1926 RANCHERO: What if Henry greenlighted the Ranchero in 1926?

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/11/2025 at 3:38 PM, sidcharles said:

So Ute!

Thanks for the compliment, much appreciated!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/11/2025 at 5:21 PM, karbuildr said:

Outstanding craftsmanship, fascinating concept, beautiful paint, very nicely detailed.

Thank you David for the comments!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/11/2025 at 9:56 PM, NOBLNG said:

Excellent concept and beautifully executed Claude!👍 I like that hood hinge mechanism.😎

Thanks Greg!

I've tried to perfect this kind of hinges, and adapt it to even the most tight of situations. So far, it works well, even under the hood of 30's cars.See pics below. 

CT 

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/12/2025 at 6:02 AM, XYHARRY said:

Very cool hotrod ute, that pearl yellow looks great. Well done Claude. 

Thanks David!

For it to "pop", you need a white basecoat or primer underneath. Otherwise, it's darker.

CT

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Sir, I don't know what goes on in that brain of yours, coming up with all these wild ideas, but I like it.

And your ability to bring these ideas to life is amazing. 

[bob29579]

That's really cool.

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/12/2025 at 6:16 AM, ncbuckeye67 said:

That is a kit bashing, scratch-building, beautifully executed masterpiece!

Thanks Jeff! And I've had fun to boot!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/12/2025 at 7:29 AM, WillyBilly said:

Outstanding. 

Thanks Billy!

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[XYHARRY]

On 7/17/2025 at 3:00 AM, Claude Thibodeau said:

Thanks David!

For it to "pop", you need a white basecoat or primer underneath. Otherwise, it's darker.

CT

Nice tip, thanks Claude. 

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/12/2025 at 8:31 AM, Zippi said:

Wowser....what a kewl looking Hot Rod.  I like the engine block in the back. Very nice looking build.

Thanks Bob!

The block is an accessory in the AMT '66 Nova. I think the regular and pro-street kit versions have it. 

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/12/2025 at 9:04 AM, Brudda said:

Hello Claude. Very nice. The studio is doing very well. Great job. 

Hi Bruce!

Thanks, but I can only dream of your cristal clear gloss coats...Maybe someday!

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[slusher]

Outstanding build Claude!

[STU111]

G’day Claude, as I’ve said before, looking at your builds is like walking through a high end custom car show, and this latest addition is certainly a stunner. 👍🏻 The stripped down engine block in the tray is a great touch.

[KWT]

That is awesome.

Great concept and execution. The color really suits it well too. Very nicely done!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/12/2025 at 10:12 AM, Phildaupho said:

Great looking T. Another quality build by Claude. Reminds me of something Boyd might have done.

Hi Phil!

Thank you, quite the compliment, I appreciate!

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[Butter 1]

Very nice.

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/12/2025 at 10:47 AM, ChrisR said:

Cool!!

Thanks Chris!

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[John B.]

Very smooth and very cool!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/12/2025 at 11:47 AM, James2 said:

Interesting concept and great execution, well done.

Thank you Rooster, happy you like it!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/12/2025 at 11:05 PM, Rattlecan Dan said:

Great-looking pile of creativity! Very nice indeed.

Thanks Donato!

CT