Any info on AMT 63 Impalas

[Brutalform]

Just was wondering if these two kits are made from the same tooling? I have the AMT # 8321, that has most of the suspension and exhaust cast in already, making for some less than desired details. Was not sure about the AMT 2 in 1 kit though.

[george 53]

Tom, those kits are popped from the ORIGINAL molds AMT made back in 1963! The ONLY difference, over the years, is the metal axles that hold the wheels on. The early ones were the usual thin wire axles that we're all familiar with, and some of the later releases, the Model King in particular, have very THICK metal axles. I have a few of them and MAYBE some of the custom stuff may have been omitted, but that's about it. Hope this helps.

[Brutalform]

Tom, those kits are popped from the ORIGINAL molds AMT made back in 1963! The ONLY difference, over the years, is the metal axles that hold the wheels on. The early ones were the usual thin wire axles that we're all familiar with, and some of the later releases, the Model King in particular, have very THICK metal axles. I have a few of them and MAYBE some of the custom stuff may have been omitted, but that's about it. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the reply George. It helps alot. I just do not want to get another kit with the lame suspension and/or exhaust system...I noticed the 64 AMT Impala is the same way.

Any 63 kits that have the separate chassis/exhaust not cast into it? I saw a Prestige 63 Impala. Is this any different, or is it just like a Pro Shop model, with a closed hood, and less parts? Thanks....

[charlie8575]

Thanks for the reply George. It helps alot. I just do not want to get another kit with the lame suspension and/or exhaust system...I noticed the 64 AMT Impala is the same way.

Any 63 kits that have the separate chassis/exhaust not cast into it? I saw a Prestige 63 Impala. Is this any different, or is it just like a Pro Shop model, with a closed hood, and less parts? Thanks....

That's the same kit, too. The Revell '63/'64 is a more modern kit with largely separate parts. I remember reading the 1963 molds got goofed up and the new chassis that was made for it wasn't too good. The '64 has a decent chassis plate and a much better engine, which, with careful painting and detailing, looks good when it's done. You MIGHT be able to put the Revell Running gear under these bodies, but I don't know.

Charlie Larkin

[Brutalform]

Thanks Charlie. That sounds like a plan. Better running gear!! I overall like the AMT kits, but those 63-64s just have a poor looking suspension IMO. Now I have a 62 Bel Air and a 67 Impala AMT kits, and the suspensions and exhaust look "real".

Will look into the Revell kit for sure

Thanks again.