1978 Ford Courier Mini Truck Firestone Super Stones 1/25 Scale Model How To Assemble Paint Polish
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
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AMT 1978 FORD COURIER PICKUP - SUPER STONES (AUTO WORLD EXCLUSIVE) 1:25 SCALE MODEL KIT
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A sweet ’n’ lowdown show stopper. Originally custom built for the Firestone Super Stones sweepstakes.
KIT FEATURES:
1/25 Scale, skill 2, paint and cement required
• Loaded with custom options
• New pad printed Firestone Super Sports tires
• New/large chrome vector wheels
• Expanded decal sheet with colorful options
• Vintage style packaging
• Limited to only 500 kits!
• Only available at Auto World Store!
Ford Courier is a model nameplate used by Ford since the early 1950s. First used in North America for a sedan delivery, the Courier nameplate has seen use worldwide for multiple types of vehicles. The Courier nameplate was also used by Ford for a series of compact pickup trucks (produced by Mazda) and would also see use by Ford of Europe denoting a Fiesta-based panel van. Ford Brazil used the nameplate for a Fiesta-based coupe utility pickup marketed across Latin America.
During the 2000s, the Courier pickup truck was replaced by the Ranger nameplate (which replaced the Courier in North America for 1983); the Courier panel van was replaced by the Ford Transit Connect in 2002. For 2014, the stand-alone Courier name was withdrawn, but returned as the Transit Courier, the smallest vehicle of the Ford Transit van series.
Beginning in 1977, Ford gave the Courier a fresh look, moving into the more blocky, angular styling that is distinct of 1980s automotive design. In 1979, the base model engine was increased in size to 1.8 L (1,796 cc).
The truck was available with front disc brakes, and a Ford-built 2.3-liter engine option (which was the same as that of the Ford Pinto & Mustang II and Mercury Bobcat & Capri). The key identifying feature of the Courier from the Mazda B-Series was still the singular headlights, although with park and indicator lights placed in the grille starting in '78 ('77s still had the turn signal lights in the bumper). In 1979, the base model was increased in size to 2.0 liter (120.1 CID). The optional Ford 2.3-liter (140 cid) engine was produced in Brazil. The Courier was never available with a diesel engine in the US. However, the 1980 Mazda B2200 was available with the S2, a Perkins-built 4.135 (four-cylinder, 135-cid) 2.2-liter diesel engine, producing 66 hp (49 kW) at 2,100 rpm. This same diesel engine was available in the 1983 and 1984 Ford Rangers, but it was replaced by the Mitsubishi 4D55T 2.3-liter turbodiesel (also used in Mitsubishi's own Mighty Max and the Dodge Ram 50) for the 1985 to 1987 Ford Rangers.
The Courier continued to be sold in North America until 1982 model year. For 1983, Ford introduced its own Ford Ranger to fill its compact truck segment in the United States and Canada, effectively replacing the Courier. However, in other markets (such as Australia), this generation of Couriers continued on until the 1985 model year, when the next generation was introduced. Australian models received a facelift around 1982/1983.
Between 1979 and 1982, a number of electric Ford Couriers were produced. Jet Industries purchased "vehicle gliders" (Ford Courier bodies minus their engines) and put in a series DC motor and lead-acid batteries to produce the Jet Industries ElectraVan 750. These were sold mainly for use as service trucks, generally to local government departments. They had a top speed of about 70 mph (113 km/h), and would go 50 to 60 miles (97 km) on a full charge. A number of these vehicles still exist, usually with upgraded motor control systems and higher-voltage battery packs.
I was 13yr old and remember seeing adds for the contest that the full size version of the kit was one of the prizes. If I remember correctly, a full size pickum up , a van and the mini truck , decorated in the same theme. Nice build up, brings back memories of simpler times
I was 18 and i might still have that issue of Hot Rod magazine with the adds for the contest!
This brought back memories Chris, in 1975 I started working at a shop called Taylor Made Vans where we customized van and trucks inside and out, we did New Dealer vans and trucks and customers off the street, we were the first shop in San Diego to do Ford Courier and Chevy Luv trucks with Step-side kits, the kits came with a metal box and fiberglass fenders and steps, lots of fun putting them together and a few itchy nites from the fiberglass LOL
I have been using Quick Shine for two years now and it works great. Never had a problem with it. 👍
I use to have a courier Great little trucks for a teenager
Thank you Chris for the update about the quick shine and pledge will be having to go to Walmart today and get some and try it myself
I’ve airbrushed pledge myself. Works great
Cute little number. Great kit!😀😁
Excellent build Chris, I love your color choices!! Thanks for the pledge info!
Nice build of a nice looking kit. Love your tip with the Quick Shine. I’m glad you found something to take the place of Future. Thanks for sharing.
Super cool!!💯❤🔥😀👍
Awesome Finished Product and I Just Ordered It Chris Thanks 👍👍 thanks For Sharing n Have a Safe Blessed Holiday Wknd Ahead Buddy 🤗🤗 Gary.
Once again you've done a great job stay safe and positive keep up the great work
Hello...great build. I have been using the Quick Shine for years...its great...no issues. If you spray it wear a mask...its pretty potent when its atomized.
