Plowboy Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 I built this a few years ago. I never did like the chop on this kit. Ironically, that became the theme of this model, "things I don't like". If I didn't like it, that's what it got. Since the chop is exaggerated, I decided to do the same thing to the fins. I scratch built an open pan on the rear. Custom tail lights from an AMT '57 Ford. Up front, I added a '62 Dart grille and scratch built the surround. Lucas lights from my parts box. With all that done, I added an obnoxious engine that would be useless in a driven car. Plus, it's the wrong brand. It's the 409 from an AMT '64 Impala with a scratch built scoop. John Goshke gave me the idea for the '59 Fairlane trim. To me, it makes the model. Paint is Tamiya Mica Red over Gold and Pearl White. Wheels are the Radirs from the Revell '64 T-Bolt. Lakes pipes from the AMT '62 Catalina. Somehow all of the things I didn't like came together and turned into something I'm still crazy about! It's the wildest custom I've ever built and it's still my favorite! Thanx for checking it out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryR Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Reminds me of a "Bad Chad" style auto. Way cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Soooooo coooool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Beautiful 50s/60s style custom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I've loved that since you first posted it on TRaK. My favorite Ranchero for sure! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Fabulous Ford!! The wild fins and MOPAR grille really make this one, IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetmachine11 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 really wild custom looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdrag1 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Great looking custom !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 That's the first thing I thought of, "Bad Chad Customs" That is awesome work, the sanding must have been crazy. Love the paint, colours are so so nice. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickcaps55 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Awesome awesome awesome !! looks like it came right off the pages of a late 50's Hot Rod magazine .!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 A wild Kustom, for sure! Really like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 OUTSTANDING work, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Thanx to all for the great comments! I appreciate them! I've always thought of this old model as a mild version of the "Freak Show". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehansen Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Ditto, Really cool, excellent execution!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Roger that is some impressive work and the color is beautiful but im curious why you decided to leave out the radiator. This is something I've noticed on other builds here and was just curious.. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 32 minutes ago, Scott8950 said: Roger that is some impressive work and the color is beautiful but im curious why you decided to leave out the radiator. This is something I've noticed on other builds here and was just curious.. thanks Thanx! The answer to your question is simple. No water pump on the engine. That's why I said the engine would be useless in a driven car. About all it would be good for would be to move it from a trailer to a parking spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, Plowboy said: Thanx! The answer to your question is simple. No water pump on the engine. That's why I said the engine would be useless in a driven car. About all it would be good for would be to move it from a trailer to a parking spot. I totally missed that part of your write up. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Beautiful and impressive custom!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast-Eddie Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I really like this, reminded me that i have one on the go. i have re done some of it since these pictures were taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I have a couple of those chopped Rancheros that I'd love to trade off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 That's a wild custom Roger, looks good. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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