Tom Geiger Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Hmmm.. I went into my 57 Ford parts box to find a tail light bezel someone needed. I came across this unfinished project. Back when I was restoring a few old customs, a dealer friend offered this up. The box had enough to build two cars but just this one body. At the time, I thought the concept was cool but the work poorly executed. The paint is poor and trim painted crooked with Testors brush paint silver. And since then a few tires had stuck to the hood. It’s not an old custom, the interior used is pretty modern, so I left it in the parts box. Then this morning I got looking at it with fresh eyes. The basic conversion work was done fairly clean. The roof is nicely blended into the car and the wagon interior fits well. If stripped, it may make for a reasonable project. Thoughts? Does this one deserve to be completed? My two old custom restorations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 I think it's pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Go for it, it will challenge you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Tom, just do it ! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 This looks like someone was adapting the wagon roof from the old AMT Lincoln Continental kit . One of the hard parts in such a conversion is the Tail Gate and this looks like they did a nice job on this. The interior looks like it may be from that Lincoln kit as well. I'd go for it. Disassemble what you got and let it swim in the purple pond for a couple of days. I don't think you would want to try and save the present paint work anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 It'll be a challenge but I'd give it a go. Could be a weathered scrapper, you've nothing to loose really from what's there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Is it in the purple pond yet? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 go for it man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchr Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Make it a weathered old forgotten custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Challenging all right, but you can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olderisbetter Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Tom, Your skill level must be way higher than mine, but then again that includes most 9 year olds. Go for it. By the way I'm the guy who you were digging for the 57 Ford tail light bezels. Got your message. There's a PM for you waiting. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Go for it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Go for it. Just a crazy thought but with the broken windshield post it made me think of the lil coffin's cantilever roof. Regardless it deserves to be completed. Its an interesting concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Or turn it into an "El Camino" truck. That would cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, BlackSheep214 said: Or turn it into an "El Camino" truck. That would cool. Nope, make it a Ranchero instead.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Yeah.. that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Yes! Do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Yup, do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Oh dear... looks like the tribe has spoken. Ranchero is your goal. LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I can't believe you even had to ask the question, Tom. Are you going soft in your old age? Cheers The Aussie nuisance! Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 10 hours ago, alan barton said: I can't believe you even had to ask the question, Tom. Are you going soft in your old age? Cheers The Aussie nuisance! Alan Hey Alan! We are the same age! ? Yes, I do believe she’s going for a swim this weekend! How do I get myself into these situations? I know, it’s those darn voices in my head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Drop it in the pond and see what you have when it comes out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I'd like to see it restored to what the original owner did. Or was trying to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsc Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I love old wagons, but the Continental add on is not the best. I'd vote for a Ranchero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 3 hours ago, ewetwo said: I'd like to see it restored to what the original owner did. Or was trying to do. That’s where it’s going. The original builder had a vision, did pretty well on the fabrication, and lost it with the paint and finish. Especially the hand brushed Testors silver somewhat on the trim. I even like the two tone burgundy and silver, and just happen to have those in Duplicolor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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