Ron Hamilton Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 7 hours ago, afx said: A Ranchero gasser? Yep. Mine will have a hopped up 289. It will be a " streetable" gasser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 16 hours ago, Ron Hamilton said: Recently, I saw a dilapidated, but restorable 63 Falcon Sprint Convertible. It was red with a red interior. It was beat to hell. I did not go on the property to look closer, but it looked like it was close to being a complete car. I will probably build my 63 convertible as that car in better days. I have a good selection of rebuildable Falcons to do. My sedans and convertible are old, restored and ready for primer and paint, while my Rancheros are unbuilt. I like Falcons too, and J.C.'s build reminds me of a fellow I worked with as a teenager who hot rodded a 61 Falcon. He radiused the rear wheelwells, and installed a hot 289. I cannot see myself putting a Chevy engine in a classic Ranchero. I have a resin 170 6 for my replica stock Ranchero build. I love the idea of the straight 6cyl Ron....I have a few Id like to put them in as well. 60s Ford..Chevys...some just need to have them. I love seeing all you guys work and ideas for builds here...very impressed with you guys work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) I know Ron is aware but Norm offers a nice straight-6. Some of the Moebius Ford pickups include a nice straight-6 as well. Edited February 28, 2018 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 That looks nice JC...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 12 hours ago, afx said: I know Ron is aware but Norm offers a nice straight-6. Some of the Moebius Ford pickups include a nice straight-6 as well. The Replicas and Miniatures engine will work with the Falcon, and I plan to put one in a Maverick or Comet rebuildable I have. and the Mobieus engine will work on big cars and trucks of the era. I have both, and they are very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 18 hours ago, Ron Hamilton said: The Replicas and Miniatures engine will work with the Falcon, and I plan to put one in a Maverick or Comet rebuildable I have. and the Mobieus engine will work on big cars and trucks of the era. I have both, and they are very nice. Ron, I still have the 6 popper from my FM Falcon if you're interested. Let me know and I'll be happy to send it to you. Geno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 9 hours ago, Geno said: Ron, I still have the 6 popper from my FM Falcon if you're interested. Let me know and I'll be happy to send it to you. Geno. I am good for the 6 banger. I have a deep parts box. Thanks for the offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 8 hours ago, Ron Hamilton said: I am good for the 6 banger. I have a deep parts box. Thanks for the offer. Cool, you're welcome Ron, always glad to help others out when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 On 2/27/2018 at 6:32 AM, afx said: A Ranchero gasser? Yep. Oh my I like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Small update: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Wow! Look's great! Stance and wheels are PERFECT! Like the traction bars too, You really captured the gasser look with this! -Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Thanks Larry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 JC, she's looking mean. I'm diggin' it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Nice nice nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 (edited) Thanks Gene & Dan. Primer applied, radiator installed and plumbed. Edited March 10, 2018 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublin boy Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I'm ready and waiting JC! lol Fantastic work, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 With that much motor Shay you might be out my class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 JC, I can't take it buddy, you have me droolin' all over this thing lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) Glad you like it Gene. Scoop is from the Revell '70 Mustang. Edited March 11, 2018 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 I am loving the heck out of this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 The stance is to kill for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) Thanks Walter. Like they say Mike, the altitude sets the attitude. Edited March 11, 2018 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Looking Great!!!! Not into the scoop tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Thanks Andy. I would have preferred no scoop but couldn't make that work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Very, VERY nice! Stance is perfect. I think the scoop is great, but of course it dates the model to 1970 or later. At some point, the NHRA rulebook said that traction bars could be no longer than one-half the wheelbase, but I forget what year that came in. But if you're building this as a present-day "gasser-ish" street freak, neither point means a thing, so, drive on! What color do you have in mind for the thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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