Revell 1957 Ford Del Rio Street Machine

[Exotics_Builder]

Finally finished this up.  I just need to work a little more on the closure of the hood.  It closes and slightly pops open.  May need to add a magnet.  We’ll see.

Anyway, this is sort of a customized street machine.  Some body mods done like shaved door handles and kit custom bumpers and grill.  Here is what else I did:

• Customized the interior with Grommet Ring Front and Rear Set from Texas 3D customs.
• Cannibalized a spare AMT 57 Ford Fairlane dash with the Revell to get more detail and added air conditioning vents.
• Added a steering column with turn signal and gear selection.
• Added wood graining to the cargo area using Microscale decals.
• Added aftermarket inside door hardware.
• Wired and plumbed the engine and engine bay.  Added a Fireball Modelworks FITech FI system to an AMT 427 engine replacing the Y block Ford with the kit.  Had to modify the radiator hoses for the new engine and added a modern power brake unit.
• Added Hasegawa Clear Orange Finish to the rear side windows for tinting.
• Used AMT Parts Pack Gold Stripe tires with parts box Chrome Reverse wheels.  Added valve stems to wheels.
• Did a two-tone paint with Tamiya Metallic Orange and Platinum Gold.  Cleared with Tamiya TS-13 Clear.  During the clearing process, I added some pin stripe decals.

[Kanada Kustoms]

Nice looking wagon... I dig the orange glass!

[XYHARRY]

That looks great Gerry, the colours really work well on your beautiful Del Rio. Well done. 

[Badge73]

This thing needs way more dents and dings, its an Oregon driver. Haha! Nice work bud, love the color choice.

[Chuckyg1]

Sweet build. Bet you had fun putting it together.

[BKF]

Good looking build! I like the colors.

[Tom99]

Excellent work!

[STU111]

Long roofs are cool! This Del Rio is proof. 👍🏻