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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...

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!!!

Thank You Dr.!

Thanks Tim!

Thanks for the suggestion Ed! I'll go take a look at the Aerovette engine...

Thank You James!

FANTASTIC "EYE CANDY" DR.! I like the wire wheels too...

Great Color Combination!

Thanks Jeffery!

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...

Thanks Dr.! This sure is a Fun Build!!!

AMAZING TRUCK!!! Looking forward to seeing the progress...that sure is a nice truck!

Thanks John! Have you ever thought about building a CAR-TOON CAR? It's a nice change of pace...

Thanks John!!! Yeah, I really like the silver fins too. It reminds me of a toy I had when I was a kid...

GOT PRIMER!!! Here is the Ranchero's first coat of Duplicolor Filler/Primer...

Thanks David! Glad you like the colors... me too!

Nice Start Hans!

SILVER WINGS!!! I sprayed the Side Wings and Top Fin with Testors Diamond Dust...

GETTIN ER SMOOTH!!! Sanded some more with 220 & 320 Sandpaper...

Nice Clean Bodywork Dr.!

Thanks Lane! I haven't decided on colors, any suggestions?

Thanks John! More Photos Tomorrow!

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...

Thank You Dr.!

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...