Beautiful build Chris. Thanks for sharing. 😎🇨🇦
Awesome ride 😎
Sharp looking little pickup truck, especially with those vector wheels and white lettered tires😊❤👍
Not an easy kit to build, yours turned out great👍
I've got a case of that pledge revive it so I'm set for life! 😆
Awesome. I have been looking for this kit. Thank you so much for everything you do.
Thanks for showing the alternate floor finish product. A lot of people who were die hard Future Floor Wax users on models have been in a panic about not having it.
Been using the quick shine wax for a while now. Awesome little truck! Gonna need that one!!
Killer build Chris! Thanks for the added quick shine segment. I haven't been able to get ahold of pledge/future for years.
I had this kit back in 1979 .
It was a 3 in one stock custom race It had the step side and fleet side bed It had 3 engines A 4 cylinder A v6 And a NASCAR v8 427..
Can you imagine a Ford Courier Mini Truck with over 500 horse power.
That is a neat little Courier Chris! Outstanding work!
Excellent build. Auto World has it on sale as well. Looking forward to getting mine in the mail.
Very cool truck!!
I think so too!
Looks good on camera. I Pledge to keep brushing on a clear sealer. BTW - nice tip. Thanks again for a GREAT WAY to start the weekend.
Looks really good - would love to drive this for real.
That's a sweet model, I like your style. I saw the end video yesterday about the polish and I must say it does a way better job than clear coat spray. I always sprayed but only body parts not windows and chrome. Awesome tip tho 👌
Looks really good Chris looks like a really nice model
Yeah it's usually hard to try to match those decal colors you do your best you can other than that it came out as a good looking kit I'd like to see what it looks like a year later since you tested that new product on it 👍👍
I am not a fan of step sides. But your Courier build is so cool. I remember these but never saw a step side like this.
Love floor polish. But all model are in acrylic cases
Thank you Chris for the info on Quick shine. I have been following you for years and I personally will stick with your opinion. Most of those naysayers are more likely non-kit builders.
I appreciate that!
Love the look of this truck! Really is an interesting contrast to the stock one you built a while back.
At 1st glance I was a not sure on this kit but after watching you build it and seeing the the molding on the kit parts its actually not that bad looking at all got tons of engine bay room to go crazy detailing if a person chooses but overall I might just get me one of these great build as always love your work and keep building!!
I'm not a FORD guy... At all. But this looks great! I think your model looks better than the boxtop! For what it's worth.
Thanks a lot!
600 models I’m lucky if I can do one a year😁
Wooooooow 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍
I've used the quick shine. It seems to worked for me. I don't use a dehydrator. I just let it dry for a few day's.
NICE!!!!! ❤️
My dad has this old kit in his parts bin I want to rebuild it
I have used quick shine and find it is as good as future
Yeah I been using the Quick Shine for a while too, and I put it on just like you done here and about 2-3 coat's just back to back and then walk away. It's got a good shine not as good as future but still it's alright! Yeah that's all I do with my Models, I don't buff , sand , and all that crap, I don't like my Models real shiny anyways, besides I ain't going to any show or anything so, and hell your always gonna have Whiner's about everything, no matter what you do, especially on Boobtube here or whatever! Haha! Anywho, fine job brother as always!
Hey You Old Squatch Chaseing Hippie WHAT'S UP ? 😂🤣😂🤣
@@garyparker2969 - hahaha, what up homie?
I just got one off the Ebay site save 6.99 on shipping LOL they had 9 left there 🙂
The Courier was never offered as a step side. Miner was a pea-green ‘75 in Anchorage, Alaska ‘77/‘78. The bed is pure aftermarket, a short -term fad in the late/70s/ early ‘80s.
In your experience, can Quickshine or Future be applied with a foam brush applicator to avoid brush strokes. Would a foam brush result in a more even coating? Love your channel because you build models for fun and enjoyment and not for rivet counters or contests.
You could, or you can spray it.
Both self level (they are made to be mopped onto floors) if you leave them alone after brushing. Like I say in the video.
If you are getting brush strokes you are not leaving it alone after you brush it on. I go over that in the video.
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Am going to make a mobeius 71 ford Firestone truck i think that will be cool
Looks great!
I wonder how floor finish works with acrylic paint? Thumbs up as always!
Doesn't Bother it at All.
I wonder if you used the floor polish on the tires if it would look like tire black/tire shine. Or if it would just look bad.
I would try it out on the back side of a tire, should be just fine. It can be used on vinyl floors, so it looks possible. Worse case, if it looks funky just wash it off 👍
Is the front suspension a little delicate like the older Ford Courier kits.
wait!!! smoking causes things to turn yellow????? no way!! yeah ur right bud, its not pledge LOL
Hi Chris, watching your clips since the beginning. Allways great.
By the way, are you loosing weight ?
Thanks!
Yes, I started working out about 3 years ago now. From 378 to 200 today. No surgery, no fad diets, just exercise and eat a little less. Thanks for noticing!
No Side Mirrors?
Not on MY custom show truck, no.
You are free to install them on yours.
@@hpiguy Well, maybe I should have worded that better, do they come in the kit?