crossfire 2004 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Still very much a work in progress this Ranchero is the child of a previous ‘57 marriage , Gladys, my sedan build that required side spears only found on the Revell wagon body. Body bodies were cut up to achieve the desired trim level on the sedan leaving me with the mis matched remains that were combined to make another wagon. Still with me ? then read on, I have now removed the upper rear from the wagon to give me a Ranchero with stock cab height rather than the odd looking chopped offering from Revell some time ago. To achieve the low stance I’ve recessed the entire floor and chassis up inside the body, lowering the front inner wing tops and sectioning the bulkhead as necessary. The axles remain box stock and the chassis is above the rocker panel lower edge. Heres Gladys, the cause of all the work. And here’s where the bodies were cut. This is where the Ranchero currently sits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Very cool project. Love the tires/wheels they let it sit nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Very nice looking body work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 The orange sedan is just stunning; super clean style and a hot color! What color will the Ranchero be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 nice work on the Fords, keep it going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Looking great so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Nice looking Ranchero. Cool vibe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossfire 2004 Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) A decision was made regarding the paint, hopefully it’s all downhill from here. Edited April 6, 2021 by crossfire 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossfire 2004 Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Now completed and in the Under Glass section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I love this. My first car was a 1957 Ford Ranchero. Green and white. Many years ago I got one of the Ranchero kits, but the chopped top and multi-piece body just did not work for me. You have inspired me with this great build to recreate my old car. I love how this turned out, just beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Very nicely done on both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Looking great.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, slusher said: Looking great.. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozmodeler Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Low , reversed "Astro" wheels ,heavy metallic paintjob. Great recipe for a cool Ranchero. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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