spencer1984 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Getting bogged down in several other projects, I wanted something relatively quick and easy. So I gave a bit of a refresh to this broken and rather filthy old promo to turn it into the car driven by Brad Pitt in Ocean's Eleven: I'm half convinced it was dredged out of a lake somewhere. So I cleaned everything up, repaired the broken rear quarter panel, and replaced the windshield, frame, wheels, hubcaps, front seat, steering wheel/column, headlights, and rear bumper with parts from AMT's current Ranchero kit. The rear seat was modified to match the front with some round stock and metal tape, and carpeting was added to hide the ejector pin marks. The chrome was brightened with BMF, a Gundam marker, Sharpies, and colored pencils, leaving some of the patina in place to help match the movie car. As always, any comments/criticisms are welcome! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Nice rescue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Looks amazing! I love to see old kits restored. To me, it's more satisfying than building a brand new kit (sometimes, Lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Nice makeover. I really like the 63 Ford Falcons. Great movie as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 well done, nice save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Great save on this redo, especially the windshield area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustavo Reis Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Very nice work restoring it you can’t tell that it is not the original parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Nice save. Looks super, and I agree, a great movie. Very well done restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Love my Falcons. I have a promo in beautiful condition. I planned on opening the hood and using the Ranchero chassis, but when it arrived, it was too nice. ? Nice job with the restoration. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Nice resto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Wicked job ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Looks great. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 COOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Great save. looks very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Nice rescue, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 Thanks, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satterwhite78 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Heck of a save! From before to after, you're A-1 in my book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Rod Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Great job, the finished car looks super! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon wagon Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Nice Falcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Nice Falcon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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