Restomod Perfection ! 1957 Ford Ranchero in Blue / White & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@ultraviolettp3446]

Beautiful car and the color combination just makes the vehicle. Amazing styling and proportions. Thanks for sharing this with us, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ultraviolet tp, Happy to read "Beautiful car and the color combination just makes the vehicle. Amazing styling and proportions" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@johncornell3665]

Always liked Rancheros and El Caminos. This is a really nice one. Absolutely stunning. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Always liked Rancheros and El Caminos. This is a really nice one. Absolutely stunning" :-) You're welcome John!

[@ThomasMcConville-x9k]

I used to work at AT&T in New Jersey, and a guy I worked with, Paul Davis had an El Camino, I think it was a 1969.

[@OldRustySteele]

The ‘57 Ford was a great looking car. Regardless of whether it’s the regular car or the Ranchero “car-truck”, they all looked great! Looking back, 1957 was a great year for car designs. Ford, GM, and Chrysler products all looked good in ‘57!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Ford :-)

[@alanblanes2876]

So true...

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Yes,,,,The BIG Three auto companies were really trying out different looks, 2nd-guessing the competition. A buddy of mine was occasionally allowed by his dad, to take their 57 Fairlane to Hi School, in the early 1950s. That car was quick for the time, it had the 292 Y-block engine, that Ford also installed in those remarkable T-Birds from the mid-1950s. The hottest engine was a 312 Y-block, with a 4bbl carburetor.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Correction..early 1960s!

[@nojnoj3069]

Hi Lou. Thank you so very much for showing us this absolutely beautiful modern restoration of an outstanding utility vehicle with style and grace. I imagine it was vehicles like this that made America. Hardworking good people getting it done in style. Your friend Mel is a wonderful caring enthusiast and thank God for making him a perfectionist. It sounds like he and his family were blessed.....What a lovely day you had for a car ride and a trip down memory lane with Mel......Another awesome video Lou. God blessed you too.

[@loucostabile]

Hi cymatics, You're welcome. My pleasure sharing with you. Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou

[@Rick-S-6063]

Talk about bringing back memories that really hit home. I owned a '57 Ford Custom 300 4-door years ago. I had swapped out the 272 Y-block and Fordomatic transmission for a 302 and a C4. The car lost 300 pounds of dead weight while gaining 20 HP and 30 ft. lbs. of torque. That was a fun ride. Thanks for the memories!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick, Happy to read this Ford brings back memories of your Ford :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@opera93]

Thanks, for mentioning.. a dream Swap In a ‘57 Ford… Admittedly, my Dream was an F Code 57/ Manuel/ ODRIVE , /300//Ranchero, with it without some if “” INTERCEPTOR”” parts / Dealer Options……Interestingly, I came close, buying a 1956 Ford Fairlane 4 DR/ White / Blue Deluxe(?) Interior/ Thunderbird V8/ Auto/ PBRAke, SKIRTS,etc., a real Special , low miles Florida car…in 1963…. Freak accident totalled ……then buying a 61 GALAXIE Convertible, then 66 GALAXIE 500 Xl/ 4 Speed//352( probably my FAVE CAR : buildng up a lot)…! ….

[@vincentcalderella6404]

Beautiful '57 Ranchero! The mods. were just right on the car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vincent, Happy to read "Beautiful '57 Ranchero! The mods. were just right on the car." :-)

[@audieconrad8995]

Verrrry clean Lou. 👌🏼 Great feature. I remember these as a kid.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie, Happy to read you enjoy this feature :-) Lou

[@davidphillips5395]

Not usually a fan of restomods, but WOW! Very cool. What a great guy!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-)

[@dogman4100]

Awe Lou- What a guy, and what a life story. What a colorful childhood he must have had with his dad.

[@loucostabile]

Awe J. Liberty- my pleasure sharing this story with you :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@daniellatimer1876]

Great car/truck!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one is "Great" :-)

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

It is perfect! The colors, the stance, the interior, and of course, under the hood, too. Mr. Taormino is a wealth of knowledge, and there's no mistaking his passion for the hobby and life. What a great visit! Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "It is perfect!" High praise. My pleasure sharing this Ford with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@jeffreymartin6369]

Gorgeous ❤

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Gorgeous" :-)

[@leomurphy9205]

SWEET!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@NVC1019]

Thanks!🛻

[@loucostabile]

Hi NVC1019, SUPER THANK YOU FOR THE SUPER THANKS! I appreciate it and it helps keep the Channel going, Lou

[@jonmoore8995]

This car is so well done, its jaw dropping. Hard to imagine these cars were work trucks.

