F104 bodyshell on F103 chassis

[jonnas42]

Looking to purchase a nice looking McLaren mp4/27 2012 shell off that well know auction site.

http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649

Do you think I will be able to make it fit my F103 chassis?

I know the battery positions are different, but I was hoping that in general, the shells would be a similar fit.

Thanks.

[Grastens]

I seem to recall that the F104 has a longer wheelbase than the F103, by about 10 mm (270 mm for the F104 v. approximately 260 mm for the F103). Mounting points for bodies would also change due to the F104's centrally-mounted battery compared to the F103's placement, but from photos it does not appear to be by much.

You could try to make it fit, but I feel the end result will not be what you were looking for unless you do not plan to make a McLaren for your chassis. There is at least one aftermarket company that makes both modern and vintage F1 bodies for the F103, though.