1973 Ford Ranchero GT
The GT was the sporty face of the 1973 Ranchero car-pickup, the rarest of the line on its 114" wheelbase with just 4,787 built.
3A48H291119
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
GT
Body
Atlanta, GA (A)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford Ranchero
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | A | Atlanta, GA (A) |
| Model Code | 48 | Ranchero |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 291119 | Production #291119 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelRanchero
Year1973
Body StyleGT
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA (A)
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Dimensions
Production4787 / 29612
Doors2 / 4
Weight3364
Length201.8
Wheelbase114 / 115.5
Front Tread57 / 60.5
Rear Tread56 / 60
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio5
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate / Single plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.50
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio3.02
Reverse Ratio3.1
2nd Gear Ratio1.84
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size7 x 14 / E78 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum / Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size10 / 11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20 / 22.5
Oil Capacity4 / 5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling13.5 Quarts / 15.1 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorFin and tube / Tubular and fin
ExhaustSingle / Single with crossover
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment260 cu. in. V8 engine / Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission / Fordomatic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power steering / Pushbutton Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Black / Bright Blue Metallic / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Lime / Bright Red / Chestnut / Corinthian White No. 2 / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Glamour Metallic / Ginger Metallic / Glacier Blue / Gold Glamour Metallic / Heritage Burgundy / Light Goldenrod / Light Green / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Chestnut Metallic / Medium Gold Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Ivy Bronze Metallic / Ming Green / Oxford Blue / Pewter Metallic / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Red Metallic / Rose Beige / Sandshell Beige / Silver Moss / Tan / Two Tone Colors Available / Viking Blue / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$2716.00
Other
B&s 3 1/2 & 2 7/8
EngnoLast letter in serial no.
Fbsize10.72
Wsize14 x 5.5
Specifications are for this model. The 1973 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.