PMC '59 Ford Ranchero: Ex-Friction Toy Goes Mild Custom!

[John Goschke]

I'm happy that this one is finished after all this time and reasonably satisfied with the result. These pics don't do justice to the Candy Lime color and I may attempt more photos later against different backgrounds to try and capture the iridescent quality of the paint. If anyone else should decide to build a model from one of these bodies, contact me and I'll be happy to let you know what I did, and, more importantly, should've done!

Edited August 1, 2021 by John Goschke

[Can-Con]

That's pretty cool John. ???

[thatz4u]

Very nice , like the plate also..wish I could find one...

[cobraman]

That is one fine looking Ranchero !

[Classicgas]

Beautiful! 

[Kah puts]

Outstanding model, I really enjoyed the whole thing WIP and all, thanks. 

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[slusher]

Beautiful Ranchero

[Zippi]

Nice looking little Ranchero you got there John.  That Candy Lime and white just pop.  Fantastic job.  

[Koellefornia Kid]

Sweet!

[oldscool]

That is outstanding! Been waiting to see this one finished.

[Tom Geiger]

Very cool!  That color just pops!

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[afx]

Another great build John.

[ewetwo]

That is beautiful.

 

[Beamerman]

Very cool!

[crazyjim]

Looks excellent to me.

[doorsovdoon]

Beautiful paintwork. Very nice looking custom.

[ATHU]

It's a beauty, very well done!!

[carrucha]

Pretty neat custom.  Nice color combo.

[Oldcarfan27]

Stunning!

What kind of plastic is it molded in?

Originating as a toy, I always thought they came in that rubbery, acetate plastic. That's why I never tried very hard to find one.

Thought about mixing a Skyliner and a Ranchero to get one though. 

[John Goschke]

On 8/13/2021 at 1:18 AM, Oldcarfan27 said:

Stunning!

What kind of plastic is it molded in?

Originating as a toy, I always thought they came in that rubbery, acetate plastic. That's why I never tried very hard to find one.

Thought about mixing a Skyliner and a Ranchero to get one though. 

Thanks, Patrick.  It was molded in styrene, like a kit.  You have to look for ones that are straight and unwarped.  They came without windows or an interior, with a metal friction motor chassis. They're usually  molded in a coral color, or bright yellow, and sometimes, red.  I found this one on ebay about two years ago.

[misterNNL]

Slick ride!