'57 Ford "Psycotic Reaction" Wagon

[curt raitz]

Getting ready to head out to the West Coast Customs Kar Show in Santa Maria, CA this weekend. I decided to build a little custom for the Model Kar Show Don Grahamn puts on there.

I had the Monogram (recently issued) '57 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon kit w/o engine (used it for a '54 Lincoln). Replaced the missing engine with one of the small block Ford's found in the Revell '32 Ford kits. Went with a dual carb set up, side exhaust is scratch built using aluminum tubing. White Wall Tires are from one of AMT's Part's Pack and Chrome Wheel covers are from a very old Aurora Parts Pack. I used the "Quad headlights" from the AMT 1950 Ford Convertible to add a little customization to the model. I also lowered the suspension. "Psycotic Reaction" decal is from Slixx Decals.

Paint is Scalefinishes Wimbledon White and Candy Yellow, all covered with numerous coats of ModelMaster Ultra Clear Gloss.

 

[John Teresi]

Curt.......very nice !!!!!!.......color combo is Great!!!!!........good luck this weekend......tell Don hi for me

 

[slusher]

Outstanding custom Curt..

[Fanof69]

Very nice Curt!! Love the paint scheme. I have one of these in progress, hope it turns out half as nice. 

[unclescott58]

Very cool Curt. I like the quad headlights. A tacky aftermarket item seen on a few cars in the late 50's and beyond.

[DumpyDan]

CooooooooooooL!

[cobraman]

Very sharp. Love the front end .

[Ramfins59]

That's a very cool looking wagon Curt.

[Crazy Ed]

   That came out wonderful Curt. If you add a Trailer it could be a 60's Band's Car.

[bbowser]

Very cool Curt. I like the quad headlights. A tacky aftermarket item seen on a few cars in the late 50's and beyond.

I did a double take, thought you had a '58 with the quads  Nice work.

[unclescott58]

I did a double take, thought you had a '58 with the quads  Nice work.

I know Curt used the custom headlamps from a '50 Ford. But didn't AMT's '57 Fairlane kit offer an optional quad headlamp accessory set up?

[bondo bill]

nice custom touches kool build

[Modelbuilder Mark]

That looks great

[1972coronet]

Nice work ! I especially dig the personallised licence plates

[1972coronet]

   That came out wonderful Curt. If you add a Trailer it could be a 60's Band's Car.

Count Five Psychotic Reaction

[V8 Trucker]

madness, a very successful conversion

[Modlbldr]

Nice custom touches. Tastefully done. Caught the customized plate right off. 

Later- 

[GTJUNIOR]

Awesome wagon. Very nice work.

[Sixties Sam]

Very cool! The quad lights are a great touch! Nice work!

Sam

[curt raitz]

Count Five Psychotic Reaction

I actually went to high school with a couple of the guys from The Count Five...

Which gives you an idea of how old I be!

[Hubert Rollins]

That's a very sharp build!!

[1972coronet]

I actually went to high school with a couple of the guys from The Count Five...

Which gives you an idea of how old I be!

That's awesome ! Apparently their 1965 song inspired more than one car's name (e.g. this original paint 1968 Hemi Barracuda Super Stock) :

 

[bobthehobbyguy]

Love it. Superclean. 

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[Darbo]

Fantastic paint!