RDean58 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Started working on this one last week. I got as far as trying to put the front wheels on when I thought to myself, "these plastic pins are a pain. Plus, that engine doesn't look at all good." I went to my model supply cabinet and broke out an AMT 68/69 RR/GTX kit for the frame. I raided a Revell 68 Charger for the engine and am using a B-N-L resin torque flight tranny for the build. How does that AMT frame fit you ask? Very well thank you. I just had to do some minor sanding on the radiator support and firewall to get them to fit properly. I selected the Keystone mags from the Revell 68 Charger kit and the redline tires from the new 68 GTO kit. I am also using the rear axle from the Charger kit since it looks better than what AMT gives us in the 68/69 kits. I still have to play with the location of the rear axle so the wheelbase is right, but here is how it looks right now. Basic engine is done, just needs all the accessories glued on it. Here is how it looks inside the engine compartment. Chrome valve covers are from the Revell 68 Dodge Dart kit. Thanks for looking. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Thank you for the pictures of how everything fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 I like your chassis swap, you can't go wrong with the 68/69 AMT Roadrunner/GTX pieces. Using one under a Johan Superbird. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDean58 Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 Sprayed it with TS-97 Pearl Yellow with TS-13 Clear over Testors Chrysler Yellow lacquer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Lookin' good so far....😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Nice job on the paint. That color is WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchr Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Sun shines no matter where it goes!! Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Nice color choice. Keystones look good on just about anything. As I suspected, the GTX chassis will fit pretty easily. I won't lie, I was a little surprised they didn't just tool the body/chrome/interior to use with that chassis. At least that's what I would have done. Charlie Larkin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 22 minutes ago, charlie8575 said: I won't lie, I was a little surprised they didn't just tool the body/chrome/interior to use with that chassis. At least that's what I would have done. Amen, but sometimes common sense ain't so common as the saying goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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