What's a good substitute for the old AMT 1939 / 40 Ford chassis ?

[Greg Myers]

Is there anything that would make the old AMT '40 Ford chassis a little better ?

Getting away from the steel wheel wires, molded in single exhaust, etc. ?

[Ace-Garageguy]

One way is to remove everything except the frame rails, and use other suspension bits.

Another obvious solution is the Revell '40 chassis. It fits the AMT body very well. The Revell chassis is a vast improvement.

The Revell '37 chassis is another option (Ford used the basic chassis from '35 through '40...'41 on the pickup), though the '37 chassis is 1/24, so it takes a little massaging.

Edited September 17, 2017 by Ace-Garageguy

[DumpyDan]

Years ago if I remember correctly there was an write up in a model mag, I think they used a for pickup I am thinking a Ford courier or the Revell 56 Ford pickup.  Don't quote me.

[Mike999]

 

I'll quote you anyway. :-) I remember that about the Ford Courier too, many years ago in the Other Magazine.  It was discussed about a week ago, in this thread. Tom Geiger said the Dodge D50 chassis will also drop right under the 40 Ford:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/125381-amt-ford-courier-pickup-any-good/#comment-1819087
 

[DumpyDan]

 

I'll quote you anyway. :-) I remember that about the Ford Courier too, many years ago in the Other Magazine.  It was discussed about a week ago, in this thread. Tom Geiger said the Dodge D50 chassis will also drop right under the 40 Ford:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/125381-amt-ford-courier-pickup-any-good/#comment-1819087
 

I guess I missed that one.  Thanks Michael

[bobthehobbyguy]

How about the Amt wagon rod chassis? 

[oldnslow]

I used the chassis under the lindberg 37 ford kit , they're cheap at Ollie's ,

 

Edited September 18, 2017 by oldnslow

[bobthehobbyguy]

I used the chassis under the lindberg 37 ford kit , they're cheap at Ollie's ,

 

That chassis is from the momogram 37 ford convertible. The lindberg kits have a corvette front and rear. Both are good choices.

[1930fordpickup]

What about the Revell 37 Ford truck?