Anyone here with a full-size 1967–1976 Dodge Dart or 1974–1976 Plymouth Valiant?

[robdebie]

I want to build an AMT 'Chrysler kit car' model as a chassis only, less sheet metal, just like you could order back then. I'm slowly understanding the real kit car, and what AMT made of it. One of the lessons learned is that the standard A-body rocker panels were used, as can be seen here (zoom in!) with one roll cage tube welded on top:

https://libwww.freelibrary.org/digital/item/zoom/45220

What I cannot find on the internet are the cross section dimensions of the rocker panels - the width and height. I'm guessing roughly 6 x 6 inches. But maybe someone here owns the real thing, and can measure it? Thanks in advance!

Rob

 

[robdebie]

Maybe I should have asked first how rare 1967–1976 Dodge Darts are as hobby cars? It seems no one here has one..

In the mean time, I watched a few restoration videos on YouTube, and here's my best guess of the rocker panel layout. I only need the two dimensions indicated:

This is probably what I want to model, the bare chassis, maybe with a separate engine:

Any suggestions are welcome! For example, is there a Chrysler car forum where I can launch my question?

Rob

[stitchdup]

It might help to search for restoration panels, they might have dimensions listed for different versions such as coupes or 4 doors