63/67 Corvette kits

[TransAmMike]

Just a question here. Does anyone know if the AMT '63 Split Window body would fit on a '67 Revell Corvette chassis and floorpan??

[Snake45]

No reason it shouldn't. Some minor trimming here and there might be needed. 

If you're going to that effort for a nice '63 SW model, you're better off using the body from the Revell snapper, as it's more accurate than the AMT. 

Also, if you use the Revell '67 Corvette chassis, you'll have to source a small block from somewhere, as the '67 has only been offered with the 427. 

Edited March 1, 2021 by Snake45

[TransAmMike]

1 hour ago, Snake45 said:

No reason it shouldn't. Some minor trimming here and there might be needed. 

If you're going to that effort for a nice '63 SW model, you're better off using the body from the Revell snapper, as it's more accurate than the AMT. 

Also, if you use the Revell '67 Corvette chassis, you'll have to source a small block from somewhere, as the '67 has only been offered with the 427. 

Thanks Snake. Thing is I already have a body that I have done a couple of mods on ready to be top coated. I have the whole '63 model so engine not an issue. I'm just not happy with the moulded in front and rear suspensions and exhaust system. And, I really don't think have the expertise to do all work it would take to modify it to be more realistic.  

[Deuces ll]

A split window with a big block... Sounds like the best of both worlds to me....??

[Casey]

I think this'd be worth your time to read through:

 

[TransAmMike]

21 minutes ago, Casey said:

I think this'd be worth your time to read through:

 

Thanks Casey for posting this. So, what I gather from all that info, my question about the 67 Revell chassis working with the '63 AMT is a yes. So now, what to do.

[Casey]

1 hour ago, TransAmMike said:

So, what I gather from all that info, my question about the 67 Revell chassis working with the '63 AMT is a yes. So now, what to do.

I read through that topic a few times, but I didn't see anyone explicitly say they had done just that, so I don't think anyone has tied it yet.

I agree with the others that it *should* fit, but probably needs some material removed in various places for a really good fit.

[TransAmMike]

14 hours ago, Casey said:

I read through that topic a few times, but I didn't see anyone explicitly say they had done just that, so I don't think anyone has tied it yet.

I agree with the others that it *should* fit, but probably needs some material removed in various places for a really good fit.

That's true Casey, doesn't look like anyone actually did it.  I would have to think some messaging would have to be done.  I'm seriously thinking about being the first test subject?