[@loucostabile]

"This car is so well done, its jaw dropping." High praise.

[@OldRustySteele]

Lou, at 9:21, you asked Mel, “How did you get to be a car guy?” Interesting question. I think for someone of Mel’s age, and even mine (I’m 70), cars were exciting and liberating. We didn’t have all the electronic gizmos like iPhones, games, etc, like kids have now, so our passions were for mechanical things like cars. And by the late 1940’s and even more so in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s, car styles were unique, distinctive, and beautiful. Most cars now are boring and ugly compared to those halcyon days.

[@loucostabile]

OldRustySteele, Happy to read you enjoy the mechanical things. You're on the right KZbin Channel for you. Make sure to watch the commercials in full (or at least the ones you can) as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you, Lou

[@roberturibe3150]

Great restoration. Like the Studebaker

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the work that went into this Ford.

[@robgrear1142]

Even without a load in the bed, this one is hauling beauty wherever it is cruising down the road. Great to see such a specimen all shiny and new.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob, Happy to share this "specimen all shiny and new" with you, Lou

[@freebirdtony]

Thank you Lou, you touched my sweet spot. I've always loved the Ranchero and El Camino. I'd sure love to see Ford and Chevy bring them back. Now that's wishful thinking.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Tony. Happy to read "I've always loved the Ranchero and El Camino" :-)

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

I’ve owned 3, 57 Fords over the years but never a Rancho. This is a beautiful car, er, truck, ah vehicle. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Ranchero :-) You're welcome Oldblue’s HHR channel!

[@brianmoore6306]

I've always loved Rancheros! This example of the first year for Rancheros is perfect. Love the interior and colors and the clean, clean engine and the exhuast sound! Must be worth a fortune. Worth every penny.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read "I've always loved Rancheros!" :-) "This example of the first year for Rancheros is perfect" High praise. Lou

[@NVC1019]

Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi NVC1019, SUPER THANK YOU FOR THE SUPER THANKS! I appreciate it and it helps keep the Channel going, Lou

[@alanblanes2876]

That car is resto-mod perfection!

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@demonata3598]

As a ford lover and owner I love this car! Reminds me of my dad’s 67 which we are still tinkering on! Thanks for the review Lou🤘

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this Ford brings back memories of your Dads 1967 :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou You're welcome Demonata 35

[@louiswiley6121]

Hey Lou as a young man I got to drive a 57 Ranchero in 58 or 59. It was solid blue, v8 engine and straight stick trans, sure a fun car to drive.

[@loucostabile]

Hey Louis, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your drive in a 57 Ranchero :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@danflisser5171]

Terrific Ranchero, great program, and 2 of the nicesest guys you'd meet. 😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Happy to read you enjoy this "Terrific Ranchero" :-) Thank you for the kind words, and my pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@davidkastin4240]

It looks perfect. One of the best on the planet 🤗🩵🤍

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@davidkastin4240]

@@loucostabile It's a mid century marvel Lou. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@JeffKing310]

What a nice Ranchero! Talk about an icon of a bygone era. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to share this "icon of a bygone era" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@TheArkDoc]

Love the Ranchero, and the owner is a great story teller. Nice video

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read 'Love the Ranchero" :-) My pleasure sharing with you TheArkDoc.

[@henryzelman33]

Great video, Lou. What a special ride.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Henry, Happy to read you enjoy this "special ride" :-) Lou

[@davidlackovich946]

Mel is a character..what a cool guy..I would love to sit down and shoot the breeze with..the older gentlemen have hundreds of stories..by the way Lou..what a car..like the exterior color combo! Thnx!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy Mel :-) Me too. Glad to read you enjoy this car. You're welcome, Lou

[@Litauen-yg9ut]

Always finding cool cars to video, Lou. You have a real knack for it..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Litauen 2020, Happy to share the cars I find with you :-)

[@williamfluck148]

Hey Lou, Boy would I like to see this car in the flesh, such a cool car!! Thank You For Sharing 👍‼️🙂😺🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

Hey William, My pleasure sharing this Ford with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@tomblake3809]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Very nice!" :-) You're welcome Tom.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

GREAT RESTOMOD LOU,MEL AND LOVE THE CAR AND THE GAS ⛽️ STATION 💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, Happy to read "GREAT RESTOMOD" :-) Stay tuned, the Gas Station video is tomorrow, Lou

[@FloridaBiker-t3b]

I had Ranchero, they come in so handy..just throw it in the back lets go..

