'61 RAMCHERO! ..... Deals Wheels Style Ford Pick-Up! 5-11-12

[Ira]

WORKING On The DRIVER!!!

I started with a DW Head from a Z-28.

First I extended the left side of his neck with a angled slice of plastic tubing.

Then I started carving the Hair away from his left Eye, with a Dremel Tool.

I used some Squadron Putty to make some hair...

I just squeezed the putty on his head and smoothed it with a putty knife & toothpicks.

Maybe a little more Sanding and then some Painting....

[Trans Am Erik]

I know he's gonna look cool but he looks kinda creepy in primer with no eyes.

[1930fordpickup]

He looks like a Zombie ! Watch out for Dr. Cranky and his crew of hunters ! LOL This is a great looking project Ira .

[Ira]

This is turning out awesome ! The differential is a nice touch !

BOB.

Thanks Bob!

Glad you like it!

[Ira]

Trim looks good. Did you mask or do it free hand ?

Thanks Ray!

I Handpainted the Trim without Masking...

[Ira]

This thing is nuts, I love it!

Thanks Billy!

[bryan_m]

very cool project, great work!

bryan

[Ira]

I know he's gonna look cool but he looks kinda creepy in primer with no eyes.

Yep...We are going to have to get some eyes for this guy!

[Dr. Cranky]

Looking forward to more, Ira. Keep it going, chap.

[Ira]

He looks like a Zombie ! Watch out for Dr. Cranky and his crew of hunters ! LOL This is a great looking project Ira .

He just looks like a Zombie!

We haven't put on his make up yet, he's really a nice guy...

[GrandpaMcGurk]

Self portrait?

[Ira]

very cool project, great work!

bryan

Thanks Bryan, Glad you Like it!

[Ira]

Self portrait?

Trying to do Carroll Shelby...

[Ira]

Looking forward to more, Ira. Keep it going, chap.

Thank You Dr.!

Just installed the Windshield & Rear Window!!!

[Psychographic]

Hurry up and get those tailights and grille in this thing, I can't wait to see it finished! Then get yer butt back to work on the Cordvette, it's too wild looking to be sitting in a box or on the shelf.

The Ramchero is looking fantastic.

[Ira]

Hurry up and get those tailights and grille in this thing, I can't wait to see it finished! Then get yer butt back to work on the Cordvette, it's too wild looking to be sitting in a box or on the shelf.

The Ramchero is looking fantastic.

Now Dave, you have to be Patient, these things take time...

Finishing "Carroll" and the interior this morning, may get the chassis installed along with the wheels later today.

Then...the Chrome & Decals!

Should be Finished in a couple weeks... ...just kiddin' maybe a couple days!

Thanks for the kind words Dave.

Hope to get back to the CordVette this weekend!!!

[Ira]

PUTTIN' On Carroll's Face!!!

I started by mixing up some acrylics for the face & hair.

First I painted his Face with a mixture of flesh & white, then I painted his Hair with a mixture of black & white.

Next the Teeth & the Whites of his eyes...

I added a little shading with The Detailer-Black, then applied a coat of Dullcoat.

Here is Carroll's Finished Head next to the original head I started with.

Next I'll get to work on Carroll's Shiftin' Arm...

[Ira]

CARROLL'S SHIFTIN' ARM!!!

I started with the DW Z28 "Peace Sign Hand" and cut off the fingers & then glued them back in place to hold the Shifter...looks gross with the orange plastic & gray primer!

I added putty and smoothed the hand out a bit.

Then I carved and sanded untill it started to look like a CAR-TOONS Hand again...

Sprayed it with primer then applied acrylics for color.

The Shifter is a Red Transparent Map Pin.

Next the Interior....

Edited May 2, 2012 by Ira

[cobraman]

Not sure you can do Mr. Shelby without his cowboy hat. : )

[Ira]

CARROLL Wears a BiG HAT!!!

Unfortunately, it's to BiG to wear in the RAMCHERO...

So he left the Hat at home today.

I used a Clear Gloss Enamel over the Eyes & Teeth. White accents were added to the Eyes with a bit of white acrylic on a toothpick.

The Interior is Finished and Glued in Place now.

Should have the RAMCHERO Done Soon!

Edited May 3, 2012 by Ira

[Ira]

Not sure you can do Mr. Shelby without his cowboy hat. : )

We got his Hat!!!

[Ira]

BiG PIPES!!!

I made the exhaust pipes from plastic tubing. I cut 8 small pieces and 2 large ones...

I glued the 4 small tubes into each big tube, then I sanded the end of the pipes on an angle.

I painted them and attached them to the Chassis Plate.

That was the Last Step!

RAMCHERO Is Finished!!!

More Photos Coming Soon...

Edited May 6, 2012 by Ira

[John Teresi]

Ira......very very cool......love this!!!!.......can`t wait to see the finished pictures.

[Ira]

Ira......very very cool......love this!!!!.......can`t wait to see the finished pictures.

Thanks John!

Glad you like it!

I'll be taking photos very soon...

[cobraman]

Is it just me or does the driver look a little like George Bush ?