1987 Motorcraft Ford

[Ben269]

I started this a few months ago.  I feel like these 87-88 bodies are not quite right on the window opening, so I made the door panel taller and the window narrower.  I think it helped.  

[Ben269]

I filled in the seam where I raised the door line, and sanded it smooth.  I didn't take any pictures of it before paint, though.  Worked out ok, and now it fits over the sides of the roll cage as well.  Powerslide decals.  

[Ben269]

Chassis and cage are not complete yet, but I wanted to show the headrest and seat that I made to replicate the style Bud Moore used through most of the 80's.  Need to make the pad for the headrest still, but I am happy with it so far.

[Sledsel]

Looking good!

[Ben269]

Almost done, just a few more parts to paint.

[Dave Van]

I was working with Monogram when thy did that body. One of the very few that Bob Johnson did not design. The first test shot was horrible and I made a lot of suggestions. The really big items they fix....but not all of them. 

It looks like you may have fixed the issue at the base of the A pillar....for others, The A pillar flares out as if there is a mirror there. That can be sanded smooth and look much better. Also the rivets around the C pillar window need to be sanded off.  those are the easy ones.

Great looking build!!! 

You might be able to see thinned A pillar here....flush with door and flat going up.  Sorry to break into your build. Just a FYI

Edited February 18 by Dave Van

[bbowser]

Looks good!  I always liked this generation T-bird.

[Ben269]

Dave, you are right about the shape of that A pillar.  I didn't sand it like you did, but I think its too prominent, and when I do the next one, I would like to address it,  maybe straighten and thin out the bottom part so its not so thick at the bottom?  

[wrenchr]

Very nice builds and tips. 

[Shark]

Hey Ben, in the first picture, there is an older blue T-bird in the background. Did you replace the front fenders or modify them.

[Ben269]

Yes, the blue one is the 83-86 body, and I am trying to fix the front end.  They just don't look right.  I'll start a new thread for that one, I think its a subject that others have tried to fix in the past, and would like to get other peoples thoughts on that.

 

[Ben269]

Does anyone know how to fix these windows?  it looks like a tire, or a sprue pressed into them, its a pretty deep groove.  Can you fill it with canopy glue or something?  I assume they are beyond saving, but maybe someone knows a trick.

[Ben269]

Chassis is completed.  Should have the rest of it done tomorrow.  

[dragcarz]

Looks great Ben!