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you had a Ranchero too. NICE!

[@chuckselvage3157]

Hi Lou very nice i like my Ford utes. Thanks again for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, Happy to share this one with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@philipdrake6]

Hi Lou, that is not a bad looking ute for its year, that guy has looked after it and it sure shows.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip. Happy to share this one with you :-) Lou

[@petemedina8446]

Awesome looking car very sharp nice restoration job

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Awesome looking car very sharp nice restoration job" :-) My pleasure sharing this Ford with you.

[@NVC1019]

Grazie Lou wow what a nice classic ride Mel has he's really knowledgeable about his Ranchero!!! He reminds me of my cugino Gaspare just a great guy with a passion!! I love the Texaco garage filling station in Italian colors just awesome!!! ...ciao paisan ⛽🛻🟩⬜🟥

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome NVC1019. Happy to share you enjoy this "nice classic ride" :-) Stay tuned, the Texaco Station will be featured on tomorrow video, Lou

[@czechmate6916]

What a beautiful car Lou. I’ve always liked the 57 Ford Rancheros and Fairlanes. They have a nice style to them. I saw a few Rancheros when I was growing up but not too many.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Czech Mate, Happy to read this Ranchero brings back memories of Rancheros you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@СергійШамін]

Мел дуже цікавий! А авто просто клас! Чудовий пікап! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій, Happy to read "Mel is very interesting! And the car is just class! Great pickup truck!" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@mrho4speed]

Great video and a great car!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome mrgrandprix fourspeed :-)

[@robertfkaz7013]

What a great restomod! Great stories. Amazing car.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this story & car :-)

[@bertamusprime618]

That is one sweet machine love the color combination. When I was living in Nevada there used to be a black Ranchero running around town and it would sometimes be parked at a casino/diner. They are such a classy looking car. Keep up the great work Lou you are truly doing the car community a huge service.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bertamusprime, Happy to read this Ranchero brings back memories of the Black Ranchero you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jeffsnyder2051]

Sweet Ford,thanks Lou!!!

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this "Sweet Ford" with you. You're welcome Jeff!!!

[@bextar6365]

I saw a 1958 Ranchero sell at the Mecum auction in Kansas just yesterday . It was the same color combo in great cond.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@stevebyrne4235]

What a sweet ride, thanks

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Sweet ride" :-) You're welcome Steve.

[@Z7d3nR4]

Excellent restomod. Best of both worlds.

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@richcoleman469]

Beautiful. Wish i still had my 57 Fairlane.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rich, Happy to read "Beautiful" :-) I wish you still had your Fairlane too, Lou

[@loveisall5520]

In general I avoid these 'restomod' cars like the plague. However, this gentleman has done a fantastic job on it. I particularly like the speedo/instrument display. I've had to hang gauges in some of my cars in the past and just never liked the look. That Vintage Air installation is beautiful; I like the 4 eyeball vents as opposed to the little square vents running along below the dash. Kudos to this gentleman for saving an unusual body style. It never surprised me that the '57 Ford outsold the Chevy, though it was certainly close. Thanks, Lou, and best wishes from the Houston/Galveston area!

[@loucostabile]

Hi LoveIsAll, I like them the way they came from the Factory, HOWEVER I agree with "this gentleman has done a fantastic job on it" My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@michaelstephens6752]

cool car, great guy and great story

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-)

[@leroycaudill96]

A beautiful 57 Lou God Bless.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou

[@johnpartipilo1513]

The car is absolutely beautiful, but the Texaco gas station just takes the trophy! That car parked there at the pumps is the perfect picture. As for hoods that open at the cowl, it makes it easier to work on the engine, but in a front end collision the hood would come back into the windshield. You will notice a hook on the left side of that hood, that is to stop that from happening. My 1974 Opel Manta (find one of those Lou!) had the same setup. It worked real good...

