Don't imagine for a minute that Randy was discouraged. He's got the can-do attitude that typifies the classic-Ford enthusiast, and he loves his Ranchero. He says he'll have things squared away in time for the next Woodward Dream Cruise, and we believe him. After all, what could go wrong?
The Details
1957 Ford Fairlane Ranchero
Owner: Randy Massey, Brownstown Township, Michigan
Engine
Ford 302ci V-8
Stock cast-iron cylinder heads
Ford Racing Performance Parts hydraulic-roller camshaft
Edelbrock intake manifold
600-cfm four-barrel carburetor
'52 Cadillac air-cleaner housing
Transmission
C4 automatic
B&M shift kit
Rearend
9-inch
3.50 gears
Exhaust
Stock exhaust manifolds
Flowmaster mufflers
Suspension
Front: Stock
Rear: Stock
Brakes
Front: Stock
Rear: Stock
Wheels
Front: American Racing Torq-Thrust II, 16x8
Rear: American Racing Torq-Thrust II, 16x9
Tires
Front: Goodyear Eagle GT HR, P205/55R16
Rear: Goodyear Eagle GT HR, P235/60R16
Interior
Silver and grey carpeting
Medium blue over off-white vinyl upholstery
Custom-made steering wheel
Stock gauges, instrument panel, and shifter
Exterior
Mild customization by Troy Trepanier
Colonial White over silver two-tone paint
Relocated tailgate-release handle
Hot-rod style high-mount rearview mirror
Customized '52 Cadillac air-cleaner housing with matching paint and pinstriping
Restored factory side-molding and chrome