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

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/16/2025 at 6:46 PM, bob29579 said:

That's really cool.

Thanks Greg!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/20/2025 at 5:24 AM, slusher said:

Outstanding build Claude!

Thanks Carl!

CT

[Muncie]

Missed this one somehow...

Where do I apply for the parts driver job at West End Speed Shop?  I want to drive that car all day.

Very Awesome!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/20/2025 at 6:32 AM, STU111 said:

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.

Hi Stuart!

Thanks for the comments, very encouraging.

That small  Chevy bare block is an accessory that comes in the 66 Nova by AMT. It even includes an engine stand. Many modelers use them in garage dioramas. 

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/20/2025 at 9:16 AM, KWT said:

That is awesome.

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

Thanks Jeremy!

I hesitated about the color, but ultimately, it works. 

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/20/2025 at 9:26 PM, Butter 1 said:

Very nice.

Thank you Ron!

CT

[Lobo2me]

Cool concept and very well done, Claude. Love the stance and what's in the bed. Sweet!

[Gary Chastain]

Wowser, that is some build, well done 🏆🏆🏆

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/21/2025 at 8:55 AM, John B. said:

Very smooth and very cool!

Thank you John!

CT

[Andy Oldenburg]

Hi Claude,

great idea and even better execution! That´s a rod I would like to see at a meeting in real life! Fine details and beautiful look🤙

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/25/2025 at 3:58 PM, ford fan said:

Very interesting concept indeed !

It looks fabulous !

Merci Bertrand! 

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/27/2025 at 7:47 PM, Muncie said:

Missed this one somehow...

Where do I apply for the parts driver job at West End Speed Shop?  I want to drive that car all day.

Very Awesome!

Hello my friend!

Great you stopped by! As you can tell, my attention is mostly spent between: a- Bonneville cars, b-Street rods, and c- Pro touring. This one involved much scratchbuild, but was fun. I'll hold the delivery driver position open for you LOL. 

I'll soon post my latest "annual" salt car in the coming days. Photo session should be this weekend, so maybe monday.  Watch for it, I think you'll be surprised by the type of streamliner I built this time. Unusual to say the least. And built to pass inspection, thanks to your kind gift of an SCTA rule book. 

Stay tuned. 

Regards, CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/30/2025 at 11:52 AM, Lobo2me said:

Cool concept and very well done, Claude. Love the stance and what's in the bed. Sweet!

Thanks Steve!

The stance and rake are the first things I determine with the intended chassis & rolling stock, because it's the first thing that the observer feels. The rest of the scratchbuild follows...

CT