I did that conversion using the GMC stepside, it needs some minor mods to the chassis.......

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I did that conversion using the GMC stepside, it needs some minor mods to the chassis.......

In Response To: Has anyone tried sizing up the new MPC '72 Chevy short bed body with the MPC Deserter chassis? *NM* ()

You need to remove the cab inner fenders ( they are incorrect anyway). remove the fuel tank from the sundowner/fall guy/desserter. The 4x4 shifter needs to come from the Jimmy or Blazer, or fab your own. If I can find it, i'll post pictures.

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Has anyone tried sizing up the new MPC '72 Chevy short bed body with the MPC Deserter chassis? *NM*
- It might fit, but the Revell '66 Suburban matches up better for a 2WD version *NM*
  - I used the chassis from the stepside pickup under my '72. , , *PIC*
- I'm looking to build a short bed 4x4 '72. I don't have the '72 kit yet. *NM*
  - You might take a look at the AMT Blazer/Jimmy...
- I did that conversion using the GMC stepside, it needs some minor mods to the chassis.......
- Were you thinking frame swap? *NM*
  - If it will make a '72 Chevy Short Bed 4X4. *NM*

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