PMC 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon Restoration with modifications.

[rsmodels]

I haven't posted in quite a while as I've been busy with work and needed a new camera. I'm trying to get used to the camera but am not happy with how the color looks in some of these photos. I'll keep trying.

This was a PMC toy molded in styrene, not acetate. It had no interior and no opening hood or glass and had a metal chassis. I decided to graft on the upper fender section from a Revell Skyliner. The last photo shows the piece I cut off the PMC model. The front and rear windows are from Modelhaus. The tires are original hand painted AMT's from 1959

I used the Skyliner. chrome, chassis, interior parts  from 2 Skyliners and a Revell Ranchero, and engine. I made the fender ornaments. I added tailgate hinges (they were on the promos but not the styrene toy),   and added the chrome trim on the tailgate (between the backup lights).

I also cut the optional chrome sections off the sides of the front bumper and molded them to the body to give a plainer look.

I know the interior is not correct for the Ranch Wagon but that doesn't bother me,  I've also never been one to do a lot of detail on a chassis. It's partly because most of the models I build are early ones which have a fairly plain chassis.

Please feel free to comment, good or bad.   -Rich

[Classicgas]

Wow! Backwards, !woW. I love it.

[rsmodels]

Of course I meant to say Country Sedan, not Ranch Wagon. Sorry about that. I don't know if I can edit or not.   -Rich

[rsmodels]

Just now, Classicgas said:

Wow! Backwards, !woW. I love it.

Thanks Lee. And I know it's a Country Sedan, sorry for the error.  -Rich

[Classicgas]

No worries and I'm very envious.

[fordf-100]

That looks awesome! Fantastic work!

[thatz4u]

very nice longroof, well done..where can I find a PMC 59 Ranchero??

[bisc63]

Great save, and a GORGEOUS model. The red is outstanding, especially. Absolutely love the big Ford wagons of all types. Well done and then some.

[oldscool]

That rocks!

[Oldcarfan27]

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

Fine, clean resto! Nice BFM work, something that bedevils me!!! -RRR

Edited July 16, 2022 by Rocking Rodney Rat

[Geno]

A drool worthy build.

 

[carrucha]

Cool wagon.  Well built and finished.  Good job foiling.

[cobraman]

It's a beauty !

[pack rat]

I love this one!

Now I'm really wishing I had a PMC wagon (and a Ranchero).

[ea0863]

Spectacular I say! I'm especially liking the brightwork. Thank you for posting!

[rsmodels]

5 hours ago, thatz4u said:

very nice longroof, well done..where can I find a PMC 59 Ranchero??

2 hours ago, pack rat said:

I love this one!

Now I'm really wishing I had a PMC wagon (and a Ranchero).

 

 Thanks Al and Mike. The Rancheros and wagons come up on Ebay from time to time. Just be sure to get a styrene one (no interior or windows) if you don't want it to warp. They usually bring a pretty good price.

[rsmodels]

Thanks to all of you guys for your kind comments. I appreciate them.

I still have a couple of Modelhaus PMC 58 Ford wagon  copies that I'll build if I live long enough!  -Rich

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

That's awesome

[Bills72sj]

Very nice representation of something that is not readily available to the modeling community.

[unclescott58]

Beautiful. Amazing work.  

[ChrisR]

awesome!

[grodudulle77]

Very nice build !! ??

[Tom99]

Beautiful!!

[espo]

Beautiful looking finishes, hard to think this started life as a toy. All of the body and trim as well as the finishes are very realistic looking.