mk11 Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 The regular narrow chrome is molded to the body and is fairly easy to foil. mike
Art Anderson Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Is it mandatory to use the side spears? I want to build a custom not a Ranger. Does Anyone have any Ideas on how to lower the front I Beams? The thin, narrower chrome spear you are wanting for the Custom version are molded into the body. It was figured, early-on in this project that those thin chrome spears would make a perfect alignment ridge for mounting the XLT's wider, plated chrome trim. Art
Luc Janssens Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 The thin, narrower chrome spear you are wanting for the Custom version are molded into the body. It was figured, early-on in this project that those thin chrome spears would make a perfect alignment ridge for mounting the XLT's wider, plated chrome trim. Art Now, that's what I call, clever engineering.
thatz4u Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Is it mandatory to use the side spears? I want to build a custom not a Ranger. Does Anyone have any Ideas on how to lower the front I Beams? You could try changing the I.beams to an IFS , that should do it.
Dave Van Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Now, that's what I call, clever engineering. This kit is full of great engineering.......wait until you build the front suspension.......
Guest Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Is it mandatory to use the side spears? I want to build a custom not a Ranger. Does Anyone have any Ideas on how to lower the front I Beams? Dropped spindles and or dropped I beams.
Brett Barrow Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 The five spokes are from the kit, I used AMT tires, though... which, by the way, fit the Moebius wheels pretty well. Aw man, I didn't really want one until I saw that picture, now I GOTTA HAVE one!
Luc Janssens Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 This kit is full of great engineering.......wait until you build the front suspension....... Both versions are on order and ship together with the already reserved Hudson, can't wait :^)
Jon Cole Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Mike's is correct, it does come with two set of wheels. Open steel wheels with separate spoke wheel covers and the 5 spoke mags wheels. I guess you could leave the wheel covers off and have a third choice. Steve Wheelcovers on a steel wheel. So we get to choose whether to use them, or not. Not just a cover & wheel in one. What a concept! I love this country!
thatz4u Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 more building options..http://oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/FMC%20Trucks-Vans/1971_Trucks-Vans/1971_Ford_Pickup_Brochure/dirindex.html
SteveG Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 The thin, narrower chrome spear you are wanting for the Custom version are molded into the body. It was figured, early-on in this project that those thin chrome spears would make a perfect alignment ridge for mounting the XLT's wider, plated chrome trim. Art Keep in mind the 71 Ranger kit only includes the deluxe interior parts and the XLT tailgate trim so you would still have to do some modifications or kit bashing with the 69 Shortbed to do a correct lesser trim model. Steve
Chuck Most Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) EVERYTHING on this kit fits great- other than the separate side spears, but even those fit pretty well without any real positive means of location. Edited May 13, 2015 by Chuck Most
Rob Hall Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 more building options..http://oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/FMC%20Trucks-Vans/1971_Trucks-Vans/1971_Ford_Pickup_Brochure/dirindex.html Some good pics of the XLT interior in the brochure..
Dave Van Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 EVERYTHING on this kit fits great- other than the separate side spears, but even those fit pretty well without any real positive means of location. The chrome separate side body trim locates over the small body trim molded to the body. The test shots I saw it worked VERY well. SteveG may be able to explain better.
niteowl7710 Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 The chrome separate side body trim locates over the small body trim molded to the body. The test shots I saw it worked VERY well. SteveG may be able to explain better. Pretty sure considering Chuck already BUILT the kit - it'd be that yellow one - he can speak about what fits and what doesn't...
Dave Van Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Pretty sure considering Chuck already BUILT the kit - it'd be that yellow one - he can speak about what fits and what doesn't... I too built the kit.....Gen2 test shot. I'll need to pull it from the pile....but my notes said trim fit nicely on my version. Maybe things changed.
Matt T. Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Dave - "fit nicely" Chuck - "fit pretty well" Nothing to see here, people. Continue anticipating greatness.
Chuck Most Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Yeah- fit pretty well, just to be clear. It is possible to mount it a little less-than-level if you're not careful, but just keep an eye on it and you'll be fine. I'd suggest adding it after the cab and bed are mounted to the chassis to guarantee the cab and bed trim is lined up.
thatz4u Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Must be you can afFORD it! I'm going to pickup a few! insert rimshot & crashing cymbal here!!!
wku88 Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 I noticed that the decal sheet has the '72 scripts for the bedside. Is anyone planning on making PE sets for all the script variations? (Explorer, Ranger- NOT XLT-, Custom, cab badges for CC, Camper Special)
Dave Van Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Yeah- fit pretty well, just to be clear. It is possible to mount it a little less-than-level if you're not careful, but just keep an eye on it and you'll be fine. I'd suggest adding it after the cab and bed are mounted to the chassis to guarantee the cab and bed trim is lined up. I'd agree with that!!!
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