1957 Ford Ranchero - Wickedly Different - Mustangs and Fords Magazine
Oftentimes it is a vision that bounces around in our heads from day to day, but one that never quite fades away. Monroeville, Ohio's Paul Kistler had a vision of a hot rod that was different from the rest. Paul's vision focused on a 1957 Ford Ranchero, and it was about to materialize into the creation you see before you. "I always liked that 1957 Ford body style, and that was the only year with the single headlight," says Paul. "I always like the Ranchero and El Camino body styles, too, and wanted something that was different from what most people bring to shows. " With that concept firmed up, Paul jumped on eBay to search for the perfect candidate, and he found one in Toledo, Ohio, not far from his home. After making the purchase, Paul drove the Ranchero home, taking in all of its idiosyncrasies along the way. Originally a California car, the Ranchero was in pretty decent shape from a rust standpoint. Paul, who builds top sprint car engines for the likes of NASCAR legend Tony Stewart, already had gathered the parts for the Ranchero's engine long before he bought the car, and Bonnell's Rod Shop would be remiss in not creating a suitable vehicle... Source: www.mustangandfords.com
