ranchero body mounts

[dan]

The body was off the frame when I got my Ranchero from Arizona, so I don't have any hardware/mounts to reference.
Can find almost no info on the '57 mounts....I'm sure some of you have had the same issue. How did you solve it?

[SkylinerRon]

You can buy a mount kit from Dennis Carpenter.

Ron.

[dan]

Ron-
Carpenters kit does not fit Rancheros or wagons...

[SkylinerRon]

Dan,
All 57's except Skyliners and Sunliners  use the same basic parts just in different amounts. There are rubber mounts, 2 types of washers, bolts, nuts, clips and an odd looking spacer. I actually gave Dennis NOS ones years ago for a pattern. After I bought the NOS set I found out they didn't fit Skyliners. Their mounts are solid, no rubber.

There are some vendors that sell them by each part if you want to verify before you buy a full set.

Good luck,

Ron.

[dan]

Ron- Thanks for the help....I'll give that a try.
Would be easier if I knew what went where and what it was supposed to look like !
The rearmost side mount at the upkick is in the sealant\ assembly book..pg 106, at least the parts above the bed floor.
Thanks again
Dan

[dgasman]

The carpenters mounts do fit wagons/rancheros as I have them on my wagon . If I remember correctly there are a few more pieces that are not used .

[SkylinerRon]

Sorry, I only have Skyliners here to look at.

If I can find a picture of the mounts I'll let you know.

Good luck,

Ron.

[thomasso]

Sunliners use rubber pads and shims.  They weren't available when I did mine.  made replacements out of Heavy belting cut  to size.  The original rubber ones were pretty well squashed.  I believe that are now available from Carpenter, pricey, but as I recall they include fasteners.

[terry_208]

When buying body mount kits, be sure to inventory them.  I read that sometimes there were delays in getting a kit so I ordered mine about a year before mating body and frame.  When mating the two, I found the mounting items for the rear missing as were the four "special washers" used on the inside of the frame from inside the passenger compartment.  When I called to inform dc about the error I was told ts bc it was too long.  I already had rubber parts parts made locally and assembled it using the og special washers.  My concern wasn't for my missing parts but for those purchasing after me.  I was told that never happens!   

[dan]

Thanks to all!

[SkylinerRon]

Dennis C was a real nice guy. I'm sure he would have made it right. Now that his son is in charge things

may have changed.

Ron.