1979 Ford Ranchero Gt on 2040-cars
Bland, Virginia, United States
1979 FORD RANCHERO GT - Burgundy and Gold - excellent driver condition. Thepaint has a deep shine - the previous owner said this vehicle had a recent$8,000 paint job. Since buying this vehicle in June 2015 , I'veput another $4,000 in it - which resulted in the following improvements: Had allfour tires replaced with new Dunlop raised letter sport tires - less them 500miles on them; Purchased red Ford center caps and installed for all four wheels;Bought a rim and new spare tire and jack as the vehicle was missing these items;Had the fuel sending unit replaced; Had the sport mirror adjusting knobsconnected - so they adjust remotely; Had the shock absorbers replaced; Replacedthe voltage regulator and alternator with a chrome single wire 110 ampalternator; Replaced the ammeter with a digital volt meter; Replaced thenon-working temperature gauge in the instrument panel - but it's not hookedup as prior to that I installed a below dash temperature gauge - which islighted and readable in low light; Purchased a carpeted dash mat; Inserted abattery operated analog clock in the insert where the non-working dash clocksits; Replaced the windshield washer pump; Replaced the starter solenoid andfuseable link; Installed a new battery, new battery cables, and battery cut-offswitch; Replaced the steering wheel; Replaced the turn signal switch and frontturn signal sockets; Purchased and had two rear bumper guards and installed four stainless steel tie downs for the bed; Purchasedand replaced some interior trim which was scratched and missing air vent vanes;Installed LED lights so the courtesy lights come on when a door is open -
Email me at : DonetteAschenbrennerrogh@yahoo.com
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2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Thu, 02 May 2013No Prius Killer
As much as we enthusiasts like to rail on the lowly Toyota Prius as the harbinger of death for all we hold dear, there's no denying the machine's absolute and interminable grip on the hybrid hatchback market in the United States. Toyota has so thoroughly sunk its teeth into the segment that you can clearly hear the automaker's incisors clacking against one another with the conclusion of each financial quarter. And there's little wonder why. Buyers can plop down less than $25,000 and have a runabout that can return up to an estimated 51 miles per gallon in the city, leaving every other entry on the market with precious little gristle to gnaw on.
Enter the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. With its claimed 47 mpg combined, the funky little hatch from Europe already falls behind the 48 mpg city offered by the Prius, but that marginal sacrifice in fuel economy could be a small price to pay for buyers who want a credible alternative to the stalwart Toyota. Unfortunately, like the Fusion Hybrid, the C-Max Hybrid had trouble even approaching its Environmental Protection Agency estimates during our time with the car.
Experts wonder if aluminum F-150 gives Ford a real advantage
Mon, 17 Mar 2014There's no doubt that Ford is taking a risk in producing the body of its upcoming new F-150 pickup truck in aluminum. What is up for debate, however, is whether aluminum was a wise risk to take in the first place. Wards Auto took the opportunity to poll some experts on the subject of aluminum versus steel in the automotive sector, with somewhat unsurprising results.
Richard Schultz, a project consultant at Ducker Worldwide, which bills itself as "a leading aluminum industry consultant (though they also deal in steels), suggests that the potential drawbacks to aluminum - higher costs, lower supply - aren't really impediments to the auto industry's increased acceptance of the lightweight metal.
Similarly, Randall Scheps, global automotive marketing director for Alcoa, a massive aluminum producer, counters claims that aluminum is less safe for vehicle occupants, suggesting that the use of aluminum can actually increase safety as it could potentially allow for larger vehicles with more crush space than steel.
Ford's J Mays feels vindicated by Fusion reception
Tue, 25 Sep 2012It's hard to think back now, but the same man overseeing the design of the 2013 Ford Fusion also presided over a rather lackluster period in Ford design, highlighted by vehicles like the Five Hundred and Freestyle. With the redesigned Fusion receiving high praise, J Mays tells Automotive News that he feels vindicated from criticisms suggesting he's not a daring enough designer.
When Mays took over as lead of design in 1997, he admits to having quite an ego ("My head would barely fit through the door some days. I've long since gotten over myself") and the workload to match. With the Blue Oval's portfolio full of premium brands like Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo at that point, along with the bread-and-butter Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models, Mays certainly had quite the challenge.
It was in the mid-2000s that Mays took over just the premium brands, and took on the new title of Chief Creative Officer. At the time, Mays endured some criticism for looking backwards to retro styling, rather than setting a new standard for American car design - criticism that Mays says he is free from with the all-new Fusion.