The third and final Family Truckster for us, we are pulling out all the pics, videos and details to get this one as close to the original as we can...
Starting with a peach of a 91 Mercury wagon. Why not a Ford? Found this car in amazing shape, then made it a Ford.
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Taillights from a donor wagon make the switch from Mercury to Ford. Rear windows are made smaller, new front clip designed with the classic 8 headlight look, and fuel filler is relocated. All stripped down and ready for paint...
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Bodywork and Paint completed - now shining in Metallic Pea...
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Greenwall tires created using Portawall tire rings - once mounted you can't tell they aren't factory greenwall tires. Also, the "crown" hubcaps are done and ready to mount - these are made from molds created in-house and cast in plastic, then painted gold. The hood fuel filler is not just a door, it actually has a working gas cap!
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The oversized roof rack is made from 2 roof racks, extended higher with aluminum spacers - plenty of room to hold a lot of luggage, and maybe a person?
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All the window/door trim is reinstalled and the woodgrain vinyl is in place. The side molding crown and air intakes are attached, dual taillights installed, and the front end is assembled - 8 working headlights...
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