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1979 Ford Ranchero GT Car-based Pickup

The Ranchero was Ford's car-based pickup, built on the LTD II platform for 1979.
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9H48H164180
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
Car-based Pickup
Body
Lorain, OH (H)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1979 Ford Ranchero GT

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1979
Plant Code H Lorain, OH (H)
Model Code 48 Ranchero GT
Engine Code H 351 CID V8 (H)
Serial Number 164180 Production #164180

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelRanchero GT
Year1979
Body StyleCar-based Pickup
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Assembly PlantLorain, OH (H)
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating
Clutch Size 9 inches

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

No. Produced 11214

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Origin United States
Type Single downdraft
Displacement 250 cu. in.
Type Constant mesh
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Rated Horsepower 32.5 hp
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Cooling System 9.9 Quarts
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Fuel Type Regular
Radiator Tubular and fin
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment 351 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment Power steering
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Hotchkiss
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Tire Size 7.35 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Make Ford
Model Year 1969
Series Fairlane 6 500
Model Number 66B
Body Maker Ford
Brake Size 10 in.
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service Dual hydraulic
Fuel 20 gal.
Rear Differential 4 pt.
Oil 4.5 qt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 :1
Torque 240@1600 ft/lbs
Brake Horsepower 155@4000 hp
Main Bearings 7
Cylinders 6
Wheelbase 116 in.
Rear Tread 58.5 in.
Front Tread 58.8 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.0 :1
Carburetor Autolite
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.99 :1
2nd 1.75 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.17 :1

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.