Revell ‘57 Ford Ranchero mild custom.

[crossfire 2004]

Still very much a work in progress this Ranchero is the child of a previous ‘57 marriage , Gladys, my sedan build that required side spears only found on the Revell wagon body. Body bodies were cut up to achieve the desired trim level on the sedan leaving me with the mis matched remains that were combined to make another wagon. Still with me ?  then read on, I have now removed the upper rear from the wagon to give me a Ranchero with stock cab height rather than the odd looking chopped offering from Revell some time ago.
To achieve the low stance I’ve recessed the entire floor and chassis up inside the body, lowering the front inner wing tops and sectioning the bulkhead as necessary. The axles remain box stock and the chassis is above the rocker panel lower edge.

Heres Gladys, the cause of all the work.

And here’s where the bodies were cut.

This is where the Ranchero currently sits.

[BIGTRUCK]

Very cool project. Love the tires/wheels they let it sit nice.

[espo]

Very nice looking body work. 

[bisc63]

The orange sedan is just stunning; super clean style and a hot color! What color will the Ranchero be?

[thatz4u]

nice work on the Fords, keep it going

[RancheroSteve]

Looking great so far!

[Bainford]

Nice looking Ranchero. Cool vibe. 

[crossfire 2004]

A decision was made regarding the paint, hopefully it’s all downhill from here.

Edited April 6, 2021 by crossfire 2004

[crossfire 2004]

Now completed and in the Under Glass section.

[High octane]

Very nice!

[Oldmopars]

I love this. My first car was a 1957 Ford Ranchero. Green and white. Many years ago I got one of the Ranchero kits, but the chopped top and multi-piece body just did not work for me. You have inspired me with this great build to recreate my old car. 

I love how this turned out, just beautiful.  

[Bills72sj]

Very nicely done on both.

[slusher]

Looking great..

[Ace-Garageguy]

1 hour ago, slusher said:

Looking great..

+1    

[ozmodeler]

Low , reversed "Astro" wheels ,heavy metallic paintjob. Great recipe for a cool Ranchero. Nice work.