Just acquired a 1970 Ford Ranch Wagon. I am the 2nd owner of the vehicle as the first owner had since new (07/1970). With plans to get it back into a safe highway vehicle to remember the old times in. The good: Newer 351 W engine (About 10k miles on it.) Interior is good condition, very little repair work to be done. Exterior paint in good condition (Wagon has been garage kept since new.) Engine runs strong Transmission runs strong The not-so good: Car sat for 12 years since the original owner, my G-Father, got sick (He passed this year at 105 years old.) Exterior will need some body work. But hey, it's 52 years old. Tires are 18 years old. Need to replace. Needs emissions to be registered. That's about all I can think of right now. Thanks for looking
Welcome aboard mrimapcmd. Sounds like a nice car you have there. Sorry to hear about your grandfather's passing. I'd wager that he lived a good life though. We all love to see photos of other folks' wagons, so don't hesitate to share.
First, welcome from the Pacific Northwest! thats a great looking car! hopefully you wont have a rusted gas tank like my 68 did....definitely replace those tires! i recently had a tire that was 19 years old but with legal tread still just randomly shred on me on a curvy road..old tires get to the point where one too many miles and they self destruct...make the car a tribute to your grandfather, and most importantly have fun doing it! and more pictures please!
Welcome to the Forum. With a ‘70 Ford wagon you will be in great company, and have a lot of folks loving on your car. As you’ve heard we love pictures. I see it posted in the American wagon section. Gave it 5 stars. I’m partial to these wagons. Post more pics when you can.
Thank you all for the welcome. We have been busy working away on the car when the weather permits (Here in AZ it has been 105 or more everyday. ) What has been done: > Tires replaced > Plugs and wires replaced > Front and Rear shocks replaced > Gas tank dropped, cleaned > Waiting on replacement fuel sending unit. (Hard to find, but I believe I found one under $300.) To be done: > Oil Change > Front and rear brakes (I have never done drum brakes before.) > Alignment > Carb cleaning / replacement (Not sure the best choice. I have a 2100 carb currently.) Posting updates for family and friends at this link: https://www.tcs-projects.com/home/ranchwagon And I will continue to post here also.
Always remember....the short shoe goes in front. For each pair of shoes, one of the linings will be shorter than the other even though the metal parts are the same.
And, do only one side at a time. Each side is 'mirrored' to each other, so if reassembling is not going well, you have the opposite side to refer to. And wear a dust mask, for sure!
To be more specific theres a "Primary" and "Secondary" shoe at each wheel..shorter one goes in the front...you might find by the time you get to the second wheel that its only taking you half the time that the first one did P.S. best if you can avoid using compressed air to help clean even if your working outside...one time in tech school the teacher had just finished giving a lecture on the hazards of using compressed air on brake work, then turned the class loose to go to work..with in half an hour we found ourselves evacuating the building when a giant yellow cloud formed in the shop..a group whos english skills wernt the greatest did exactly what we had just been told not too.. sounds like you have the hardest part done already! way to go!
Sounds like you are getting advice and making a few friends. Your wagon looks amazing. Welcome aboard.
