rustybill1960 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Hello People I just finished this It is the AMT '61 Ranchero kit with the engine from the AMT '68 Mustang GT500 some parts box pieces and a lot of scratch building Thank You for looking Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Wow ! She's way up there ain't she ? I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Nice build on that Ranchero but it would never qualify as a gasser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Wild. Thumbs up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 That's pretty wild ! Great engine detailing ! I'm glad I saw this , since it's getting moved to another section where I might have missed it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Plenty of ground clearance there. You wouldn't have to worry 'bout that Possum crossing the track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 That is nice, nose up, big motor, hot rod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 digg'n the power plant...zoooom...zoooom.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Wild! I used to own a 61 Falcon Ranchero. I lived in Oak Ridge, TN and it was an old Atomic Energy Commission vehicle. I put some mags on it and a C4 transmission. It was a neat ride. I want to build a replica of it some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Great engine detail,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) Thank You all for looking and the comments! Your time and consideration is appreciated, a lot. Yeah, it is a nose-bleeder, but, it's "my" nose bleed. Again, Carl, Tom, Neal, James II, Greg, Terry, Ray, guys, Thank You! Later Russ Edited August 9, 2012 by rustybill1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I got a kick out of the decal on the tailgate... "NHRA RECORD HOLDER". Must be the record for altitude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 "Nose Bleed award" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I remember seeing cars simular to this driving around the local drive-in restaurant back in the late '60s. I always liked them from a distance. You would be up there high enough to see everything around you except whats in front or you. You almost need a hole in the floor to see the road. Don't get me wrong, I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Nice build on that Ranchero but it would never qualify as a gasser. neat build! great subject and detail. someone can even throw the step ladder in the back after youget in!! love those big ford motors!!! high octane, can you be more specific please, i have plans on building a phantom gasser or 2. in the 1 to 1 world, whats wrong with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) It wouldn't qualify as a Gasser to run in any Gas class because the front end is way too high. Gas class rules call for the body to remain level, in spite of all these sky high front ends you see on "gasser" models. See the rules under "Body." You could get away with SOME added height in the front but not that much. Also, the engine crankshaft centerline was limited to be no more than 24" above the ground. In 1/25th scale that would be one inch. See "Engine." Has to have a hood. Also doesn't have any inner fenderwells...had to have them too with any fenderwell header openings being no more than 2" away from the header tubes. See "Fender Splash Pans." If you are really interested in building a "legal" gasser, here are the rulebook pages from a 1970 NHRA rulebook for the Gas classes.... I have the entire rulebook posted on my Fotki site here....http://public.fotki....nhra-rulebooks/ Hope this helps you! Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Edited August 9, 2012 by Terry Sumner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Gee, Wish I had that when I was building the "model" . . . . . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Hey Russell...it doesn't matter...the model is cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 That is a wild one! Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 It is a model and a darn cool one at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terror Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Nice build man. Thanks, now my neck hurts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madrdnckbldr080 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Sweet Build... Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Thank You Guys I appreciate the words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 That is crazy-cool! I love it. WF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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