Ford Ranchero - slammed like Retro Racer's

[VTECFOUR]

While waiting for parts in the mail for on my other builds, I've jumped on this Ranchero body that I cast before AMT re-released the original kit.



Retro Racer's slammed version was cool, so I'm going that way. My 55 Chevy re-built chassis turned out well, so I put together a similar one. Again, the Professor Motor motor bracket's fluted bottom edges were uneven, so out came the file. All's even and flat now.

Dan

[dge467]

Looking forward to your build!

[HomeRacingWorld]

Another one! I have to get busy. Look forward in seeing this one.

[Retro Racer 44]

[ccobra]

I've got one of these also on the back burner. I'll be watching this one with full attention. Your builds are always extra good in detailing.

[waaytoomuchintothis]

I'm planning a twin set, a Falcon Ranchero and an El Camino, but they are a ways off yet. Watching this one.

[VTECFOUR]

Playing with the ride height.





It'll be close to this.

Dan

[TsgtRet]

Looking good so far! Uh....will the "ride along crewmembers" be in the final build?

[VTECFOUR]

@TsgtRet - Spotted my ride height "spacers", eh. Good eyes.

Mounted the body and got a good stance. Works for me.







Chassis work, next.

Dan

[VTECFOUR]

Side pans are next. Going with .063 brass but need to cut 1/2" strip down to 3/8".



Modified resin inserts made from Revell's 55 Chevy kits wheels.



Fit them into the 15" Avant Slot fronts and 17" Slot It rear rims.



Thinking of a white finish with red rims like the 1:1 Ranchero currently listed on Bring A Trailer.

Dan

[VTECFOUR]

Chassis's done.



Parts list includes:

- Fly Racing Rally 18K boxer motor
- SCX Pro 9t pinion
- SCX Pro 26t crown
- Avant Slot 15 x 8 rims/tires unknown at front
- Slot It Slot It 17 x 8 rims/urethane tires
- Professor Motor motor pod
- Slick 7 3/32" x 3/16" bushings
- Slot It rear axle
- piano wire front axle
- Sloting Plus universal guide
- Slot It tinned braid
- Slot It silicone motor wire

Got a feeling that it'll run like my 55 Chevy build.

Dan

[TuscoTodd]

Progress looks great!
:handgestures-thumbup:

[VTECFOUR]

Got some taller profile and narrower PG tires.





No more imminent chassis dragging and the slammed look is retained.

Helps that Paul's a local phone call and only a 15 minute drive.

Dan

[The Blue 7]

Lookin Good !!!
What did you use for Body Mounts ?

[VTECFOUR]

For body mounting, I like to use flanged and knurled brass screw inserts mounted into Evergreen styrene tubing epoxied to the body.



My small to medium cars use 2-56 flanged and knurled brass screw inserts and Evergreen 3/16" styrene round tubing, part no. 226 fitted with 2-56 or 2mm screws.



My larger builds use 4-40 flanged and knurled brass screw inserts and Evergreen 7/32" styrene round tubing, part no. 227 with 4-40 screws.



Lately I've been going with a single post at the rear rather than two. I think I get a bit more adjustment range of body rocking but you've got to be careful with tire rubbing on the body.



Works for me.

Dan