can any one tell me if Walthers’ GP9M shell will fit on Athearn’s GP7 underframe or will it require modifications? there are two holes on the GP9M’s
shell near the fuel tank that appears in same pattern as Athearn’s underframe. it would be nice if the walthers shell would fit on athearn’s fram just fine. i have always wanted a low lose geep.
It will probably fit an Athearn GP7 frame with a gold motor, but the old ones with the black motor won’t fit because the motor is too wide. I’ve heard that the Walthers diesels run very smooth and quiet. Why do you want to switch the frames?
You may want to buy the whole Athearn GP7 just incase the frame doesn’t fit. Then you’ll have both a GP9M and a GP7.[:)]
I have repowered the Walthers shell with the Athearn drive…You will need to use your Dremel tool and grind the side of the Athearn frame-take your time and check the fit often.