Doner kit for resin 62 Ford kit ?

[cobraman]

I ordered a 1962 Ford sedan kit in resin. It comes with a molded chassis and an open engine compartment but no engine. I was hoping someone here could suggest what kit could supply engine and better chassis. I was thinking the 60 Ford or perhaps the 63 ??  Thanks

[MrObsessive]

For simplicity I'd go with the '63, but personally I like a lot more detail in the chassis so I'd picked the '60. Separate everything, nice details, you might have to do some tweaking as far as the chassis itself as I'm not familiar with the resin kit you got.

Hope this helps Ray!

[1930fordpickup]

The 60 ford kit has been mentioned as well as the Edsel in the past to up date this era Ford. Though the are not correct they look better than the one piece unit. I guess it just depends how picky you are with what is correct. I think the 60 Ford kit has 2 engines in one of the offerings. 

 

[cobraman]

Thank you guys. I think I will go with the 60. Maybe get the 63 as well.

[Deuces]

Yep! Use the AMT '60 Starliner kit.... The latest kit has 2 complete FE style engines with 3 different intake manifold setups..... ??

Edited October 27, 2019 by Deuces

[cobraman]

Sounds good. thanks

[smellyfatdude]

I used an AMT ' 60 Starliner chassis, on this Modelhaus ' 61 Starliner. Needed a wee bit of shortening at the back, but otherwise if fit good.

[cobraman]

Thanks. I did order the 60 ford kit to use.

[Deuces]

Cool! Your gonna love this kit...??

[DukeE]

Great kit. There's also the boxtop 61 if you need top for DIY. Resin easier, esp. for 62. 

I've got 60-62 Hubley wagon kits, but have never had the 60 in same place at same time with any of them. Probably a bit narrow/short for the Hubley, I guess.

[cobraman]

Hopefully the 60 will be a good donor kit. Now to decide if I want to risk modifying the body into a  door.

[Brutalform]

60 all the way. 
I have more 60 Starliner bodies lying around more than any other parts. I always use the chassis and other things for any 61,62,63,or 64 big Ford.