Lookin' for a chassis for a resin '30 Ford coupe body

[bobss396]

I picked up a resin chopped '30 Ford coupe body and am looking for a chassis for it. I have what I think is an old Revell 1929 Ford chassis molded in orange. It looks like a possibility but has only the stock suspension under it.

How would the Revell '32 Ford chassis work with it? That looks more modern and they are available. I expect to be doing a Z number on both ends.

Thanks, Bob

[Phil Patterson]

Only thing that may be a problem is if that resin body is based on the old Monogram 1/24th Model A kits and the 1/25th frame from the Revell 32 may end up looking a bit small under it.

The Monogram 30 Ford touring street rod was reissued not that long ago, should be readily available, but the parts are pretty dated. A nice 32 Ford frame in 1/24th may be hard to find unless there's an aftermarket piece out there. Of course, a lot of things can be concealed if you plan to channel the body down over the frame.

[bobss396]

Thanks for the reply Phil. I'm not worried about scale with this one, the coupe body is pretty compact. I was going to channel the body over the frame anyway.

I think I have the same chassis as the rat rod pick up and '29 sedan on hand, trying to find instructions for it. I have the complete unbuilt kit less some of the body parts.

The Revell '32 Ford is an option, going to pick one up this week.

Bob

[VW Dave]

Bob - If the resin body is based on the old Monogram A, the Revell '32 frame will look fine under it....especially if you channel the body over it. My in-progress Monogram A is settling down over an AMT 'Phantom Vickie' '32 frame when I finally get to that point. No Z action here, but about 6" of channel in scale:

[bobss396]

Bob - If the resin body is based on the old Monogram A, the Revell '32 frame will look fine under it....especially if you channel the body over it. My in-progress Monogram A is settling down over an AMT 'Phantom Vickie' '32 frame when I finally get to that point. No Z action here, but about 6" of channel in scale:

Thanks Dave. I might even have a '32 kit in my stash somewhere. I'm going to be doing a combination channel and "z" job on the frame. Too deep of either causes all sorts of grief fitting the engine and conjuring up an interior for it. I might be going with the '29 Ford frame with a hot rodded 4 banger if I can find the instructions for the kit. Too soon to make a definite decision, but I appreciate the help.

Bob