconsin where there is allot of road salt used . I had to do allot of work such as replaced the floorboards in the cab and replace the entire bed floor with support members . Plus a bit of body replacement along the bottom sides of it . I even switched the seats in it to better and more comfortable seats . And I loved my Ford Ranchero and drove it for many years ! That was the most comfortable riding almost truck vehicle I ever owned back in 1985 and onward . It had a real frame under it and I beefed-up the rear suspension and added heavy-duty air shocks to it so it would carry a bit more weight , like a small pick-up truck but drove and rode more comfortable like a car . Very comfortable , big time and a good daily workhorse !! I drove that Ford Ranchero for many years and it was a workhorse with very comfortable seats and ride which handled better than a stock Ford Ranchero !!!! But sadly it succumb to road salt cancer of the frame and everything else . It was my daily driver and work vehicle all in one with great pulling capacity !!! What A Great Vehicle !!!!!!

[@matmichalke5734]

That engine from the factory made a whooping 201hp lol

[@oye6124]

impressive

[@jesseduke694]

Not sure the yr of that block but even with D0VE-C heads it probably has the taller deck block with dish pistons that don't go to the top & could have a very wide quench distance making it unusable & possibly a lower compression ratio. Very early 71 (D1) blocks were still short deck at 10.300. By 72 all of them were 10.322. So that might be some of what's holding it back??

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Oh no doubt it's a smogger. Was really hoping to see some flat tops in there at minimum

[@brohon8788]

Hahaha the "hot for teacher" exhaust note for sure! You looked so excited when she first fired up... genuine. Awesome video, loving the content Dalton, Thanks!

[@philspear73]

Definitely more on this gem! Hope you can bring out all her horses!

[@Rawsolo]

Quit jaggin off.

[@n1uk214]

I had a 429 in my pulling truck. Great engines. But you are right they love air. And they don't like turbulence to get the air either.

[@maximilianrockefeller8854]

Stand back, men. He knows what he's doing. He owns a Jag(TM). It never gets old 😂

[@thrahxvaug6430]

Honestly since this thing is so clean I'd like to see you take this as far as you are planning to go with the Silver Dollar. Get it running real nice and do one of your good body and paint jobs on it. This thing would be a fun thing to cruise around with. Great video as always.

[@salty-9]

Paint this thing red like the "striped tomato from starsky and hutch." The 70s one... obviously...

[@williamoberlander7932]

I like original patina! With a little oil or wax!

[@bobtucker8875]

Truly enjoyed the content 😌. Great 👍 job guys. Love the car an sure would like to see more of it. Thanks for sharing.

[@user-sh9dz4ff3j]

Love Cody! need more of him.. Yes, more Ranchero vids! That rig is a keeper..

[@TheBignick243]

She's a keeper! It would be cool to see it restores and painted. Follow that list you guys found!!

[@waynedavis7245]

Great video. It would be great to see more on the Ranchero

[@Lernca]

Love the Ranchero, keep the videos coming!

[@KyleC2OO7]

I def wanna see more of the Ranchero!

[@gabebothers9937]

You guys always find the coolest vehicles, that thing is awesome. Keep up the great work

[@jamlph9729]

would love to see more of this car

[@mjsteng890]

Watching this as I build the 351 Cleveland for my 71 Mach 1. Keep the Ford stuff coming!!!!

[@robertmoczulski3096]

Hell yes!!! Love it. My ex father in law had a 68 or 69 el Camino SS that was just awesome. Red with the black racing stripes down the hood and roof. I think you have something here and it looks like fun

[@CrazyIvan1337]

I know I'm a newer fan/subscriber, but goddamn the Jag jokes are NEVER going to get old! 😂 It makes me want to find my own V12 XJS and, y'know, modernize literally the entire thing and keep the V12, so I can make the same dumbass jokes all day. This Ranchero is SICK!

