*1960 Ford Ranchero*

[Zippi]

I'm taking a peak (not 100% sure if this is my next project or not yet) at this kit I bought at Wally World here a while back when they had their display in the isle.  I like the looks of the Ranchero but hate the stock wheels & tires.  I have the wheels & tires out of the AMT 61 Impala SS I'm thinking of using as they seem to fit and the back tires are slicks.  I'm also thinking of maybe a light mint color as I saw someones Ford Falcon online that had this color and it looks pretty good.  Since Testors enamel's don't have a mint color I bought some gloss white & gloss green thinking I can create my own.  I was also doing some trial fitting and the front bumper and the roof in the rear looks not good at all.  There's not enough wall there to shave down to tuck the bumper in so not sure there.  Any info about the bumper & roof fit would be greatly appreciated.   

Edited December 7, 2021 by Zippi

[TransAmMike]

41 minutes ago, Zippi said:

I'm taking a peak (not 100% sure if this is my next project or not yet) at this kit I bought at Wally World here a while back when they had their display in the isle.  I like the looks of the Ranchero but hate the stock wheels & tires.  I have the wheels & tires out of the AMT 61 Impala SS I'm thinking of using as they seem to fit and the back tires are slicks.  I'm also thinking of maybe a light mint color as I saw someones Ford Falcon online that had this color and it looks pretty good.  Since Testors enamel's don't have a mint color I bought some gloss white & gloss green thinking I can create my own.  I was also doing some trial fitting and the front bumper and the roof in the rear looks not good at all.  There's not enough wall there to shave down to tuck the bumper in so not sure there.  Any info about the bumper & roof fit would be greatly appreciated.   

 

Yep, the wheels/tire combo would sure work!!

[cobraman]

I agree with the tire and wheel choice.

[NOBLNG]

2 hours ago, Zippi said:

 I was also doing some trial fitting and the front bumper and the roof in the rear looks not good at all.  There's not enough wall there to shave down to tuck the bumper in so not sure there.  Any info about the bumper & roof fit would be greatly appreciated.   

When you say “theres not enough wall there” ….do you mean the body? Could the bumper itself be shaved to match the contour of the vehicle?

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

 

Yep, the wheels/tire combo would sure work!!

That's what I'm thinking Mike.

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, cobraman said:

I agree with the tire and wheel choice.

Yup.  Think i'll go with it.

[Zippi]

42 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

When you say “theres not enough wall there” ….do you mean the body? Could the bumper itself be shaved to match the contour of the vehicle?

I don't think there's enough wall thickness on the bumper to shave it down enough.

[NOBLNG]

4 minutes ago, Zippi said:

I don't think there's enough wall thickness on the bumper to shave it down enough.

Maybe you could add a bit to the bumper horn? Unfortunately that would mean re-chroming it or painting it.?

Edited December 7, 2021 by NOBLNG

[Zippi]

2 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

Maybe you could add a bit to the bumper horn? Unfortunately that would mean re-chroming it or painting it.?

That's an option.  It's still really early on for this one so I'll dig into it later.

[ksnow]

That tire and wheel combo really makes a difference. I like it. Looking forward to seeing it together.

[Zippi]

40 minutes ago, ksnow said:

That tire and wheel combo really makes a difference. I like it. Looking forward to seeing it together.

Well....got a lot of cleaning to do as the flash and mold lines are some of the worst I've seen.  I'm struggling over a color and I'm hoping next week will bring some good enough weather where I can airbursh the body.  I'm going to try the Testors enamel again as it came out so nice on the MPC Modified I just finished. 

[slusher]

1 hour ago, Zippi said:

Well....got a lot of cleaning to do as the flash and mold lines are some of the worst I've seen.  I'm struggling over a color and I'm hoping next week will bring some good enough weather where I can airbursh the body.  I'm going to try the Testors enamel again as it came out so nice on the MPC Modified I just finished. 

 

Bob real nice wheels and tires. Have you checked out some of the Tamiya colors. They have some nice ones…

[Zippi]

26 minutes ago, slusher said:

 

Bob real nice wheels and tires. Have you checked out some of the Tamiya colors. They have some nice ones…

I have Carl, they have some nice colors.  Right now I'm really liking the way the Testors enamel sprayed out on the 34 Modified I built so I'm just looking at the Testors enamel in the little bottles.  

[Zippi]

I found some hubs that fit and work with the metal axles in the kit so I did another moc up to make sure the wheels & tires still fit before I go any further.  They look tight but they do spin.  I think it looks fine.  Still wondering about the ridge at the rear of the roof.  Should that be removed or not???

Edited December 8, 2021 by Zippi

[Zippi]

I did some research and it looks like some of the Ranchero's have the ridge on the rear of the roof and some don't.  Still not sure if I want to remove it or not.

[Zippi]

There is an optional part for the roof if you want to do a custom build.   I was thinking it had to do with that roof panel but it doesn't come into contact with it.  Think I'll sand it off.  Just doesn't look right to me. 

[ksnow]

In the two pics, does the white one have the chrome trim around the bed and back window? I will agree that the "flare" on the model looks out of place. Perhaps an overdone drip rail? Spoiler for a camper shell?

Tires and wheels still look good.

The red pic looks very similar to your mock up.

[Zippi]

3 minutes ago, ksnow said:

In the two pics, does the white one have the chrome trim around the bed and back window? I will agree that the "flare" on the model looks out of place. Perhaps an overdone drip rail? Spoiler for a camper shell?

Tires and wheels still look good.

The red pic looks very similar to your mock up.

I think the pic of the white one is painted white around the bed and back window trip is black.  I removed the lip on the rear of the roof.  Looks much better.

[NOBLNG]

Wow, I’m behind. I was googling pics so I could respond as to whether to sand the roof ridge off or not.? Too late…but I was going to say do it. I didn’t see the ridge on the pic I posted or on this beautiful unit. Isn’t that colour nice? hint,hint?

[Zippi]

2 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

Wow, I’m behind. I was googling pics so I could respond as to whether to sand the roof ridge off or not.? Too late…but I was going to say do it. I didn’t see the ridge on the pic I posted or on this beautiful unit. Isn’t that colour nice? hint,hint?

Boy oh boy....that looks good.  Been playing around with engine options.  I have a 327 abc that almost fits.  Would take much.  

[afx]

How about a Ford engine in a Ford Falcon Ranchero.

[TransAmMike]

I'm on board with the engine too?

[Zippi]

Haha.....even the instructions show a chevy engine.

 

Edited December 9, 2021 by Zippi

[ksnow]

My uncle built a Ford hot rod in the early 90's. Everyone told him to just drop in a small block Chevy, he insisted on a Ford motor. After it was done, he got a lot of compliments for sticking with a Ford powerplant.

[Zippi]

47 minutes ago, ksnow said:

My uncle built a Ford hot rod in the early 90's. Everyone told him to just drop in a small block Chevy, he insisted on a Ford motor. After it was done, he got a lot of compliments for sticking with a Ford powerplant.

I had a 37 Ford pickup Street Rod 1:1 with a chevy 302.  Ford tough with Chevy stuff.