Chuck Most Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) This started out as the Johan Cross Country wagon. It was reworked just a little bit to represent a period-style custom, the way it may have looked if it had gotten into the hands of a custom shop when it was new or nearly new. The grille, headlight pods, and bezels are from an AMT '57 Ford, while the club plaque and side pipes are from the '59 El Camino. I think the tail lights were the custom ones from a Johan '63 Plymouth- the taillight pods were made from plastic tubing. Paint is Testors Icy Blue and the wheels are Crossbars from Pegasus- they included the small wide whites. The kit includes simulated Ambassador side trim on the decal sheet- these were trimmed down to fit with the deleted rear doors and radiused front wheel openings. The boat and trailer are the AMT '59 Chris Craft kit, with a modified Moebius Hornet engine and decals from Matty Winspur's '54 Hornet drag car. Edited April 2, 2018 by Chuck Most 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 unreal , I'm really liken' this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic trucker Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 It's different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 That is wicked! I think it's very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJER Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 wow . Didn't expect this from the original post. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 51 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Very interesting..not what I was expecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) Great conversion! Very creative and well done. It will look great with the boat behind it. Sam Edited March 30, 2018 by Sixties Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 WOW !!! That is cool, and such a gorgeous color too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Very cool. I dig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Nice work ! I like it and never saw anyone do that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Great work! I agree with the others, this is not what I was expecting, but still very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Very sharp Chuck, I really like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Great looking custom, I like the theme of your build. I look forward to the matching Boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I like it in SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I never liked the box art for this kit, so I never bought one. Now I wish I had. BTW, Rambler should have offered a Ranchero type truck in their line up, it surely would have rounded out their offerings and probably would have helped their profits. Looks like a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Great to see a full kustom Rambler! Nice smooth job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 Thanks everyone. First post has been edited to show the completed boat. On 4/1/2018 at 11:31 AM, Oldcarfan27 said: BTW, Rambler should have offered a Ranchero type truck in their line up, it surely would have rounded out their offerings and probably would have helped their profits. Looks like a great idea. AMC did look into that, but they determined it would not have been worth the effort, as a pickup model would have cut into production of the more profitable wagon models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Makes sense, but looking at this design leads me to think they made a wrong choice. I think it looks better than the wagon. Has that early Ranchero influence. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I LOVE this! The pickup is spot on for a 50s-60s custom and then not only do you add a cool boat, but you put in an inline 6 in it. Perfection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Oh this is awesome!!! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Great '60s custom vibe with the quad headlights and bullet taillights. Love that boat, even though the Hudson 6 is probably more of an anchor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Looking good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.K Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 That look great. Love all the body mods that was done to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Super unique! One of a kind look for sure. Yer' over the top brudder. Some Great builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 So kewl looking. I'm liking it. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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