TooOld Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) Here I used a piece of balsa wood and some pins to locate the rear axle housing and make the suspension pieces . Here's the finished rear axle assembly . These wheels are from my parts box . I'm thinking about painting the spokes a flat gray like the old ET mags . And the tires from the parts box . I'm going to start prepping the body next , so hopefully next week I'll have some pretty pictures to post . Thanks for looking ! BOB . Edited March 2, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 The ET mags look would be cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Thanks Andy . I had a set of ET's on an ElCamino many years ago and have always liked the look . BOB . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvymtl Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 This one is sweet looking always wanted an old Torino/ Ranchero. Being a chevy guy have had 2 Elky's instead. on my second one now been sitting in the garage for a few years now. needs an engine and put back together. Can't wait to see this done . might have to get one of these on my list of to do kits. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 (edited) Thanks Michael . I've owned six El Caminos but have always wanted one of these . I should have some paint on it this week ! Edited July 3, 2012 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 (edited) No paint yet , but I have managed to get some stuff accomplished . The chassis is finished and so are the wheels and tires . Mainly I've been doing body work . The interior and the windows have been fit to the body , so has the rear bumper and taillights . The hood and front bumper / grille really didn't fit very well at all , so most of my time has been spent working on them . I've added strips to the edges of the hood so it fits the opening better , it still needs some work so it fits flush with the body . The bumper / grille is getting there , alot of filling and sanding on the body to get it this close ! The rest of the body is really straight , just a couple of minor imperfections . This is my first try at a resin body and I'm pretty pleased with it so far . I hope you like what I've got so far , and your comments and suggestions are welcome . BOB . Â Edited March 2, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Looking very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Thanks Ray . I spent about an hour last night carefully sanding the back of the grille to open it up . This resin is flexible and when it gets thin , like around the grille , it bends when you don't want it to ! It still needs to be cleaned up a bit . I need some suggestions on what to do with the headlights . I would like to use clear lenses , but am afraid of ruining it by trying to drill out the resin . Any ideas ? Thanks for looking . BOB. Edited March 2, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I need some suggestions on what to do with the headlights . I would like to use clear lenses , but am afraid of ruining it by trying to drill out the resin . Any ideas? Drill 'em out. Molded in headlights never look good IMHO. Start with a 1/8" bit and enlarge the holes with a round needle file. It'll be a lot of work with four headlights to do, but the results will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 That's exactly the way l did away with the headlights on a '63 Fury grille recently. lt worked out great! Bart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 (edited) Thanks Casey and Bart . I drilled them out with no problems and am going to use the lenses from the Chevelle wagon kit . The body got it's final coat of primer this morning and will sit for a couple of days before I prep it for paint . In the mean time I finished the interior last night . I've never spent much time on interiors because they just can't be seen unless it's a convertible . This resin interior is lacking any detail so I added a few things . I made arm rests and window cranks , used embossing powder for the carpet , and added floor mats and seatbelts . The shifter is from the Mach I kit . It's not the cleanest looking , but like I said , it will never be seen anyway . Any comments and suggestions will be appreciated . Edited March 2, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Incredible detail Bob. But I have a question ,,, why 2 different makes of wheels? I see you have Ansen Apollos on the front and some different Torque Thrust style wheels on the back. Is it a replica od a specific car from your past? Steve , I knew somebody would ask that ! I have the complete set of Ansen wheels , but wanted a deeper dish on the rear , so I just used something close ( A.K.A. parts box ) . And I actually did have an El Camino with ET's on the front and Appliance wheels on the back . They looked almost identical except for the center caps ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Awesome job on a great subject. I will have to get me one of these, I have been gathering parts to build a stock torino out of the johan stock car kit. this would go with it great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 if you still haven't figured out the headlightshttp://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=61450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) I was starting to wonder if I'd ever get any paint on this one ! I sprayed two coats early this morning and it looks pretty good . I think after it dries for a couple of days I might wet sand it and spray another coat . Have to think about that a bit , don't want to ruin a good thing . That means it will be the end of next week before I can polish it and start foiling it . Thanks for looking . Edited March 2, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Have you made any more progress on it,I'm not about to let a thread this good die! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) Thanks Austin ! I've been working on another kit for a while , but started putting the stripes on the Ranchero yesterday . The first one was looking pretty good when I screwed it up ! Situation normal , decals don't like me . Knowing I had to order another set anyway I decided to try painting them . Just finished them this morning , not perfect but I think I'll keep them ! Edited March 2, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Looks nice so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Nice build. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) Hi everyone . Exactly three months after I started it , my Ranchero is finished ! Pictures are posted in " Under Glass " . Edited March 2, 2020 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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