Best option for a 64 Polara 440 or 500

[Fat Brian]

I'm looking for options to build a 64 Polara 440 or 500. My first thought was to swap the roof from the Lindberg Belvedere to the 330 body but after taking some measurements it won't fit correctly. Has anyone used modern kit guts on the Johan body? Do the Lindberg grille and bumpers fit the Johan body? Does the Lindberg Belvedere glass fit the Johan body? I don't want to pay collector prices for a Johan kit just for most of to go unused.

[Mark]

The original Jo-Han '64 Dodge was a Polara, with side trim.  There was also a 1965 reissue which also had the trim.  The only difference was that the annual kits had the wedge engine while the '65 reissue (hardtop only, no convertible) had the 426 Hemi.  There was also a 98-cent stock-only convertible kit (there may have been a hardtop also) but don't worry about tripping over any of those, they are seldom seen.

The Lindberg underbody should fit the Jo-Han body.  The rear wheel tubs are wider than stock, and the Lindberg kits have the wrong rear axle for 1964.  The Jo-Han glass is thinner than any of the Lindberg parts, and will fit better.  I tried the bumpers, I believe they will fit but again the Jo-Han stuff is better.