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I've been working on this Modelhaus conversion for the Revell Ranchero kit.

It's getting time to start thinking about paint and trim but while doing some research on these things I'm a little confused about the trim. It seems that some of them have the pillars around the windows done in the oak like trim and some don't as illustrated below.

I can't seem to find any info on this. Anyone know what the story is and what is correct? Thanks!

 

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I restored a 1/1 1957 Squire a few years ago, and yes, they came with the light Oak color around the windows as shown in the brochure. The Oak matches the lower rails

OK that's about what I thought. So then would the ones without (pics above) be considered incorrect restorations? Thanks.

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Dave is correct. I found this description of the '57 Ford Country Squire trim at http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1950-1959-ford-country-squire7.htm 

A modified version of the 1955-56 Country Squire's fiberglass framing was employed, but the wood-toned Di-Noc shed the horizontal plank look. Side-window frames and the upper tailgate continued to copy the look of wood grain.

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Pretty much....from 1952 -1958 all Squires used the faux wood around the window areas...in fact, if you look close you'll notice there is a stainless steel trim strip to divide the areas

Dave is correct. I found this description of the '57 Ford Country Squire trim at http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1950-1959-ford-country-squire7.htm 

A modified version of the 1955-56 Country Squire's fiberglass framing was employed, but the wood-toned Di-Noc shed the horizontal plank look. Side-window frames and the upper tailgate continued to copy the look of wood grain.

Ok thanks for the help. Looks like my dilemma is resolved!

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