1968 Ford Ranchero 428 Cobra-Jet 'Ram-Air

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[QUOTE=Paul Ceasrine;296476]Looks like the AHRA allowed Dick Smith to run a 428 in the 68' Ford Ranchero at the January 1968 AHRA Winternationals, before that engine-plant was available in that car
to the public in April 1968.

Also note that the 1968 NHRA Winternational winning Mustangs had 428's but the motors were not avalable to the public until April also. I have not personally seen the cars from then but was told the engine codes were J not the R designation.