AMT 1962 Valiant pro street

[bonehead23]

I started with an assembled but unpainted AMT 1962 Valiant I got from a friend in 1972. It remained buried in storage for over 40 years and I never considered rebuilding it because it was old and a piece of history. But then I compared the body's wheelbase with a '66 Nova body, and it was right on. So I used the Nova chassis and it fit with only a little trim, and the engine from a Piranha mated to a 4 speed from a 440 and '67 Chevelle pro street wheels and tires...and there you have it, all AMT parts. The box also contains an SMP '61!!!

Edited November 9, 2021 by bonehead23

[misterNNL]

39 minutes ago, bonehead23 said:

I started with an assembled but unpainted AMT 1962 Valiant I got from a friend in 1972. It remained buried in storage for over 40 years and I never considered rebuilding it because it was old and a piece of history. But then I compared the body's wheelbase with a '66 Nova body, and it was right on. So I used the Nova chassis and it fit with only a little trim, and the engine from a Piranha mated to a 4 speed from a 440 and '67 Chevelle pro street wheels and tires...and there you have it, all AMT parts. The box also contains an SMP '61!!!

History smishtory, I say it's only plastic. If you've got 'em build 'em!

[Zippi]

Nice looking Valiant.  I've seen that 66 Nova chassis used on a number of projects.  l have one myself. 

[happy grumpy]

Beautiful Valiant, unfortunately, we don't see much of these rare old kits. Thanks for sharing this.

[cobraman]

Very cool model. Nice work.

[Phildaupho]

A very well done and unique build. I really like it.

[Tom Geiger]

Looks great. I’m an eternal Valiant fan so it’s nice to see one built.  I have a 71 Duster chassis fitted under one I’m building

[Chuckyg1]

I like this build a lot. Glad you pulled it out of the stash. Really neat.

[espo]

Beautifully done. The chassis looks like it was made for this body. Great looking paint and the engine detailing looks good. I would love to find one of these as well, and it wouldn't be built stock.  

[gseeds]

Very cool!

[Zippi]

Sharp looking Charger Mario.  That black looks nice.  You produce some nice looking models.

[MeatMan]

Killer build! Nice catch.