1969 RANCHERO GT "ONE OF A KIND"

[TooOld]

This project began with an AMT 1969 Torino by shortening the wheelbase from the stock 116 inches to the Ranchero's 113 inches . The quarter panels were lengthened and reshaped to match the custom fabricated taillights and a tailgate was made . The fuel cap and side marker lamps were also added , then the Torino's rear bumper was modified . 

The major body modifications were accomplished by using the rear of the cab and the bed from a Revell 1966 El Camino .  They were redone to include a larger rear window and new "B" pillar with Ranchero trim , and a completely new bed that was fabricated using Evergreen plastic sheet and strips . 

 An original GT grille/bumper was found online and the molded in headlights were drilled out so clear lenses could be added . The side mirror is from an AMT '67 Mustang , door handles from Fireball Modelworks , wipers from an AMT '70 Charger , and the antenna was fabbed using hypodermic tubing and a stainless insect pin .  The GT wheels are from an AMT '69 Cougar kit with homemade decals for the emblems and the tires are also from Fireball Modelworks . 

It's painted with original Meadowlark Yellow from Automotive Touchup and cleared with Tamiya TS-13 Clear . The Torino stripe decals were too short for the Ranchero quarter panels so I printed my own , added P.E. script emblems and F-O-R-D tailgate letters from Model Car Garage , and finally I printed a period correct license plate . 

This "One Of A Kind" Ranchero was built as a curbside because I wanted to concentrate my efforts on making the body as correct as possible .  I'm very happy with the results and am already planning my next project . . . a 1979 Ranchero GT ! 

Edited August 9, 2022 by TooOld

[Vintage AMT]

That turned out very nice, 

[David G.]

After following your WIP on this one Bob, it's nice to see it finished.

Your work is beyond amazing, museum quality!

David G.

[crazyjim]

Superb work.

[Can-Con]

Just perfect ! ???

[ChrisR]

Awesome!

[oldscool]

That is just outstanding!

[fredo84]

Top notch ???

[larman]

Excellent job! 

[espo]

Beautiful looking and such realistic trim and body proportions. Enjoyed watching your build on this and your attention to the smallest of trim details. 

[TooOld]

7 hours ago, Vintage AMT said:

That turned out very nice, 

Thanks Alex !

7 hours ago, David G. said:

After following your WIP on this one Bob, it's nice to see it finished.

Your work is beyond amazing, museum quality!

David G.

Thanks very much David !

7 hours ago, crazyjim said:

Superb work.

Thanks you Jim !

[TooOld]

6 hours ago, Can-Con said:

Just perfect ! ???

Thank you Steve !

5 hours ago, ChrisR said:

Awesome!

Thanks Chris !

5 hours ago, oldscool said:

That is just outstanding!

Thanks Gerald !

[TooOld]

5 hours ago, fredo84 said:

Top notch ???

Thanks Fred !

4 hours ago, larman said:

Excellent job! 

Thanks Larry !

3 hours ago, espo said:

Beautiful looking and such realistic trim and body proportions. Enjoyed watching your build on this and your attention to the smallest of trim details. 

Thanks very much David !

[TooOld]

Thank you everyone for the replies and nice comments ! 

I didn't expect much feedback with this , especially since its curbside . Again thank you all very much , I really appreciate it !

[Oldcarfan27]

With all the work you put into this car, the accolades are well deserved. 

[kelson]

Absolutely superb!!,i enjoyed every minute of your wip!.?

[Straightliner59]

Superbly done. An excellent conversion!

[bondo bill]

great concept and build

[TooOld]

12 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

With all the work you put into this car, the accolades are well deserved. 

Thanks very much Patrick !

12 hours ago, kelson said:

Absolutely superb!!,i enjoyed every minute of your wip!.?

Thank you Curtis !

[TooOld]

11 hours ago, Straightliner59 said:

Superbly done. An excellent conversion!

Thank you Daniel  !

6 hours ago, bondo bill said:

great concept and build

Thanks much Bill !

[TooOld]

On 8/7/2022 at 1:08 PM, espo said:

Beautiful looking and such realistic trim and body proportions. Enjoyed watching your build on this and your attention to the smallest of trim details. 

Thank you very much David !  Getting the rear window area and the B-pillar trim right was the toughest part of this build .

[Goose1957]

Very nicely done. It looks like it came from the factory as a production vehicle. Your modeling skills are superb. 

Jeff

[thatz4u]

look totally real, excellent work... 

[Koellefornia Kid]

Expectations more than exceeded! Looks great!

[Robberbaron]

Outstanding work!

You're accumulating quite a collection, adding this to the El Caminos you've already done.

Can't wait to see the '79 when you get going on it.