Plowboy Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) I scored this builtup up on ebay for cheap a while back. When it arrived, it was in better shape than I anticipated. Instead of blowing it apart and restoring it, I decided to see if I could clean it up and polish the paint. If it didn’t work out, I could still fall back on my original plan. I started with removing the chrome pieces and giving the body a light polish. The roof popped loose during that process. So, I was able to clean the glass and interior also. All of the chrome was redone with a Molotow pen. I finished it off with the chrome reverse wheels from an AMT '57 T-Bird and the tires are from the last issue of the '60 Ranchero. To me, it has that true survivor feel to it that can't be replicated. This is what it looked like when I got it. Thanx for checking it out! Edited May 14, 2020 by Plowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 You brought a rare model beautifully back to life and without loosing the survivor look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Neat looking Ranchero. Very nice considering the age of the kit & build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 That is super nice ! I like that you saved it instead of rebuilding it into something new and the chrome reverse wheels are the perfect upgrade while still being able to display it as a survivor . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 What a Great Save, Roger! It Reeks "Survivor Build". You did Good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevez Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 superbo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Very very nice. We can only hope Revell will give us a new tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Very nice! But why does it have a 59 front bumper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Outstanding work, you done great! You know how much I love resurrected original survivors. I hereby bestow upon you the coveted title of Glue Bomb Hero! Model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 3 hours ago, oldscool said: Very nice! But why does it have a 59 front bumper? Thanx Gerald! I was told that the '59 bumper was the only one it came with until the '80s chopped version. It's my favorite part of the model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Roger, I know I reckoned you should give it a rebuild but that is very, very nice. A beautifully sensitive restoration. Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Nice save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Nice save on a classic, Roger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 That looks fantastic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Well done.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 This came out beautiful. Nice work Roger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I kinda liked the Moon disks, but you certainly frosted the cake nicely. Nice preservation. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrod 97 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Nice cleanup! Shined up paint and chrome, but still has that “survivor” vibe. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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