Johan Pro Stock Maverick question

[AAFC]

I just picked up a Johan Pro Stock Maverick (don't ask what I paid-too painful). I built one when they first were issued. I forgot about the chassis limitations. I am looking to kitbash a replacement chassis. Any suggestions? 

[John Pol]

the 67 or 68 AMT Mustang kit would be the chassis I would use

[mustang1989]

2 hours ago, John Pol said:

the 67 or 68 AMT Mustang kit would be the chassis I would use

That's the one. With a couple of mods it works out great. First off its a little too long but by shortening it roughly 5/16" it fits great. 

[John Pol]

the wheelbase is the same thou you just have to remove a little behind the gas tank to make it fit

[AAFC]

 

4 hours ago, John Pol said:

the 67 or 68 AMT Mustang kit would be the chassis I would use

I have the AMT 68 Shelby GT500. I assume that is the same chassis. Am I correct?

[mustang1989]

8 hours ago, AAFC said:

 

I have the AMT 68 Shelby GT500. I assume that is the same chassis. Am I correct?

That's the one! Go for it! 

[mustang1989]

Here's a photo shot of mine after shortening the front subframe approximately 5/16" and cutting about 1/8" off of the rear of the chassis behind the fuel tank like John Pol was talking about. You've gotta shorten the chassis up front so it'll fit under the body nicely and to put the front wheels in the center of the front wheel opening.

[Nazz]

 I hope to see more of this one!

[STYRENE-SURFER]

On 2/15/2020 at 7:49 AM, AAFC said:

I just picked up a Johan Pro Stock Maverick (don't ask what I paid-too painful). I built one when they first were issued. I forgot about the chassis limitations. I am looking to kitbash a replacement chassis. Any suggestions? 

James...

I picked up one of these kits not long ago and like you won't share what I paid for it. Ouch.

Looks like there are a few Maverick projects going on here which I am following with interest. Do check them out.

Researching online (for a similar Pro Stock build)  I was only able to find this terrible scan of the 1973 chassis.

Anyone have a better version?

Joe's chassis looks like the way to start, but the Mustang fuel tank is considerably wider than what I have come up

with while searching photos of Maverick's on the Web.( Also note how rear frame rails turn out wider towards the back.)

Kit tank.

From the Web. (Maverick Grabber)

 

Hope it's OK photo bombing your thread ?

 

[mustang1989]

You know....I should've noticed that about the fuel tank but somehow I didn't. lol. The only thing I know to do in an instance like that would be to cut both fuel tanks out and graph the Maverick fuel cell onto the Mustang chassis. Man...that....would be ALOT of work but it depends on just how accurate a builder wants to be. For me, mods that intense would also be accompanied by fuel lines, brake lines and all.  Don't get me wrong I've been known to tackle such mods in the aircraft modeling world where historical accuracy seems to be paid a little more attention to. I will say that this is good information though. Thanks for bringing that to light Kurt.

[afx]

Thunderbolt chassis might be a way to go on a conversion.

[mustang1989]

1 hour ago, afx said:

Thunderbolt chassis might be a way to go on a conversion.

I like that!!!! Is that the Revell Thunderbolt Fairlane chassis JC?

Edited February 18, 2020 by mustang1989

[afx]

3 hours ago, mustang1989 said:

I like that!!!! Is that the Revell Thunderbolt Fairlane chassis JC?

Yes it is Joe.

[AAFC]

14 hours ago, afx said:

Thunderbolt chassis might be a way to go on a conversion.

How much alteration does it take? 

[afx]

32 minutes ago, AAFC said:

How much alteration does it take? 

I haven't attempted the kit bash so I can't say what it would take to make it fit. If you send me your Maverick and I'll let you know. 

Moebius Mercury Comet is another donor candidate.

 

Edited February 19, 2020 by afx

[Alan]

On ‎2‎/‎15‎/‎2020 at 6:49 AM, AAFC said:

I just picked up a Johan Pro Stock Maverick (don't ask what I paid-too painful). I built one when they first were issued. I forgot about the chassis limitations. I am looking to kitbash a replacement chassis. Any suggestions? 

I used the kit chassis, removed the molded in leafs and replaced them with separate leafs and slapper bars moved inboard with new frame rails. The Mustang fuel tank would have to be narrowed if using that chassis.

Alan

[AAFC]

On 2/19/2020 at 10:45 PM, Alan said:

I used the kit chassis, removed the molded in leafs and replaced them with separate leafs and slapper bars moved inboard with new frame rails. The Mustang fuel tank would have to be narrowed if using that chassis.

Alan

Thanks to everyone for all the information. I have some decisions to make.

[dragcarz]

On 2/22/2020 at 6:01 PM, AAFC said:

Thanks to everyone for all the information. I have some decisions to make.

I’d like to see a pic of the chassis after your mods. Your build looks great by the way.

[David Miller]

I bought both of these kits over 35 years ago . The blue one I built when new , the other just couple years ago . Looks good on my shelf , I don’t turn them over very often .