Looking for a ranchero, I ended up with a Falcon. The Falcon is complete except for all the stainless and chrome trim that was removed before my purchase. It had the standard loud stereo and loud exhaust and no mechanics or body work that was worth a crap. But it is mine now and the transition will be slow and possibly painful. but in the end it will be very exciting.

Possible engines for this project - keep the six, Ford 255 V8, A Caddy 500, a chevy 250 I-6 or an olds 455 rocket.

Possible chassis modifications - Keep the chassis original, utilize an 80s mustang for front and rear sub adaptation or utilize a pontiac or chevy  subframe system from a Trans Am or an SS Camaro. The Engine will decide the chassis set up.

Sticken with the steel wheels and the dog dishes and beauty rings. Tall white walls on wide tires