Potent Pickup: The baddest Ford Ranchero you've ever seen

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<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/aftermarket/" rel="tag">Aftermarket</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/timewarp/" rel="tag">Classics</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/trucks/" rel="tag">Truck</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/ford/" rel="tag">Ford</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1975-ford-ranchero-with-604ci-v8/"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/lead_bossranchero.jpg" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><small>1975 Ford Ranchero with a 604ci V8 - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
<br /> We don't often feature custom cars owned by individuals, but this 1975 Ford Ranchero is too good to pass up. One look at the massive rear tires or the dual nitrous bottles in the trunk will tell you that this isn't your everyday sedan-based pickup. <br /> <br /> You might initially think that the wood paneling along the side of the Ranchero, a feature of the Squire model, is the coolest part of the package, but wait until you get a look underneath the hood. Owner Mike Miller has swapped out the original Cleveland V8 with a 604ci V8 specially built by JBA Engines in San Diego, California that puts out 870 horsepower and 822 lb-ft torque on 91 octane. And that's <em>without</em> the 250 shot of nitrous. Check out the chromed V8 and the rest of the Ranchero's tasty details in our high-res gallery below.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1975-ford-ranchero-with-604ci-v8/low/">1975 Ford Ranchero with 604ci V8</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1975-ford-ranchero-with-604ci-v8/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/01_bossranchero_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1975-ford-ranchero-with-604ci-v8/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/02_bossranchero_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1975-ford-ranchero-with-604ci-v8/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/03_bossranchero_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1975-ford-ranchero-with-604ci-v8/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/04_bossranchero_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1975-ford-ranchero-with-604ci-v8/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/05_bossranchero_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/15/potent-pickup-the-baddest-ford-ranchero-youve-ever-seen/">Potent Pickup: The baddest Ford Ranchero you've ever seen</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:59:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/15/potent-pickup-the-baddest-ford-ranchero-youve-ever-seen/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19302394/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/15/potent-pickup-the-baddest-ford-ranchero-youve-ever-seen/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>


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[blue boss]

That car was at the auto show this year and looks as nice in front of you as it does in the photos.

 

[Maverick]

Star and I have seen that one up close and that guy has dropped alot of time, blood, love and money in that car/truck.

But it is one sik ride!!!

 

[northerncountry]

that it is I have talked to the fella and he was saying that he can't keep a driveshaft under it if he gives it any amount of gas let alone the giggle gas it is sweet though

 

[mustangtim]

thats one badd ranchero

 

[Z0 What?]

that thing hauls and makes some serious power....+ 1 for Mike miller and JBA!!!
Oh and if you haven't been to Mike Millers bar over near mission gorge road check out Pal Joeys...good music, food, and Drank!