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Title: First test ride pics !!!
Post by: kens65fb on 2016-04-09 18:37
Finally went on a decent test drive.
Title: Re: First test ride pics !!!
Post by: lalessi1 on 2016-04-09 19:02
That is a an awesome Ranchero! Congrats on that test drive. I tend to be a little more "stock" but your car is very slick, love the headlights and grill...
Title: Re: First test ride pics !!!
Post by: Lucky'57 on 2016-04-09 19:54
Yes Sir, that's a good looking unit. And if you got a vote from Lalessi1 you got mine! Nice Truck. Drive her like you own her.
Title: Re: First test ride pics !!!
Post by: Zapato on 2016-04-09 20:22
Outright gorgeous!  Would like to know about the roof. Is there a sunroof  on there?

Zap- :unitedstates:
Title: Re: First test ride pics !!!
Post by: 57 imposter on 2016-04-09 23:23
great job, that looks like a JW Enterprises Glory grill 1/2" tube it really looks good I used the 3/8" and almost think I would have done better with the 1/2" tubes. I too am curious about the top.
Title: Re: First test ride pics !!!
Post by: Ford Blue blood on 2016-04-10 07:28
AWSUME!
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Post by: RICH MUISE on 2016-04-10 10:18
I was curious about the roof as well. That is a gorgeous car, Ken!! well done. Now I'm gonna have to go back and check your posts to see if there's a build thread on it.
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Post by: clusterbuster on 2016-04-10 10:40
Beautiful!!!!!
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Post by: Frankenstein57 on 2016-04-10 12:35
Very nice there Ken
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Post by: hiball3985 on 2016-04-10 12:57
Not my style but I can appreciate the work you have done, looks very nice..
Title: Re: First test ride pics !!!
Post by: Ecode70D on 2016-04-10 14:35
    It's always a good feeling to get one out.  Now continue to drive and enjoy it.
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Post by: BP57CUSTOM on 2016-04-11 08:08
Love It!
Title: Re: First test ride pics !!!
Post by: kens65fb on 2016-04-11 08:14
Quote from: Zapato on 2016-04-09 20:22
Outright gorgeous!  Would like to know about the roof. Is there a sunroof  on there?

Zap- :unitedstates:
Yes, when I got the project, a previous owner has already cut the roof, I was going to close it up, but decided to go bigger.
The roof opening is almost as big as the canvas top, which slides to the rear.
After the car is back fro the interior shop, I'll post a picture.

Here is an OLD pic of this type  of top on a 57.
The website is here ftp://http://www.slidingragtops.com/?gclid=CjwKEAjwlq24BRDMjdK7g8mD6BASJABBl8n3izpMFg1ntt58mh0GmbgJTaI8PMt06jYzwiJdiX95wxoCB2vw_wcB
Title: Re: First test ride pics !!!
Post by: Zapato on 2016-04-11 23:57
When i first saw the picture  immediately thought volkswagen fold back top due to its bulk. Seems my first thoughts were on the right track.

Zap- :unitedstates:

Ok!all corrected so it makes sense. No happy hour Rich (25 years sober) just this wonderful auto correct on my cellphone that haven't figured how to cancel.
Title: Re: First test ride pics !!!
Post by: Jeff Norwell on 2016-04-12 04:17
very nice and congrats!
Title: Re: First test ride pics !!!
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2016-04-12 08:19
Quote from: Zapato on 2016-04-11 23:57
When i first saw the picture  immediately thought volkswagen flld bacm top duf to its bulk. Had we knew thoughts seems my first thoughts were on the right track.

Zap- :unitedstates:
Must be happy hour there also, lol
Title: Re: First test ride pics !!!
Post by: Limey57 on 2016-04-12 09:53
Now that looks very nice, love the color as well.