Projects New toy

Traded for this ol gal today. Supposedly runs and drives however it doesn't like to stop. FE under the hood but not sure if 360 or 390. Comes with new (used) quarter panels too.
Whose got one and please share inspiration pictures. Thinking about a street/strip setup.

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Well it looks like a good old car to me, drive it and enjoy it.

 

Nice.....just don't see this nice of one around and the first year.....good luck with it !

 

Good looking ranchero,score!

 

Congratulations, I like the street/strip thoughts

 

Man I was thinking mild custom myself....

 

Tell'm to throw the C-10 in also...
Rancho looks like a fun project

 

Neat cars, congrats. Hard to mess them up, they make great customs, hot rods or stockers. I want one.

 

When you have a bunch of time this one has mostly stock ones mixed in with el caminos :https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/el-camino-and-ranchero-picture-thread.588896/

This one is customs Rancheros only: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/the-kustom-ranchero-thread.1067341/

 

Keep us posted!

Chas

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Here is mine......

 

Little jealous! That’s pretty cool

 

Nice start! Man, that's some great looking wide open country there!

 

I don't know my Rancheros very well, is that a '56 or '57?

 

'57. First year made. The Ford Ranchero is a Pickup /coupe utility that was produced by Ford between 1957 and 1979

 

I must have been mixing it up with the Fairlane Ranchero in '56, body moldings are way different now that I look at both years... as mentioned earlier a mild custom would be sweet

 

still a little mixed up...

 

No 56 Rancheros..just 57 and later.
When I see a Ranchero, I see a custom. They make the best customs to me. 54 Chevy grille, 56 F100 head light rings on frenched headlights, frenched tailights....nice...

 

I see a great start, make it safe and drive it. Look at different sites to get ideas of what you like and Go For It!

 

Me likee!

 

Agree with the others, those things make the finest customs

 

Calling @Tuck , to the front desk.....

 

Potential rust bucket - strip to bare metal - remove floor panel in bed - pull seat & carpet - add power brakes & steering

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Yeah I'm sure it has more than I can see. It comes with the new/used quarters as both sides are rusty. I'll take more pictures when I bring it home.

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Congrats . I know the 1957 , ‘58 and ‘59’s Rancheros are starting to call my name .

 

Ford blue blood, I really like the way you frenched the headlights on yours. Takes away that bug eyed look the 57’s have.

 

Really cool project. I can see a custom but for me personally I see a “gasser” style project. Straight axle, no front bumper, FE motor, stick and a teardrop scoop.

Cliff Ramsdell

 

Cliff I do have this little beauty just waiting to find its new home.

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Or that. Nice.

Cliff Ramsdell