48 Ford Ranchero

[Butter 1]

Another 48 coupe converted to a pickup.

Front fenders and hood from Testers 48 coupe. Revell 50 Ford pickup body stretched a few inches until the big back window from the Foose fd100 fit. Foose fd100 frame and Roush motor will be used. Probably doing steel wheels with Ford dog dish hubcaps.  Probably will be House of Colors tangerine.  

I would be honored to see some of you follow along.

[espo]

Like this body design, especially the big rear window. 

[Zippi]

Looking pretty good Ron.  

[Butter 1]

3 hours ago, espo said:

Like this body design, especially the big rear window. 

Thanks for your feedback. I was hoping the big rear window made sense to others who see it.

[Butter 1]

2 hours ago, Zippi said:

Looking pretty good Ron.  

Thanks for the feedback. Just took a look at your blown FD100.  Looking good!

[Zippi]

2 minutes ago, Butter 1 said:

Thanks for the feedback. Just took a look at your blown FD100.  Looking good!

I appreciate it man.  

[Chevy II]

Looks like going to be a great build. 

[Butter 1]

16 hours ago, Chevy II said:

Looks like going to be a great build. 

Thanx for your feedback.

[Scott8950]

Nice job

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Very cool project Ron, it looks promising, the front section looks great.

You can't go wrong with your color choice, orange (or tangerine) is my favorite color, so I'm partial... ?

[Butter 1]

The  rear suspension is roughed together.  Stainless tubing, aluminium tubing and modified RD Unique coil overs.

[Butter 1]

On 2/12/2023 at 7:42 AM, Scott8950 said:

Nice job

Thanks for the feedback.. Glad you like it.

[NOBLNG]

Nice clean looking rig, and great work on that 4-link rear.? How did you make the connection on the tee fittings? Is that just super glue? Thanks.

Edited February 15, 2023 by NOBLNG

[Butter 1]

4 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

Nice clean looking rig, and great work on that 4-link rear.? How did you make the connection on the tee fittings? Is that just super glue? Thanks.

Thanks for your comments. I stuck a pin into the stainless tube so about .75 mm stuck out. I drilled a hole in the side of the aluminum tube and inserted the end of the pin into the hole drilled in the aluminum tube. I used lok tite liquid super glue to hold it together.

[Maindrian Pace]

Love the proportions, very balanced, very factory looking. The best kind of phantom.

[Butter 1]

1 hour ago, Maindrian Pace said:

Love the proportions, very balanced, very factory looking. The best kind of phantom.

Thanks for the feed back.  To me this is one of the Fords Henry should have built.

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Great work on the 4-Link Ron.  Your solution for the rod ends is excellent and the pictures speak for themselves! ?

[Butter 1]

On 2/19/2023 at 10:50 AM, AmericanMuscleFan said:

Great work on the 4-Link Ron.  Your solution for the rod ends is excellent and the pictures speak for themselves! ?

Thanks for checking in Frances. As always, your comments and perspective are very much appreciated!!!

[Ian McLaren]

I'm not much of a truck guy, but I like good design where ever it's found. The truck looks great, the color should work well on this body and your four link is excellent.  In fact I may borrow your technique if my RB Motion order does not get here soon.

[Butter 1]

16 hours ago, Ian McLaren said:

I'm not much of a truck guy, but I like good design where ever it's found. The truck looks great, the color should work well on this body and your four link is excellent.  In fact I may borrow your technique if my RB Motion order does not get here soon.

I Ian. Thanks for your feedback. I consider having a master modeler like you consider using one of my techniques a great compliment!

[Dan Hay]

A friend of mine Sid Drapal built one of these, using a 40-47 cab, 46-47 hood and the 48 passenger car grille, with a couple extra bars at the bottom to add height. 

Edited February 21, 2023 by Dan Hay

[charlie libby]

Nice project,really nice work.i will keep up with one.very unique

[Butter 1]

23 hours ago, Dan Hay said:

A friend of mine Sid Drapal built one of these, using a 40-47 cab, 46-47 hood and the 48 passenger car grille, with a couple extra bars at the bottom to add height. 

Hey Dan. Thanks for sharing this pic.  Very cool truck. 

[Butter 1]

13 hours ago, charlie libby said:

Nice project,really nice work.i will keep up with one.very uniqueve

Hey Charlie.  Thanks for looking in and commenting. I took a look at your 32 salt flat car. WOW!!!  Very impressive.  The beading and engine/chassis detail are awesome.

[Butter 1]

I carved the front a arms out of aluminum. Roughed together door panels and I think I know what I will do for seats and a center console.