72 Ranchero

[Adam]

I didn't get this for speed, I just wanted an interesting hauler. While I'd eventually like to hot-rod my 84 Firebird (and swap the V6 for a V8), on this I'll probably just leave the 2-barrel (you never see an engine with just a 2-barrel carb anymore) It's got the 9" rear, I don't know the ratio.

I've always liked the looks of these. I would say they are the second best looking era of Rancheros after the 57-59.

I would like to eventually change to power brakes. That Lincoln hydroboost looks interesting. I imagine I would have to swap the ps pump as well as the add the booster and master cylinder.

[Electronic M]

Originally Posted by Adam

I would like to eventually change to power brakes. That Lincoln hydroboost looks interesting. I imagine I would have to swap the ps pump as well as the add the booster and master cylinder.

Not necessarily. I believe that the pressure line is run in series from the brake booster to the power steering, but each unit has its own return line to the pump. You might be able to Y the return lines together to use the factory pump...

I have digital copies of the 1978 Ford/Lincoln/Merc shop manuals. If you want I could email you the chassis manual (~160mb) that details how the brake/steeing hydro-boost was put together in the various cars and trucks that offered it as well as all the vacuum boost systems that year.