TooOld Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 (edited) This project began with an AMT 1969 Torino by shortening the wheelbase from the stock 116 inches to the Ranchero's 113 inches . The quarter panels were lengthened and reshaped to match the custom fabricated taillights and a tailgate was made . The fuel cap and side marker lamps were also added , then the Torino's rear bumper was modified . The major body modifications were accomplished by using the rear of the cab and the bed from a Revell 1966 El Camino . They were redone to include a larger rear window and new "B" pillar with Ranchero trim , and a completely new bed that was fabricated using Evergreen plastic sheet and strips . An original GT grille/bumper was found online and the molded in headlights were drilled out so clear lenses could be added . The side mirror is from an AMT '67 Mustang , door handles from Fireball Modelworks , wipers from an AMT '70 Charger , and the antenna was fabbed using hypodermic tubing and a stainless insect pin . The GT wheels are from an AMT '69 Cougar kit with homemade decals for the emblems and the tires are also from Fireball Modelworks . It's painted with original Meadowlark Yellow from Automotive Touchup and cleared with Tamiya TS-13 Clear . The Torino stripe decals were too short for the Ranchero quarter panels so I printed my own , added P.E. script emblems and F-O-R-D tailgate letters from Model Car Garage , and finally I printed a period correct license plate . This "One Of A Kind" Ranchero was built as a curbside because I wanted to concentrate my efforts on making the body as correct as possible . I'm very happy with the results and am already planning my next project . . . a 1979 Ranchero GT ! Edited August 9, 2022 by TooOld 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage AMT Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 That turned out very nice, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 After following your WIP on this one Bob, it's nice to see it finished. Your work is beyond amazing, museum quality! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Superb work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Just perfect ! 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 That is just outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredo84 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Top notch 🎩🎩🎩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Excellent job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Beautiful looking and such realistic trim and body proportions. Enjoyed watching your build on this and your attention to the smallest of trim details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 7 hours ago, Vintage AMT said: That turned out very nice, Thanks Alex ! 7 hours ago, David G. said: After following your WIP on this one Bob, it's nice to see it finished. Your work is beyond amazing, museum quality! David G. Thanks very much David ! 7 hours ago, crazyjim said: Superb work. Thanks you Jim ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 6 hours ago, Can-Con said: Just perfect ! 👍👍👍 Thank you Steve ! 5 hours ago, ChrisR said: Awesome! Thanks Chris ! 5 hours ago, oldscool said: That is just outstanding! Thanks Gerald ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 5 hours ago, fredo84 said: Top notch 🎩🎩🎩 Thanks Fred ! 4 hours ago, larman said: Excellent job! Thanks Larry ! 3 hours ago, espo said: Beautiful looking and such realistic trim and body proportions. Enjoyed watching your build on this and your attention to the smallest of trim details. Thanks very much David ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 Thank you everyone for the replies and nice comments ! I didn't expect much feedback with this , especially since its curbside . Again thank you all very much , I really appreciate it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 With all the work you put into this car, the accolades are well deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Absolutely superb!!,i enjoyed every minute of your wip!.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Superbly done. An excellent conversion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 great concept and build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 12 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: With all the work you put into this car, the accolades are well deserved. Thanks very much Patrick ! 12 hours ago, kelson said: Absolutely superb!!,i enjoyed every minute of your wip!.👍 Thank you Curtis ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 11 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: Superbly done. An excellent conversion! Thank you Daniel ! 6 hours ago, bondo bill said: great concept and build Thanks much Bill ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 8/7/2022 at 1:08 PM, espo said: Beautiful looking and such realistic trim and body proportions. Enjoyed watching your build on this and your attention to the smallest of trim details. Thank you very much David ! Getting the rear window area and the B-pillar trim right was the toughest part of this build . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose1957 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Very nicely done. It looks like it came from the factory as a production vehicle. Your modeling skills are superb. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 look totally real, excellent work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Expectations more than exceeded! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbaron Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Outstanding work! You're accumulating quite a collection, adding this to the El Caminos you've already done. Can't wait to see the '79 when you get going on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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