57 Ranchero

RICH MUISE · 2014-09-13 14:13

That's gonna be pretty. LOL...I'm just waiting for a newbie to come along and ask how you were able to find such a pristine example. I've said it before, but it bears repeating...GREAT WORK...and the impressive part in.... a home shop. Did you do the spraying also? I'm pretty sure I can guess the answer.

GaryI72 · 2014-09-14 07:35

Great body work. Your 57 is coming along great.

Limey57 · 2014-09-14 10:45

Quote from: RICH MUISE on 2014-09-13 14:13
Did you do the spraying also? I'm pretty sure I can guess the answer.

Yes, I lined the garage with polythene to keep the dust/flies out and the paint fumes in so as not to annoy the neighbours. I'd love to have it painted professionally but I would be looking at $4,000 minimum and I just don't have that sort of spare money in one hit. To be honest I enjoy the hands-on aspect too much to let anyone else work on it. I'm a "hands on" practical guy, but I have a work as Product Development Manager for a cable connector & accessories company so I don't get to use my hands at work and I look forward to engineering & metal work when I get home.

Thanks for the positive words, appreciated.

Limey57 · 2014-11-03 13:15

Now spending every spare minute bolting bits back on! The window mechanisms and lock assemblies were a test of patience but I won in the end. The wheels need repainting the right shade of blue and I still need to paint the front fenders & hood, but for the next few weeks I'm having a break from bodywork and trying to make some space in the garage by emptying the storage boxes of parts and getting them back on the Ranchero.

pepfalcon · 2014-11-03 18:18

very nice ranchero. i like the colors.

Limey57 · 2014-12-05 13:37

Dragged it outside today to wash it, even though it's covered up in the garage dust still gets everywhere. I seem to be spending every day cleaning and painting endless bits, pieces & brackets, but the pile of parts is now reducing!

RICH MUISE · 2014-12-05 15:31

It's a never ending line of little stuff...You're getting there though. That Ranchero is gonna be awesome when it's all buttoned up...never mind what you started with.

hiball3985 · 2014-12-06 10:38

Looks great Gary, keep up the good work and supplying us with the progress shots.

jseth83 · 2014-12-06 20:26

She's looking good! Nice work!

Jeff Norwell · 2015-04-02 15:05

Outstanding work Gary

Limey57 · 2015-04-03 07:03

Thanks, as soon as it stops raining I'll push it outside and take some update photos. Just fitting the front fenders at the minute, while having bolt-on panels make restoration easier they sure do make lining them all up hard work.......

Just fitted the tailgate, currently trying to source a decent handle.