Converting a AMT 69 GTX convertible into a AMT 69 RR Convertible

[Michael in Illinois]

How much work will it take to convert the 69 GTX convertible into a 69 RR convertible. I know the lower moldings have to be removed and the grills are different. What else? Saw on Graveyard cars last night a 1 only 69 RR hemi convertible that was way cool. A new project possibly on the horizon.

[6bblbird]

I am currently looking at doing the same thing! I have the GTX convertibile kit and a few '68 road runners. I thought of cutting off the roof on one of the road runners but I might have to replace the deck filler panel in front of the trunk. Might be easier just to remove the moldings and emblems from the GTX body. 

The GTX seats would work but the rear interior panels from the GTX don't match the road runner's door panels. You would have to modify them. The dash is the same in both kits but it is for a '68.

The '69 road runner grille might be a problem as the GTX and runner a noticeably different. A Johan '69 road runner grille will work (with slight trimming of the fenders) but you have to find one. Tail lights are slightly different between a GTX and a road runner but most people won't notice.

Down the road, I may try to convert a Johan Road runner into a convertible as the Johan body is far superior to the AMT version.