New guy with a 59 Ranchero

I've been checking this place out for years, mostly for the Friday art stuff. Picked up a 1959 Ranchero about a month ago and just now starting to tear apart.

Appears to have a 1978 Lincoln Versailles 302 drive train/rear end swap. Had a Chevy 5x5 front disc set up that I’m currently doing the Granada disc, Aerostar spring conversion.

Looking forward to learning more from the gang here!

 

Hi & welcome. Looks good. You should have a great driver. Jimmie

 

Welcome to the HAMB. That's a cool Ranchero, 59 was a very good year. Keep us posted on your project. Thanks Ron......

 

At some point the battery was moved to the bed...

And I need to figure out how to get these steel plates out.
Makes me wonder what’s in the spare tire well?

 

Been busy on the front end. Removed the Chevy brake assembly and replaced with Granada discs. Installed the Aerostar springs with new shocks and a front end rebuild kit.

 

Welcome! Looks like a great starting point. What are your plans for the build? Kustom? Rod?

 

Now, that's something you don't see every day! Welcome from the 757( Va.).

 

Welcome! From one ‘59 Ranchero to another.