Finished a '57 Ford Ragtop

[Bill Anderson]

Hi,

Months ago I posted a few threads about getting the kits/parts to replicate the '57 Ford Fairlane 500 (w/TBird 312 cu in motor).   I ended up using two AMT/Ertl kits, and scratched the front "V" bumper attachment and the dual tailpipes.  My thanks to member "ChrisBCritter" for graciously supplying the tonneau cover which he handmade.

Oh, the last pic shows me at the wheel at age 19.  It was taken in 1963, in Humboldt Park in Chicago.

Hey, thank you all for the inspiration.  

Bill Anderson

Spring, Tx.

 

[espo]

Great looking build. I remember when you were looking for additional information for your build. I always wondered what happened, and now I know. My '57 was white with a blue and white interior. 

[hack-n-whack]

That turned out very nice. Outstanding workmanship.

[Tom Geiger]

Looks great! I love 57 Fords!

Even better having a replica of your old ride!

[peteski]

Looks good Bill.
One suggestion I have is to make sure the striations in the headlight lenses should be properly aligned (vertical/horizontal orientation). This is on of those small details that make a model look more realistic.

And next time, post your finished model in the "Under Glass" section, not in Q & A.

[Bill Anderson]

Thanks for the kind words!   This was my first finished model post and obviously posted in the "wrong" section.

Ha, I noticed the lens misalignment after they were glued in.  There was no way to redo it w/o damage at that point.

ENJOY!

[hedotwo]

Great job Bill!  Always nice to do builds that have special memories.