Tim H Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I was thinking abut different chassis for models. To make them look better.I have used the AMT 69 Cutlass chassis under a few GM A-bodies with good success. From a 68 Chevy 300 up to the Johan 77 Cutlass. Unfortunately none finished.For Mopars I have used the AMT 69 Roadrunner, GTX, GTX convertible chassis both the stock and pro-street.under other Mopars also with Success.The Lindburg Color-me-gone car to the MPC 71 Roadrunner.Then again I could start with the bare chassis from the Johan Sox and Martian Cuda. Spend 40 hours making it look factory original like my friend Larry Hornsby did. Kudos to Larry for the work, It looks great.For Ford I am using the Monogram 70 Torino chassis under a MPC 71 Mercury Cyclone. I may see if this chassis will work under an old AMT? 67 Galaxie Convertible I want to rebuild. Of course the Monogram 93 Mustang chassis under a MPC 79 Mustang Pace car is a given.Yet, I have still been unable to find a better chassis to go under the Johan 70 Rebel "The Machine". Any thoughts?So these are my findings, Anyone else have other choices they use(d) I would like to here them.ThanksTim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I have used the GT 350 1967 Mustang for johan comets and mavericks and cougars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 The only one that I have done lately is swapping the original MPC '69 Coronet chassis for the modern AMT '68 Roadrunner/'70 Super Bee chassis.That's pretty much a no-brainer.It gets a little more difficult when you need a newer chassis for a Johan '66 Chrysler 300 or an MPC '67 Bonneville.With this type of build being my main focus, I usually just opt to use the original rather than try to swap it for something that would be just as incorrect, or even more so, than the original. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I don't think you'll find anything to go under that Rebel, unless you change what's already there. Johan was the only one to do most of the AMC's and of course they used whatever was on hand as far as the chassis--------they were "body" people as you couldn't beat the kits' shape as far as accuracy. Someone may know more than I, but I have the same model and I've not run across anything better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim H Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 I was afraid of that, may mean a change to a custom chassis. And go pro-touring with it. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Then again I could start with the bare chassis from the Johan Sox and Martian Cuda. Spend 40 hours making it look factory original like my friend Larry Hornsby did. Kudos to Larry for the work, It looks great. or just use the new tool Revell Cuda chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 How about something for the ubiquitous AMT '65- '66 Mustang Coupe / Notchback with the terrible Promo chassis ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 How about something for the ubiquitous AMT '65- '66 Mustang Coupe / Notchback with the terrible Promo chassis ? Greg, the newer tool AMT 1967 Mustang/Shelby should work for that with some tweaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I have the 71 Cuda and was trying to figure out how to make a pro street chassis for it. The kit chassis has molded-in exhaust and that just won't do!I'm looking at making my own frame rails from thick sheet stock. Don't know how that will work but I've created stencils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Two I've used are the Revell Thunderbolt chassis under the AMT 65 Fairlane stock car - fitted like a glove.The other one is Revell's 65 Chevelle chassis under the AMT 64 and 65 El Camino and Station wagon kits.CheersAlan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I don't often swap out chassis these days, except for the occasional "special" build, but we are truly blessed these days in having a great range of good chassis to put under older kit bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim H Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 or just use the new tool Revell Cuda chassis.He did this work in the late 90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike999 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I didn't cut plastic on this conversion yet. But just lining up parts and eyeballing, it looks like the Monogram 1/24 '64-66 Mustang chassis will nearly drop-fit under the Trumpeter '64 Falcon coupe. Putting it under the Trumpeter '64 Ranchero looks like a little more work. The Trumpeter chassis and engine are a little...weird in those kits. The rear wheel wells look "pre-tubbed," ready for big fat drag slicks. And somebody on this board called the mill "a Lego-block engine." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) I didn't cut plastic on this conversion yet. But just lining up parts and eyeballing, it looks like the Monogram 1/24 '64-66 Mustang chassis will nearly drop-fit under the Trumpeter '64 Falcon coupe. Putting it under the Trumpeter '64 Ranchero looks like a little more work. The Trumpeter chassis and engine are a little...weird in those kits. The rear wheel wells look "pre-tubbed," ready for big fat drag slicks. And somebody on this board called the mill "a Lego-block engine." Yep fits pretty good. Slide the rear axle forward about 2mm and you should be good to go. Edited September 7, 2017 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercuryman54 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) I used the Revell 1969 Mustang chassis, engine and interior in the original AMT 1970 Mustang Mach1 body. It took some fitting and shaving but it looks fairly good. I used the Revell 1969 Mustang chassis, engine and interior in the original AMT 1970 Mustang Mach1 body. It took a little work but looked good when finished. It's posted in the underglass section about a week or so ago. Edited September 7, 2017 by Mercuryman54 Added content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I've used the new AMT 67 Mustang chassis under the old 68 Shelby kit, the Revell 65 Impala chassis under the AMT 65 Pontiac 2+2, the AMT 70 Impala chassis under the 76 Caprice, and the AMT 71 Charger chassis under the MPC 71 Roadrunner and AMT 74 Roadrunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I've used the new AMT 67 Mustang chassis under the old 68 Shelby kit, the Revell 65 Impala chassis under the AMT 65 Pontiac 2+2, the AMT 70 Impala chassis under the 76 Caprice, and the AMT 71 Charger chassis under the MPC 71 Roadrunner and AMT 74 Roadrunner.Brian, that's interesting about the Revell '65 Impala under the Poncho. I had a similar idea to use that chassis under the old '65 Grand Prix. Did you have any wheelbase alignment issues as the Pontiacs were longer than the Chevys in 1:1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) This thread gives a lot of great info, Bill ... especially for those interested in doing a canadian pontiac the chevs were 199119", the grand prix and catalina were 121" and the bonnys were 124" wheelbase. mike '65 GP vs '65 chev (pic by R Barron) Edited September 11, 2017 by mk11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 This thread gives a lot of great info, Bill ... the chevs were 199", the grand prix and catalina were 121" and the bonnys were 124" wheelbase. mike I think you mean 119". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) just makin' sure you're awake mike Edited September 10, 2017 by mk11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Brian, that's interesting about the Revell '65 Impala under the Poncho. I had a similar idea to use that chassis under the old '65 Grand Prix. Did you have any wheelbase alignment issues as the Pontiacs were longer than the Chevys in 1:1?I haven't worked in it in a while but I don't remember there being a glaringly obvious problem with it, I honestly haven't gotten too far into yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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