‘64 Comet Kit-Bash Question

[papajohn97]

With AMT/ Round2’s re-release of this old annual ‘64 Comet Caliente kit with (I’m told) a fairly decently tooled body but no engine:, 

I’m thinking of using the body and interior from this kit and some Slixx decals to recreate this Dyno Don ‘64 A/FX car but with a detailed 427 engine and a moderately accurate chassis:

My question is this: has anyone taken a crack at doing this car with engine via kit-bashing? The two possible kits I’m thinking of using for the chassis and engine are shown below:

1. This excellent Revell kit for both chassis and engine?…

2. Or this excellent Moebius kit below for the chassis and an FE block 427 out of the Revell Thunderbolt kit or other suitable source:

I’ve read somewhere on this forum that the hood cut-out of the AMT Comet is shorter than the hood from the Moebius kit so that’s one issue I’m aware of. MCW offers resin replacement hoods for the ‘64 body with the double front scoops (or a teardrop) options so the hood issue may be easily solvable. 
I’m ok with making moderate mods to the chassis and other parts to make the body fit the chassis but, like most of us here on this board, I prefer to learn from other’s experiences when attempting a kit-bash project. I welcome everyone’s input/ opinions/ experiences!

Cheers, John

Edited May 27, 2023 by papajohn97
Grammar

[espo]

While the Revell Thunderbolt kit should give you a excellent chassis and engine to work with, the Model King/Moebius kit should give you everything you would need except the decals to build the Don Nicholson car.  

[chris chabre]

so in order to build a very accurate version of dynos 64, youll need parts from both kits. The motor, traction bars, wheels, tires and misc stuff from the fairlane, the chassis from the moebius.

 

in 1:1/reality, the fairlane chassis is different, the 64/65 comets basically being the same car (though there are differences year to year) BUT Dynos cars were set up differently from 64 to 65 as the 64 rear suspension made the car squirrelly to drive (same with the thunderbolts)

 Im basing my thoughts on my fathers vast information as a 60/70s ford and mercury drag race historian,getting to speak with drivers from back then etc.  and owning my 65 Comet for 27 years. If you need any info, let me know and I may be able to point you in the right direction.

With all that said, if 100 percent accuracy doesnt matter, Id say go with whatever fits better at your skill/comfort level.