blunc Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) Here is a scan of a fuzzy photo from the 80's Some pics of the engine before changing to more "factory" options. Â Dual quads and manifold removed, going with single 4-bbl carb setup The body is already soaking in the purple pond, but it doesn't seem to be having any effect on thirty-something year old car paint, going to have to use brake fluid. Comments welcomed. Edited July 22, 2017 by blunc botophucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited)   I always like to see older builds , put on on the bench to be updates and improved. looking good thus far!    Be Well  Gator Edited March 21, 2017 by gatorincebu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 The brake fluid is definitely working better than the purple pool, another day of soaking and I will see how much of the 30 year old lacquer and primer will actually come off.Meanwhile, my brain is percolating the new paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) Finally, after a week in purple stuff, brake fluid, easy off then Bleche White (now under the Black Magic brand), I can start bracing thirty year old polystyrene and fixing the body work of the less skilled builder I was back then... Comments welcomed. Â Edited July 22, 2017 by blunc botophucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) Removed the inner door panels to make interior detailing easier. Creating new rear sub frame, the old pieces were discarded. Comments welcomed. Edited July 22, 2017 by blunc botophucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Cool project. Definitely will be following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) Rear sub frame roughed in, fine tuning to follow later.  Replacing old Plastruct (which I've had warp on me over time more than once) with Evergreen. Mock up and wheel check, wheels from Torino kit inside Pegasus sleeves  Comments welcome, thanks for following Edited July 22, 2017 by blunc botophucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I like the whole Ranchero concept here. Now you get to improve on the chassis and body. The original look good but this is going to be so much better. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) Roughed in motor mounts which were never on the original kit. Rear sub frame mostly done, need to research Ford shock mounts, stabilizer and panhard rod set ups. Other bed side finished out, just have to recreate the cab bulkhead and inner tailgate. Thanks for following along, any comments welcomed. Edited July 22, 2017 by blunc botophucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) Completed inner tailgate panel, the bed will be permanently reattached once the cabin bulkhead is done. thanks for following, any comments welcomed. Edited July 22, 2017 by blunc botophucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) Finally got a chance to work on this a bit more, got cabin bulkhead in. thanks for following, any comments welcomed. Â Edited July 22, 2017 by blunc botophucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Mike this is looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 thank you.it's slow going because of my work schedule and the extra details I'm trying to add in.I want this to seem like a factory option rather than a custom pickup, there will be some mustang and ranchero styling cues from various years...and I'm trying to use what I've learned from all the great builders on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Got some bench time... added in some firewall to chassis pan filler panels  Added chassis to bed filler panels:  Hole in the hood has been filled so it can be marked for the CJ shaker once the intake and carb have been sorted out, also tweaking the hood fitment and gaps:  Re-thinking the wheel-tire choice to something more likely to be used in 1978:  Fitted the Mustang II console:  Thanks for following along, any comments welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf-100 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I really like the idea! The Mustang front end fit very well! A Mustang station wagon would be a really cool conversion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 I really like the idea! The Mustang front end fit very well! A Mustang station wagon would be a really cool conversion! thanks, it should be interesting to see how the rework on this goes... creating a believable "phantom" is my goal, and to take it to the next GSL.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Loving this build Mike !!!Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 That's killer, Mike!  Great job - looks just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 thanks for the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Looking pretty cool!!!vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf-100 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 This is pretty cool! How close is the fender contours of the Pinto door to the Mustang fender? I have a couple of junk Mustangs and a junker Pinto wagon and might likr to give this a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 the contours are close till you get to the bottom of the fender, but not so much that a little sanding doesn't resolve the problem.one issue (which I did not consider well before cutting) is the cowl vent, which doesn't match between makes.I now have to graft one in on mine.I suggest cutting around the cowl vent on whichever body you choose and notch the receiving body accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 bump for thread necro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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