And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
My Dad had a '79 Ranchero for years. Boy, did he love that thing. He put many miles on it in retirement, and even when he would break down on the road it seemed like he always met the nicest people who were always willing to help him out to get him going again. Every trip was an adventure with Dad and his Ranchero.
1971 was the last year for real engine performance until the 00's. You could have ordered a 429 Super Cobra Jet. Ford claimed 370 horses. Dyno runs show 500 hp. Easily increased from that with a few bolt-on parts. Stock, mine got about 5mpg in town, and 10 or so freeway, in my Mustang. My '66 Ranchero got around 15-18 freeway with just a 302 and a 500 Holley two barrel. Wish I hadn't sold it, about '78.
My Dad had a '79 Ranchero for years. Boy, did he love that thing. He put many miles on it in retirement, and even when he would break down on the road it seemed like he always met the nicest people who were always willing to help him out to get him going again.
ReplyDeleteEvery trip was an adventure with Dad and his Ranchero.
I miss my '76. Had a 460 with 225,000 on the clock when I let it go.
ReplyDeleteMy dad had a 76 Ranchero. My sisters and I spent a lot of time riding around in the back. I loved that car.
DeleteAlways preferred the El Camino but that’s a great looking vehicle 👍🏻
ReplyDeletewhat year is that ?
ReplyDeleteA 1971, I think.
ReplyDeleteCorrect. I had a 71 Torino 500, same grille. Paid $80 for it 1982. 10 years, several drivers, just tires and brakes. Miss it.
Delete1971 was the last year for real engine performance until the 00's. You could have ordered a 429 Super Cobra Jet. Ford claimed 370 horses. Dyno runs show 500 hp. Easily increased from that with a few bolt-on parts. Stock, mine got about 5mpg in town, and 10 or so freeway, in my Mustang.
ReplyDeleteMy '66 Ranchero got around 15-18 freeway with just a 302 and a 500 Holley two barrel. Wish I hadn't sold it, about '78.