retriever Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 This model was built using the AMT 1923 Delivery Van and modifying it into a "Ranchero/El Camino" style pickup, assuming that the owner needed a vehicle with an open bed. So he converted his old delivery van to suit his needs rather than buy a new truck...... A couple of coats of paint and ...... Hope you like it Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Great looking conversion. Kind of an extended cab of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Pretty neat. I lile the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 That works. Lots of real cars and trucks were converted to other things like that, back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I like it all!!! Color, idea....craftsmanship... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Did you lengthen the frame,or just shorten the cab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I can totally see someone doing that to the "old truck". Great idea and execution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retriever Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 17 hours ago, misterNNL said: Did you lengthen the frame,or just shorten the cab? The frame is the stock length. I just removed a portion of the van sides and top. Then used the rear doors to close off the cab. Here's a progress shot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Thanks. I picked up a couple of these kits at "Ollies" recently for $ 7.00 each and am considering making it model TT semi with one of them. Have a great holiday season and thanks for posting the extra photo of the work in progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Looks cool!!!! Love the giant Testors paint bottles next to the Ford, LOL!!! A Dealer here in Brasil had a custom made truck a lot like this one for their "Assistência Técnica" service. Just spent about an hour trying to find the picture on my computer. But I will, when I'm not looking for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Caballo Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 El C-cabino? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 So nice, I can close my eyes, hear the wooden body creaking as this one rolls down a dirt road! Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Well done, looks real good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustyMojave Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Cool! And nicely executed. Ford was the 1st Auto manufacturer to offer a pickup truck, in 1925. Before that all pickups were coach builder or home modified from passenger cars. This being a Ford truck with a long cab, it would be a "Super Cab". Another Ford 1st. With the cab and bed in one piece body, it would be a "Ranchero". Yet another concept that was a Ford 1st. Chevy came along later and copied Ford and called theirs "Extended Cab" and "El Camino", even going so far in copying Ford as to use a Spanish name like Ford did. Another Ford term for a pickup truck with the cab and bed in one body is "Integral Cab", like my '61 F100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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