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71 Ford Ranger (custom)
Hodrodz replied to Hodrodz's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Finally had some free time and was able to work on an issue that came up on the Ranger. After building the cab and hinges I ran into an issue with how to get the dash installed into the cab. To solve the problem I used a technique I learned from a video by Doug Whyte, neodymium magnets. Using styrene strips i made a base and a mount and installed magnets into both. I glued the mount to the bottom of the dash and attached the base, then glued the base to the cab firewall. After it set i was able to remove the dash and the base remained in the cab. Now I can install the dash without issue. -
71 Ford Ranger (custom)
Hodrodz replied to Hodrodz's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Was able to finally do a bit more to the Ranger. Managed to finish up the door jambs on the cab and completed some bodywork on the firewall and doors. -
I was going for a butternut yellow but came up with this, just white with yellow and a touch of blue.
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Who doesn't love a mock-up? Let's see yours!
Hodrodz replied to Belairconvertable's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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71 Ford Ranger (custom)
Hodrodz replied to Hodrodz's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Testing fitting the doors on the body and testing the seat proved to be an issue. The seat is to wide and hitting the doors. I cut the seat in half and took out 1/8 of an inch. Glued the seat back together and test fit again. I now have plenty of room between the doors and seat. I could have put buckets in but really want to keep the interior as stock as possible. -
71 Ford Ranger (custom)
Hodrodz replied to Hodrodz's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Figuring out the inner door and door panel. The kit body lines for the interior tub do not match the door after cutting apart and test fitting. Door panels will be installed after doors or glued in place and painted. -
First post in W.I.P. This is my current project, 71 Ford Ranger. Shortened frame and modified, front and rear C-notch. Shortened the bed and raised the bed floor. Opened the doors and made the doorjams. Created suicide door hinges and incased them in the jams. Powerplant is an Iceman Collections supercharged coyote engine and wheels were purchased from Foggy Cypress on Etsy. Thanks for looking. Will post more progress pics as it progresses.
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Nice! The vinyl top fits the color choice.
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Beautiful build, one of my dream cars!
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Flaws and all, it looks great!
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Love this car!!! Awesome build!!!
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Just completed this nova after working on it in my spare time for about 4 months. Opened the doors and trunk, scratchbuilt door and trunk hinges. Added wires and hoses to engine along with my first time making an oil dipstick and scratchbuilt functional hood hinges. Plumbed in brake and fuel lines and scratchbuilt a complete 4 link rear suspension. The interior is flocked and detail painted. Added in a headliner and an ignition key. Window and door trim is molotow. Wheels are salt flats from Texas 3D customs. Calling this one done other than a couple of small touch ups. Thanks for looking.
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Beautiful.
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Love the right hand conversion, nice build!!
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Both are beautiful!
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Very nice!!
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The wheels and tires are out of the fast and furious 71 GTX kit
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Buick Riviera '66 (resto of an AMT kit w/ scratch-built headlights)
Hodrodz replied to Tommy124's topic in Model Cars
Rivi looks awesome. Everything compliments each other, meaning the interior color looks great with the exterior color and the wheels fit with the bodystyle and color of the car, nicely done. -
Fantabulous galaxy!! Love the antenna.
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Very inspiring!! Probably should add one of these to the collection.
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Really nice cougar, makes me wanna start back on mine.