[@MichaelMassimino]

I had a Nike battery behind my house in New Jersey. It was so wild, all these busted up concrete buildings and rail tracks. They just dumped asphalt over the silo doors to keep people out of them. Love the channel!

[@TheBigford460]

Glad to see the carb going to some good use. Burt Reynolds would be proud. Reminds me of the 429 in Gator. Great video man!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Awesome video Dalton and Buff @Pole Barn Garage @Buff's Garage

[@BuffsGarage]

It was a blast, but then again anytime you can lower your expectations and just have fun, that’s a good day!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@BuffsGarage I agree 💯 percent Fun always Happens when you don't have many expectations other then to just have fun and what happens along the way happens

[@tbidzzzz]

Can't wait to see the silver dollar truck get it's bed and the rest painted

[@johncarella1836]

Your channel is slowly becoming the best KZbin channel in History…!🔥

[@danievanzyl4352]

I would like to see it again sounds so sweet always a pleasure to watch you working on cars. Pole Barn Garage Rocks

[@erickbelow8084]

Yes, more please. I had a 73 gt that we transplanted a 460 from a mercury Marquis. Had to convert it to electric fuel pump to keep it from vapor locking, but it was awesome to drive.

[@tomrowe7534]

Orr radiator is awesome. Had them repair and line a 1951 Chevy gas tank and line a 1975 Honda XR75 tank for me 4 months ago. Both work great

[@jrkriegar5297]

Definitely want to see more of the Ranchero! Reminds me of my 73 GT that I used to have.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

I agree with the people saying it is a keeper. It may be your slowest car, but it is the least rusty.

[@TheFurriestOne]

Talk about a diamond in the rough, that thing is awesome!

[@socalRooster]

I put your video on my sound system in my game room and ooh 😮 my goodness sounds great that cam ❤

[@KurtisBarnes]

Definitely want to see more of this beast!!

[@07cowboy07]

Would love to see this fixed up. Great find and video.

[@haroldkuykendall9078]

Had one and loved it!!!

[@brianb1199]

Definitely need more of this one! My '74 Gran Torino was slower than watching grass grow, so I need to see the big Ford melt tires and go fast.

[@adamtereska8734]

This is a sweet ride with lots of potential. That would look great all fixed up.

[@zapp224]

Man keep that!!!! I could tell how much u enjoyed it, hell I wanna drive it!!!!! Looks and sounds fun

[@kevinblevins2612]

Pretty cool find Not many big block Rancheros left in that great shape!

[@mec-tec]

Awesome Dalton, would love to see more on it 👍

[@whitevans7172]

Awesome man! Keep it and make more videos on it. I'd love to see more

[@lloydrussell9274]

Can't believe someone could make a 429 run so bad until this guy

[@seanknelsen2047]

Keep going on it! It has a lot of potential

[@jeffhowser1820]

Wow you got a great deal on that Ranchero! There is a former Nike Ajax missile site a few miles from my house. They made an elementary school out of the barracks and the silos are still beneath the parking lot. They last opened it in 2005 and inspected them for environmental safety. It was featured in all the local papers at the time.

[@davew186]

Like your Ranch, mines a 1969 and enjoy the comfy ride and thumbs up it gets. Keep up the good work and would like to see more of the ol Ford.

[@HogshooterHotrods]

Nice to see this one back on the road, now get it back to its former glory with a Pole Barn detail!!

[@clank4442]

Inexpensive big block ford content? that sounds great.

[@dirtrider3526]

I DEFINITELY wanna see more on this. I'm not a ford fan but def cool cars. That one has a ton of potential!

[@anthonyshelton6786]

Sweet Ranchero and congrats to both of you on 10K would love to see more on that

[@johnhickman106]

I love the car lot tag on the key ring. It screams, “buy here, pay here.”

[@Talon6551]

Absolutely love those old Rancheros. My friend's dad had one when I was about 17 and we drove the crap out of that thing.

[@michaelscarberry1921]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Yes that was fun looking good 😊