Ranchero Topper
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Forum Name: Ranchero Forum
Forum Description: Technical discussion for Rancheros
URL: https://forum.grantorinosport.org/forum_posts.asp?TID=8929
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Topic: Ranchero Topper
Posted By: Dan the ranchero man
Subject: Ranchero Topper
Date Posted: 31-March-2013 at 1:40AM
| Picked up an old razorback style Topper about a year ago. I have been in the process of resto modding for my 73 Ranchero MX. Here is the link to the ranchero site where I have been posting the progress. http://www.ranchero.us/forums/showthread.php?p=231057#post231057" rel="nofollow - http://www.ranchero.us/forums/showthread.php?p=231057#post231057 |
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Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 31-March-2013 at 3:29AM
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Wow, great work. Share some pics when it's all done and on the car. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: Regul8r
Date Posted: 31-March-2013 at 10:53AM
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LOVE that topper! ------------- Carl Corey (Moderator/Event Coordinator) Contact ANYTIME! 1976 Ford Elite "Lola Mae" 97 Suzuki Intruder 1400 US Army Retired |
Posted By: Dan the ranchero man
Date Posted: 02-December-2013 at 10:36AM
| Check out the ranchero link on the top of this thread. I painted the Topper today and all went pretty good... Almost. Lets just say my shop was bugged! (box elder bugs that is) They kept flying into the paint and landing on the topper. Witht e temps here in the 20's at night and 30's daytime I thought we were past having any kind of bug issues. But when i heated up the shop and started spraying they were everywhere (like I was outside). Top still looks good for a first time job I just have a lot of specks were the bugs have landed (looks like dust) Not sure yet if I want to sand and buff or just live with it. Take care Dan |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 05-December-2013 at 5:32PM
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wow, i've never seen one like that, cool and stylish! nice work! were the bugs hibernating in the garage? post a pic when you get it all done and on the car. ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: Dan the ranchero man
Date Posted: 05-December-2013 at 10:11PM
| Moving along on the topper last night. With the help of my and and a freind I installed the hatch door. Then the door seals where cut and laied in to see how they fit. Hope to get it done this weekend. Will have more photos to share soon. |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 06-December-2013 at 3:48AM
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Looks beautiful! ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: legend onirot
Date Posted: 06-December-2013 at 3:59AM
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very nice dan!! ------------- --------------------- malcolm 1973 gran torino sport (formal)... "Stacy Lynn" 1972 gran torino (formal)... "Mackenzie" 1973 gran torino sport (sportroof)... "Leela" |
Posted By: Dan the ranchero man
Date Posted: 07-December-2013 at 9:48AM
Here are some photos of the final product. The topper will be mounted tomorrow when I can get some extra hands avalible.
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Posted By: NwOh_Starsky
Date Posted: 07-December-2013 at 1:35PM
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That looks awesome! Great work |
Posted By: Dan the ranchero man
Date Posted: 08-December-2013 at 12:10PM
Here are some photos of the topper mounted to the ranchero. Will get some nice outdoor shots in a day or two. But for now........
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Posted By: benzesrule
Date Posted: 08-December-2013 at 1:37PM
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Wow that is so cool!!!! ------------- Phil |
Posted By: pdw72
Date Posted: 08-December-2013 at 2:16PM
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I want one!!! ------------- Paul Welch '72 Ranchero 500/'94 4.6L swap project |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 08-December-2013 at 2:18PM
wow that looks awesome!! i never cared for the look of a canopy (we call them canopies on the west coast) on a ranchero or el camino, BUT i love yours, nice work.  ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 08-December-2013 at 3:28PM
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That looks great!! By far the best Ranchero topper I have ever seen. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: Dan the ranchero man
Date Posted: 08-December-2013 at 9:52PM
| Thanks Guys! At first I was worried if it would look good enough to put on the car. But you guys have answered that question. Thanks again. Dan |
Posted By: Dan the ranchero man
Date Posted: 09-December-2013 at 10:24AM
as promised some outdoor shots!
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Posted By: 210eddiep
Date Posted: 09-December-2013 at 10:59AM
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Dang that looks good Dan. Still think it would look better on a purple 71! ------------- Eddie |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 09-December-2013 at 3:37PM
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dan, (at the risk of sounding stupid here) did they make a montego in a ranchero style?? or is that something you put together? as i can't say i've ever seen one. still looks cool! ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: Dan the ranchero man
Date Posted: 09-December-2013 at 10:12PM
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californiajohnny wrote:Posted By: 75ranchero460
Date Posted: 10-December-2013 at 12:23AM
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Nice! ------------- Gary Ranchero=Fun 1975 Ranchero GT 460 1971 Torino GT 1962 (custom) Econoline 1967 Cougar 2002 Honda Shadow ACE 750 (sold) |