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read "The car is absolutely beautiful" :-) Stay tuned, the Texaco Gas Station video is tomorrow. I've been looking for a Opel Manta, however the ones I find are too far from stock. If you're is stock, we should share your car, Lou

[@johnpartipilo1513]

@@loucostabile I had that car from 1981 - 1983. A guy made a left turn in front of me on my way to work one day and I t-boned him. That's how I know about the hook on the hood. The hood got pushed back a few inches and that hook grabbed a bracket on the fender and stopped it. It had 171,000 miles on it and Chicago winters were taking its toll on it, like it does all my cars. I do have an original brochure from a Buick dealership, as well as a service manual. I also have the original steering wheel from my Manta. (I put a custom wheel on it). If there is one out there, you are the guy to find it!

[@TigerDominic-uh1dv]

Love ❤ The Styling And Color

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tiger Dominic, Happy to read you appreciate the styling and color of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@motorTranz]

😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to see you like this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@dancerjim]

Not a Ford guy but have to admit that is a very pretty car.

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@user-zx8de8op9l]

In 1957 my mom's family bought a Chevrolet Nomad, 2 years later a 1959 Red Ranchero as my grandfathers work truck, to replace a 1952 Studebaker truck.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Timothy, Happy to read this Ford brings back memories of your family's cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@thomasvanberg2485]

Incredible

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Happy to read you appreciate this "Incredible" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@stevenhwilcox2640]

What a beautiful Ford……and I am a GM guy! Were the power windows original to this “truck-car”? This Ranchero was so professionally done that the “mod” could pass for “resto”. Thank you Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steven, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Ford :-) "Were the power windows original to this “truck-car”?" I think those are upgraded modifications. You're welcome, Lou

[@poppajretired410]

Perfect everything

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@stephenspilker9334]

the 57 ranch wagon i had was the only old car i owned where the clock still worked lol.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stephen, Happy to read this Ford brings back memories of your wagon :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@fairlane19641]

That’s beauty

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@danam0228]

That is so cool that he has a Texaco station lol

[@loucostabile]

I agree, that is cool!

[@edwardallan197]

Omg, Lou..... 😮😊

[@loucostabile]

Happy to receive a "OMG" from you Edward :-)

[@gregmckinney7178]

Sweet !!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@eutimiochavez415]

Just love the 1957 ranchero I have a 1957 ford custom 300 4 door the same color ?❤❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eutimio, Happy to read you "Just love the 1957 Ranchero" :-) Glad to read you have a fun car too, Lou

[@ThomasMcConville-x9k]

The engine is a small block 302 V8, isn't it? Think I heard it mentioned in the video.

[@loucostabile]

The car comes with a 302 CI V8 engine and an automatic transmission.

[@PalidicoVermingagurania]

Not a ford guy….but that’s amazing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Palidico, Happy to read "that’s amazing" :-)

[@chha6439]

Nice💙🇺🇸💙

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@kennethdong8490]

Does Mel still have his '34 Phaeton?

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, I'm not sure.

[@Slimjim260]

Wow

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@martinwalsh623]

Where in California are you?

[@loucostabile]

Videoed in Suburb of Medford Oregon

[@BAtadCrazy]

👍👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@Iraqkingdom1921]

Looks like a beautiful young lady....

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@Slimjim260]

The 57 Fairlane outsold the iconic 57 Chevys!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Popie, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@Slimjim260]

@ the sound of the engine start up tells the real story! That Ranchero is fabulous !

[@randyhoy9692]

That's a 57 ?

[@loucostabile]

Correct.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randy, Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@katana258]

rust 2 years old and the headlight assy would fall out of the fender /grill area thats how bad the rust was Y-block was good until the cam brgs turned and cut off the oil to the lifters and valves ..but they made a outside oil tube kit to fix it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roy, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@eutimiochavez415]

That looks like a 302 engine to me ?

[@loucostabile]

Correct.

[@drcandor]

No 60 mile per hour paint job on that ranchero. And like Lou said "perfection". . . . :>/

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dr Candor, Happy to read you appreciate the work done to this Ranchero :-) Lou

[@Collateralcoffee]

How exactly is that a Restomod and not a restoration?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Collateralcoffee, A restoration is bringing the car back to the way the Factory built it with as many parts as you can find from the Factory. A restomod is restoring the car with improved modifications, as an example this car has a custom interior compared to the factory interior. This car has disc brakes, and in 1957 you would have had drum brakes. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@randyhammett4467]

Every car collector needs a gas station on the property.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randy, Stay tuned, the gas station video will be coming tomorrow :-) Lou