Lovefordgalaxie

I remember seeing your Thunderbird, and getting great ideas from it. Went to look at the car again, and the pictures won't show on your topic. Do you have a working link for them?

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Thanks Curt! Mine is from 1989, made in Mexico. This box: The plastic is alright, but had a lot of flash. Even tough, it would be cool to see Round2 to reissue this 'Bird.

Photoshoping 02 by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr

It was the '66 two door hardtop body. Both cars were scrapped, but they had the '73 line front and rear end, and a proposed factory four barrel 292. I did a photoshop drawing of how the car looked. Can find it and post if you got curious.

I didn't ask Thomas about the windows. he just told me he went for a spin on it, and we talked about the ride, and the overall quality of the job (very nice). The two os us being purists, we both agree on not liking it. Fort itself built two prototype two door cars in 1973, but the oil crisis killed the car before it went into production. With the exception of the very end of the quarter panels, and sail pan, all else is a direct bolt on on a '66. Never saw a conversion done.

By the way, this one is mine '82. I value very much the fact the car is all factory stock.

Wrong model year, and wrong body style.

In fact, a very close friend drove it, and stated it has a firm harsh drive. He sent me the pictures. I said factory stock, and not designer mind stock.

Yes, opinions are like belly buttons, everyone has one. That doesn't mean one of them is the only way to go. I always loved cars just the way they rolled out of the assembly plant, and that's me. Also know the majority of people here loves modified cars, and I wanted to show those guys what's being done outside of the U.S. Not what I would do to the car, but a lot of people liked it. Here, the guy couldn't sell it for the same amount a 100 point original sells for. I think most people here preferes their Galaxies stock. At least the ones with deep pockets. If we were talking about a Maverick, it would be a different story. It's almost impossible to see one that is not rodded in some way.

Thanks guys!! It's so rare to see one of those AMT '57s built stock, or actually built, that I had to do it. It's a simple kit, the top has some problems, as does the windshield and it's trim, but the body is quite good.

Like I said, it would work for some people. I see no point on "patina rods" as well. I can accept the style if the car is all stock, unrestored, and the owner wants to preserve it stock (I always thought a restored car is no longer factory stock).

Looks like I LOVE them road pillows!! I'm 41, but in spirit I'm 91

99.99% I ever saw on the street is bone stock. One of the better things on the Landau is the ride quality, the car floats on the highway, has zero steering feedback, and is super smooth. All of that is gone from that car. I have a '82 Landau, and I love how it drives.

Now the car with it's proper look.

What was done to this car is something I would never, ever do. It looks like the builder saw the first The Fast and Furious movie and just went to work on the car. Anyway, someone might actually like the treatment done to this Landau, a '66 Galaxie, made in 1977, and "rest modded" in 2017...

Love the Edsel. Nothing wrong with the car. I always think of women when I see one.

Thanks guys!! Your input is very appreciated. Also thanks for the support on the build.

Finished the '57 Thunderbird. Build thread is here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/135815-1957-thunderbird/ Car was built box stock, and painted in Inca Gold and Raven Black. Hope you guys like it!! 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Thunderbird. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr

WAY COOL!!!!

1957 Thunderbird is done!!

You're quite right. Building replica stock is less of a hobby, and more of a job. One has to research about the subject, and try doing things to look as the car did when it was new. When I build just to have fun, usually, the result has a lot of compromises to authenticity. This one is among the nicest looking '40 Fords I saw build.

They look very nice. Wish there were at least one kit of a "civilian" MK-I Focus, European spec.

Looks real great!! You picked the perfect color combo. Awesome work on the glass, foil, and overall cleanliness. It's a show stopper alright.

I use Sherwin Williams automotive synthetic enamel, and I use Sherwin Williams 0410 Reducer for synthetic enamel. I use 03 parts of paint for one part of reducer. That makes things airbrush ready. Thanks!!