Plowboy Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Dave Darby said: Actually, the AMT 63 Hardtop is kind of a hybrid. It's a quicky rework of the 62 2 door sedan kit. AMT removed the door posts and reworked the tops of the windshield and backlight areas. To be completely accurate, you would need the roof from a 64 kit, which benefits from an all new body tool. While the Revell Thunderbolt stuff drops into the 64 Comet kit nicely, the Fairlane used a completely different underframe and suspension. It was the only game in town at one point, but today I'd use the Moebius 65 Comet underpinnings. I've not seen anything inaccurate about the roof on this model. Nothing that jumps out at me like most of the Moebius kits. If you check the Moebius '65 Comet chassis against an AMT '66 Fairlane chassis, you'll see they're identical. It's why the '65 Comet has a '66 firewall. The Revell Fairlane chassis is far better than the later model AMT Fairlane chassis. No comparison. I have a '62 Fairlane that I can compare the roofs with. I'll have to check that out. Edit: I compared the '62 and '63 roofs. I can say with absolute certainty that the '63 roof isn't a sedan roof with the door /window posts removed and the windshield/backlight reworked. The '63 has a shorter roof/longer tulip panel just as it should. Edited November 9, 2019 by Plowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Plowboy said: I've not seen anything inaccurate about the roof on this model. Nothing that jumps out at me like most of the Moebius kits. If you check the Moebius '65 Comet chassis against an AMT '66 Fairlane chassis, you'll see they're identical. It's why the '65 Comet has a '66 firewall. The Revell Fairlane chassis is far better than the later model AMT Fairlane chassis. No comparison. I have a '62 Fairlane that I can compare the roofs with. I'll have to check that out. Edit: I compared the '62 and '63 roofs. I can say with absolute certainty that the '63 roof isn't a sedan roof with the door /window posts removed and the windshield/backlight reworked. The '63 has a shorter roof/longer tulip panel just as it should. Compare it to an AMT 64 Fairlane and you will see what I'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 Just as I had hoped, just two coats of clear darkened the Gun Metal substantially. I think one more will get it right where I want it. Before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 That looks very snappy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MININORTHFORDMAN Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 looks more awesome with paint on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Loving the progress on your Fairlane !!! Edgar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Great to see this project fall into your hands, Roger. Great inspiration for the rest of us fordnatics 23 hours ago, Plowboy said: If you check the Moebius '65 Comet chassis against an AMT '66 Fairlane chassis, you'll see they're identical. It's why the '65 Comet has a '66 firewall... Truly spoken; the company 'cribbed' the 66/67 fairlane/comet chassis (and various Ford truck parts) from amt and slightly modified it. The 'borrowing' isn't really the main issue here, as its happened before in the industry. What's needed is someone who knows how to separate the wheat from the chaff when looking for items they can, um, appropriate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Thanx for that photo Mike! That clears thing up! I don't have the Moebius Comet. But, I ran across a photo that showed the "supposed" Moebius chassis and it was identical to the AMT chassis. Maybe the builder had his wires crossed. Doesn't matter. I wouldn't use one under a '63 Fairlane anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Everything about this car is just clicking. I mean it looks dead on!!! Wow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Thanx guys! This'll probably be the last update. All I have left to do is polish and foil the body, add a few more pieces, assemble and it'll be done. I've done as much as possible to the engine before gluing it to the chassis. Once I get it glued in, I can assemble the interior. I still have to detail the dash. I also need to find or make a battery box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrobarry Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Keep going! Really like this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 Last update! The interior is done and mounted to the chassis. Engine is in permanent. Once I got the headers glued on, I saw that I had to raise the front end back up. Not happy about that! It killed the stance it had! I changed out the wheels and tires in favor of a set of Alumi Stars from a Super Clean Olds Pro Stock. The body is polished and foiled. I just have to install the glass, mirrors and dome light. Then, it'll be ready to mount permanent. Then, it'll just be adding a few details under the hood and routing the wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 On 11/9/2019 at 3:21 PM, Plowboy said: Just as I had hoped, just two coats of clear darkened the Gun Metal substantially. I think one more will get it right where I want it. Before That paint job sure is purty. This build is gonna be a stunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Man, this has me droolin'. WOW!!!!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Engine electrical routing and layout are "All That" AND a bag of party mix. WOW!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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