AAFC Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 the 67 or 68 AMT Mustang kit would be the chassis I would use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 the wheelbase is the same thou you just have to remove a little behind the gas tank to make it fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAFC Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I hope to see more of this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STYRENE-SURFER Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 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 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Thunderbolt chassis might be a way to go on a conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 3 hours ago, mustang1989 said: I like that!!!! Is that the Revell Thunderbolt Fairlane chassis JC? Yes it is Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAFC Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 14 hours ago, afx said: Thunderbolt chassis might be a way to go on a conversion. How much alteration does it take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAFC Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Miller Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 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 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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