AMT 60 ranchero custom

[Brockc]

I got the amt ranchero kit the other day and saw it had a front and rear roll pan so I thought to myself I’ll use it

 

 

 

but I am very disappointed that it doesn’t have the ranchero camper parts to make it a sedan delivery so it’ll just be a ute 

[Brockc]

I have started on the engine it’s very straight forward to build

[atomicholiday]

This kit is on my to-build list.   I'll go along for the ride. 

[NOBLNG]

Welcome to the forum Brock. I like the looks of these little trucks, and I happen to have one of these kits. So…I will watch!?

[Brockc]

I’ll talk about the reason my first build on this forum is a ranchero when I’m a General Motors guy is because over in Australia my pop has a falcon ute that he still drives and my father, my little brother and I are building a sedan delivery 

the difference between an Aussie one and a American one is the length the American one is longer but yeah 

[espo]

Like the Utes from down under. Have owned a few El Caminos thru the years. Sad, they don't build them here anymore. 

[Brockc]

1 hour ago, espo said:

Like the Utes from down under. Have owned a few El Caminos thru the years. Sad, they don't build them here anymore. 

I’ve got an old Holden ute that I’ve had since I was little they are a good car but underpowered compared to a lot of th American cars at the time 

[jdhog]

I recently finished this kit.  It's a fun one.  

[Brockc]

Done some work on the chassis to day and put a fuel tank from revels ancient 57 ed Roth edition 

[Brockc]

Mocked up the ride height and I’ve decided black wheels with chrome trim on them with it blue and white roof maybe some lace work 

[Brockc]

I’ve done the engine awaiting more spray paint to redo the body. I’ve also painted the firewall white and I have completed the interior it’s not the best interior I have done but it’ll do 

[Zippi]

The 60 Ranchero is looking pretty sharp.

[Brockc]

9 hours ago, Zippi said:

The 60 Ranchero is looking pretty sharp.

I really do appreciate that comment you said because your builds are really a work of art 

[Zippi]

16 minutes ago, Brockc said:

I really do appreciate that comment you said because your builds are really a work of art 

I appreciate the kind words Brock.  Thanks man.

[alan barton]

Looking good Brock.  I can relate to your comments about the difference between a Ute and a Ranchero because I am currently converting two Rancheros - one into an XK ute and one into an XP.  There is even more to it than you think, it is not just the length!  I have had to shorten the door, shorten the roof, reshape the B pillars, reshape the rear window opening and reshape the whole rear end, top and bottom.  Still got a way to go but it is getting there!  

Good luck with your project

Cheers

Alan

[Brockc]

On 8/30/2023 at 6:43 PM, alan barton said:

Looking good Brock.  I can relate to your comments about the difference between a Ute and a Ranchero because I am currently converting two Rancheros - one into an XK ute and one into an XP.  There is even more to it than you think, it is not just the length!  I have had to shorten the door, shorten the roof, reshape the B pillars, reshape the rear window opening and reshape the whole rear end, top and bottom.  Still got a way to go but it is getting there!  

Good luck with your project

Cheers

Alan

That seems really cool turning those rancheros to xk and Xp I was going to do that but I think it would be too much work for me 

Edited August 31, 2023 by Brockc

[Rattlecan Dan]

Your project looks really nice. Good work.

[Brockc]

Finished off detailing the interior     

I have also finished off the underside 

and have finished the engine off 

im now waiting for another good day to paint this thing again 

regards 

Brock

 

 

[1930fordpickup]

This looks great. 

[Brockc]

Well long awaited update on it I stripped it and re did it and I have weathered it. I’m now waiting on a flame paint mask to arrive.