This was in a load of 8 BA parts. What does this part fit?
My first thought as well. Adapts the Ford truck "hogshead" to what looks like a GM 3 or 4 speed.It might let you use the front plate from a four speed truck crash box on the back of a 59A block to take a modern 3 or 4 speed. Hard to explain. Someone else will certainly chime in on this.