Ron Cash 49 Ford Custom Pickup

[jbwelda]

here is a question maybe someone here can answer, i just paid a pretty good amount on ebay for a 49 ford pickup custom built by the late ron cash...i am not sure whether this is his resin body or if it was built from the amt sedan or what...anyone have any idea on the history of this model? also does anyone recognize it as being ever featured in a magazine and if so, possibly the year and issue?

edit to add picture:

http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1497.l2649

i am not sure who is running the auctions but there have been and continue to be a lot of his builds up lately and while the price is pretty steep in some ways (and the bids pretty much non-existant) i look at what i have here and have to think i value it at double easy what i paid. nicely detailed, beautiful interior, nice custom work on the pickup conversion (if thats what it is), sweet smooth metallic root beer paint, nicely applied bare metal foil (makes my attempts laughable in comparison) and totally great overall appearance. this is getting a very nice space in my display case with a sign indicating the builder, who i take it is fairly well known and respected.

Edited September 6, 2012 by jbwelda

[zenrat]

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5632

[Casey]

also does anyone recognize it as being ever featured in a magazine and if so, possibly the year and issue?

It's possible it was in SAE or Car Modeler, but I can't say for sure.

I am not sure who is running the auctions

Somebody in another topic mentioned it was his wife.

[slusher]

l have been seeing the builds on ebay..

[jbwelda]

any information on the MODEL i bought? citations of publication?

just to be clear here, from the model i bought and the manner in which it was packed and shipped, i would wholeheartedly endorse buying these buildups. i am usually very fearful that what i will receive for my hard earned will be a pile of parts by the time it reaches but in this case it was absolutely perfect and super well packed. so if you are thinking about purchasing a piece of modelling history from the seller of the late ron cashs models, you may do so with confidence if my experience is any guide.

[Draggon]

Compared to some of the things for sale, you didnt pay all that much. I paid a bit more than you for a model of the Hairy Canary, just because I saw it run at Fremont, and the son of the owner built the model. Most I have ever paid, but I love the history. And Darn, thats a beautiful model!!

[jas1957]

It is Ron's widow selling those on ebay, I along with Glenn Marek helped her clean, photograph, & write the descriptions. I am not 100% sure but believe that is not a resin body but one that Ron modified on his own. While cleaning those models I was astounded by the quality of the body work & paint. Some of them are 30-40 + years old & still look like new. Also I do not believe it was ever featured in a magazine.

Edited September 9, 2012 by jas1957

[jbwelda]

thanks john, thats interesting to know. i agree...i think this was customized from the original styrene body. nice job on the cleanup too.