'66 Ford Mustang Hardtop chassis substitute

[Hi-Po]

I am in the process of building the 1/25 AMT/ERTL '66 Ford Mustang Hardtop, kit number 31542, with plans to modify it to represent a Trans-Am car.  Making changes to the body and interior doesn't present any real problems.  My concern is with the kit chassis, which resembles a promo style screw on chassis.  All of the molded in detail makes modifying the chassis a task I do not want to attempt.  What I would like to know is if there is another kit chassis that I could use as a substitute.  Something that is more realistic and can be modified very easily.   Any help is appreciated.

Terry

[Painted Black]

AMT 67 Mustang

[Mark]

'67 Shelby GT-350 has the exact same parts, so whichever you find first or cheaper.  The '68 GT-500 does NOT have the same parts, it is not as good a choice.

[Plowboy]

I'd use one from a Monogram '66 fastback. I'm pretty sure you would have to make the AMT '67 chassis wider to fit the '66 as there's a big difference in the shape at the bottom of the bodies between the two. 

[Hi-Po]

Thanks everyone for the info.  I will put it to good use.

[Hi-Po]

21 hours ago, Painted Black said:

AMT 67 Mustang

 

21 hours ago, Mark said:

'67 Shelby GT-350 has the exact same parts, so whichever you find first or cheaper.  The '68 GT-500 does NOT have the same parts, it is not as good a choice.

 

20 hours ago, Plowboy said:

I'd use one from a Monogram '66 fastback. I'm pretty sure you would have to make the AMT '67 chassis wider to fit the '66 as there's a big difference in the shape at the bottom of the bodies between the two. 

You guys have been very helpful.  I appreciate that.  Thanks again.