Ira Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) Ira, I figure you're just making stuff look the way it should....right? That's true Don, but whats "looks right" seems to change each time I build this kit... Edited March 6, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) MUD on the BODY! By the time I got through sanding there weren't too many gaps to fill, so I used a little Squadron Putty on the rough areas. Oh No, more sanding... Edited March 7, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Ira.......looking good!!!!.......been watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Good work on the trim. This thing is going to look so good, Ira. Thank You Dr.! I've been looking at Off Road Truck photos all day and... I was wondering what to put in the bed...Now I know! I just decided to build a Rear-Engine Ranchero!!! Back to the Work Bench... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Cool! Any idea on the colors? Thanks Lane! I haven't decided on colors, any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 You got a lot of much on that puppy. Can't wait to see it smooth and ready to take on the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 GETTIN ER SMOOTH!!! Sanded some more with 220 & 320 Sandpaper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Ira......starting to take shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 GOT PRIMER!!! Here is the Ranchero's first coat of Duplicolor Filler/Primer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 It's coming together . . . now a bit more smoothing and you should have it. Go, Ira, go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Thanks for the update.. your Dave Wheels builds take me back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) Ira.......looking good!!!!.......been watching Thanks John! Have you ever thought about building a CAR-TOON CAR? It's a nice change of pace... Edited March 8, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 It's coming together . . . now a bit more smoothing and you should have it. Go, Ira, go! Thanks Dr.! This sure is a Fun Build!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) BEEN HUNTIN!!! I've been Hunting through many kits looking for the Perfect Engine & Roll Bar for the Ranchero. *FOUND a 429 FORD V-8 in the '70 Mustang kit! BIG Engine with Dual 4-Barrel Carbs on High Rise Manifold. This BIG 429 is going in the pick-up bed, The RANCHERO is Mid-Engined Now!!! *I also found a Great Double Roll Bar in the Bigfoot Kit, but it's too big for Ranchero. I have another Roll Bar that I willl probably use... Edited March 9, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Hi There Ira If you're not of the "Bow tie's and Blue Ovals can NEVER coexist" group you might look around for a Aerovette Kit. Remove the Chevy engine from the rear suspention and mount your Ford to it for a Sidewinder midengine setup. Heck the front suspention parts aren't bad either! No Matter, You've got a Fun Build going on there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 To me, it's begging for a larger scale engine, maybe something like 1:20 or something pirated from an MPC Zinger. But a big old 429 would be cool, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thanks for the update.. your Dave Wheels builds take me back Thank You James! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Hi There Ira If you're not of the "Bow tie's and Blue Ovals can NEVER coexist" group you might look around for a Aerovette Kit. Remove the Chevy engine from the rear suspention and mount your Ford to it for a Sidewinder midengine setup. Heck the front suspention parts aren't bad either! No Matter, You've got a Fun Build going on there! Thanks for the suggestion Ed! I'll go take a look at the Aerovette engine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 To me, it's begging for a larger scale engine, maybe something like 1:20 or something pirated from an MPC Zinger. But a big old 429 would be cool, too. Thanks for the Suggestions Chuck! I tried a 1/16th scale HEMI in the back & it really filled the bed...but it was too much... I'm still looking but it's going to be hard to beat a BOSS 429 FORD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwrabbit Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Nice!!! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 MAKING the BED... Now that I am Installing a 429 BOSS FORD V-8 in the rear, I need a base for the Engine & Roll Bar. I made the new Pick Up Bed with Sheet Plastic. I also extended the Hood Scoop with a very thin piece of sheet plastic. Added a little more putty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Looks like a lot of fun, Ira. Inspires me to maybe build a Deal's Wheels style Bugatti! The MPC Dune Buggy Zinger has a 1/20 scale Boss 429 in it, if that fits the bill for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Looks like a lot of fun, Ira. Inspires me to maybe build a Deal's Wheels style Bugatti! The MPC Dune Buggy Zinger has a 1/20 scale Boss 429 in it, if that fits the bill for you. Thanks for the kind words Andy! A Deals Wheels Bugatti might be a Fun Project, you should give it a try!... I'll have to take a look at the Zinger BOSS 429... Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyn Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Looks like you're on your way to another winner. Very clever take on the Ranchero. I'm looking forward to seeing this one in the mock-up stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Looks like you're on your way to another winner. Very clever take on the Ranchero. I'm looking forward to seeing this one in the mock-up stage. Thanks Ayln! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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