engine swap

[3154tm]

hi all! long time lurker and first time member and poster. after lusting after early rancheros for about 20 years i've decided to get serious about finding one. i'd like to do a drive train and suspension swap using a 302/automatic tranny and disc brake/rack and pinion front suspension and an lsd disk brake rear axle. i like the earlier body style but have been told that the 64-65 is an easier swap. any advice from personal experience would be appreciated. thanks. frank p.s. anyone bringing there ranchero to the Ford and Mustang Roundup in silver springs,fl in january?